Learning Lights Produces Eco-Friendly Power Solutions for Countries
Rebecca Byers — July 31, 2012 — Social Good
References: sites.google & xconomy
Learning Lights is a team that has designed low-cost kits that transform bottles and jars into solar-powered reading lamps for children and families living in countries where access to electricity is scant. The kits provide are an inexpensive and healthy set of tools for countries to create their own power solutions and subsequently open up the opportunity for reading at night.
Learning Lights was recently announced as one of seven in the first class of startups from Seattle-based social entrepreneurship incubator Fledge. Learning Lights' co-founders met while obtaining their MBAs in Sustainable Business Development at Bainbridge Graduate Institute.
Learning Lights also boasts its dedication to equipping people with knowledge and experience in addition to the raw materials that make up the simple lighting solution that is also a renewable energy source.
Contact Information
Learning Lights website
Fledge website
Learning Lights on Facebook
Learning Lights on Twitter
Learning Lights was recently announced as one of seven in the first class of startups from Seattle-based social entrepreneurship incubator Fledge. Learning Lights' co-founders met while obtaining their MBAs in Sustainable Business Development at Bainbridge Graduate Institute.
Learning Lights also boasts its dedication to equipping people with knowledge and experience in addition to the raw materials that make up the simple lighting solution that is also a renewable energy source.
Contact Information
Learning Lights website
Fledge website
Learning Lights on Facebook
Learning Lights on Twitter
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1. Low-cost Solar Kits - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing affordable and eco-friendly solar-powered solutions for countries with limited access to electricity.
2. Sustainable Business Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating sustainability principles into business models and providing solutions for social and environmental challenges.
3. Renewable Energy Sources - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar power, to enhance access to electricity worldwide.
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1. Social Entrepreneurship - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Supporting and investing in startups that offer sustainable business solutions to address social issues.
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3. Education and Literacy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating educational tools and resources to empower communities with knowledge and promote literacy through innovative solutions.
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