Soon enough, this conversation will turn to the RNC. Or the oncoming disaster of Isaac. Then there’s the “wasted war on a simple plant” and the antagonists and protagonists on the topic will engage in mortal combat over the issue.
But on a lighter note, before blood is drawn, I recall a conversation regarding pallets. I’ve always been interested in reusing items – not necessarily because I’m “green,” but more because I grew up in a large family with limited resources, and I tend toward the frugal rather than the spendthrift. And reusing materials sparks a bit of creativity, too.
So – here I bring to you – uses for pallets (other than firewood):
But then, there’s an argument against reusing them.
Regular readers here know I’m always up for turning something old into something new. But in the case of wood pallets — those seemingly tempting sources of free wood that sometimes linger outside stores — think twice before bringing them into your home.
If you’ve missed recent news reports, shipping pallets have been implicated in a couple of recent cases of bacterial and chemical contamination. Testing confirmed that pallets have issues, and the National Consumers League wants rules enacted,
/sigh
I guess even recycling wooden pallets isn’t without its controversy.
So, let the conversation begin.