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Gathering water, learning from lizards

Gathering water, learning from lizards

Biomimicry is inspiring a sustainable design revolution to address some of the more serious challenges we face today, including learning how creatures in arid ecosystems efficiently collect and distribute water from dew and rain.

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Floating gardens (Mexico, Bangladesh)

Floating gardens in Mexico and Bangladesh

Floating gardens extend the growing area of rural communities where land is scarce. They are built by piling mud on top of anchored reeds in the water to construct a fertile bed for growing vegetables. The method is both cheap and sustainable.

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