Biodegradable - So What?

    What's the big fuss over "biodegradable" all about, really?

    Let's think about what it implies.

    Where do non-biodegradable things come from?

    Let's see now, the non-biodegradable materials, chemicals and metals, petroleum and all its derivatives, including most plastics, all come from the environment, right?

    So what's the big deal over putting these substances back into the environment, once we're done with them?

    So long as it's done safely, we just need to set aside certain parts of the environment to serve the purpose.   After all, that's what makes living near an untapped oil field -- where the crude is seeping up from below into the water table and onto the land -- so unhealthy.

    I once read that a lot of water wells in America are tainted with arsenic, or other poisonous substances, seeping into the water underground.   Ever hear of poisonous watering holes in the desert?

    Let's face it, folks, the environment is already a pretty toxic place in some areas, and man had nothing to do with it becoming that way.   We just need to be sure that we don't try to live where the living ain't easy!

    As for non-biodegradable...

    I'm not saying plastic should clutter our landfills, and I do believe it should be disposed of properly, along with batteries and the like.

    But the way some people act, and talk, like plastic isn't "natural" (if so, where does it come from then, Mars, Jupiter, or somewhere in deep space?), I think they should get a grip and learn to deal with it.

    You know, there are an awful lot of non-biodegradable things already littering the landscape, and they can hurt you if you aren't very careful and don't watch out.

    Last time I looked, I believe they were called ROCKS, STONES, or BOULDERS.

    Speaking of the latter, have you heard about origami boulders yet?

    No?   Then you might want to take a look at the following web page, to see what all the fuss is about: http://www.origamiboulder.com

    Get your's today.   At least these boulders are biodegradable...

    And I'm certain we can all be thankful for that!