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The Upcycle

By William McDonough | Michael Braungart

This episode redefines sustainability, showing how human ingenuity can design systems that don't just minimize harm, but actively regenerate and enrich the planet.

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“This episode redefines sustainability, showing how human ingenuity can design systems that don't just minimize harm, but actively regenerate and enrich the planet.”

— William McDonough | Michael Braungart, The Upcycle

What it is about

Regenerative Design, Circular Economy, Positive Impact

Who it is for

If you often feel that 'sustainability' means constant sacrifice, this will shift your perspective toward designing systems that actively regenerate and enrich the world, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Architect William McDonough and chemist Michael Braungart, through their Cradle to Cradle framework, offer a rare, integrated perspective on how to design human systems that are not just less harmful, but actively restorative.

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William McDonough | Michael Braungart

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