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Re: rainforest/ecosystems of South America
- To: Aquatic-Plants at actwin_com
- Subject: Re: rainforest/ecosystems of South America
- From: Ed Street <br at ldl_net>
- Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 07:48:31 -0400 (EDT)
- In-Reply-To: <199908260748.DAA13603 at actwin_com>
Hello,
Just a few notes on my part ;) enjoy
>This is a little off subject of aquatic plants, but please remain with
>me.
>
>If a person was truly interested in the rainforest/ecosystems of South
>America, they should look at things they do in their daily lives that
>contribute to the growing problems of these fragile ecosystems.
>1. The next time you buy a fast food hamburger ask where the meat comes
>from. If they reply "we don't know", leave your order on the counter and
>walk away.
Yes you do have a valid point there! Congrats! I have personally found an
easier solution to this. I am vegan ;)
>2. When you buy your groceries, ask the butcher where the meat comes
>from, and specify U.S grown beef.
Again I am vegan ;)
>3. The next time you purchase furniture or an aquarium stand, ask where
>the lumber comes from to build these items.
Furniture? as in wood products? I currently use bonsai wood that sinks,
looks good and is grown in plots not harvested from the wild :)
Ed