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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

In my apartment block's Room of Unlimited Magical Recycling Possibilities' I found not just freebies, but friends

The magic room was a community effort, maintained by many residents volunteering their time to keep it well organised and running smoothly. I often saw my neighbour, Wendy Showyin, when I stopped by.
Renovation
Environment
fromFast Company
14 hours ago

Microsoft hit pause on carbon removal purchases. Now what?

Microsoft's potential pause on carbon removal purchases has significant implications for the carbon removal industry.
#ai
fromFortune
6 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk says saving for retirement is irrelevant because AI is going to create a world of abundance: 'It won't matter' | Fortune

UX design
fromJonnyburch
2 days ago

I love AI, but it still can't design for shit

AI lacks a critical eye for its own output, leading to poor presentations and accountability issues for users.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 hours ago

Elon Musk says saving for retirement is irrelevant because AI is going to create a world of abundance: 'It won't matter' | Fortune

Elon Musk believes saving for retirement is unnecessary due to AI and robotics creating a world of abundance.
Science
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Pluripotent Ocean of Emerging AI

Human attachments to language model chatbots mirror the uncanny experiences of scientists with the ocean on Solaris, leading to psychological consequences.
DevOps
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

AI Demand Is Forcing a Rethink of Data Center Power, Cooling

AI's rapid growth is challenging data center infrastructure, necessitating rethinking of power, cooling, and construction strategies.
UX design
fromJonnyburch
2 days ago

I love AI, but it still can't design for shit

AI lacks a critical eye for its own output, leading to poor presentations and accountability issues for users.
Cars
fromFuturism
8 hours ago

Mowing Down Simulated Elephants Could Help Self-Driving Cars Prepare For the Chaos of Real Life Streets

New benchmark for testing self-driving cars introduces random scenarios to improve model robustness and address limitations in current training methods.
Intellectual property law
fromFuturism
12 hours ago

Devious New AI Tool "Clones" Software So That the Original Creator Doesn't Hold a Copyright Over the New Version

Generative AI challenges copyright by using copyrighted material without permission, creating tools that bypass existing licenses.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Why Aldi's Produce Is Wrapped In Lots Of Plastic - Tasting Table

Aldi's use of plastic packaging for produce prioritizes efficiency and low prices, despite concerns about freshness and environmental impact.
#textile-waste
Fashion & style
fromEarth911
2 days ago

5 Fun Ways To Recycle Your Jeans

The average American discards 82 pounds of clothing annually, with denim being highly recyclable into insulation and other products.
Data science
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Meet China's AI-powered recycling robot that sorts 220 pounds of clothes in 2 to 3 minutes | Fortune

AI technology in textile recycling significantly improves efficiency and reduces waste impact.
Fashion & style
fromEarth911
2 days ago

5 Fun Ways To Recycle Your Jeans

The average American discards 82 pounds of clothing annually, with denim being highly recyclable into insulation and other products.
Data science
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Meet China's AI-powered recycling robot that sorts 220 pounds of clothes in 2 to 3 minutes | Fortune

AI technology in textile recycling significantly improves efficiency and reduces waste impact.
History
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

Mollusk shells could pave the way to greener materials

Julius Caesar's extravagant gift of a black pearl earring to Servilia highlights the historical significance and value of pearls in ancient Rome.
#ai-energy-consumption
fromYcombinator
1 day ago
Roam Research

Show HN: LLMs consume 5.4x less mobile energy than ad-supported web search | Hacker News

Mobile LLM sessions consume 5.4x less energy than ad-supported web searches, with programmatic ads causing significant battery drain.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

If we can't kick the habit, how do we manage AI's energy needs? | Computer Weekly

AI's energy consumption is rapidly increasing, impacting electricity prices and prompting community pushback against datacentre developments.
Roam Research
fromYcombinator
1 day ago

Show HN: LLMs consume 5.4x less mobile energy than ad-supported web search | Hacker News

Mobile LLM sessions consume 5.4x less energy than ad-supported web searches, with programmatic ads causing significant battery drain.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

If we can't kick the habit, how do we manage AI's energy needs? | Computer Weekly

AI's energy consumption is rapidly increasing, impacting electricity prices and prompting community pushback against datacentre developments.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

