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Bold title. What if we calculate footprint like opportunity cost, where we compare with alternate configurations with the smallest possible footprints that acco
by ivankirigin 19y ago
Bold title. What if we calculate footprint like opportunity cost, where we compare with alternate configurations with the smallest possible footprints that accomplish the task.
A bicycle would probably be a big win. Insulation would be another.
- ivankirigin 19y agoIn the case of plantfood, a bin with worms and a bit of DIY beats shipped products. Recycle and generate your own compost: http://www.amazon.com/4-Tray-Compost-System-Factory/dp/B0007.. http://www.amazon.com/4-Tray-Compost-System-Factory/dp/B0007.... Though I'd love to see a real economic analysis of environment saving tech that incorporates time saved/spent, and what the money gained/lost in that time could buy. Curb-side recycling is horribly inefficient if you factor in collective lost productivity.