Tom, you hit on 'the dark side' of much of the recycle and green movement. My first real kick in the seat on this came from an engineer friend who had to deal with land use issues. His comment was that prior to the recycle push when you put stuff into a landfill most of it stayed there. After so many items started to be made biodegradable suddenly runoff became a major problem as these items don't necessarily breakdown into pleasant stuff for drinking water. I don't suppose we who drive ancient MB's need to be talked at too much about the problem of a 'throw away society', but it does need to be preached loud and long. BillR
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 11:08 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Feeling blue over trying to be green Yep, the truth is coming out. Bio Diesel is causing a serious third world food shortage. Wait till they figure out the real impact that Ethanol production has on the world. We are already experiencing record food inflation, partly due to higher oil prices but more directly related to the fact that so much corn is going to Ethanol! Then there's the long term impact of compact florescent bulbs. Every one contains a bit of mercury. I don't know about you but I throw mine out when they burn out and I bet that 99% of the county does the same. So, do mercury tainted landfills appeal to you? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 9:56 PM To: mercedes Subject: [MBZ] Feeling blue over trying to be green http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/dannywestneat/2004391337_danny04.html Danny Westneat Seattle Times staff columnist I thought I was going green. Instead, I was committing a crime against humanity. Recently our family car was totaled in a wreck (no one was hurt). So I figured: Here's a chance to green up. To leave gas guzzling behind. To go off the oil grid.I'm talking biodiesel. Instead of running your car on noxious petroleum, you cruise about town powered by veggie oil.... _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.8/1413 - Release Date: 5/3/2008 11:22 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.8/1413 - Release Date: 5/3/2008 11:22 AM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
