A QUESTION OF DESIGN

The industrial revolution wasn’t designed; it gradually evolved over time. It was driven by the desire for capital. Products were made as efficiently as possible, and many of these products followed the cradle to grave model. They are used for some time, then thrown away. However, there is no such thing as away. We pump pollutants and industrial waste into our environment while making the initial product, and then throw in back in a worthless heap of poor design. Our environment has been abused because of the demands our human population put on it. From cutting trees for lumber to mining for coal, these resources were thought to be regenerative. In fact, they are not. I disagreed with many of the motives behind the Industrial Revolution. Although it was considered a time of great change, I feel it started a never ending struggle between our natural environment and the human race. It has been difficult for us to find solutions to its many drawbacks such as waste disposal, land contamination, and health concerns. Creative minds, engineers, and designers of our era should consider the wellbeing of future generations. We need an efficient cradle to cradle system.