Re: [ECOLOG-L] Traditional Knowledge Assessment

2008-02-20 Thread Elaine Joyal
Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411030 Ph.No. 091-20-24207000 > > > > SER-India Office Address: A-4 Shagun Apts. 346 Somwar Peth > > Pune 411011 Ph.No. 091-20-26132580 > > > -- Elaine Joyal, PhD

Re: ECOLOG-L Digest - 23 Oct 2007 to 24 Oct 2007 (#2007-289)

2007-10-25 Thread Elaine Joyal
Malcolm, As far as I know plastics, including polyester (and too many other products), are petroleum derivatives. Rayon (and acetate and such) is made from wood pulp that has been chemically treated and is then extruded through pores to create a fiber. Other than the feel of rayon that it's not

Environmental consequences of having a child

2006-11-08 Thread Elaine Joyal
nt I also hope that he becomes a productive member of society whose positive impacts in someway offset the negative. Comments? Thanks, Elaine -- Elaine Joyal