Archive for 'Design & Culture'

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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That’s just nuts.
Posted on 19. Feb, 2015 by Heidi Miller.
Want to hear something crazy? I wash my clothes with nuts. Yes, I do. Granted, these are not just any nuts. They are Eco Nuts Soap Nuts. Okay, they aren’t even […]
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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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6 Eco-Friendly Father’s Day Gifts
Posted on 08. Dec, 2014 by Lina Bardovi.
With Father’s Day coming up, we at Opportunity Green want to make sure you’ve found the perfect gift to show your dad just how much you appreciate him, while also […]
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OG 11 Social Innovation Case Study: HydroPack and Bringing Water Back to Life
Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 by Michael Chapdelaine.
Gaylon White tells a story about technology, material science, design, and love for humanity.
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OG Mobile Technology Workshop Wows Participants with Augmented Reality
Posted on 10. Nov, 2011 by Nate Springer.
Four gurus explain how mobile technology can accelerate sustainability