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What did CES 2024 say about sustainability?

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CES 2024 was huge for sustainability! CES 2024 has just ended in Las Vegas. Now to be clear at the start, I didn't go. In fact, I have never been. Is that a handicap? I don't think so and here is why. CES is huge, really huge. Its impossible to get around every exhibit, see every product launch, test out and evaluate everything etc. So, in many ways, it's easier to get an overall view of the show and what was announced after the show is over. Sustainability at CES 2024 Mow, rather than attempt the impossible and cover every aspect of CES, I will try and look at some of the key announcements from a sustainability perspective. Here is a summary: Tech companies at CES 2024 are prioritizing sustainability strategies. There is a stronger focus on utilizing recycled materials in devices and displays. Google backs the Right to Repair movement, advocating for device longevity. Sustainability is emerging as a significant factor for consumers in tech purchases. The Consumer Technolo

Japan heading for no-waste society

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Japan is aiming for zero-waste with one town, Kamikatsu , already banning waste bins. The Chritsian Science Monitor web-site has an article " Japan as ground zero for no-waste lifestyle". The article features this pioneering Japanese town and highlights its efforts to profoundly reduce their environmental impact. Its not alone either, with Japan as a whole becoming almost obsessed with reducing waste, maximizing recycling and generating renewable energy . Supported by the government , towns like Kamikatsu are showing the way forward to the rest of the world. Read more here: http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1216/p01s04-woap.html Powered by ScribeFire . Related articles by Zemanta 12 Junk Drawer Gadget Projects from Planet Green (momblognetwork.com) A Challenge For Toronto: Go Zero Waste (treehugger.com) Tracking Your Trash Electronically (takepart.com)