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  composting toilets, the wave of the future

  It is essential that we revolutionize our societal perspective in order to achieve balance with the environment.  Changing our relationship with our own fecal matter is an important aspect of this.  We must begin to look at our poop as an asset, and not as a liability.

  I here by move to strike the term, "human waste," from the daily vocabulary drill.  "Human waste" should not be used to describe the one of the "fruits" of our labor - Poop!On Umbra on composting toilets, again posted 3 years, 11 months ago 7 Responses

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  Addiction

  Does the fact that you are addicted to coffee mean that it's acceptable to use it, despite the environmental problems associated with its use?

  Is addiction chic?  What does that say about the strength and resourcefulness of the inner being?

  I think the environmental argument, coupled with the health consequences, amount to enough incentive to let go of the coffee habit.

  Certainly it is enough to deny the marketing of coffee in supposedly environmentalist news sources.  Would the editors of grist consider advertising for organic, fair-trade certified tobacco products?On Umbra on coffee posted 3 years, 12 months ago 7 Responses

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  More information on Caffeine

  Caffeine has numerous debilitating effects on the human physiological system.

  Caffeine exacerbates and exaggerates the sensation of stress in stressed individuals.

  Here's a link to more information from the journal of psychosomatic medicine.On Umbra on coffee posted 4 years ago 7 Responses

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  Pimping Coffee

  Why is a site, supposedly dedicated to environmentalism pimping coffee?

  Sure, I agree that organic, shade-grown, fairly traded coffee is better than not (both for your taste buds and the planet.)  But, coffee, is essentially a neuro-toxin.  Taken in large enough quantities, it can cause a number of uncomfortable, if not dangerous side-effects.

  Not to mention that many people are simply allergic (and unaware of it) to the stuff.

  My sense of environmental ethic says, cut out the coffee.  Coffee is not an essential part of anyone's diet.On Umbra on coffee posted 4 years ago 7 Responses