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Eric Corey Freed's List of Environmental Events for January

2012-01-10T14:50:00.000-08:00

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BOOK of the MONTH

Material Change: Design Thinking and the Social Entrepreneurship Movement
by Eve Blossom

Material Change shows that there is something going on in design-something powerful. Design can change the world. This new way of thinking is revolutionizing the business of design and the design of business. Material Change is the story of trained architect and entrepreneur Eve Blossom, who built her design business, Lulan Artisans, on a framework of ecological, economic, social, communal and cultural sustainability.

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RECURRING EVENTS
(events change, things change, please confirm first)

1st Tuesdays:
SF Green Drinks
5:30 - 9:30 pm
COST: Free
LOCATION: 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna Street
INFO: http://sfgreendrinks.org

1st Thursdays:
PRSA First Thursdays
Monthly Networking for Public Relations and Business Professionals
6pm
Fee: No Charge, No-host bar, RSVPs encouraged.
XYZ Bar in the W Hotel
Third and Howard Streets
Valet parking available.
RSVP: www.prsasf.org

1st Fridays:
Sustainable Business Alliance Networking Lunch
Alternates between Oakland and Berkeley, features a speaker and group introductions.
Network with others committed to building a vibrant East Bay economy. We are a diverse community that benefits from networking, education and partnership opportunities.
INFO: www.sustainablebusinessalliance.org

Silicon Valley Green Drinks
5:30pm
We meet on the FIRST FRIDAY at Eulipia Restaurant & Bar; South FIRST FRIDAYS art walk starts at 8:00 pm
LOCATION: 374 S First St, San Jose
COST: free (no host bar)
INFO: http://www.greendrinks.org/CA/Silicon%20Valley
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=60070606453

2nd Tuesdays:
Sustainable Business Alliance Evening Program
Alternates between speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and green speed networking events. SBA is a membership organization of Bay Area businesses committed to environmentally and socially responsible practices, supporting a just and thriving green economy.
INFO: www.sustainablebusinessalliance.org

2nd Thursdays:
Sustainable Business Happy Hour - San Francisco
INFO: groups.yahoo.com/group/SustainableBusinessHappyHourSF/

2nd Thursdays:
12:00am to 1:15pm
Peer 2 Peer: The Leads Group for SVASE Members
Mark Harter, mharter@pacbell.net
INFO: www.svase.org

3rd Tuesdays:
Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA) Mixer
5:30 to 7 PM
FREE to GGBA Members, $10 for Guests
INFO: www.ggba.com

3rd Wednesdays:
Sustainability Happy Hour - East Bay
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
EAST BAY GREEN DRINKS is a lively monthly gathering for anyone interested in sustainability, including green business, environmental and social causes, architecture and design, organics, renewable energy and more.
LOCATION: check the website for this month's location in Berkeley or Oakland
COST: Free
INFO: http://tinyurl.com/ld5hf
INFO: groups.yahoo.com/group/SustainabilityHappyHourEastBay/cal

3rd Thursdays (typically):
Business After Hours
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Monthly Mixer
Cost is $10 for Chamber members;
$20 for prospective members; $5 additional at the door
INFO: www.sfchamber.com

4th Tuesdays:
EcoTuesday :: The Sustainable Business Leaders Networking Forum
6:30 - 9pm
EcoTuesday is a networking event for sustainable business. Every event features a 20 minute keynote by an industry thought-leader, followed by the hallmark Introduction Circle where all participants have an opportunity to share about their about passion and find like-minded collaborators. Events take place nationwide on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
LOCATION: Check website for the current location this month.
RSVP: www.ecotuesday.com
COST: $5 online, $10 at the door.
INFO: ecotuesday@ecotuesday.com

Last Wednesday of the Month:
7pm
PechaKucha
It's time for the design talent in San Francisco to "See & Be Seen."
Here's the chance for you, designers of all kinds, to tell the world about YOUR big ideas! Break out of those pesky specialities, see what cool things are going on right here in town. Who knows you might just stimulate some cross-discipline collaborations & connections & maybe even get inspired in the process.
LOCATION: 330 Ritch Street
cross street: Brannan & Townsend @ 3rd (SOMA)
COST: Free
INFO: www.pechakucha-sf.com

JANUARY EVENTS

Sunday, January 1, 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012!

