Pipelines are already used today to transport many things from oil and gas to minerals like coal. Companies are developing ways to move capsules full of goods through underground pipelines. These capsule pipelines will have less of an impact on the environment then the current method of transportation of goods; freight trucks. One company, Foodtubes, wants to put a physical internet of pipelines under the UK to deliver food and other goods to stores. This technology will not only lessen the impact on the environment but will also mean less traffic for commuters on highways.
Check out this article about Foodtubes on treehugger.com and watch the video. There is also a link at the end to what they think will replace Foodtubes; the MIT food printer.
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