Pyramids of Waste - Planned obsolescence documentary

Here is a fascinating history of planned obsolescence and how it influences our behaviour today. Thank you Jasmine for sending this to me.

The Story of Solutions

Here is the Story of Solutions film which came out last week. I really encourage you to watch this and other films in the Story of stuff series (www.storyofstuff.org). Critically consider the ideas.

Michael Pawlyn: Using nature's genius in architecture

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This is a rather inspiring talk about how nature provides us with ideas for a sustainable future.

"How can architects build a new world of sustainable beauty? By learning from nature. At TEDSalon in London, Michael Pawlyn describes three habits of nature that could transform architecture and society: radical resource efficiency, closed loops, and drawing energy from the sun".TED - Ideas worth spreading.