Sunday, January 1, 2012
6:30 PM
A Private, Chef's Table Dinner with Slanted Door Head Chef And Sprouts
Slanted Door's Head Chef and Sous-Chef invite you to start the New Year with them at a private, chef's-table dinner. Be dazzled by a Vietnamese feast!
LOCATION: Charles Phan's Slanted Door Prep Kitchen, 3334 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
RSVP: http://www.sproutscookingclub.org/upcoming-events.html
COST: $100 meal suggested donation, $25 wine pairing suggested donation.
INFO: http://www.sproutscookingclub.org/
Email: karen.rogers@sproutscookingclub.org
Phone: 406-270-9819

Wednesday, January 04, 2012
6-9pm
Interactive Dinner: How to Design an EcoCity
Dr. James Caldwell will share the story of working with the policy makers and urban planners of Nansha, China to develop a Green Specification System for the city.
He will compare Nansha with several other eco-city developments in China where he consults and reveal the insights gained from co-organizing and co-hosting a Chinese Mayoral Delegation that came to the Bay Area to compare Eco-City development efforts here with their own in China.
This event is a collaboration between Sustainovation and Silicon Valley Innovation Institute (SVII).
LOCATION: Bay Cafe, Palo Alto Golf Course 1875 Embarcadero Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303
RSVP: http://ecocity.eventbrite.com/
COST: $30 Early Bird /$40 Regular, $15/20 for no-dinner option.

Friday, January 6, 2012
5:00 PM
Abstract Dialogue: Ceramic Sculpture and Clay Monoprints
The Town of Danville presents Abstract Dialogue in its new exhibition. The two artists featured in this exhibition are John Toki & Pamela Stefl Toki.
LOCATION: Village Theatre Art Gallery, 233 Front Street, Danville, CA 94526
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: http://www.villagetheatreartgallery.com
Email: recreation@danville.ca.gov
Phone: 925-314-3400

Friday, January 6, 2012
6:00 PM
Solo Show of paintings by Maxine Solomon
Maxine Solomon is featured in a solo show of paintings entitled 'The Space of In Between'. 20 paintings will occupy the main space at ArtHaus Gallery.
LOCATION: ArtHaus Gallery, 411 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: http://arthaus-sf.com
Email: maxinesolo@yahoo.com
Phone: 650-740-3132

Friday, January 6, 2012
6:00 PM
Nathan Richard Phelps: Inside-out & Through
E6 Gallery is pleased to present Inside-out & Through, a solo show of geometric black and white work by Bay Area artist Nathan Richard Phelps.
LOCATION: Robert Berman / E6 Gallery, 1632 Market Street, Suite B, San Francisco, CA 94102
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: http://e6gallery.com
Email: e6gallery@anet.net
Phone: 415-558-9975

Friday, January 6, 2012
7:00 PM
Mechanical Voyages
Gallery 1044 launches MECHANICAL VOYAGES A Night of Exploration: Opening Reception, Friday January 6, 2012, 7:00-10:00pm. Running through January 26.
LOCATION: Gallery 1044, 1044 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: http://www.gallery1044.com
Email: fred@gallery1044.com
Phone: 415-716-2068

Saturday, January 7, 2012
6:00 PM
'Disrupture' 3 person group show
A collection of multimedia installations by artists C. Ree, Heather Sparks and Jenifer K. Wofford on the unraveling of society's systems.
LOCATION: Ictus Gallery, 1769 15th St., San Francisco, CA 94103
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: http://ictusgallery.com/
Email: info@ictusgallery.com
Phone: 510-912-0792

