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A .CO Exclusive from Lisa Gansky: “Open Season for Design”

05.26.11 .CO Exclusive

Lisa Gansky. Author. Entrepreneur. Instigator. Twitter: @instigating and @sharethemesh www.meshing.it

Here’s a common phrase that should strike fear in all our hearts: “It’s cheaper to just throw it away and buy a new one.” Of course, we hear that all the time. The “it” could be a mobile phone or an MP3 player, a printer or a pressure cooker, a cooler or a camcorder. As architect and author William McDonough asks, “Where is away?” And is it really cheaper? Read more from Lisa Gansky

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A .CO Exclusive from Lisa Gansky: “Better Things Easily Shared”

04.07.11 .CO Exclusive

Lisa Gansky. Author. Entrepreneur. Instigator. Twitter: @instigating and @sharethemesh www.meshing.it

There’s a guy I know not far from my home in the Bay Area who started making wine in his garage. When dozens of his neighbors stopped by to help out, he got the idea to create a business where people could make world-class wines without having to buy a vineyard in Napa. His company, Crushpad, provides access to the grapes, machinery, and all the expertise you need to make a really good Cabernet or stellar Sauvignon Blanc. Read more from Lisa Gansky