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To supplement natural resources, Dyson employs anaerobic digesters on-site—massive vats where energy crops like maize and waste crops are broken down by microorganisms to produce biogas. This biogas powers farm operations, including electricity for lighting, heating, and even fueling tractors and machinery. Waste heat and carbon dioxide from digestion are captured and piped into the greenhouses, creating an optimal environment without additional inputs.
This circular, resource-efficient design echoes the concept of bicolage, popularized by anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss—the art of making do with what’s available. Dyson emphasizes adapting existing systems, reusing waste streams, and optimizing inputs to minimize carbon footprint.