Posted on 08/15/2023 11:38:02 AM PDT by Red Badger
“I like glass that is 10x more durable. That is completely awesome. I would even be willing to pay a bit more for it.
But I could give two craps if it decreases CO2 emissons. Complete and utter BS.”
I’m on exactly the same page. They act though reducing CO2 admissions is supposed to motivate me to buy. If that’s their only “selling point”, I’ll go out of my way to find an alternative.
Now the Materials Science Department has gone all in on climate change religion.
Well, they might try to massage the truth and just use “mountain lions” or something.
Can you imagine the cost of this new glass with all the patents? Only the government can afford it..............
“Ok, but is it made from real lion?”
It’s plant-based lion, but all the green progs say it’s just as good.
“Can you imagine the cost of this new glass with all the patents? Only the government can afford it..............”
No doubt - except that before long they’ll try to force us to buy it.
The scientists probably don’t care about the “green” aspect either, but it may be a way to get the Federal Government to pay the development costs for the factory.
No, they’re lion.................
I admit I didn’t consider that...:)
I feel like that should make me angry too. Heck. Everything online seems to make me angry in some way nowadays!
I blame it on my old age...GET OFF MY LAWN!
Exactly! That was my first thought too...
I feel like I want to get some old tires, pour gasoline on them and light them on fire just to see some Leftist douchebag have a meltdown...
I blame THEM for my bad attitude!
Do not give a damn about the ‘environmental’ crap, but if it’s cheaper to produce, and stronger, I’m all for it. Let’s see if it makes it out into the real world.
Yup. The cost of the materials it contains is important. From the description, it lowers the amount of energy it takes to produce compared to standard glass. I'm not sure how large of a component of the price of glass the energy it takes to produce it is. If it is cheaper and stronger than 'standard' industrial glass, it's a win. If not, it may have specialized applications. Would also be interested in knowing if the resultant product is, itself, recyclable. If not, then you have to take materials into account again. Would love to have affordable shatterproof containers because glass is really easy to sterilize and clean.
Have they no pride?
... and is that better than glass made of gorillas?
Since recycled glass is added to make new glass, what happens when old glass or new glass contaminate the recycle stream?
Can old and new be mixed? Keeping the recycle streams separate could nullify savings and potential recycleability.
Well, I don’t see anyone calling gorillas king of the jungle. Even though they actually live in the jungle, while the lions are on the savannah.
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Excellent question!
Would suck if Lionglass contaminates 'standard' glass and makes it worthless. Glass recyling is one of the few things that make decent economic sense. (Aluminum is, by far the leader in that. It costs much less to recycle aluminum than it does to smelt the ore.
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