http://www.greenbiz.com/feed/greenbiz/design-innovation In this section we explore the ways that designers are just beginning to integrate environmental considerations, harnessing such approaches as biomimicry (designs inspired by nature), cradle-to-cradle (closed-loop production systems involving benign materials), green chemistry (less- or non-toxic alternatives to petrochemicals), and local sourcing (to reduce transport energy use and emission). en http://www.greenbiz.com/browse/design-innovationhttp://greenerworldmedia.com/themes/gwm/img/logo-greenbiz.gif