How Art Firms Are-or Should Be-Using A.I. Right Now | Artnet News

The art market is cautiously exploring A.I. technology, recognizing its potential benefits while remaining uncertain about its implementation and impact.
fromTNW | Opinion
1 day ago
Business intelligence

How web intelligence is powering the next wave of AI Infrastructure

The web intelligence industry is evolving to support AI's growing demands for multimodal data processing, particularly in handling video content.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 days ago

AI now gobbling up power and management chips for servers

The chip shortage is impacting power management chips, threatening server shipments as demand for AI products prioritizes manufacturing capacity.
UX design
fromMedium
3 days ago

Designing with AI without losing your mind

Outsourcing critical thinking to AI tools in design can undermine the quality of solutions and diminish essential skills.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 days ago

AI is replacing creativity with 'average'

AI-generated content is prevalent but lacks originality and distinct perspectives, leading to a loss of distinction in information.
#sustainability
Everyday cooking
fromBon Appetit
3 days ago

I Rid My Kitchen of Single-Use Plastic With These 4 Reusable Swaps

Reusable kitchen swaps can effectively replace single-use items, enhancing sustainability without sacrificing convenience.
E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
4 days ago

13 Finds That'll Have You Ditching Single-Use Paper and Plastic for Good

Sustainable living involves small, everyday swaps to reduce reliance on paper and single-use plastics.
E-Commerce
fromEarth911
3 days ago

7 Retailers With Impressive Recycling Programs

Retailers are implementing effective end-of-life product systems to combat plastic waste and promote recycling.
Environment
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Ideology of Performance: Sustainability and the Limits of Efficiency

Sustainability in the built environment focuses on optimizing consumption rather than reducing it, leading to continued resource consumption growth.
Environment
fromEarth911
6 days ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Everyday cooking
fromBon Appetit
3 days ago

I Rid My Kitchen of Single-Use Plastic With These 4 Reusable Swaps

Reusable kitchen swaps can effectively replace single-use items, enhancing sustainability without sacrificing convenience.
E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
4 days ago

13 Finds That'll Have You Ditching Single-Use Paper and Plastic for Good

Sustainable living involves small, everyday swaps to reduce reliance on paper and single-use plastics.
E-Commerce
fromEarth911
3 days ago

7 Retailers With Impressive Recycling Programs

Retailers are implementing effective end-of-life product systems to combat plastic waste and promote recycling.
Environment
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Ideology of Performance: Sustainability and the Limits of Efficiency

Sustainability in the built environment focuses on optimizing consumption rather than reducing it, leading to continued resource consumption growth.
Environment
fromEarth911
6 days ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This autonomous welding robot may be the future of advanced manufacturing

The U.S. faces a significant shortage of welders, necessitating over 320,000 new professionals by 2030, while robotics may help address this gap.
Marketing
fromThedrum
3 days ago

Key steps you can take to avoid asset wastage

Adopting a one-world, many-mindsets approach enhances localization, saving costs and preventing asset wastage in global marketing campaigns.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
5 days ago

An AI fix for America's $27 billion grocery waste problem

AI tools from Afresh help grocery stores reduce food waste by up to 25% through accurate inventory management.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Allbirds is dumping its environmental mission as it pivots to AI

Allbirds is pivoting from sustainable footwear to AI infrastructure, abandoning its environmental focus and rebranding as NewBird AI.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago

The Number Of Electric Snowcats Is Growing, But Can They Replace Diesel Snowcats? - SnowBrains

Prinoth unveiled the fully electric Leitwolf E-Motion snowcat, enhancing the fleet of electric snowcats for ski areas to reduce diesel use.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
4 days ago

This abandoned steel mill is becoming America's quantum future

Chicago is transforming from a Rust Belt city to a hub for the quantum computing industry with the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
4 days ago

AI + human ingenuity: Where creative and technical teams meet | MarTech

Balancing AI adoption with maintaining a human brand identity is crucial for successful marketing.
East Bay food
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Richmond Buzz: Openings, closings, and composting

Richmond Buzz expands with dedicated webpage and highlights local events including Balboa Theater's 100th anniversary and upcoming music shows.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

UK departments at odds over energy demands of AI datacentres

The UK government departments disagree on the electricity consumption of AI datacentres, raising concerns about environmental impacts and policy alignment.
Software development
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

AI drives software productivity - and challenges - for Motorway | Computer Weekly

Engineering teams can now treat code as disposable, increasing productivity and speed in software development with AI-driven tools.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Scenery Bags is transforming Broadway's trash into treasure this Earth Day | amNewYork

Scenery Bags transforms discarded Broadway materials into eco-friendly fashion and home items, reducing waste and preserving performance history.
Berlin food
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

One Japanese town sorts waste into 40 different categories. How does Australia's recycling compare?

