Cradle to Cradle
Remaking the Way We Make Things
Summary:
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.
Key points:
1. Waste as Food: The authors suggest viewing waste as a resource for other processes, mimicking nature's closed-loop system.
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