o2 and o2-USA:

o2 is a non-profit organization, made up of a international network of professionals with a wide range of theoretical and practical experience.

o2 understands the effect that design can have on the quality of the environment worldwide. We aim to influence and modify the practices of industry, to minimize the destructive impacts of humankind's activities.

o2 works in unique ways, expanding the horizons of creativity, building bridges between art, industry and education. We aim for holistic though realistic solutions to specific problems, new ways of working to provoke new ways of thinking.

o2 believes sustainable design is one of the greatest challenges of the future. It is our opportunity to create a universally improved and sustainable way of life.

Coming from all disciplines of design, many members come representing the green group of their industries' professional organizations, to get the additional support for their events and greening efforts their own organization lacks. Starting in the US with the New York chapter, there are now chapters covering the Bay Area of Northern California and the Upper Midwest (covering Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin) as well.

New chapters are forming all the time around the world. Do you want to o2 too? Stop by o2.org to sign up, then stop back here and drop us a note. We'll tell you how the USA chapters organize themselves, and help you figure out what could work best for your group.