“BIOMIMICRY: Innovation Inspired by Nature” by Janine M. Benyus

To adopt more sustainable practices, we must first understand how to do things sustainably. To the casual observer, the paradigm “reduce, reuse, recycle” implies squeezing more life out of resources, and may smack a bit of desperation. In her book, Janine Benyus gives us a full, carefully detailed view of how we will live sustainably in the future. It explores new ideas that render abundance without drawing down our stores of natural resources. It demonstrates that it’s possible to work in harmony with natural systems and their unalterable limits. In chapters with titles like, How Will We Feed Ourselves? How Will We Make Things? and How Will We Conduct Business? Benyus paints a vivid picture of why there is no need to fear the coming transition. After reading her book, I look forward to seeing her vision turned into action. There’s a lot more information on the site of the organization she co-founded: https://biomimicry.net/