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“Nature works with five polymers. Only five polymers. In the natural world, life builds from the bottom up, and it builds in resilience and multiple uses.”

Quote by Janine Benyus

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Janine Benyus is a renowned science writer, born in 1958. She is known for her in-depth research on biomimicry, particularly for her contributions to the field of biomimetic design. Benyus' work emphasizes the principles of sustainability and efficiency found in nature, which can be applied to human technology and design. more

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