Re: [GBlist] Milk Paint

["michael" <compostnow@telus.net>]

We can live with our materials AND our animals, that help us survive and
exist, IF AND ONLY IF we do it with respect. The majority of tribal natives
managed for centuries to take (and give) with respect and that respect is
what maintained a certain balance. Animals are not ours to exploit but ours
to steward. Neither are forests. Permaculture does well to decrease the
impact while maintaining the diversity of our ecosystems (which does not
mean avoiding the benefits of animals). Cohousing and Ecovillages are
helping us develop the social side of our green building. Ecoforestry allows
for sustainably harvested timber. We are approaching the Green way
steadfast. Let the others watch and learn :)
m


>
> I think that boat has sailed on that issue
>
> I'm sorry i didn't understand that statement.
>
> it is far larger an issue than type of paint.
>
> Yes, I know.  This probably isn't the proper forum for such discussions,
but
> I just wanted to make sure we consider such things.
>
> What characteristics would you say constitute an ideal green material?
> If you think in ideal terms, then nothing does.  Every bit of construction
> or resourcing done has an impact on others.  We are taking the energy
> created by others.  In my opinion the only thing to be done is to minimize
> our impact as much as possible.  I prefer such things as cob and strawbale
> when appropriate.  But, being new to the application of building, I don't
> have a lot of practical experience.  Most of my previous time was in the
> theoretical and it's always better there.
>
> Hyland
>
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