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The section on investments in technology and chemical recycling is probably most relevant to our discussion:

https://assets.kpmg/content/dam/kpmg/nl/pdf/2021/sectoren/gr...

Anecdotally, those that are leading these investments and innovations are aggressive about it.

Re:Michelin's airless tires are scheduled for market launch in 2024 on Wednesday September 15, 2021 @04:11PM (#28543759)
I mean recyclable in a conventional sense the way most people understand it.

Energy cost is probably the single biggest obstacle for the technology I mentioned above. Renewable energy is changing this.

Most plastics will soon be a part of an efficient closed loop system. Regulations are driving some of this. However, the real driver is that these systems are incredibly profitable, and serve risk and resource management priorities as well.

I wouldn't be surprised if Amazon and others started accepting plastics and paper returns. Their consumption is massive and they already have a logistics closed loop in place.

Plastics are an incredible innovation and a valuable resource. Misinformation about their recyclability is a threat to their stewardship.

Re:Michelin's airless tires are scheduled for market launch in 2024 on Wednesday September 15, 2021 @09:27AM (#28538778)
This is not true. Essentially, all plastics are recyclable, and it merely depends on the technology available.
Re:A deep learning framework for neuroscience on Thursday October 31, 2019 @05:02PM (#21413685)
This might be a little late, but it may be helpful:

https://singularityhub.com/2019/10/03/deep-learning-networks...

Re:A deep learning framework for neuroscience on Wednesday October 30, 2019 @08:50AM (#21397105)
I don't think anyone is trying to disqualify DNNs. I think the difference might be an abstraction for a neuron vs an abstraction for the brain. Success or value doesn't necessarily equate to "human-like." The paper seems naive to, or ignore, prominent, long-running/standing related research that provides a stronger foundation and as far as I can tell includes what they propose. So, at least for me, I'm not sure what the contribution is.
Re:A deep learning framework for neuroscience on Tuesday October 29, 2019 @03:56PM (#21391326)
I find it disappointing that the paper makes no mention of Numenta, TBToI or HTM. How is what they are proposing not already included in Numenta's work (informally, of course)? Plus, Numenta's work seems to go much further confronting biological plausibility head-on.
Re:Ask HN: Who is using Common Lisp? on Friday July 27, 2018 @03:50PM (#17628754)
What is the best way to contact you?
Re:Ask HN: Who is using Common Lisp? on Friday July 27, 2018 @09:02AM (#17625627)
On Lisp by Paul Graham is a great starting point. It's a quick read, it will give you a conceptual basis, while exciting and inspiring you to use it's power. After that just start using it. As others have mentioned, emacs, slime, etc. are helpful.
Re:Apple in Talks to Buy Cobalt Directly from Miners on Wednesday February 21, 2018 @09:09AM (#16429521)
Thank you! Edited.

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