The forward-leaning morning newsletter for those
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July 1, 2024
Topics: Environment, Waymo, EVs, robotaxi, PFAS, Colorado, bio-composite
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👶Waymo is here! For over 2 years, AGREEN1 has been following the robotaxi development. Waymo is owned by Alphabet (the parent company of Google) and it now has an app available for all to use in San Francisco.These are ride-sharing vehicle, like Uber and Lyft, but there is no human driving the vehicle.
These vehicles are electric vehicles; that's positive, and please remember that your personal data is collected by the service. Here is the statement from the site with many embedded hyperlinks:
Waymo collects some of your personal information in order to provide, maintain, and improve our services. As a California resident, you have have the right under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to access and correct your information and to request that Waymo delete that information. We want to help you understand your rights under the CCPA and exercise them as easily as possible. How to download, delete, or correct information Please see the options below that represent how you shared your information with Waymo and then complete the form provided which we will use to verify your identity and get started working on your request. Sometimes we won't be able to fully comply with a request due to legal or security reasons or other limitations identified under the CCPA. You can also call us at 1-844-261-3753 if you have questions or need assistance.
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🚫Colorado banning some PFAS There will be a ban on the sale of certain PFAS in Colorado starting 2026 and 2028. Acknowledging that total removal of PFAS is not likely at all, targeted reduction and sustainable replacement is the idea right now. PFAS (aka, forever plastics) are long-lasting compounds that are showing up everywhere: ground water, drinking water supplies, soil and more. They have been linked to cancer, liver damage, thyroid disease, and even male fertility problems.
The list is long and includes products that are made of or coated with PFAS - cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, cleaning products, menstrual products and much more. By 2028, products such as backpacks, waterproof materials will also not be sold in Colorado.
👍Plastic replacement Bacteria in the human gut is essential. Called a bio-composite, researchers University of Copenhagen have created a material from a new type of barley starch and sugarbeet waste. It is water resistant and will biodegrade in less than 6 months. The bio-composite will be able to replace plastic wrapping on food and much more.
Stay Curious... Who are we?
Fun question of the day:
Are you ready to take a robotaxi ride?
Who are we?
Do you have a happy tummy?
10% of respondents said YES
Thanks again for being you. Until the next issue, be sure to add more green to your life!
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