Topic: William McDonough
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Change Agent Designing from nature could solve the world's biggest challenges
Can a boat be designed to clean the water? How does a spider manufacture resilient fiber? The world needs products that don’t harm humans or the environment, and nature’s already done the research.
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Change Agent 'Repair Cafes' reject a 'toss it out' culture
At Dutch 'Repair Cafes' folks come together to fix – or learn how to fix – their own broken stuff.
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Parading back to Rio de Janeiro: the bookish and brainy
In a reversal, many Brazilians who left the country are coming back amid a strong economy and sense of expectation. In Rio, some are inspired, others disappointed.
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In China, overambition reins in eco-city plans
Chongming Island’s planned community remains a gleam in the eye. But China is making progress on green design codes.
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From housing rubble, sprouts green furniture
A Piece of Cleveland goes beyond recycling to upcycle old-growth wood from demolished homes into new objets.
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Now it's easier to play green
Parents who want nontoxic toys for their kids are finding more choices.
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