iPhone 14 - Carbon Footprint
Questions for you:
What do you think?
Is 2018-2022 difference enough or not?
The other day, I was reflecting on how old my iPhone XR is. Its performance is slowly deteriorating due to the numerous hours of screen-time, and the heavily loaded iOS updates. I like my phone, but in this particular moment of my life I am craving for something new. I asked myself: “Why don’t I give this phone back to Apple Inc., so to get a new and discounted iPhone?”. Curiosity brought me to check what sorts of environmental and sustainable specifications Apple products carry with them. I was pleased to find the”Product Environmental Report - iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus” after a quick Google search.
I started skimming through the pages: between aesthetically pleasing layouts and sweet writing style, nothing seemed to disturb the gentle sensorial experience that only Apple Inc. can deliver.
However, since I started working in sustainability, I developed something similar to a ‘second mind’, which owns its own eyes and evaluates the context of what I am looking at. The reports kicks off with a beautiful diagram representing ‘green anatomy’ of a yellow-coloured iPhone 14.
What does Carbon Neutral mean? Carbon Neutrality means reducing their own carbon emissions by measuring them, and offsetting what is left on carbon capture projects that sit outside the boundaries of the organisation, without necessarily working towards reducing them.
What does ‘product decarbonisation’ mean? It means acting in order to reduce the amount of CO2e per unit of a dated product. In this case, the iPhone.
How much is 9.6 million metric tonnes of Carbon? Well, to put this into perspective, this is the equivalent of the Carbon sequestered by 158,736,825 tree seedlings grown for 10 years (according to the Environmental Protection Agency)
Is 75% reduction against 2015 baseline by 2030 good enough? We are talking about a 15 year journey during which Apple Inc. reduces its carbon footprint by millions of metric tons. It depends, but there is definitely a huge amount of work being done to arrive there. So far, the difference between a 2018 iPhone XR (62 kgCO2e) and a 2022 iPhone 14 (61 kgCO2e) is only 1 kgCO2e per unit. On a larger scale, accounting for around 30 million sales each product, they have a 30 tonne reduction of CO2e emitted into the atmosphere in 4 years, which is the equivalent of energy-related emissions of 11.7 houses in the U.S (still according to the Environmental Protection Agency) in an entire year.
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This might be a weird request, and I don’t know if it falls under Freelancers or AI, but could you please do a platonic concept of the Meta from Halo RVB? Something like when the darling is around, he feels more human-like until eventually all the fragments start obsessing over them and associating them with that sense of humanity to the point where they decide they have to keep the darling with them at all times.
If it isn’t clear I have simped over every villain in this show a half dozen times each, I formerly apologize for the burst of requests and will now return to dormancy.
I... I think The Meta counts as a freelancer due to Agent Maine? You have a good point. Either way, not too weird, I can probably make a concept work along these lines.
Also, I don't mind. I love Red vs Blue lol. Been awhile since I saw the seasons featuring The Meta so I went off memory for the plot 😅 He acts the same/similar platonic and romantic but I tried to keep this just platonic.
Yandere! Platonic! The Meta Concept
Pairing: Platonic
Possible Trigger Warnings: Gender-Neutral Darling, Violence, Kidnapping, Obsession, Murder, Possessive behavior, Manipulation, Mental issues due to AI fragments, Feral yandere, Threats, Stalking.
The Meta is certainly feral.
This is because Maine was always someone who had a violent temper and spoke more through actions than words.
Now? The Meta has a ton of different voices trying to dictate him on what to do.
He can't really listen to them all so he just focuses on two things.
He wants power and perfection.
Maine himself wants power.
The fragments want perfection, they want to be more human.
The original plan was to rebuild Alpha to feel complete.
Then The Meta comes across you by chance.
You may be another agent, someone aiding the Reds and Blues.
Maine is probably looking for power even if he is a bit distant mentally.
Yet when you try to distract him or even damage him, he takes interest.
The fragments may even recognize you as an agent if you are one and keep you in mind.
It appears they need to be mindful of you along with Washington and South Dakota.
A platonic view of you would be very similar to a romantic view of you when it comes to The Meta.
It takes a long time before it's situated within him.
Using cloaking tehcnology, he stalks you like a hunting animal.
Something about you sparks a strive to pursue you.
The fragments in his head certainly agree.
Gamma keeps saying they should manipulate you to their side.
Delta is trying to give logic and reason on how you'll act if they take you.
Theta sees you like a parental figure similar to York and imprints on you.
Omega is full of rage towards those around you and you for distracting their plan.
Sigma is also manipulative and has ambition. He's similar to Gamma, but says how you could aid them to be perfect.
The Twins agree with them and calculate how to make it all work.
For the most part the fragments are going to be controlling this obsession.
They're guiding and manipulating Maine as The Meta to chase you down.
Alpha is important for their plan, yes, but so are you.
In an attempt to achieve humanity, The Meta chases you like an animal.
He stalks you from the shadows, growling being heard yet you can never find the source.
It isn't until he eventually pounces that you realize you're in trouble.
The Meta will hold you down, restraining you with snarls as he tries to subdue you.
One way or another, most likely by damaging your helmet/head, The Meta will knock you down and out before running off with you.
He'll most likely be shot at on the way out, Washington refusing to allow him to leave.
During this The Meta does everything in his power to shield you from stray bullets.
The Meta is a beast who's obsessive towards his goal of power, perfection, and humanity.
By the time you wake up you can barely move, the area you're in is a temporary hideout of The Meta.
Your head throbs painfully and your body is hard to move.
Meanwhile The Meta is sitting beside you, watching you like a hawk.
Caring for you makes him feel human... makes him feel complete.
Once he finds Alpha, he'll truly be the best he can be.
The Meta is very animalistic in his obsession.
He's incredibly violent when angered and acts so possessive of you.
The Meta would attempt to be caring towards you due to Theta and Delta.
Meanwhile he's controlling due to Gamma and Sigma, using manipulation to keep you.
The fragments definitely guide most of the obsession.
Maine himself is somewhat there but he is mostly a puppet.
He just listens to them and they control his behavior.
Physical affection is a bit difficult for him.
His grip is tight but he is mindful of not crushing you through your armor.
Most of The Meta's communication is through grunts and growls.
Even when he's trying to be affectionate and calming towards you, it sounds so aggressive.
The Meta would kill anyone around you in an instant.
Both Maine and the fragments feel others with you are a threat.
They can't just allow someone to take their key to humanity, can they?
Which leads to The Meta hunting people around you to keep you to himself.
The Meta is probably one of the strongest RvB yandere.
This is due to his strength and durability, along with the feral nature.
The Meta may also express different "moods" due to the AI?
He's usually cruel and manipulative, behavior rather threatening towards you.
Other times he's affectionate and docile, but only around you.
The Meta struggles understanding companionship due to all the voices ruining his mental state.
Yet, he knows to be gentle with you.
It's strange how this big strong threat softens towards you.
You can almost consider the killing machine a friend...
Unfortunately such feelings are forced as his aggression and strength scare you.
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