Last week’s Women in Green Forum in Pasadena was full of great fashion and talented designers. Deborah Lindquist, Teres McClen, and Lindee Daniel showcased their work at an Eco Fashion Walk-A-Bout. Stunning evening gowns and separates made from recycled or organic, fair trade sourced fabrics were highlighted. Just a few of the examples are shown here.
In Pasadena this week, three women representing firms behind the various stages of funding spoke last Wednesday afternoon. They stressed the opportunities and challenges that come with outside funding, as well as growth industries for the next several years.
The Women in Green Forum got it right, especially during yesterday’s panel on consumer products and packaging. The emphasis was on packaging. The panel offered a balance of industry associations, manufacturers, and advocates. Valid points were brought up on all sides, and due to time constraints, the discussion was not as vibrant as we would have liked, but thought provoking nonetheless.
From director-level sustainability officer positions to CEO, more women have introduced a new paradigm to the business world—the ability to boost profits while reducing the environmental and social impacts of their organizations.
Are you an engineer, fully engaged in green tech issues, and often walk into a room full of men? Are you interested in eco-fashion? Perhaps you are a graduate student wanting to enter this space. Or maybe you have a passion for electric vehicles. And you probably aware that many of the green revolution has [...]