Learning from Nature - Circular Economies & Biomimicry | Seth Galewyrick | TEDxHieronymusPark

Seth takes us into the mountains to find examples of nature’s unparalleled handiwork. He offers product examples where biomimicry has been applied to revolutionize human existence as well as relatable examples of the circular economy surrounding a Ponderosa Pine tree and how humans can create circular economies to reduce or eliminate waste. Seth GaleWyrick is an innovation consultant with Biomimicry 3.8 in Missoula. Their team of biologists, engineers, and designers study and apply solutions from the natural world to design problems at the human level. His passion is enabling breakthrough sustainable innovation to companies' trickiest challenges. Seth believes that nature has already solved most, if not all, of the significant challenges facing our world today as long as we learn to ask the right questions. In addition to project work, he facilitates courses and workshops and is faculty in the Biomimicry Master's Program at Arizona State University. He holds a degree in Engineering Mechanic and both a Master's and Professional Certification in Biomimicry. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx