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The Tax Spec Sheet: Which Battery Routes Just Got the Green Light
New consumption-tax rules for batteries took effect September 1, and the exemptions matter more than the levy: storage systems, power banks, electric vehicles, solid-state and…
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65.8% Is the Real Signal, Not the -21.7%
August retail sales of passenger cars in China fell 21.7% year on year — yet new-energy vehicles hit a record 65.8% penetration. Same market, two…
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Food Scale Begins Where the Laboratory Ends
A practical, evidence-led examination of food waste prevention, focused on coordination, access, timing and the operating measures that turn a visible trend into durable value.
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The packaging that disappears after dinner
Seaweed films you can eat, fungus-based foams, corn-stalk wraps that biodegrade in 180 days — sustainable packaging has crossed from prototypes to supermarket shelves. 67%…
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The Quiet Science of Making Energy Last Longer
Battery chemistry is improving faster than almost anyone expected, and the improvements are spreading beyond cars into the grid, tools and homes.
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The Everyday Objects Being Redesigned for a Heavier, Cleaner World
From water bottles to car seats, designers are quietly using new materials to make everyday objects lighter, stronger and less wasteful.