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Sariel007 OP t1_j2x1ddv wrote

Reply to comment by gerkletoss in The promise of batteries that come from trees by Sariel007

> Stora Enso's engineers decided that they could extract lignin from the waste pulp already being produced at some of their facilities and process that lignin to make a carbon material for battery anodes.

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gerkletoss t1_j2x2wtr wrote

"Waste" pulp is used for making things like cardboard, paper, potentially plywood, and more. So yes, it's still driving lumber demand.

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xondk t1_j2xah9y wrote

Lumber is however a renewable resource if done right.

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gerkletoss t1_j2y1usn wrote

That's true. I would expect this as fossil fuels tail off. I'm just not sure this is the time to switch.

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xondk t1_j2y8nbe wrote

That is a good question, though there really isn't going to be a 'switch' as in one moment, it needs to gather steam and built up a production line, which they might as well start as soon as possible.

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gerkletoss t1_j2yb09k wrote

Well yeah, obviously everyone can't switch at once, but that doesn't mean the environment is benefiting from this company doing it early.

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