Links of the Week
LINKS OF THE WEEK: Feb 12, 2024
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
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.)
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circular economy
A possible solution to fast fashion's waste problem?
Recycled textiles could play a role – if retailers had better access to them.
EVs
BC lumberjacks build North America’s first semi-electric logging truck
It seems like a good example of the kind of incremental technologies we're going to need to get us all the way to net zero.
batteries
An eco-friendly way to recycle 98% of battery metals in 20 minutes
Given how many batteries will need to be recycled in our very near future, this seems like good news.
climate change
Prince of Wales Announces Earthshot Finalists
But is anyone paying attention? I'm genuinely curious.
Transportation
EV batteries with recycled materials to be made in US starting 2024
Using recycled instead of mined materials could lead to a 25% drop in CO2 emissions in the battery production process.
Farming
A floating sea farm that uses sunshine and seawater to produce vegetables and freshwater
Looks super cool! But I have questions.
plastic
These scientists think table salt could play a key role in plastic recycling
A tasty solution to a challenging problem.
Sustainability
A roadmap for transforming consumer behaviour & waste management
The sooner we transition to a more circular economy, the better.