REL8
Source. Locality. Time. Actions.
REL8 records disclosures and time markers so decisions can be made with relevant context.
Scope
Goods, services, projects, and systems.
Axioms
Time is an indication of truth. Trust is built in time.
Responsibility
Actions recorded remain attributable to the individual who takes them.
Index
- Source and origin
- Locality and seasonal context (where applicable)
- Time markers (produced, harvested, created, updated)
- Freshness and lifecycle state (where applicable)
- Use → discount → repurpose transitions
- Actions taken and responsible individuals
Record fields
- Origin location (region, locality)
- Maker / provider identity (where disclosed)
- Method, inputs, constraints (where available)
- Produced / harvested / created
- Handled / stored (where relevant)
- Last updated disclosure
- Verification actions
- Transfers / pickups
- Transformation / repurpose
Locality records the relationship between production location and point of use. Where applicable, listings may include proximity and seasonal context alongside source and time.
Local signals
- Seasonal availability can be recorded where relevant.
- Shorter transport duration typically reduces preservation requirements.
- Reduced preservation requirements can reduce processing and intervention.
For applicable goods, freshness is derived from time since production or harvest using category-specific rules.
Lifecycle states
- Prioritize use while freshness is highest.
- Decision supported by time markers and category rules.
- Reduced price as freshness declines.
- Encourages timely consumption and reduces waste.
- Transition into safe reuse or transformation routes.
- Record the action taken and the responsible party.
- Disclosures and actions are attributable to individuals.
- Records support decisions; outcomes depend on actions taken.
- Absence of information is recorded as absence.
Projects can be recorded that combine environmental principles, reclaimed materials, and supportive technologies to reduce ongoing utility dependence and maintenance.
Time-returning homes
- Reduced external utility dependence
- Reduced ongoing energy demand
- Reduced maintenance requirements
- Local goods and services listings
- Redistribution and reuse initiatives (F0R3ST)
- Self-harmonising buildings and infrastructure projects
- Shared tools, knowledge, and logistics
- Optional economic instruments (contextual)
Contribute
Submit a capability or offering. Submissions are recorded. Responsibility remains with the individual.
White paper
Publish the REL8 white paper as a dedicated page and link it here.