The Biomimicry Blog

Biomimics don't ask, “How can I use nature?”. Instead, they ask: “How can my product or business function like nature?” And then, they learn FROM nature to get them there.

So, let's explore the question: How do we learn from nature? 

Watch this video, which forms part of the Biomimicry Short Cours...

Biomimicry is the practice of learning from and emulating nature's genius to solve all kinds of challenges within the human design world. Below, we dive into what this movement is all about. 

They’re springing up like wildflowers - the practices of how we can (and should) learn from the principles ...

To BSc or not to BSc ... that is the question.

If you are considering completing a Biomimicry Masters Programme (or doing a PhD in Biomimicry), we've got all the information you need before deciding where to apply. 

And you'd be making a smart move! With the growing emphasis on sustainable practic...

Human-made pollution is causing great harm to ecosystems and public health, and traditional cleanup methods are often no better. But nature offers its own solutions. Bioremediation uses natural processes to break down pollutants in water, soil or other ecological systems, in order to restore environ...

Have you heard of the godmother of biomimicry? 

I imagine you have. Janine Benyus is often considered the pioneer who brought about the brilliance of biomimicry and nature-inspired innovation in modern times. 

Of course, anyone looking into the world of biomimicry is likely to come across her name...

Hi Biomimics

Below is a list of our top 50 innovations inspired by nature. Each nature-based solution has been implemented as a business or a biomimicry invention / is a biomimetics example.

The criteria involved an extensive mapping of each biomimicry example, how it meets the Biomimicry Life's P...

So, you’re thinking of signing up for the Biomimicry Practitioner or Biomimicry Educator Programme… but you’re not sure which one is right for you. Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

What’s the Difference between the Biomimicry Practitioner and Biomimicry Educator Programmes?

We get this question a lo...

Few natural organisms have impressed humans to such an extent that we name a phenomenon after it. But the lotus leaf has, due to its remarkable water-repellent properties.

The "Lotus Effect" refers to the plant's micro- and nanoscale structures that cause water to bead and roll off, carrying dirt a...

Podcasts make learning biomimicry accessible, engaging and convenient - and if this is one of the ways you learn, then the question is - what biomimicry podcasts should you listen to? 

Today we’re listing our top podcasts on biomimicry, each one bringing a biomimicry thought leader and unique persp...

When Lian van Leeuwen joined the Biomimicry Practitioner Programme, she wasn’t just looking to improve the comfort of cycling bib shorts — she was chasing a deeper question: How can performance gear move from extractive to regenerative? 

"For me, coming across biomimicry really excited me because i...