Author: aparise
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Path to a Circular Economy For The Auto Sector
Introducing Auto Shredder Residue The vehicle recycling process makes use of over 75% of a vehicle by weight. There is not a consumer product in the world with these types of material recovery rates. Because of this, many are looking toward the automotive sector for what could be the first industry to achieve a closed…
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Nuclear Energy for a Sustainable Future
To Redeem or to Reject? The Vilification of Nuclear Energy Growing up within 10 miles of a power plant for nuclear energy, I was often told to prepare for the worst; preparation included knowing an evacuation route or keeping gas masks in the house at all times in case of a meltdown at the power…
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Individual vs Systemic Change in the Climate Crisis
How to Enact Systemic Change How much responsibility falls on the individual? What role should the individual have in the climate crisis? Nowadays, individuals are encouraged to make changes in their lifestyle in order to reduce their carbon footprint. There are an unlimited number of carbon footprint calculators, some of which have been reviewed here…
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The Hidden Hazards of Tire Microplastics Pollution in the Era of Electric Vehicles
Plastic Pollution In recent years plastic pollution has gained global attention due to its harmful effects on our environment, especially our oceans. We often associate plastic pollution with single use plastics and ocean debris but there is another culprit just beneath our wheels: tire microplastics. In this blog, we will explore the issue of tire…
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Things to Consider Before Buying an Electric Vehicle
Buying an EV: Thoughts on Battery Degradation and Charging Infrastructure With rising gas prices and an increasing interest in reducing their carbon footprint, more and more consumers are buying electric vehicles (EVs). While the growing adoption of EVs promises immense and desperately needed emissions reductions, your everyday consumer has some practical electric vehicle considerations to…
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Carbon Reduction Commitments: Automakers Edition
Car Companies Respond to Climate Change with Carbon Reduction Commitments The Call to Action In order to do this, countries, especially in the Global North, must take drastic measures to reduce their contributing GHG emissions. Currently, transportation is one of the largest contributors of greenhouse gas emissions next to electricity and heat. In the U.S.,…