Sierra Club Green Home

Watch the founder of Spinlister speak at Opportunity Green. Spinlister makes it easy to find a bike, no matter where you are! It’s a peer-to-peer bike rental service where you can either list your bike for rent or find one to use. What better way to get around a new city or try out a new [...]

Planned obsolescence, meet your match! Dozuki is taking us back to a time when things were built to last, and people were more likely to fix what they had than buy a whole new product. Their applications and webpages make it easy for people to learn how to fix their electronics and other goods. Learn about [...]

Practically Green creates digital applications that make going green into a game! Players choose from a set of actions and get rewarded points for adopting a greener lifestyle. It’s fun and competitive, making it the perfect way to reach a light green audience. Learn more from their presentation at Opportunity Green.   For more innovative [...]

Did you know that 2/3 of the energy we produce is wasted as heat given off during the process? Alphabet Energy is tackling this problem by turning some of those heat emissions into electricity with thermal-electric technology. See their presentation at Opportunity Green as part of the startup competition. For more innovative and inspiring projects [...]

Water is the most essential ingredient to life, and the key to ensuring survival after a disaster. Hydropack’s innovative way of filtering water can ensure that, even in places where plumbing is damaged or nonexistent, no one will lack hydration. HydroPacks are more compact and transportable than bottled water and can filter any water source. The pouch is simply immersed in any kind of water, and HydroPack will filter and disinfect the water using osmosis.

One of the most exciting acquisitions Panasonic made when merging with SANYO is Kasai Green Energy Park, a massive testing site for large-scale, renewable power storage systems. It is what Panasonic sees as the answer to energy resources issues. Take a tour of the high-security facility.

OSAKA, JAPAN — Sierra Club Green Home sits down with Peter Fannon, Panasonic’s US vice president of technology policy, to talk about Panasonic’s goal to be the leading eco innovation company in the global electronics industry. Fannon also tells SCGH what all the exciting technology being developed in Panasonic’s Japanese facilities means for US consumers and homeowners.

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin speaks about the urgency of transitioning to renewable energy in place of fossil fuels, and why his state has managed to make headway on this issue. For innovative and inspiring projects and organizations, check out all our videos from Opportunity Green 2011: video library.

Cardborigami is dedicated to eradicating homelessness through cardboard shelters that can be folded and carried when not in use. Surprisingly hardy, the shelters are waterproof, flame retardant, and resistant to the elements.

The Mutual is a new online network that connects consumers, nonprofits, and businesses. Consumers choose nonprofits to support, and business offer them perks in return. (Image courtesy of The Mutual.com)