ouch . that is one problem thats gonna take alot of work to deal with.
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I just can't take it anymore!
I just can't take it anymore!
This is certainly a good, valid concern. MY problem is EVERYTHING SUCKS! Our food is toxic, the air is toxic, the oceans are dying!The whole climactic system is fucked, etc,etc,etc! Ours' and the bodies of our fellow organisms are incredibly full of shit. I don't toss my beard trimmings in my compost, because I'M NOT "PURE" ENOUGH! I can't be seen going to my grow too often for fear of looking suspicious(narked or robbed, you pick). I make sure my garbage is sorted so "garden stuff" doesn't go in "regular" trash.Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah!
So, my point is; I do my best to avoid anything overtly reeking of plastic(garden hoses,etc.).
But, much more of this shit, and I'm gonna lose my fucking mind.
I just can't take it anymore!
This is certainly a good, valid concern. MY problem is EVERYTHING SUCKS! Our food is toxic, the air is toxic, the oceans are dying!The whole climactic system is fucked, etc,etc,etc! Ours' and the bodies of our fellow organisms are incredibly full of shit. I don't toss my beard trimmings in my compost, because I'M NOT "PURE" ENOUGH! I can't be seen going to my grow too often for fear of looking suspicious(narked or robbed, you pick). I make sure my garbage is sorted so "garden stuff" doesn't go in "regular" trash.Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah!
So, my point is; I do my best to avoid anything overtly reeking of plastic(garden hoses,etc.).
But, much more of this shit, and I'm gonna lose my fucking mind.
Myco-remediation ...
Perhaps you can use food-grade containers to store you soil in. Then grow certain strains of shroomers to suck toxins out of your cooking soil before you use it.
See Mycellium running by Paul stamets.
Also maybe use bpa-free food grade plastic where ever you can.
Perhaps you can use food-grade containers to store you soil in. Then grow certain strains of shroomers to suck toxins out of your cooking soil before you use it.
See Mycellium running by Paul stamets.
Also maybe use bpa-free food grade plastic where ever you can.
William DuPont and Randall Hearst were evil men and their footprint will be on this planet forever.
Not in a good way.These two businessmen abolished hemp with the help of greedy bankers
Someday in the future,we will have our hemp back and maybe then this wrong will be righted.
Not in a good way.These two businessmen abolished hemp with the help of greedy bankers
Someday in the future,we will have our hemp back and maybe then this wrong will be righted.
Doesn't surprise me in the slightest. *sigh*
Thanks for that.
Stay Safe!
Thanks for that.
Stay Safe!
So, let me begin by saying BPA is not the only endocrine disrupting carcinogenic chemical given off by plastics. In fact, even BPA-free plastics leach the stuff. One can nit pick about soil amendments and growing containers all day, but the fact remains these are all unnatural growing methods. I like to think of the organic labeling as a strange misconception. It is a label acquired by those who can afford the licensing fees to be able to say they are beter than others. However, all life is organic plain and simple. Now, if you want to get back to nature and separate toxins you must learn how it is done. It is simple plant straight in the ground and use no amendments. You are going to end up with toxins no matter what, so why increase them? All one needs are deep rooted plants like comfery and alfalfa to bring up the mineral sought by azomite for free. Legumes like the alfalfa or cow pea support the nitrogen fixating bacteria that take nitrogen from air, 70% nitrogen mind you, putting it into the soil. Also, plant tree and bamboo perimeters to help filter the air around your grow. I also recommend what someone said previously abut myco-remediation. Fungi have the ability to create enzymes to break apart these complex "organic" molecules like BPA and return them to their basic atoms. The molecules they can not break down are usually separated away in so called bubbles of mycelium if recognized as harmful by fungi. Honestly, if you are against chemical industry and about growing you'll find there are alternatives in nature to plastic wrapped soil amendments. Also, good luck making compost tea with out your plastic hose in the water. I honestly wish I could find more on the subject of using algae and liquid mycelium cultures to produce natural aeration of a compost tea hydroponic system. I kid myself though as I live in a desert I am poor and relay upon plastic to store water unfortunately, but I have always despised the stuff. 
