Zirklandia: Inspiration
Some real world facts that inspired Eva's story |
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| Rock Shell Snails | On Earth, there is a species commonly referred to as "rock snail" | |
| Buildings carved out of rock formations | The ancient Fairy Chimneys in Cappadocia are dwellings created in this way and still standing today |
The boulder buildings in Zirklandia are carved from similar rocky formations near an extinct volcano |
| Crab shell and bamboo biodegradable plastic | Crab shels an essential ingredient in a kind of biodegradable plastic | Eva added bamboo to the mixture to make it waterproof |
| Bamboo Fabric | Fabric material can be created from bamboo fibers | |
| Sustainable Silk | Silk from Eri silkworms can be harvested sustainably without causing harm to the worms! | Silk in Zirklandia is only harvested sustainably |
| Plant-based adhesives and sealants | Many glues and coatings have been derived or inspired by plant extracts | |
| Solar powered vehicles | Solar-powered vehicles are possible and becoming more popular as a form of powered personal transportation | |
| Amphibious vehicles | https://www.urbanacitizen.com/2018/07/26/orchard-island-couple-making-big-slash-with-amphicar/ | Eva imagined a family-sized motorized amphiscooter |
| Yangtze River | It is the largest river in Eurasia. The source of the Yangtze is the Ulan Moron (Wulanmulun) River, which originates in glacial meltwaters on the slopes of the Tanggula Mountains in southern Qinghai province on the border with the Tibet Autonomous Region | Eva imagined a volcanic crater lake that overflows in the Fall to replenish the rivers, the lake and the pond in her civilization. |
| Forest Management | https://environment.yale.edu/news/article/healthy-forests-its-never-about-cutting-individual-tree | Eva's anthem mentions cutting and growing is a cycle that needs to be done with mindfulness and care. |