Archive for 'Business & Policy'

An Interview with Rachel Winokur: Opportunity Green’s Creative Manager
Posted on 28. Feb, 2015 by Karen Solomon.
OG Insights chats with Rachel Winokur, Creative Manager of Opportunity Green 2011, to discuss her experiences and highlight some of the great green vendors.
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Yves Béhar’s 7 Principles of Holistic Product Design
Posted on 04. Feb, 2015 by Karen Solomon.
At the 2011 Opportunity Green Conference, Yves Béhar, founder of fuseproject, presented his own ideals for how to take a holistic approach to sustainable design challenges.
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Going Further
Posted on 17. Jan, 2015 by Heidi Miller.
Hey Further, You know what I like about you? I like that you’re an amazing product. You work well, you’re well made, you smell great, you’ve got hip, well-designed packaging, […]
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3 Great Start-Ups in San Francisco That Are Making a Difference
Posted on 27. Dec, 2014 by Lina Bardovi.
It seems like a new start-up springs up everyday in the Bay Area. Here are 3 that are not only awesomely innovative, but are also doing great things for the […]
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PrintEco Wins 3rd Annual OG25 Green Start-Up Award Competition at Opportunity Green 2011 Business Conference
Posted on 17. Nov, 2014 by Kristall Lutz.
The fifth annual Opportunity Green conference, which took place November 10 and 11 at Los Angeles Center Studios, featured the much anticipated 3rd Annual OG25 eco-startup competition, dedicated to environmentally responsible innovation and entrepreneurship. The contest showcases twenty-five of the most innovative eco-startup companies across the country.
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35 Female CSR Leaders You’ve (Possibly) Never Heard Of
Posted on 07. Nov, 2014 by Jen Boynton.
35 Female CSR Leaders You’ve (Possibly) Never Heard Of! And one of them just happens to be Opportunity Green’s own Co-Founder and CEO Karen Solomon She is #33 on the […]
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LIVE from OG11: 3rd Annual OG25 Innovative Green Startup Competition
Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 by Michael Chapdelaine.
Green startups pitch at OG 11
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LIVE from OG11: Shifting Tides – The Future Water in the Face of Unpredictable Supply, Population Growth, and Climate Change
Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 by Michael Chapdelaine.
Southern California is living on borrowed time with respect to its water use. So, what can we do about it?