Summaries of books by William McDonough|Michael Braungart:
Cradle to Cradle
Remaking the Way We Make Things
William McDonough|Michael Braungart
The book advocates for a transformative approach to production and design that emulates nature's regenerative cycle, where waste is eliminated and materials are perpetually reused. It challenges the traditional "cradle to grave" manufacturing model and proposes a "cradle to cradle" framework that promotes sustainability, efficiency, and the creation of products that can be fully reclaimed or re-purposed.
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The Upcycle
Beyond Sustainability--Designing for Abundance
William McDonough|Michael Braungart
The book expands on the concept of cradle-to-cradle design, advocating for products and systems that are not only sustainable but also positively contribute to the environment and society. It presents a vision where industry and nature coexist harmoniously, with human activities generating an abundance of beneficial outcomes for both the planet and its inhabitants.
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