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Inspired by the Capital Institute's Third Millennium Economy initiative, this collection highlights those voices - ecological economists, sociologist, finance professionals, environmentalists, community developers - advocating a restructuring of our economy to transition to a truly sustainable economic system.

Curated by mokiethecat

Applied biomimicry
November 12, 2019
It is said that for every design problem we face, nature has already solved it. From adhesives that hold underwater and yet separate effortlessly, biodegradable ‘packaging’ solutions, materials that are stronger per inch than steel, to flight itself: we have a lot to learn from the species and living systems that form our world. The study and application of nature’s solutions is known as biomimicry, and we have two experts in the field joining us in this session. Find out how Richard MacCowan from Biomimicry UK is using the practice to inform the adoption of Industry 4.0 technology, and how Veronika Kapsali of University of Arts London uses biomimicry in her textiles work.