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RE: How to Build a More Sustainable World: Repurpose the Trash Resources We Have in Great Abundance! Here Are Some Great Projects for Upcycling Tires
Sweet! Thanks for posting this.
I love the way tires are being used, but personally am not really interested in pounding them full of dirt. It's a great idea, for other people. :P
It's interesting that some wouldn't use tires for fear of toxicity, but would use heat-treated lumber and/or railroad ties - both of which have some nasties in them.
That's an interesting point, @anotherjoe! It's definitely interesting to see where people draw the lines for "good" and "bad", and potentially more interesting to see what escapes many people's awareness completely. As you point out, who considers the chemicals that go into treating wood? For another example, does anyone consider how far their organic produce had to travel to get to the store they're buying it from, and all the petroleum that goes into that, and where all the taxes go that are paid out at every step of the production process? Does anyone consider the amount of death and destruction that goes into producing toilet paper? There are many layers to what makes an option truly sustainable, and there is much opportunity for people to go deeper. There are so many ways to build a better world!!
Wow! Great line of thinking. You are accomplishing so much, and there are nuances that most never consider.
I'm still needing an alternative toilet paper. Out here in the desert, our options might not be as available as other locations. We wrestle with how much water use is "sustainable" as well.