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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
Dit boek heeft wEl wAT gEmeEn meT de bijbEl:
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.
jeannamarie's review against another edition
5.0
I first read this book in 2014 for one my architectural environmental design classes. I had already stepped into a very eco-mindset, but this circular “cradle-to-cradle” mindset still felt like a new concept to those in western society. We’re all very focused on affluent behavior and gaining new things, throwing them away and on to the next. The ideas are very simple in the book and the author does not give revolutionary solutions to the world’s problems. That is not the job of the author because the book is a gateway to a new mindset, to get one thinking and moving in a different direction than they possibly were before.
So many comments/reviews criticize the author for not having the answers. We don’t need more perfect people preaching perfect words. We NEED more people changing their affluent mindsets to think cradle-to-cradle on every single thing we do in life. Sometimes the most revolutionary ideas, involve going back to more simple practices. The solutions are different for every one.
In architecture school we are always taught, your buildings, structures, designs will absolutely NOT SOLVE the world’s problems because absolutely no one can predict the effects of their designs. Even evidence-based designs will never fully be able to predict the total outcome, because humans are a wild card, an x-variable. Something to keep in mind before reading the book, if you’re reading this.
As this was my second time through, the firm I work with is developing their sustainable action plan for 2030 and I reread this to have the cradle-to-cradle principles fresh in the forefront of my mind.
This book has always been one of my favorites. Hope this review helps you dear reader.
So many comments/reviews criticize the author for not having the answers. We don’t need more perfect people preaching perfect words. We NEED more people changing their affluent mindsets to think cradle-to-cradle on every single thing we do in life. Sometimes the most revolutionary ideas, involve going back to more simple practices. The solutions are different for every one.
In architecture school we are always taught, your buildings, structures, designs will absolutely NOT SOLVE the world’s problems because absolutely no one can predict the effects of their designs. Even evidence-based designs will never fully be able to predict the total outcome, because humans are a wild card, an x-variable. Something to keep in mind before reading the book, if you’re reading this.
As this was my second time through, the firm I work with is developing their sustainable action plan for 2030 and I reread this to have the cradle-to-cradle principles fresh in the forefront of my mind.
This book has always been one of my favorites. Hope this review helps you dear reader.
laurenqt's review against another edition
3.0
I liked it. I wished there was more applicable changes or ideas to act upon.
cate_zh's review against another edition
5.0
Short and to the point. Challenging the prevailing idea that a product lifecycle necessarily involves throwing something away — and also highlighting that recycling, as it currently exists (think PET bottle to pencil case) is kicking the can down the road. "Design" needs a fundamental rethink.