The circular economy
Chapter 1
The end of trash
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Chapter 2
Nature as the ultimate designer
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Chapter 3
Designing out the waste
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Chapter 4
Cities of the future
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The circular economy
Ch 2 · Nature as the ultimate designer
Fun Fact
Bullet train beak: The Japanese Shinkansen bullet train was redesigned to mimic a kingfisher's beak, which solved the loud sonic boom problem.
Glossary
biomimicry (noun)
The practice of designing materials, structures, and systems modeled on biological entities and processes. Janine Benyus popularized this design approach in her 1997 book on innovations inspired by natural systems.
The practice of designing materials, structures, and systems modeled on biological entities and processes. Janine Benyus popularized this design approach in her 1997 book on innovations inspired by natural systems.
Quiz
What animal inspired the aerodynamic redesign of the Japanese Shinkansen bullet train?
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What part of a fungus is used to grow biodegradable packaging and leather alternatives?