About this session
Give your team a problem, a set of constraints and limited resources, then see what they build.
Eco-Innovation Lab is a hands-on sustainability challenge. Teams start with a real problem, not a pile of recycled materials: who is it for, what is needed and what already exists?
They map constraints and resources, generate several ideas, build a low-fidelity prototype, test it and improve it.
What your people take away
- Understand the challenge
- Map constraints and existing resources
- Generate multiple solutions
- Build and test a low-fidelity prototype
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What the session covers
Half day
Half Day — Eco-Innovation LabTeams define a real sustainability problem, map constraints and resources, generate several ideas, then build, test and improve a low-fidelity prototype.
- Understand the challenge
- Generate ideas
- Build, test and improve
What’s covered
Understand the challenge
- Start with the problemTeams receive a practical challenge with a defined user, purpose and constraints.
- Challenge mapParticipants investigate what is actually needed and what assumptions to drop.
- Constraints and resourcesTeams map the materials and resources already available.
Generate ideas
- Several ideas firstTeams generate several solutions before choosing one.
- Design for less wasteThe group considers resource and waste decisions early in the design.
- Choose one to buildEach team picks the idea most worth testing.
Build, test and improve
- Low-fidelity prototypeTeams build a simple model from paper, cardboard and safe reclaimed materials.
- Test and get feedbackPrototypes are tested and teams receive feedback on an unfinished idea.
- IterateTeams revise their solution and record iteration notes.
Tools and materials
- Challenge brief and Challenge Map template
- Constraint and resource cards
- Prototype materials such as paper, cardboard, string and tape
- Reclaimed materials where suitable
Who it’s for
- Sustainability weeks and Earth Day
- Innovation days
- Green teams
- Cross-functional teams
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Eco-Innovation Lab
How long is Eco-Innovation Lab?
Eco-Innovation Lab runs as Half day. You choose the length when you book.
Can Eco-Innovation Lab be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Eco-Innovation Lab?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Eco-Innovation Lab to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.