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Meet Change Maker Ana Joanes, Director of Fresh, the Movie

Ana Joanes is the director and producer of Fresh, one of the most inspiring movies recently made about our food system and what we eat. The documentary looks at the current unsustainable state of factory farming in the US and how the industrialization ...

From LEONORA OPPENHEIM, Planet Green,  5 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Barack Obama

Barneby Gates Wallpaper

Quintessentially English with a twist is the best way to describe these gorgeous designs from . These new kids on the printing block produce beautiful wallpapers that embrace the past with a distinctive contemporary wit. Patterns show typical English ...

From LEONORA OPPENHEIM, Cool Hunting,  28 Aug 2009
Related Topics: Terence Conran

Meet Green Business Consultant Tyler Moorehead, of GreenUnlimited

Anyone working in the field of sustainability in London over the past few years will have heard the name of green business consultant Tyler Moorehead mentioned on more than one or two occasions. Her passion, energy and fresh ideas for connecting ...

From LEONORA OPPENHEIM, Planet Green,  18 Jun 2009

Meet Change Maker Christopher Raeburn of Raeburn Design

We don't like to admit it, but design talent is not always at the forefront of our enthusiasm for ethical fashion. We are often excited by the materials, the concept, or the manufacturing process, but it is rare that we get all these goodies in one ...

From LEONORA OPPENHEIM, Planet Green,  11 Jun 2009
Related Topics: David Attenborough

Meet Stan Stalnaker of Hub Culture

Hub Culture founder Stan Stalnaker is running circles around traditional business. While many companies are frantically trying to work out how to fit the digital communications revolution into their traditional business structure, Stan is moving ...

From LEONORA OPPENHEIM, Planet Green,  28 May 2009
Related Topics: Time Warner Inc.,  Jared Diamond,  Bill Gross

The Great Frog London Jewelry Online Store

Fans of bold, rock n' roll jewelry will be excited learn that cult jewelry store The Great Frog recently joined the 21st century by launching an online store that carries. This family business, located just off London's bustling Carnaby Street, has ...

From LEONORA OPPENHEIM, Cool Hunting,  2 Apr 2009
Related Topics: James Hetfield,  Metallica,  Johnny Depp,  Pete Doherty,  Cool Hunting

Meet Change Maker Michael Pawlyn of Exploration Architecture

Over ten years ago Michael Pawlyn joined the celebrated British architecture firm Grimshaw specifically to work on the now eco-iconic Eden Project in Cornwall. The experience of developing such an innovative structure inspired by nature made a ...

From LEONORA OPPENHEIM, Planet Green,  26 Mar 2009
Related Topics: Janine Benyus,  Amory Lovins,  Ray Anderson

Brit Insurance Designs of the Year 2009

Other winners include the Italian Vogue's "momentous" Black Edition in the fashion category, Konstantin Grcic's cantilevered MYTO chair in the furniture category and Oslo's new opera house, designed by Snøhetta won the architecture category. All worthy ...

From LEONORA OPPENHEIM, Cool Hunting,  25 Mar 2009
Related Topics: Tony Ryan,  James Frost,  Nick Knight,  Radiohead (musician)

Meet Polly Higgins, Planetary Rights Activist

As a barrister in London's law courts, Polly Higgins is used to making a good argument and bringing justice to bear. But when it comes to the environment, the courts just aren't a big enough loudspeaker for Higgins, so she's taking her own brand of ...

From LEONORA OPPENHEIM, Planet Green,  19 Feb 2009
Related Topics: United Nations,  Josh Dorfman

Orly Orbach

British artist produces dark, mysterious illustrations of mythical figures and rituals. Her works are gathering acclaim in the UK film and theater industries, attracting attention for their atmospheric otherworldliness which lends itself brilliantly to ...

From LEONORA OPPENHEIM, Cool Hunting,  6 Feb 2009
Related Topics: Edgar Allan Poe,  Maya Angelou

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