Biosphere 2: The $82,000/Day Experiment That Proves Earth Is Irreplaceable

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In this episode of Tipping the Scale, Bernadette Bule unravels the shocking story of Biosphere 2—the 1990s experiment where scientists sealed themselves inside a $150M replica of Earth… only to face oxygen deprivation, food shortages, and infighting.

🔍 You’ll Discover:
What the biosphere really means (and how your daily habits impact it).
Why Biosphere 2 failed—and what it teaches us about ESG, sustainability, and corporate responsibility.
South Africa’s real-world changemakers—including brands like Cotton On and Standard Bank featured at the upcoming BRAG event (July 17).

💡 Why Listen?
"This isn’t sci-fi—it’s a warning." *(Bernadette on the $82K/day cost of ignoring sustainability.)*
"The best classroom is lived experience." (Sam on why the BRAG event matters.)

📅 Event Spotlight:
Don’t miss BRAG (Best Results & Achievements Gathering) on July 17 at Alexander Forbes, where SA’s top brands reveal how they’re solving social and environmental challenges.
8 Jul English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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