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Basics Of Sustainable Development. This intro video uses fast paced music and environmental video clips combined with basic text to explain the issues of sustainable development, including renewable energy, fossil fuels, the Kyoto Treaty, public transport, and more. Play Video (Flash) (Video Help). ~4 minutes. Producer: George Dunkley. Related: YouTube - Sustainable Development.

The Roots Of Biomimicry. Janine Benyus, Biomimicry Guild co-founder, discusses the roots and principles of biomimicry. She also provides some examples of biomimicry being used in modern industrialized settings. Play Video (Flash) (Video Help). ~4 minutes. Source: Big Picture TV.

Putting Sustainable Development Into Practice. This video begins with an brief history of sustainable development and then delves into how it applies to real world situations in the UK. It was originally created for internal use at the UK's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Play Video (Flash) (Video Help). ~8 minutes. Source: DefraUK on YouTube.

Worldwatch Report: Vital Signs 2006-2007. Erik Assadourian, project director of the Worldwatch Institute's Vital Signs 2006-2007, is interviewed for OnPoint. He discusses how the fossil fuel economy and economic growth are harming the environment and may lead to major societal destruction. Sustainable development will require a move to renewable energy sources. Play Video (Flash) (Video Help). ~10 minutes. Source: E&ETV.

Examples Of Biomimicry In Use. Janine Benyus provides a wealth of examples of biomimicry being used in R&D, product design, and engineering. She discusses how biomimetics can save natural resources, create better products, and stimulate advancements in technological development. Play Video (Flash) - Part 1, 2, 3 (Video Help). ~14 minutes. Source: Big Picture TV.

Embedded Design. In this talk at Sustainable Innovation '05, Bill Shireman (bio) explains the embedded design in natural constructs. Play Video (Windows) (Video Help). ~5 minutes. Source: The Future 500. More about Bill Shireman >>

Closing The Loop On Waste. Janine Benyus discusses how the study of ecosystems has influenced the design of some industrial "eco" parks that are striving to close the loop on waste. Play Video (Flash) (Video Help). ~3 minutes. Source: Big Picture TV.

Designing The Next Industrial Revolution. William A. McDonough, co-author of Cradle to Cradle, gave this talk at the Bioneers conference in 2000. Transcript here. Play Video (Flash) (Video Help). ~3 minutes. Source: TreeHugger.

The Concept Of Sustainability. Steve Ashkin, President of The Ashkin Group, provides a general explanation of the concept of sustainability. Play Video (QuickTime) (Video Help). Source: Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments.

Cradle To Cradle Design. Michael Braungart, a German chemist and designer, discusses cradle to cradle design in terms of material 'nutrients' that need to be reused. Play Video (Flash) (Video Help). ~5 minutes. Source: Big Picture TV.

Global Economy Driven By Green Issues. Tom Prugh, co-director of Worldwatch Institute's State of the World 2008, discusses the report's findings based on studying last year's environmental trends. The global economy is outpacing the earth's sustainable capacity and creating myriad environmental concerns such as climate change. Without significant changes, this could lead to a global market failure. On the positive side, there are advances in many sectors of the economy that are rising to the challenge. Play Video (Flash) (Video Help). ~10 minutes. Source: E&ETV.

Assessing Environmental Performance. Interview segment with Gil Friend (bio) assessing the environmental performance of the government and private sectors around the globe. Friend sees Europe as a world leader in progressive policy implementation. Play Video (Flash) (Video Help). ~3 minutes. Source: Big Picture TV. More about Gil Friend >>

A Threat To Living Communities. Medha Patkar, an Indian social activist, describes the difficulties India's farmers are facing due to modern economic development. Farmers are losing the ability to meet their families basic needs both by not having enough food for their families and by not being able to command high enough prices in the market. Play Video (Flash) (Video Help). ~6 minutes. Source: OneWorldTV.

Applying Biology To Design And Engineering. Janine Benyus discusses the importance of trying to bring the knowledge of biology into the fields of design and engineering in order to be more sustainable. Play Video (Flash) - Part 1, 2 (Video Help). ~8 minutes. Source: Big Picture TV.

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