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Biomimicry

Biomimicry is the process of using natural biosystems as mentors, models and measures for human inventions.

Janine M. Benyus, Biomimicry (Quill, 1997)   

            A natural biosystem:

                Runs on current sunlight

                        Uses only the energy it needs

                        Fits form to function

                        Recycles everything

                        Rewards cooperation

                        Banks on diversity

                        Curbs excesses from within

                        Taps the power of limits

                        Learns from its context

                        Provides for future generations

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