tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859567876135439896.post8423521499243068212..comments2024-03-12T04:56:36.742-04:00Comments on Minimizing Entropy: What is my "standard of living"?DMAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430943593190838423noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859567876135439896.post-67752562704545986842010-05-04T20:24:50.799-04:002010-05-04T20:24:50.799-04:00Darshan, you know I love your project and find it ...Darshan, you know I love your project and find it both fascinating and challenging for me to think about all of the different dimensions of trash. I had a thought today while drinking tea and working at Intelligentsia. How do you account/control for trash generated by dining out or even getting a cup of coffee in a mug? Every business we patronize creates trash directly, meaning we are creating trash indirectly by even buying things like food and drinks. This gets me back to my original contention that it's impossible to live 100 percent trash-free and not become a social outcast. And if you start thinking about the life cycle analysis of everything you consume (even bulk food products), the equation gets even tougher. <br /><br />On a completely different note, how do you reconcile the waste created in the process of doing your work in the lab? I know you're not including lab trash in the experiment, but it returns to the question of maintaining a normal life and living trash free. Can one work trash free? <br /><br />Just some food for thought. I love reading these blog posts, so keep the insights coming!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254220942703223192noreply@blogger.com