Kamikatsu residents sort waste into 40 categories at a recycling center, achieving an 80% recycling rate with a goal of zero waste.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

"A stellarator is a thing that is objectively very difficult to design, objectively very difficult to build, but if it works, it can control the burning hot plasma better than a tokamak."
Science
Renovation
fromRemodelista
6 days ago

Eco-Friendly Terrazzo Made from Wood Waste for Counters, Floors, and More

Terrazzo, originally a 15th-century Venetian creation, has evolved with sustainable wood-based variants gaining popularity for their versatility and eco-friendliness.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly

Cloud providers offer sustainability metrics, but lack standardization makes it difficult for enterprises to compare workloads effectively.
Environment
fromFortune
2 days ago

Data centers are finding a surprising way to deploy batteries | Fortune

Data centers are increasingly pairing batteries with fossil fuels to ensure reliable power for AI operations.
#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Officials hugely underestimated impact of AI datacentres on UK carbon emissions

The UK government significantly increased its estimate of AI-related carbon emissions, projecting up to 123 million tonnes over the next decade.
Environment
fromJezebel
4 days ago

The 'Age of Electricity' Brings Good Climate Change News for Once

The world is entering the Age of Electricity, with significant advancements in renewable energy despite ongoing climate challenges.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Officials hugely underestimated impact of AI datacentres on UK carbon emissions

The UK government significantly increased its estimate of AI-related carbon emissions, projecting up to 123 million tonnes over the next decade.
Environment
fromJezebel
4 days ago

The 'Age of Electricity' Brings Good Climate Change News for Once

The world is entering the Age of Electricity, with significant advancements in renewable energy despite ongoing climate challenges.
Design
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Light Structures, Heavy Footprints? The Environmental Paradox of Lightweight Materials

Richard Serra's sculptures create a sense of lightness through the organization of mass, transforming weight into dynamic spatial experiences.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Just 11 AI Data Centers Could Belch More Fumes Than Entire Countries

Eleven gas-powered data centers in the US could emit more greenhouse gases than entire countries with millions of residents.
Environment
fromEarth911
3 days ago

Recycling Mystery: Label Backing Sheets

Release liner waste in the U.S. exceeds 400,000 tons annually, with most ending up in landfills due to recycling challenges.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

Anthropic explains Claude Code's recent performance decline after weeks of user backlash | Fortune

Anthropic admitted engineering missteps caused performance declines in its Claude Code tool, leading to user dissatisfaction and subscription cancellations.
fromBon Appetit
3 days ago

There's a Lot of "Compostable" Packaging Out There; What Does That Actually Mean?

Compostable packaging is a type of biodegradable packaging designed to break down alongside natural waste. It's usually made of plant-based materials, like corn syrup, cellulose, or paper, that decompose without leaving toxins behind.
Environment
#recycling
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Can a Home Appliance Fix the Problem of Soft-Plastic Waste?

Clear Drop's Soft Plastic Compactor offers a unique solution for recycling soft plastics but may not be practical for average consumers.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Where Is The Circular Packaging Economy In 2026?

Corrugated cardboard recycling is efficient, while plastic recycling faces significant challenges, highlighting the complexities of achieving a circular packaging economy.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Recycling's next big thing or big bluff?

Houston's recycling program claims to recycle 90% of plastics, but activists question its effectiveness and transparency.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: What Really Happens After You Drop Off Recycling?

Recycling involves a complex journey from collection to sorting, influenced by local policies, technology, and consumer demand.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Can a Home Appliance Fix the Problem of Soft-Plastic Waste?

