Interesting stats on EVs and energy use in the US, developments in wind and tidal power, a plastic recycling microfactory, and an "unprecedented collapse" in EU fossil fuel generation.
Sustainability is our ability to live in harmony with our environment and the world around us. That means minimizing our impact on the planet through adopting a circular economy model and ensuring our industries, infrastructure, materials, and technology are all as environmentally friendly as possible. The future is circular, modular, and open source! (Or at least it can be, if we care enough to make it happen.)
A new study suggests that switching to a reusable packaging paradigm can reduce greenhouse emissions from plastic by up to 69% – AND use up to 70% less water.
Not as exciting as it sounds – BUT it is another example of a valuable source of biomaterials that we've been throwing away or burning instead of making better use of it.
The law requires manufacturers to provide appropriate tools, parts, software, and documentation for seven years after production for devices priced above $100.
