Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the way we make things
This book left me feeling optimistic about the future, and the potential of humankind to begin to make changes for the better. It should be in use in schools, to inspire the industrial designers of the next generation.
Many of the ideas put forward in this book are based on observation of nature, specifically in comparison with how industrialisation grew and has spread globally. Interesting to note is the abundance of the natural world, plants produce huge quantities of petals, leaves and seeds in order to reproduce, but the petals, leaves and other organic materials are not wasted, but are part of the life cycle, breaking down to become compost. Human design is so short-sighted when it comes to considering the ‘afterlife’ of products, beyond recycling or the landfill.
The beauty of diversity is also covered, that the one-size-fits-all approach human designs sometimes have is not reflected in organic development. Traditional or indigenous buildings being an excellent example of this, having developed in response to varying weather conditions and needs of the occupants.
But enough from me, track it down and read it for yourself!
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