O/T Sustainability and all that shite

[Blackwhite]

Climate change: How to make the difference

Bitd there used to be a very black early website which advised saving the earth by killing a load of people and then yourself. IIRC it advised eating your victims to save the planet instead of eating livestock, and had full instructions on how to dress the carcass and prepare the cuts of meat.

[OWETB]

Grate, Another thing to worry about.

And the developers knew it was in food.

Yay, its never ending

[OWETB]

This war on plastics on the beeb is frightening shit - catch it on plus1 or on player.

[OWETB]

Everest facing mountain of rubbish as climbers leave waste behind

[OWETB]

'Plasticrust'

[sunshine whites]

$10,000 prize up for grabs Brains for Brine Challenge

https://newsroom.theredsea.sa/the-red-s ... -challenge

”Desalination is an extraordinary technology that has brought potable water to millions and helped advance regions that were previously dry. However, the waste product of desalination is brine, and there is no adequate solution available to minimize its impact on the environment,” said John Pagano, CEO of The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC). “TRSDC has pledged to help create technological solutions to environmental problems. The launch of the Brains for Brine Challenge is an example of our determination to set a new standard in sustainable development.”

Applicants have until 1st August 2019 to submit their proposals. Five winners of the competition will present their solutions at Amsterdam International Water Week, where up to three prize winners will be eligible for a first prize of USD 10,000 each.

[OWETB]

China - climate hero or villain?

[OWETB]

Nestle creates wrapper that degrades in the sea within six months

Although a step in the right direction, we should be preventing them getting in to the sea in the first place.

Incidentally, last week I called into MacDonald's and they are now providing paper straws instead of plastic. I was quite pleased about this, but they just don't feel right, no idea what it is but the drink seemed to taste different.

[Blackwhite]

The wax on the paper maybe?

[MightyWhite]

Yeah the McDonald’s thing seems to come under the definition of noble idea, but don’t stop the research just yet. I’ve always had a bit of a phobia of having wooden lollipop sticks in my mouth, so a paper straw in only a step or two up on that for me

[eric olthwaite]

All this shit comes under the heading of massively rethinking the nature of consumption. You want a straw? Buy a robust one and carry it with you, or don't have a fucking straw - same as coffee keep-cups.

[Ponte]

All this shit comes under the heading of massively rethinking the nature of consumption. You want a straw? Buy a robust one and carry it with you, or don't have a fucking straw - same as coffee keep-cups.

My lad, 15, has a stainless steel straw and won't use plastic ones.

[eric olthwaite]

All this shit comes under the heading of massively rethinking the nature of consumption. You want a straw? Buy a robust one and carry it with you, or don't have a fucking straw - same as coffee keep-cups.

My lad, 15, has a stainless steel straw and won't use plastic ones.

Bang on

[Tycipa]

All this shit comes under the heading of massively rethinking the nature of consumption. You want a straw? Buy a robust one and carry it with you, or don't have a fucking straw - same as coffee keep-cups.

My lad, 15, has a stainless steel straw and won't use plastic ones.

Until Plod classify them as a dangerous weapon!

[Blackwhite]

All this shit comes under the heading of massively rethinking the nature of consumption. You want a straw? Buy a robust one and carry it with you, or don't have a fucking straw - same as coffee keep-cups.

My lad, 15, has a stainless steel straw and won't use plastic ones.

This used to be the kind of cokehead accessory folks had in seventies America, innit?

(I'm sure he's not on the chang Ponte, for clarity.)

[Ponte]

All this shit comes under the heading of massively rethinking the nature of consumption. You want a straw? Buy a robust one and carry it with you, or don't have a fucking straw - same as coffee keep-cups.

My lad, 15, has a stainless steel straw and won't use plastic ones.

This used to be the kind of cokehead accessory folks had in seventies America, innit?

(I'm sure he's not on the chang Ponte, for clarity.)

The nerdy little fucker barely leaves the house so I'd be surprised.

[Phil LUFC]

All this shit comes under the heading of massively rethinking the nature of consumption. You want a straw? Buy a robust one and carry it with you, or don't have a fucking straw - same as coffee keep-cups.

My lad, 15, has a stainless steel straw and won't use plastic ones.

Bought 8 of these only this week, McDonalds shit paper ones is the main catalyst really but also the Mrs always moans when I go to the bar as I refuse to get her a straw because plastic (baby steps, its better than nowt).

[OWETB]

Just had a look on ebay at metal straws and they are surprisingly cheap.

Also had a think about the paper straws and I think it is the flow rate that makes the difference, as they are not smooth inside it slows down (ever so slightly, but noticeably) the speed of the movement of the liquid. A quick and easy fix for this would be to line them with plastic.

[Blackwhite]

Also had a think about the paper straws and I think it is the flow rate that makes the difference, as they are not smooth inside it slows down (ever so slightly, but noticeably) the speed of the movement of the liquid. A quick and easy fix for this would be to line them with plastic.

[Ponte]

Just had a look on ebay at metal straws and they are surprisingly cheap.

Also had a think about the paper straws and I think it is the flow rate that makes the difference, as they are not smooth inside it slows down (ever so slightly, but noticeably) the speed of the movement of the liquid. A quick and easy fix for this would be to line them with plastic.

Friction loss, init.