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Ecotrends in history: Every era has its paradigm
The ozone layer, whaling, deforestation, and food. Every era has its major ecological concerns.
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Materials Ecology II: Wood from Ecological Paradise to Deforestation Hell
La madera es probablemente el material más bello y versátil, pero hacernos las preguntas correctas es clave para un diseño sostenible.
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Materials Ecology I: Aluminium, cardboard and plastics
Is aluminium or plastic more environmentally friendly? Is cardboard a sustainable material? Are renewable materials the solution?
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Are bioplastics a more sustainable option?
To answer this question it is imperative to understand what bioplastics are and the implications of their manufacturing process.
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Recycled silicone: rediscovering the limits of recyclability
Lékué and OiKo Design Office have joined forces to develop a pioneering industrial process for recycling platinum silicone.
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Life Cycle Analysis as a Tool for More Sustainable Design
It's not enough to just say it's ecological; you have to prove it, and LCA is the best tool for that.
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What is environmental impact?
Every human activity generates environmental impacts: global warming, eutrophication, toxicity...
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Ecology: Our Great Design and Life Issue
Understanding the relationships between ecosystems and industrial production is the first step towards sustainable product design
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