Learning from Nature - Circular Economies & Biomimicry | Seth Galewyrick | TEDxHieronymusPark

Seth takes us into the mountains to find examples of nature’s unparalleled handiwork. He offers product examples where biomimicry has been applied to revolutionize human existence as well as relatable examples of the circular economy surrounding a Ponderosa Pine tree and how humans can create circular economies to reduce or eliminate waste. Seth GaleWyrick is an innovation consultant with Biomimicry 3.8 in Missoula. Their team of biologists, engineers, and designers study and apply solutions from the natural world to design problems at the human level. His passion is enabling breakthrough sustainable innovation to companies' trickiest challenges. Seth believes that nature has already solved most, if not all, of the significant challenges facing our world today as long as we learn to ask the right questions. In addition to project work, he facilitates courses and workshops and is faculty in the Biomimicry Master's Program at Arizona State University. He holds a degree in Engineering Mechanic and both a Master's and Professional Certification in Biomimicry. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@moonbeet]

Bravo, Seth!!! This talk is fantastic. You did an awesome job presenting biomimicry and circular economies!!! I watched while enjoying a cup of coffee, and am in full agreement that this resource is a non-negotiable for regions outside of where it grows. :-))

[@WintaAssefa]

Seth, this is a wonderful talk. No fluff, no filler. And I'm leaving this knowing something I didn't. Thank you!

[@BS2Dos]

Closing loops is scalable beyond the individual/community level. Google industrial symbiosis. Material standardization in product development (vehicles for example) can help reduce landfill volume. As consumers, we should not only be demanding more carbon neutral products, but also supporting companies who employ more sustainable business models, an auto maker for example, who buys back your car at the end of its life and repurposes it, then resells it back to you. The list is endless. Cool presentation. Woodpeckers can help protect American football players?? Brilliant.

[@mrrocketrugger]

Seth G-You the man! Awesome presentation and information! Keep it up! BMorey

[@stratovation1474]

Excellent and necessary talk. Wake up call!

[@AnujJainSG]

Totally loved this talk, Seth! You made it so relatable to the community. Nicely done.

[@Phlotonic]

I hope some day I get to meet this guy. He seems awesome.

[@mnmnemitz]

He's my cousin.. pretty great guy

[@moonbeet]

I studied biomimicry with Seth, and I can assure you that he IS an awesome human being!

[@phsalomao1986]

Web of life. The hardest challenge to me, is to accept the truth 'bout Time.

[@a.a.nassir8832]

The regulators should simply not approve products and processes that fail the 3-R standard (Reduce, Re-use, Re-cycle) no matter how nice or helpful they may be.

[@erwinregler3993]

It lacks the political dimension, puts the onus entirely on consumers and users.