greendrinks

WHAT: Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a drink at networking events known as Green Drinks - its a chance to mix with other like-minded people, share info and make friends. Many people have found employment, developed new ideas, made business connections and had moments of serendipity. It's a force for the good and its spreading around the world.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 8, 2008, from 6 - 10pm bring business cards!

WHERE: A different place each month. Join us this month at: EYEBEAM : 540 W. 21st Street, (between 10th and 11th Avenues) New York, NY 10011 Tel. 212.937.6580 Eyebeam's expansive new exhibition, FEEDBACK, surveys artists, designers, architects and engineers on the topic of sustainability, and presents their responses-19 projects varying from public art projects and industrial design to DIY energy solutions and software tools-to inspire discussion and action on this pervasive (and increasingly commodified) subject.

OPEN BAR: $20 and free copy of David Bach's book "Go Green, Live Rich" for the first 100 attendees.

BONUS: Old clothing donation pickup is available through Wearable Collection, bring down your old jeans and donate to a worthy cause. Also bring your electric bill to sign up for WIND POWER!

HOW: Walk,cycle, bus, subway, pedicab or taxi (ok if more than two passengers). Just go up to someone and say "are you green?", and you'll be made welcome.

2 MIN PITCH: This month we'll hear from: David Bach, Author of Go Green,Live Rich David Sasson from SolveClimate, a digital daily climate newspaper intended to deliver new audiences to the climate movement and create pressure for strong federal law. | Ruth Elgsaer will introduce short plays inspired by Climate Change. | Kevin Lolack on Cohousing communities in development in/near NYC. | Rick Thompson on The Current and Future State of the Greentech Market.

CO-SPONSORS: GO GREEN EXPO April 26-27, 2008, The Hilton New York
This inaugural expo will take place at the Hilton New York Hotel on 6th Avenue at 53rd Street. Go Green Expo will feature the latest eco-friendly products & services that all New Yorkers can learn about as well purchase to help reduce their environmental impact and lead a "greener" life.

Design Trust For Public Space
The Design Trust is a non-profit organization committed to improving the design, utility, and understanding of New York City's parks, plazas, streets, and public buildings. We bring together neighborhoods, public agencies, and design professionals to find innovative opportunities for change, making the city more beautiful, sustainable, functional, and available to all.

Beverages and Cheese samplings provided by :
Brooklyn Brewery
Farmstead Fresh, Inc.
Organic Valley Family of Farms
Honest Tea



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