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Re: COP26

Author: seabreeze
Date: 2021-11-02 17:39

Yes, finding the right wood is probably the answer that good science and economics would give. Plastics would probably be worse than wood ecologically unless the plastics were derived from sustainable plant sources. Yamaha has an inexpensive recorder made of "Ecodear," supposed to be a plant-based plastic.
Such claims need to be verified scientifically to separate the truly sustainable from deceptive "greenwashing."

Here's an informative study on where to begin on the subject of sustainable woods:

https://bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu/resources/a-quest-for-a-sustainable-alternative-wood-species-to-produce-world-class-clarinets.

https://www.soundandfair.com

And the efforts of Neil Bridgland and Nicholas Daniel:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2010/jun/06/lucy-siegle-innovator-neil-bridgland-sustainable-clarinets.

Then there is also metal and rubber. Fine clarinets have been made from both but most players have preferred wood.

Post Edited (2021-11-06 07:47)

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