More about Shashank Nimkar
Founder | CEO at Earth Tatva - Recycled Ceramics
I am the founder of Earth Tatva, where we work towards reducing mining for natural resources by 60% by making products from recycled ceramics.
I also contribute to circular design as a visiting faculty at educational institutes and policy & systems design.
I am driven by the the powerful Japanese quote:
"If others can do it you can do it too. If none can do it you MUST do it."
Recognized by various prestigious events and organizations and media platforms for work in the field of animation and industrial design. Including: Ellen MacArthur Foundation, London, James Dyson Award, Forbes, World Design Organization (WDO), POOL Magazine, Times of India, Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival, among others.
I am the founder of Earth Tatva, where we work towards reducing mining for natural resources by 60% by making products from recycled ceramics.
I also contribute to circular design as a visiting faculty at educational institutes and policy & systems design.
I am driven by the the powerful Japanese quote:
"If others can do it you can do it too. If none can do it you MUST do it."
Recognized by various prestigious events and organizations and media platforms for work in the field of animation and industrial design. Including: Ellen MacArthur Foundation, London, James Dyson Award, Forbes, World Design Organization (WDO), POOL Magazine, Times of India, Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival, among others.
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