Pollution......we’re all going to die.

[1972 Grad]

Probably so. I was in the process of digging the old field lines up 2 years ago, just to discover they were 7 ft down.. too deep to mess with. The ground had been built up, some time before, by several feet.

So, as a temporary solution, I put a run of infiltrators, over the old field bed, about 3 ft down. Put in a new relocated tank and tied into the infiltrators. It's not ideal, but until I settle on a new drain field location, it's better than nothing.. perc rate is horrible because the ground underneath is shot from the old failed lines. I was really hoping I could get by several years like that, but with the amount of rain we've had, it doesn't seem likely.

The inspection port is useful, that is for sure, will be especially useful when I dump a buttload of lye in there to try to help rejuvenate the old greasy dirt. It's worth a shot.

So, yeah.. It's not something anyone would want to have to do twice on a single property.

Sounds to me like you've already dumped too many buttloads.

 

[Stew Cook]

Sounds to me like you've already dumped too many buttloads.

Heheh.. Somebody did.. well before me though

 

[AM64]

Sounds to me like you've already dumped too many buttloads.

Doesn't sound like any softeners were involved either.

 

[Stew Cook]

Doesn't sound like any softeners were involved either.

That's right.. And somebody must have like dumping oil and grease down the drain.. I'm just glad it's 7 ft down.

 

[1972 Grad]

That's right.. And somebody must have like dumping oil and grease down the drain.. I'm just glad it's 7 ft down.

Eating too many cashews?

 

[Stew Cook]

Eating too many cashews?

Man.. Your guess is as good as mine. But if that should be avoided, let me know.. It'd be tough.

 

[photovol]

And no I’m not joking.
I think pollution....specifically plastics are going to be a global disaster soon if we don’t get serious about it quickly.

It's already a global disaster and climbing daily, between DemocRats and Global pollution I'm not so sure which is worse, but the world would be a much better place without both

 

[LouderVol]

So what about plastic eating bacteria

Haven't you ever watched any bad scifi horror film? This is how all the plastic in the world gets eaten and we are left in the 20th century sans any fancy tech.

 

[LouderVol]

One thing to consider is fire. Apparently fake mulch made from ground up tires isn't a favorite with fire departments. We've re-sided our house with Hardie plank. I don't know what the environmental costs may be, but I like it a lot better than being wrapped in vinyl or even the wood we replaced.

Essentially zilch. As Slice said Hardi is a fiber cement product, the fiber cement product like Kleenex is to tissues.

Depending on the company (where its produced) there should be very little. I would think the fibers are recycled content or at least redirected leftovers from some other process. Otherwise its sand and cement (could be a natural cement or man made but usually not too bad). Its basically concrete without the stone.

Right now the only known issue with fiber cement is cutting it and the dust. But it wouldn't surprise me if it turned out to be another asbestos. Which it is very similar to.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Essentially zilch. As Slice said Hardi is a fiber cement product, the fiber cement product like Kleenex is to tissues.

Depending on the company (where its produced) there should be very little. I would think the fibers are recycled content or at least redirected leftovers from some other process. Otherwise its sand and cement (could be a natural cement or man made but usually not too bad). Its basically concrete without the stone.

Right now the only known issue with fiber cement is cutting it and the dust. But it wouldn't surprise me if it turned out to be another asbestos. Which it is very similar to.

We cut it with a shear. Like a giant paper cutter. Tile wet saw for long rips to keep the dust down. Those are few and far between.

920 Magnum Shear • Bullet Tools

Technically a Flooring tool but works great on fiber cement

 

[LouderVol]

We cut it with a shear. Like a giant paper cutter. Tile wet saw for long rips to keep the dust down. Those are few and far between.

920 Magnum Shear • Bullet Tools

Technically a Flooring tool but works great on fiber cement

See this is why we dont touch means and methods stuff.

 

[AM64]

Man.. Your guess is as good as mine. But if that should be avoided, let me know.. It'd be tough.

I've been intending to see if we have Kelly's Heroes on DVD and watch it again, and then here you go. We've been watching a few older movies ... Jumping Jack Flash, Air America, and Good Morning Vietnam kind of things lately.

 

[Stew Cook]

I've been intending to see if we have Kelly's Heroes on DVD and watch it again, and then here you go. We've been watching a few older movies ... Jumping Jack Flash, Air America, and Good Morning Vietnam kind of things lately.

It's amazing how quickly regular movies turn into "old movies", but yep I guess they are.

Definitely Kelly's Heroes is an oldie.. I usually watch it through when it pops up somewhere on TV.

I decided to trade Pinkley for Oddball, I started to feel Pinkley looked too much like a smart-ass. Not that it wasn't fitting enough, though.

 

[Stew Cook]

So, at first glance I thought this was a lofty goal. The goal is to achieve this by 2050, which seems achievable. Hopefully other counties will propose similar ambitions.
U.K. Pledge for Net Zero Fossil Fuel Pollution Is a First for G7

 

[Orangeslice13]

Ohio State researchers' biodegradable plastic alternative being honed for marketplace

 

[Rishvol]

Ohio State researchers' biodegradable plastic alternative being honed for marketplace

Like those sun chip bags

 

[Orangeslice13]

Like those sun chip bags

My question, are these “biodegradable plastics” actually biodegradable or do they just mix corn starch in there to turn it into micro plastics quicker?

 

[Orange_Vol1321]

 

[photovol]

If we could somehow direct the deadly polution to sit over Chappaqua Ny and just Chappaqua, I would cheer like we'd won the National Championship

 

[82_VOL_83]

I've been intending to see if we have Kelly's Heroes on DVD and watch it again, and then here you go. We've been watching a few older movies ... Jumping Jack Flash, Air America, and Good Morning Vietnam kind of things lately.

nvm, day late and a dollar short.

 

[Orangeslice13]

****.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Kroger, largest grocery chain in U.S., to eliminate plastic bags | TribLIVE.com

Publix now has drop boxes for your plastic bags and has announced that they will also be eliminating plastic bags. At least that’s what I was told at the cashier but I’ve been unable to find an official statement by them.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Lowe’s has a drop station at the front of the store for light bulbs and plastic bags as well.
I’ve been putting pressure on Home Depot to do the same. I’d appreciate it if anyone reading along would take a moment to email Home Depot. Thanks

 

[VolStrom]

Kroger, largest grocery chain in U.S., to eliminate plastic bags | TribLIVE.com

Publix now has drop boxes for your plastic bags and has announced that they will also be eliminating plastic bags. At least that’s what I was told at the cashier but I’ve been unable to find an official statement by them.

Once upon a time when you went to the grocery store they used to ask you if you wanted "paper or plastic", then they just offered plastic with a few paper bags left for people wanting to put their frozen stuff in them. Now you get 50 plastic bags with one item in each bag.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Once upon a time when you went to the grocery store they used to ask you if you wanted "paper or plastic", then they just offered plastic with a few paper bags left for people wanting to put their frozen stuff in them. Now you get 50 plastic bags with one item in each bag.

By saving the trees we’re killing the people