Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
We share this planet with millions of species, each full of hidden wisdom shaped by eons of evolution. Biomimicry draws inspiration from nature’s genius to create designs that nurture both people and the planet. Join Lily Urmann, biomimic and educator, as she reveals how this powerful practice sparks innovation across fields. Together, let’s discover what we can learn from nature.
Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Behind the Scenes Biomimicry: Mycocycle is Transforming Waste with Fungi
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Humans view waste as a burden, but nature utilizes waste as a valuable resource in a cycle of continual renewal. The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates 600 million tons of construction and demolition debris is generated every year -- and Mycocycle knows this is an opportunity. Joanne Rodriguez discusses how Mycocycle leverages mycelium (fungal root structures) to consume and eliminate toxins from construction waste and produce raw building materials like MycoFILL, MycoFIBER, and MycoFOAM. Imagine a world where we can safely break down harmful materials, or eliminate the need for those materials in the first place. This impactful bio-inspired company is showing what's possible on the pathway to a truly regenerative future.
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