Apr 25 2011: Im sure it is possible but as we all know there will be trade offs similar to the one you mentioned and ecological timelines change. Speaking from the Hindu religion point of view, everything that we do commits violence; connected to your question - things as simple as plucking an apple from a tree to slaughtering a helpless calf for its meat and leather. We must focus on something that commits the least violence and indulge in what we are personally comfortable with doing ourselves.
Apr 13 2011: Does any government have a quota on the amount of plastic their country can produce ? It moves back into red-tapism India where everything required a license ! I agree with Samantha that disposal, collection, and recycling is the solution. Several European countries are making efforts here
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