Sometimes, small changes to an existing product can mean a significant reduction in waste or environmental impact. Read more from Principal Kristin Heist in the Huffington Post.
About the Author
Kristin HeistDirector, Strategy PracticeKristin has spent her career transforming an understanding of people into ideas that make sense for the future. She leads international programs to help companies identify new opportunities in the areas of food & beverage, home care, healthcare, finance, and communications.
With a background in mechanical engineering and 10 years’ experience in strategy and human factors, Kristin’s sweet spot is the intersection of human needs and technical systems.
Kristin also leads Continuum’s Sustainable Innovation community. She holds a MA in industrial design from the University of the Arts and a BA in engineering sciences and studio art from Dartmouth College.
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