permaculture

[Xavier Dequaire <xavier@futurich.com>]

SEED PEACE wrote:

> >using permaculture principles i.e. an ecologically sustainable productive
> >ecosystem. Ecological because consideration has been given to both the
> >biotic and abiotic components and their interelationship, sustainable
> >because of a reduction of external inputs and energy required to maintain
> >them and productive in that they provide for the needs of the inhabitants.
> >
> >I'd be interested in hearing other peoples views on sustainability with
> >regards to permaculture.
> >
> >Myk
>
> Hello,
> I also have tended to employ the term "ecologically sustainable."  I do
> believe it makes sense to most people; however, it get's tricky when others
> with hidden intentions can use the same term for much different ends. I've
> come across a full-paged advertisement by Monsanto in the Los Angeles Times
> promoting genetic engineering as the only
> "ecologically sustainable" solution.

about the use of the "sustainable" and "socially responsible" words, you can 
check
the business council for sustainable development
http://www.wbcsd.ch/
Be sure to have a look to the members list!

IMHO the only sustainable step these corporation can do is close business

yours
Peace

Xavier