Tag: sustainability
The Software Stewardship Lab
A new applied research lab for open source sustainability, launching today
National Press Club address: Chris Bowen on batteries, EVs and the missing middle
Chris Bowen's National Press Club speech leaned on one Melbourne suburb's battery and EV uptake to make a bigger point, backed by numbers on EV sales, home batteries and a new solar policy for business.
Your vibe-coded app is not sustainable
A few thoughts about sustainability statements and vibe-coded apps.
The CRA is not about open source
The CRA created an open-source steward role, then left maintenance unfunded.
Taking Roads and Bridges literally
Reflections on UN Open Source Week 2026
We Build Worlds That Last, So Why Don’t Our Jobs?
Games are built to endure. So why do we treat the people who make them as expendable?
We Build Worlds That Last, So Why Don’t Our Jobs?
Games are built to endure. So why do we treat the people who make them as expendable?
National Press Club address: Sovereign Power, a public energy builder for Australia's industrial future
Michael Wright and Alison Pennington on the case for a new Commonwealth entity to build, own, and operate renewable generation assets to supply Australian industry at cost
Every car park should be a power plant
Car parks cover millions of square metres of sun-facing surface and sit right next to the loads that need power. Three projects in Europe show this isn't a theory, it's already working at 40 MW.
Downgrading to macOS Catalina: A Sermon on Obsolescence
A complete step-by-step tutorial for creating a bootable Catalina USB installer using mist-cli on modern macOS in order to downgrade an Early 2015 MacBook Pro from macOS Monterey to Catalina. Accidentally also a philosophical look at planned obsolescence, e-waste, and corporate control over hardware lifespan.
Introducing the Toonie Club!
A new approach to creative support: one simple tier, full access for everyone. Inspired by Manuel Moreale's 'One a Month' Club, the Toonie Club offers sustainable patronage without complex tiers or exclusive content.
Manly Energy Roadshow 2025
Manly Solar, EV and Energy Roadshow 2025 at Manly Beach
Podcast Interviews 2025
A collection of podcast interviews discussing ecosyste.ms, open source metadata, package management, and software sustainability.
Sustainable Future Festival 2025
Celebrating sustainable living on the NSW Central Coast
Sustainable Future Festival 2025
Celebrating sustainable living on the NSW Central Coast
Living Smart Festival 2025
One of Australia’s biggest sustainability gatherings at Lake Macquarie's Speers Point Park
Living Smart Festival 2025
One of Australia’s biggest sustainability gatherings at Lake Macquarie's Speers Point Park
Facebook Marketplace
A look into how Facebook Marketplace is genuinely useful.
Australia's energy debate, distilled: Bowen vs O'Brien at the National Press Club
Energy Minister Chris Bowen and Shadow Minister Ted O'Brien debated energy policy at the National Press Club.
Passion Plays
Who Really Wants Carbon Offsets?
Sometimes the best insights come from being wrong.
Who Really Wants Carbon Offsets?
Sometimes the best insights come from being wrong.
Re: Europe's future – eu/acc
The EU needs a clear vision for the future, focusing on sustainability and quality of life, rather than just growth and GDP.
Mitchell Hashimoto - Founder of HashiCorp, Author of Terraform, and Thoughts of Open Source Monetization
Mitchell Hashimoto reflects on founding HashiCorp, creating Terraform, open source monetization challenges, and his passion for aviation.
Countering LCA FUD in renewable energy and EVs
The purpose of using FUD is to undermine the credibility or reputation of an alternative solution and to sway opinions in favor of the FUD promoter
Car Manufacturing LCA, passenger road vehicles are a significant source of CO2 emissions
Big automotive brands aim to enhance the environmental performance of their vehicles, meet regulatory requirements, and respond to consumer demands for more sustainable and eco-friendly transportation options.
LCA Life Cycle Assessment to promote sustainable practices and foster eco-friendly decision-making
A comprehensive methodology used to assess the environmental impacts associated with a product, process, or activity throughout its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction, production, and use, to its disposal or recycling.
Sustainable web development
Sustainable web development doesn't just mean using best practices.
Case Study: Elevating Aspiration's CRM Platform
At Aspiration, I transformed marketing through platform migration, advanced analytics, and personalized campaigns, boosting lead conversion.
Case Study: Elevating Aspiration's CRM Platform
At Aspiration, I transformed marketing through platform migration, advanced analytics, and personalized campaigns, boosting lead conversion.
Tangential Juice Innovation
The story of how we got the juice box is really the story of how we got a lot of other things first. And those things look like rabbit holes.
The Back of the Napkin
From soft dough to paper, the world’s definition of a napkin has evolved significantly over the past couple thousand years. (It’s currently evolving again.)
Living sustainably in a digital society: is it even possible?
I had an interesting conversation about sustainable lifestyles on Twitter this morning. I believe that climate change is a major threat to our planet, and that we're in danger of reaching a tipping point beyond which there is no return. More generally, because my personal mission statement is to have a positive impact on the world, I'm conscious that I don't want to make an unsustainable amount of waste. Which of course, I do. Although I try to be a good citizen - I consume locally-produced pr