karl burkart
writer
Los Angeles · Member since Jun 2008
49Published Articles
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Combining a fascination with pop culture (especially emergent design and marketing trends) with all things eco, I'm striving to find ways of making green culturally relevant, taking it out of the domain of affluent soccer moms and baby boomers and into the hands of urban creatives. I used to be an architect of buildings, then an architect of websites and social media campaigns, and now just a plain old writer. Past projects include filmtvmarket.com, greenmatrix.net, evo.com, voozoo (facebook application), whocontrolstheworld.com.
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Mega Wind Turbines
World's Largest Windmills to be Made in the USAGiant Wind Turbines — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new methods and materials for manufacturing even larger turbine blades to enhance the efficiency and energy output of wind turbines.
Edo Style Modern Art
Katsu Jagyoku's Magical World of NatureEdo Style Art — Discover the revival of Edo period art techniques in contemporary art, offering opportunities for artists to create unique and mesmerizing pieces.
Gun-Crazy Governors
Sarah Palin's Arial Safari and Gun PracticeControversial Hunting Sports — The fascination with 'Arial Safari' and controversial hunting sports opens the door for promotions of eco-friendly or ethical hunting alternatives.
Deadly Food Shockers
Popcorn that KillsChemical-Free Popcorn — Disruptive innovation opportunity for popcorn manufacturers to create chemical-free options.
Gadgets That Save Gas
The BladeGas-saving Devices — The Blade offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the gas-saving device market.
Storm Chasing Bloggers
10 Killer Storm PhotosClimate Change-Induced Storm Intensity — Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative technologies and strategies to mitigate the increasing intensity of storms caused by climate change.
Male Body Casting
Pecs & Posteriors for PosteritySelf-Made Body Art — Opportunity for artists and entrepreneurs to explore unique forms of self-expression through body art.
Iranian Rocker Hair
Kids Fight to Keep Their Hair StylesRocker Hair Trend — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alternative hair products that cater to conservative societies while still allowing individuals to express their rebellious style.
Anti-Palin Alaskan Protests
Pun-Laden Political SlogansAnti-Palin Protests — Political rallies are shifting from being supportive into being critical towards personalities.
Green Mega-Corporations
WWF Climate Saver PartnersGreen Initiatives by Mega-Corporations — Large corporations are taking steps to reduce their environmental impact and contribute to sustainability efforts.
Post-Hipster Folk Musicians
Sam AmidonAuthenticity in Music — Young artists are striving to reclaim the true roots of American music and are foregoing hipster aesthetics for authenticity.
Giant Plush Activists
The 'Treeless Squirrel' Fights for the EnvironmentEco-Mascots — More brands and organizations could create lovable and creative characters to promote environmental messages.Author Categories
Eco Superhero Comebacks
Post-Hipster Folk Musicians
Giant Plush Activists
Crisis-Induced Comedy
Flourishing In Crisis
Futuristic Hat Frenzy
Second Skin Super Fabric
DIY Interactive Tables
Anti-Palin Alaskan Protests
Green Mega-Corporations
Amazing Cosmic Simulations
Storm Inspired Haute Couture
Storm Chasing Bloggers
Pregnant Belly Casting
Male Body Casting
Gadgets That Save Gas
Gun-Crazy Governors
Virally Cute Videos
Human Neanderthal Mating
Cell Phones to Map Environmental Pollutants
Online Pledges to Save the Planet (and Money)
Anti-Bush Games
Consumer Directed Philanthropy
Googling for Drugs
Documentaries on Election Fraud
Iranian Rocker Hair
Science Dolls
Buddhist Activists Protest China Online
Activist Shark Documentaries
Strange Global Detox Techniques
Deadly Food Shockers
Stripping on Highways
Contortionist Dancers For Dual Mode Cell Phones
Mega Wind Turbines
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