Carl A. Zimring | Upcycling
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Posts about upcycling written by Carl Zimring. Carl is a professor of Sustainability Studies at the Pratt Institute.
Carl A. Zimring | Upcycling
5y ago
The Johns Hopkins University summer sale ends Monday. Between now and July 15, you can get my book Aluminum Upcycled: Sustainable Design in Historical Perspective for 40% off plus free shipping. Buy the book at this link; at checkout, enter code HHOL.
The first sentence of the book reads: “Waste is a product of design.” If that argument interests you, consider purchasing Aluminum Upcycled ..read more
Carl A. Zimring | Upcycling
5y ago
Johns Hopkins University Press is having a summer sale. You can get my book Aluminum Upcycled: Sustainable Design in Historical Perspective for 40% off plus free shipping between now and July 15, 2019. Buy the book at this link; at checkout, enter code HHOL. About the book:
Beginning in 1886 with the discovery of how to mass produce aluminum, the book examines the essential part the metal played in early aviation and the world wars, as well as the troubling expansion of aluminum as a material of mass disposal. Recognizing that scrap aluminum was as good as virgin material and much more afforda ..read more