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Designer Profile 4: Cynthia E. Smith
By Lucy Smith. The Smithsonian Institute encompasses some of the best known and most reputable museums and galleries in the world. The Institute was founded by the US government in 1846 “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge” and holds…
Read MoreThe dirty truth about recycling
By Lucy Smith. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been told to recycle. As a child I recollect asking why I should do this and being told, ‘because it’s good for the environment’. Many years on when the…
Read MoreSaluting those that Salute the Reuser
By Lucy Smith. In my time I’ve had the good fortune of being able to travel far and wide. One of the first things I say to overseas friends or out-of-towners who ask me about Melbourne is; ‘coffee culture’. It’s…
Read MoreDesigner Profile 3 – William McDonough
By Lucy Smith. William McDonough has been famed as a ‘hero for the planet’ by Time magazine. The American designer, architect and author is certainly a worthy recipient of the endowment as a globally recognised leader in sustainable development.
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