Water is at the center of every chemical reaction, and therefore should be the earth’s most precious gift. Janine Benyus Read Quote
Trees and bones are constantly reforming themselves along lines of stress. This algorithm has been put into a software program that’s now being used to make bridges lightweight, to make building beams lightweight. Janine Benyus Read Quote
We’re basically this very young species, only 200,000 years old. We’re one of the newcomers, and we’re going through the same process that other species go through, which is, how do I keep myself alive while taking care of the place that’s going to keep my offspring alive? Janine Benyus Read Quote
Everyone is trying to jump on the biomimic bandwagon. But a cork floor is not biomimicry. Neither is using bacteria to clean water. Janine Benyus Read Quote
Life solves its problems with well-adapted designs, life-friendly chemistry and smart material and energy use. Janine Benyus Read Quote
Per capita, I would say that Australia has more biomimetic projects going than many other countries I’ve been to. Janine Benyus Read Quote
Glue actually contaminates recyclables. We throw things in a landfill just because they’re glued together. Janine Benyus Read Quote
