I'm excited to announce the successful completion of my work with Born Global as the project manager for the second phase of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Jonesboro, Maine Biochar project! 🌱✨ This experience has been incredibly rewarding and has significantly enhanced my skills in stakeholder analysis, creating a pluralistic evaluation framework (PEF), and engaging with local communities. One of the major contributors to our success was the support of the talented interns who assisted with various aspects of the project, such as completing a techno-economic analysis to assess the feasibility of biochar scenarios in Jonesboro. Their contributions were instrumental in driving the work forward. A key focus of my role was developing a comprehensive framework for evaluating the project's success and impact, ensuring alignment with economic development and sustainability goals outlined in the Justice40 initiative. It was an opportunity to develop systems that prioritize both environmental and social benefits. 🌍 Working closely with the DOE grant, I gained a deeper understanding of integrating local communities—especially tribal and labor groups—into the innovation process for renewable energy and biochar production. This approach helps foster a "sense of place" in implementing solutions, ensuring they are well-rooted in community needs and values. 🔬🌿 I want to extend my gratitude to Dr. Kimberly Samaha, Adarsh Ghosh, MBA, Nick Heier, Cooper Yerby, and Gayatri S. for their invaluable collaboration and support throughout the project. Their teamwork was truly essential to its success. The insights I’ve gained in stakeholder engagement and sustainable project development are lessons I will carry forward in my journey to advance sustainability and community-driven innovation. I'm looking forward to phase three, where I’ll implement what we’ve learned and continue collaborating with this incredible team on future initiatives!
Natural Designs LLC
Business Consulting and Services
North Hero, Vermont 27 followers
Innovating with businesses through natures genius
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Greetings! I'm Byron Garcia, founder of Natural Designs LLC, where we specialize in innovative problem-solving through biomimicry. As a design and research consultant, I assist businesses in overcoming hurdles and enhancing product design and processes. Biomimicry allows us to draw inspiration from nature's solutions to tackle challenges effectively. By integrating natural principles, I help clients discover creative strategies for business improvement. If you're facing obstacles in product or process development, I offer free consultations to explore how I can assist you. Reach out via email at naturaldesignsvt@gmail.com to schedule a consultation and unlock solutions for your business.
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Very excited to share a podcast Innova802 invited me to speak about biomimicry! I hope This helps to inspire and bring awareness to Biomimicry and the solutions we can create with nature as a model, mentor, and measure! https://lnkd.in/eCNRCjCH
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A business leader should know: - Education and Outreach: - Engaging with communities and businesses to promote the principles of biomimicry. This is how Byron Garcia used this innovative approach to decide to expand scientific opportunities for children in rural communities. 👇 Subscribe for news and updates!
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STOP unsustainable practices! Discover how biomimicry can revolutionize sustainability. 🌿 Learn more about nature-inspired solutions for a greener future. 🌍 #Biomimicry #Sustainability
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Most people think learning about Innovative Packaging Solutions takes 10,000 hours. But I can explain it to you in 30 seconds. A quick breakdown on: - Nature-inspired designs for sustainability 🌿 - Efficient and cost-effective solutions 💡 - Reducing environmental impact 🌍 Let’s dive in… Share your thoughts or contact us at naturaldesignsvt@gmail.com. Subscribe for news and updates at https://lnkd.in/eTmuXAZE #SustainablePackaging #EcoFriendly
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I have been passionate about nature-inspired innovation since 2010. I have been studying biomimicry every day since 2010. Most people seek sustainable solutions because they want to reduce their carbon footprint. But these are the unexpected ways studying biomimicry for over a decade has led to massive personal growth: - It has deepened my understanding of sustainability. - It has strengthened my commitment to creating resilient communities. 🌿💡 Share your thoughts or visit https://lnkd.in/eTmuXAZE. Subscribe for news and updates.
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5 simple steps to write a sustainable future: Step #1: Observe nature's genius Step #2: Identify challenges Step #3: Apply biomimicry principles Step #4: Prototype and test Step #5: Implement and iterate Here’s the secret: Nature holds the key to efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solutions. 🌱 Let's reconnect to nature’s brilliance. Comment your thoughts or book a consultation at https://lnkd.in/etm8d7fJ #Biomimicry #SustainableInnovation
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The most valuable community engagement feature you aren’t using: Education and Outreach on biomimicry principles. Knowing how to use it will help you promote sustainability and create resilient communities. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it: 🌿💡 #Biomimicry #Sustainability #CommunityEngagement. Contact us at naturaldesignsvt@gmail.com.
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My first paying job as a Sustainability Consultant was the project manager for a green tech startup. The pay was tiny. The experience was enormous. I learned more about creating cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions through biomimicry in six months than I ever learned in school. 🌱🌍 Contact us at naturaldesignsvt@gmail.com. Share if you care about sustainability!
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Over the past 5 years, I have read over 20 biomimicry books. 99% were 1 idea stretched across 300 pages. They should have been blog posts. Save yourself the time and just read these insights: - Biomimicry can revolutionize sustainability by mimicking nature's solutions. 🌿 Curious to learn more? Contact us at naturaldesignsvt@gmail.com or visit our website. Share your thoughts below! #Sustainability #Biomimicry
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