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New report casts doubt on Apple’s first ‘carbon neutral’ products

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New report casts doubt on Apple’s first ‘carbon neutral’ products An image from Apple of a wind farm. | Image: AppleApple needs to disclose more information about its suppliers to back up claims about its first carbon-neutral products, says a new report by an environmental organization that had previously given the company high marks. Apple has backtracked when it comes to transparency about its supply chain e…

The Verge 968 2023-11-21

Microsoft is testing low-carbon concrete for its data centers

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Microsoft is testing low-carbon concrete for its data centers A worker smooths a sample of concrete mix in a canister that contains materials to lower the overall embodied carbon in concrete. | Image: Dan DeLong for MicrosoftTo clean up some of the pollution stemming from its supply chain and data centers, Microsoft is experimenting with new kinds of concrete. Cement, a key ingredient in concrete, happen…

The Verge 737 2023-11-09

Apple’s first ‘carbon neutral’ products are a red herring

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Apple’s first ‘carbon neutral’ products are a red herring Apple released its Apple Watch Series 9. | Image: AppleApple announced its first-ever carbon-neutral products today, but don’t get too excited about what that means for the planet. It’s way more important to look at the company’s environmental impact as a whole rather than fixate on any particular product it’s selling as more sustainable. Some o…

The Verge 274 2023-10-04

Microsoft is the first customer for the Biden administration’s carbon removal hubs

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Microsoft is the first customer for the Biden administration’s carbon removal hubs Heirloom’s technology filters CO2 out of the air. | Image: HeirloomMicrosoft is helping to fund one of the US’s first hubs for pulling planet-heating carbon dioxide out of the air. It struck a deal with California-based startup Heirloom, which says it will capture up to 315,000 metric tons of CO2 for Microsoft over the next decade or so. The pa…

The Verge 157 2023-09-22

Should I start a carbon fiber accessory company?

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Should I start a carbon fiber accessory company? When I first began college, I wanted to start a carbon fiber accessory company and created a logo and even got some samples sent to my home from Alibaba! I ended up deciding not to pursue it because of school and I was focused on a tutoring business I began. Should I still attempt to do it? Or is it pretty saturated market to the point where i…

Reddit ecommerce 196 2023-09-10

Wish I could travel the world with a smaller carbon footprint

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Wish I could travel the world with a smaller carbon footprint Airplane flights are so bad for climate change- I wish there were viable alternatives. I live in Oregon USA so trains are not really an option other than to go to Seattle and back. I like to travel abroad once a year which always required a flight. Also my family lives 2000 miles away from me (I didn’t move- they did!) so just for holidays and s…

Reddit Travel 233 2023-09-08

Lew’s Carbon Fire Speed Spin Spinning Reel $34.99, Lew’s Carbon Fire Speed Stick Spinning Rod $34.99 & Lew’s Carbon Fire Speed Spin Spinning Reel $39.99

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Lew’s Carbon Fire Speed Spin Spinning Reel $34.99, Lew’s Carbon Fire Speed Stick Spinning Rod $34.99 & Lew’s Carbon Fire Speed Spin Spinning Reel $39.99 Dick’s Sporting Goods has *Lew’s Carbon Fire Speed Rods and Reel* on sale as listed below. Select free store pickup where available, otherwise *shipping is free* on $49+ for ScoreCard Members (free…

Slickdeals 161 2023-08-04

Hyundai Is Trying A New Approach For Carbon Fiber Wheels

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Hyundai Is Trying A New Approach For Carbon Fiber Wheels Carbon fiber wheels are all the rage in performance cars right now. Everyone wants that sweet, sweet weight reduction, especially when it comes to unsprung, rotating mass. But what if you’re a maker of budget performance vehicles, without the ability to drop $12,000 per car for a set of brittle, breakable wheels? When… Read more…

Jalopnik 183 2023-08-01

Hiking tripod recommendations for Sony A9II -Manfrotto Befree Gt Carbon α ?

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Hiking tripod recommendations for Sony A9II -Manfrotto Befree Gt Carbon α ? Hi all, I’m on the hunt for a tripod I can trust that also isn’t a pain the ass for hiking. I’ve come across the Befree GT Carbon α which is designed specifically for Sony A mount cameras – does anyone have any thoughts on these? or alternatives? I also have a Peak Design Capture Clip so I’m looking for a tripod that is compatible with the plate…

Ask Photography 279 2023-07-16