It may seem counterintuitive to expect a designer to plan his product to be self destructive, but it is precisely because we have not taken disposal into account for so […]
Peeling off packaging
Biomimicry is a fascinating branch of science that turns to the brilliance of Nature to look for design clues. When biologists and designers work together they can come up with […]
The world is as you see it
Visit a landfill and what you see there will make you think twice about how you perceive your dustbin! Most of us see what is convenient to us and often […]
‘Making’ the right choice.
Choices impact results. This is how we understand the process of choosing and most choices are driven by the results we aspire for. However ‘results’ may not be immediately evident […]
Enough is enough.
Enough: ‘ In or to a degree or quantity that meets one’s requirements or satisfaction.’ Excess: ‘An amount that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable’ Waste: ‘Materials or objects […]
Celebrating Repair
When one thinks of Japan, one thinks immediately of perfection, of precision and technology. Yet the traditional Japanese philosophy has another dimension that accepts and celebrates imperfection as gracefully as […]
Waste not. Not in my backyard.
Photo: Rashi Goel The phrase ‘Not in my backyard’ originated in the 1950’s when the Western world was just beginning to recognise the harmful effects of different aspects of development. […]
Waste – a man made product!
Source: www.businessinsider.com The United Nations Environment Programme defines waste thus “‘Wastes are substances or objects, which are disposed of or are intended to be disposed of or are required to be […]
Recycling: Traditions that respect resources
A Buddhist tale relates how some monks in a monastery used old worn out robes to make cover sheets then floor rugs then foot towels and finally when even these […]
Death and Biodegradability
Photo illustration by Rebecca Katzman While speaking to a class of fifth graders in a school in Pune about the need to switch to eco friendly materials and products, our […]