We're basically this very young species, only 200,000 years old. We're one of the newcomers, and we're going through the same process that other species go through, which is, how do I keep myself alive while taking care of the place that's going to keep my offspring alive? Janine Benyus 000alivebasically share on social
Nature works with five polymers. Only five polymers. In the natural world, life builds from the bottom up, and it builds in resilience and multiple uses. Janine Benyus bottombuildlife Change image and share on social
Life doesn't use detergent to clean itself. Janine Benyus cleandetergentlife Change image and share on social
Green chemistry is replacing our industrial chemistry with nature's recipe book. It's not easy, because life uses only a subset of the elements in the periodic table. And we use all of them, even the toxic ones. Janine Benyus bookchemistryeasy share on social
Organisms don't think of CO2 as a poison. Plants and organisms that make shells, coral, think of it as a building block. Janine Benyus blockbuildco2 Change image and share on social
There are literally as many ideas as there are organisms. Janine Benyus idealiterallyorganism Change image and share on social
Life creates conditions conducive to life. Janine Benyus conditionconducivecreate Change image and share on social
Conserving habitats is a wellspring for the next industrial revolution. Janine Benyus conservehabitatindustrial Change image and share on social
Water is at the center of every chemical reaction, and therefore should be the earth's most precious gift. Janine Benyus centerchemicalearth Change image and share on social
Life solves its problems with well-adapted designs, life-friendly chemistry and smart material and energy use. Janine Benyus adaptchemistrydesign Change image and share on social
