Tuesday, October 6, 2009

World Changing Response 3

One way we can change our technologies to better coincide with nature is to mimic it.  Instead of fighting nature, work with it and allow its preconceived ways to influence ours.  For example, scientists at Lewis and Clark College and the University of California, Berkley have designed an adhesive to mimic the sticky feet of geckos’.  It does not leave a chemical residue, and is not only suitable to replace tape or glue, but also screws, nails, and much more.  This could “enhance our ability to design for disassembly, an important part of Cradle to Cradle [sustainable products] thinking” (Steffen 101). By using tools and ideas from nature, we are more apt to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

 

 

Steffen, Alex. World Changing: A User's Guide For the 21st

 Century. New York, NY: Abrams, 2008. Print.

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