[Jewelry making - Article 00070] - Re: [Orchid] Recycling investment

[Kim Paluch]

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Hi Michelle,

    I had tried to reach you several times. 

    Recycling investment is not a good idea. Many of the investments
    used are implicated in autoimmune diseases, liver and/or kidney
    diseases, and many more. They are often not considered a hazard in
    MSDS sheets except for their breathability, though these implications
    are often mentioned. An 'implication' means there has not been
    adequate studies done to prove conclusively that there is a direct
    link and ALSO means there is no conclusive proof it does not (which
    is a clue, as most companies will spend vast amounts of money to
    prove there is no danger where they can). 

    Much like every other aspect of creating the greenest business
    environment you can, the research goes into each product you use in
    making that determination. My own lists are half-finished, as the
    information repeatedly contradicts itself. i.e. if exposure to this
    is shown in only a few studies to affect your body's immune
    function/disfunction, how is it that there is no restriction on where
    it's dumped? (This info is in a book that I've put a lot of time and
    work into...due out soon.) 

    Watch out for companies trying to make themselves look greener.
    While there may be some products that are safe for your garden, many
    are not. They are not direct environmental hazards, though, so
    companies can recommend such 'recycling' methods in spite of
    implications to the contrary. Some contain products that can
    contaminate the water tables just as readily as pesticides. It is NOT
    considered 'green' to contaminate the water tables, the soil, or
    anything else. So read and research the information before
    advertising it...you're better off not mentioning that aspect at all
    if you aren't 100% certain. 

Kim Paluch
http://of-the-earth.org
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