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Zero Carbon
Here at Compostal, we are always looking at how we can enhance our products and make them, even more eco-friendly. We believe seaweed will be the next major development in mass-produced bags for postage, and single-use food packaging for food items such as fruits, vegetables, and meats.
Seaweed, also known as macroalgae, is a sustainable alternative to plastic. It is a renewable resource that can be harvested from the ocean and processed into a variety of products including eco-compostable bags! We believe eventually we will phase out our corn starch-made bags and replace them with bags made from seaweed. Seaweed can be grown naturally in the environment so won't require land use or land-based fertiliser to grow. It's a win-win all around. The manufacturing process can also be done net-zero with the use of renewables such as solar or green hydrogen.
Read more: Next Generation - Seaweed usage for Postal Bags and beyond
De-globalization or the reduction of global trade and interconnectedness should help to reduce carbon emissions in some ways. For example, if goods are produced and consumed locally, there may be fewer transportation-related emissions. However in the short term de-globalization may also lead to increased emissions in other areas, such as the construction of new infrastructure and the use of more energy-intensive production methods. I believe even if globalisation doesn't slow down as expected, carbon emissions will slow rapidly with the help of AI, robots and new technology.
Read more: Will De-globalization help with reducing carbon emissions
AI can play a significant role in helping to achieve a zero-carbon world in several ways, including:
Read more: How can Artificial Intelligence help with zero carbon world
The future of energy is likely to be shaped by a number of factors, including advances in technology, changes in global economic and political conditions, and shifts in consumer preferences. One key trend that is likely to continue is the move towards renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydropower. This shift is being driven by a growing awareness of the environmental and economic benefits of these sources, as well as by advances in technology that have made them more cost-effective and efficient.
Going "zero plastic" refers to the goal of eliminating the use of plastic products and packaging in order to reduce plastic pollution and its negative impact on the environment.