The Future of Sustainability: Repair, repurpose, reimagine
TED Radio Hour
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Innovative Sustainability Solutions
The chapter explores futuristic materials like vegan leather from apple peels, sound-absorbing panels from reindeer moss, and tires made from eggshells and tomato peels, promoting sustainability and waste reduction. It delves into repurposing waste materials like old demolition debris for creating bricks and using big data for resourceful construction. Additionally, it features the creative utilization of materials such as fish scales and cow manure to make durable products like kitchen countertops and cups, emphasizing the importance of innovative design for sustainability.
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