Autumn Sky Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 On 11/03/2020 at 19:27, John Mitchell said: Sadly, just about everything gets politicized -- even weaponized -- these days, and consequently any chance of rational discourse flies out the window. I guess you could say that one of the great failings of democracy is that it usually ends up pitting us against each other. Trouble is no one has come up with a better system... You summed it up beautifully John. Amen to that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 17 hours ago, Autumn Sky said: You summed it up beautifully John. Amen to that Take the politicians out of the equation and we might be getting somewhere. Allan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avpics Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 On 12/03/2020 at 01:30, Betty LaRue said: Or they’re used to shore up eroding cliffs, near water. (Is that good?) They are still on the planet. I can’t see how spreading mulch around here and there is more harmful than in a landfill. If something is found another use then it's no longer waste, which is a huge part of the issue. When there is a demand for something and that demand can be fulfilled by something which would otherwise be a burden on the planet then there's a chance for the future. Renewable energy and recycled products have to be a priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptoprocta Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Avpics said: If something is found another use then it's no longer waste, which is a huge part of the issue. When there is a demand for something and that demand can be fulfilled by something which would otherwise be a burden on the planet then there's a chance for the future. Renewable energy and recycled products have to be a priority. I try to use mulches which will eventually rot down and benefit the soil; but I've never considered, seen advised or even seen recycled tyres being used for this purpose. It's common to see people in East Africa wearing sandals made out of recycled tyres, and there seem to be lots of other options: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=recycling+rubber+tyres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 10 hours ago, Cryptoprocta said: I try to use mulches which will eventually rot down and benefit the soil; but I've never considered, seen advised or even seen recycled tyres being used for this purpose. It's common to see people in East Africa wearing sandals made out of recycled tyres, and there seem to be lots of other options: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=recycling+rubber+tyres I had to look it up. It seems rubber mulch is a surface treatment, more like gravel, but chlid knee friendly, obviously not biodegradable. I think it's odd to call it "mulch" as well, but there it is on the RHS website so it must be a thing. I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sultanpepa Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 5 hours ago, spacecadet said: I had to look it up. It seems rubber mulch is a surface treatment, more like gravel, but chlid knee friendly, obviously not biodegradable. I think it's odd to call it "mulch" as well, but there it is on the RHS website so it must be a thing. I guess. It's not biodegradable but it will perish into smaller particles which may find their way into water courses and the sea. Most definitely not good as a substitute mulch in my book and as stated of no benefit to the soil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 21 hours ago, Allan Bell said: Take the politicians out of the equation and we might be getting somewhere. Allan Vote for me, and I'll solve all the world's problems. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, John Mitchell said: Vote for me, and I'll solve all the world's problems. 😁 Personally I think we should give the job of saving the world to Greta Thunberg. Allan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Sky Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Allan Bell said: Personally I think we should give the job of saving the world to Greta Thunberg. Allan It is not as simple as that. It can not be a job of single person, or group of people. It must be EVERYBODY and that is the hard part, maybe even non-solvable. All governments, from India and China to US to Luxembourg and San Marino would have to be united 100%. And look even now how defunct United Nations is, where basically everyone pulls to their side. Or Paris Climate Accord; does it work? World governments should sit together, form international think-tank composed of scholars from all disciplines --- science, economics, social etc --- and give them 5 year mandate. Study everything. Not just "green gas emissions", this or that. Everything. Establish sustainability chart -- optimal population size & distribution, economy rules, transportation. Standards for garbage disposal. Etc etc. List goes on. But then once this is presented and approved, job of each country would be to enforce rules on its territory. No exceptions, no opt-out. This study would have to be made by scholars, not politicians. Also approved by scholars and not politicians. But this is sci-fi, so I better stop. Edited March 14, 2020 by Autumn Sky 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geogphotos Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Allan Bell said: Personally I think we should give the job of saving the world to Greta Thunberg. Allan Please keep your politics and sarcasm to yourself. This is for discussing stock photography. Edited March 14, 2020 by geogphotos 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, geogphotos said: Please keep your politics to yourself. This is for discussing stock photography. Go, Greta, go... 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geogphotos Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, John Morrison said: Go, Greta, go... Yeah she is worried about her CTR. Edited March 15, 2020 by geogphotos 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Allan Bell said: Personally I think we should give the job of saving the world to Greta Thunberg. Allan But Mr. T. says she needs anger management!!! 😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Looks like I am going to have to work on my sense of humour. Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Standfast Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Allan Bell said: Looks like I am going to have to work on my sense of humour. Allan I think we are all a bit on edge... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Mr Standfast said: I think we are all a bit on edge... Oi... come outside and say that! Yes, perhaps you're right. A bit on edge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanderingemu Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, John Morrison said: Oi... come outside and say that! Yes, perhaps you're right. A bit on edge... not allowed until the 24th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 I’m not a chemist or any kind of “ist “ so excuse me if I make wrong choices about mulches. Sheesh! 😊 one thing good about rubber mulch...it doesn’t attract insects. At least wood-munching insects. Or am I drinking the coolaid again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 I suspect most well mannered members of this board will leave Betty with the obvious last word! Sheesh! 😊 one thing good about rubber mulch...it doesn’t attract insects. At least wood-munching insects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 14 minutes ago, Shergar said: Sheesh! 😊 one thing good about rubber mulch...it doesn’t attract insects. At least wood-munching insects. Betty - if you find you have rubber-munching insects, dont keep it to yourself!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Betty LaRue said: Or am I drinking the coolaid again? Betty, I think you're personally responsible for the whole Kool-Aid shortage... 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 2 hours ago, John Morrison said: Betty, I think you're personally responsible for the whole Kool-Aid shortage... 😎 Sigh. Probably. 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fahd Khan Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 No Slae in three months. Last dropped on December 20. Covid-19? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognyan Yosifov Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 37 minutes ago, Fahd Khan said: No Slae in three months. Last dropped on December 20. Covid-19? More likely Covid-20... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sultanpepa Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 20 hours ago, Betty LaRue said: I’m not a chemist or any kind of “ist “ so excuse me if I make wrong choices about mulches. Sheesh! 😊 one thing good about rubber mulch...it doesn’t attract insects. At least wood-munching insects. Or am I drinking the coolaid again? Oh the irony! 😖 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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