What if we rediscover and promote local practices and know-how to build impact businesses and sustainable communities in tune with the environment in which they live and operate?
Month: January 2023
[Book review] 4 pillars of modern civilization: ammonia, steel plastics and concrete – How the world really works
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This article summarises one chapter in the book “How the world really works” by Vaclav Smil, in which Vaclav highlights the importance and our dependence on ammonia, concrete, steel and plastics, the 4 key materials of our modern civilization.
Waste is a Failure of Design 