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jansyn_liberty's review against another edition
3.0
I fully support the ideas presented by the authors of the book. However, the text was incredibly boring and full of jargon. I do not feel enlightened.
adamt216's review against another edition
5.0
Practical idealism. We can do this. We have to do this. Negligence starts tomorrow.
lizzlelizzle's review against another edition
4.0
Really excellent design principles to challenge the way we approach our products, systems, and economy. Increasingly and urgently more relevant today than before. One line stuck out to me: “an ecosystem might actually have more of a chance to become healthy and whole again after a quick collapse that leaves some niches intact than with a slow, deliberate, and efficient destruction of the whole.” Some food for thought when considering policy that intends to mitigate climate change.
“If humans are truly going to prosper, we will have to learn to imitate nature’s highly effective cradle-to-cradle system of nutrient flow and metabolism, in which the very concept of waste does not exist. To eliminate the concept of waste means to design things—products, packaging, and systems—from the very beginning on the understanding that waste does not exist.”
More energized and emboldened than ever to pursue a career in circularity. For others similarly interested, this is a must read!
“If humans are truly going to prosper, we will have to learn to imitate nature’s highly effective cradle-to-cradle system of nutrient flow and metabolism, in which the very concept of waste does not exist. To eliminate the concept of waste means to design things—products, packaging, and systems—from the very beginning on the understanding that waste does not exist.”
More energized and emboldened than ever to pursue a career in circularity. For others similarly interested, this is a must read!
benrogerswpg's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing book.
Reusing is splendid.
Recycling is, recycling.
Reducing is even better.
But if we don't stop how things are made, things are still going to deteriorate the earth.
I am a huge fan of choosing what I buy based on how things are packaged - if it is sustainable.
This is another one of those books that will change your life (for the better) if you really take these recommendations to heart.
example: I don't even have a baby, and suddenly I want to use cloth diapers! HAHH!!
Highly recommended for anyone who cares about the planet
4.8/5
Reusing is splendid.
Recycling is, recycling.
Reducing is even better.
But if we don't stop how things are made, things are still going to deteriorate the earth.
I am a huge fan of choosing what I buy based on how things are packaged - if it is sustainable.
This is another one of those books that will change your life (for the better) if you really take these recommendations to heart.
example: I don't even have a baby, and suddenly I want to use cloth diapers! HAHH!!
Highly recommended for anyone who cares about the planet
4.8/5
heathlwong's review against another edition
super easy read, very clear. provides a fascinating approach to sustainable design that is both inspiring and deflating, as the reader realizes just how far away these goals probably are!
waander's review against another edition
5.0
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HET sTAat een ZEkERE lEvEnsbeschouwing voor.
HET hERhAAlt ZIchZElf voorTdurEnd en Zal gEen liTeRAtuurprijZEn winnen.
En EigEnlijk Zou iEdER op dEze AARdbol hET gEleZEn moETEn hEbbEn.
Dit boEk is EEn bEETJE mijn bijbEL, dEnk ik. WAAROm ZIjn AFvAl En vERvuilINg nog STEEdS EEn SchIJnbAAR logisch gEvolG vAn onZE iNdusTRiE? WASTE EQUAls FooD: IntEllIgEnt ontwERPen kAn mAken Dat wE dE gRondsToFFen DiE wE GebRuIkEn oOK wEer kUnnEn TERUGgEvEn AAn DE nATUuR. EEn bEETJE nAïviTEIT IS HIER gEEn SlEcHTe Zaak.
HET sTAat een ZEkERE lEvEnsbeschouwing voor.
HET hERhAAlt ZIchZElf voorTdurEnd en Zal gEen liTeRAtuurprijZEn winnen.
En EigEnlijk Zou iEdER op dEze AARdbol hET gEleZEn moETEn hEbbEn.
Dit boEk is EEn bEETJE mijn bijbEL, dEnk ik. WAAROm ZIjn AFvAl En vERvuilINg nog STEEdS EEn SchIJnbAAR logisch gEvolG vAn onZE iNdusTRiE? WASTE EQUAls FooD: IntEllIgEnt ontwERPen kAn mAken Dat wE dE gRondsToFFen DiE wE GebRuIkEn oOK wEer kUnnEn TERUGgEvEn AAn DE nATUuR. EEn bEETJE nAïviTEIT IS HIER gEEn SlEcHTe Zaak.