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📦Every Barcode Tracks You — Carbon Quotas in Development The World Economic Forum has outlined a proposal for personal carbon allowances linked to consumption patterns and digital tracking systems. Each product scanned — food, fuel, or household item — could soon contribute to an individual’s carbon footprint, limiting what and how much can be purchased based on emission scores. The WEF article outlines a framework for cities to use digital IDs, purchase history, and smart infrastructure to implement carbon budgeting: 🔗https://www.weforum.org/stories/2022/09/my-carbon-an-approach-for-inclusive-and-sustainable-cities/