Clear Drop's Soft Plastic Compactor offers a unique solution for recycling soft plastics but may not be practical for average consumers.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Where Is The Circular Packaging Economy In 2026?

Corrugated cardboard recycling is efficient, while plastic recycling faces significant challenges, highlighting the complexities of achieving a circular packaging economy.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Recycling's next big thing or big bluff?

Houston's recycling program claims to recycle 90% of plastics, but activists question its effectiveness and transparency.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: What Really Happens After You Drop Off Recycling?

Recycling involves a complex journey from collection to sorting, influenced by local policies, technology, and consumer demand.
Environment
fromBig Think
4 days ago

The power grid is breaking. Can it fix itself?

A deliberate power outage affected 50,000 people in Colorado due to high winds, highlighting vulnerabilities in America's power grid.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Designing for Obsolescence in an Age of Perpetual Upgrades

In the nineteenth century, entire railway networks became obsolete almost overnight, not due to physical deterioration, but because of changes in the technical standards that supported them. The expansion of railroads across Europe and North America adopted different track gauges, and as a dominant standard gradually emerged, these infrastructures became incompatible with one another.
Renovation
#data-centers
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Why cloud computing still runs on coal and gas

Data centers' energy demands are straining U.S. power grids, leading to reliance on fossil fuels and delaying renewable energy goals.
Environment
fromWIRED
4 days ago

New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

Natural gas projects for data centers linked to major tech companies could emit over 129 million tons of greenhouse gases annually.
Environment
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
Environment
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

AI Data Centers Face Water Backlash - Can Air Solve the Crisis?

Data centers face community pushback over water consumption, prompting solutions like atmospheric water harvesting to provide sustainable water sources.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Why cloud computing still runs on coal and gas

Data centers' energy demands are straining U.S. power grids, leading to reliance on fossil fuels and delaying renewable energy goals.
Environment
fromWIRED
4 days ago

New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

Natural gas projects for data centers linked to major tech companies could emit over 129 million tons of greenhouse gases annually.
Environment
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
Environment
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

AI Data Centers Face Water Backlash - Can Air Solve the Crisis?

Data centers face community pushback over water consumption, prompting solutions like atmospheric water harvesting to provide sustainable water sources.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

The Pastoria Solar Project will power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, aiding California's goal to decarbonize by 2035.
#circular-economy
Renovation
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Mining cities to build homes from demolition waste

Rotor DC and similar organizations across Europe salvage and resell reclaimed building materials from demolished structures to promote urban mining and circular economy practices.
Renovation
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Mining the city to build homes from demolition waste

Rotor DC and similar organizations across Europe salvage and resell reclaimed building materials from demolished structures to promote urban mining and circular economy practices.
Renovation
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Mining cities to build homes from demolition waste

Rotor DC and similar organizations across Europe salvage and resell reclaimed building materials from demolished structures to promote urban mining and circular economy practices.
Renovation
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Mining the city to build homes from demolition waste

Rotor DC and similar organizations across Europe salvage and resell reclaimed building materials from demolished structures to promote urban mining and circular economy practices.
Environment
fromAxios
1 week ago

AI's power demands give carbon capture a new push

Big tech companies are leading the development of carbon capture technology to address rising electricity demand from AI and data centers.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A delightful day at the dump: The trick is not to leave with more stuff than I arrived with!'

A recycling centre's ReUse shop in London salvages discarded items including unusual specimens like embalmed animals, vintage furniture, and antiques to resell rather than send to landfill.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

Green IT: How to Reduce the Impact of AI on the Environment

AI's energy consumption and hardware churn pose significant challenges for green IT, necessitating sustainable design and transparency in usage costs.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

We are making sure that we have renewable energy powering all of our datacentre footprint. We have 100% renewable power today that is powering all of Azure, and we're very proud to build that base and essentially stimulate renewable energy around the world and in the UK.
Environment
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Earth911 Inspiration: a Dozen Highly Effective Policies

A dozen highly effective policies in the largest countries can initiate a decisive post-carbon transition if implemented now.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: AI is destroying our planet. We must act to check its growth and save ourselves.

AI's environmental impact is severe, with 2025 freshwater consumption exceeding global bottled water use and projected energy demands by 2034 matching India's entire consumption, requiring immediate action.
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