January 8, 1935
Elvis Presley's Birthday
Enjoy our holiday card: http://www.organicarchitect.com/holiday

Monday, January 9, 2012
6:30 PM
SVForum Marketing Event: Brand YOU
Award winning consultant Linda Popky, will discuss how to apply proven marketing techniques to your own career situation.
LOCATION: EMC, 2441 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/SVForum-MarketingSIG
COST: Free to SVForum members; $20.00 for non-members.
INFO: http://www.svforum.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Calendar.eventDetail&eventID=14004

SECOND TUESDAYS OF THE MONTH
Tuesday, January 10th
5pm
AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE)
COTE promotes environmentally sound design and construction through lectures, seminars, tours, and other activities. Presents the leading edge of green design.
LOCATION: AIA San Francisco
130 Sutter Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco
COST: Free
INFO: http://www.aiasf.org

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
4:30 PM
Personable Business Intros & Info
Personable Business Intros & Info Speaker: Clara Chorley Contact: Kristy Rogers 408.288.8484 kristy@KristyRogersConnects.com
LOCATION: Silicon Valley Capital Club, 50 W. San Fernando St. Ste 1700, San Jose, CA 95113
RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2526984278/eorg
COST: $40 pre-registration | $50 day of & at the door.
INFO: http://kristyrogersconnects.com
Email: kristy@kristyrogersconnects.com
Phone: 408-288-8484

Second Tuesday of each Month:
Tuesday January 10th
5:30-7:30 pm
Green Drinks-Tri-Valley-Livermore
What is Green Drinks?
Green Drinks is an informal gathering of green-minded folks mixing it up over a pint or two to network, socialize and learn about the green business movement.
The event is simple and unstructured where many have found employment, made new contacts, shared and developed new ideas, discovered new partnerships as well as made new friends. All are welcome. Just ask, “are you green?”
LOCATION: First Street Ale House, 2086 First St., Livermore, back patio
COST: No Host Bar & Food
INFO: http://tv-greendrinks.org/

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
6:30 PM
Urban Permaculture Design Course in SF
Registration announced for the Winter 2012 session of the Urban PDC in San Francisco. Course begins on January 11th. http://www.upisf.com
LOCATION: 18th & Rhode Island Permaculture Demo Garden, 18th and Rhode Island, San Francisco, CA 94107
RSVP: http://www.upisf.com
COST: $850 with work trade available.
INFO: http://www.upisf.com
Email: registration@upisf.com
Phone: 415-260-6570

SECOND THURSDAY of the MONTH
Thursday January 12th
5:30pm
SF Sustainable Business Happy Hour
(Green Business Drinks)
LOCATION: Elixir Bar on 16th St. @ Guerrero.
INFO: Tiffany@GreenKeyRealEstate.com
INFO: SustainableBusinessHappyHourSF@yahoogroups.com

Thursday, January 12, 2012
7:00 PM
Kevin Danaher: 'How the Green Economy Can Save Humanity from Itself.'
Global Exchange co-founder Dr. Kevin Danaher will talk about using technology to convert work by corporations and the military to a greener process.
LOCATION: Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo, 300 E. Santa Inez, San Mateo, CA 94401
RSVP:
COST: $5 - $10 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds.
INFO: http://www.sanmateopeaceaction.org
Email: smpa@sanmateopeaceaction.org
Phone: 650-342-8244

Thursday, January 12, 2012
7:30 PM
Richard Wolff, Problem is Capitalism. Solution is Democracy at Work
Richard Wolff discusses The Problem is Capitalism. The Solution is Democracy at Work, answer questions, and sign book. Hosted by Brian Edwards-Tiekert
LOCATION: First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
RSVP: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/207605
COST: $12 advance, $15 door.
INFO: http://www.kpfa.org
Phone: 510-967-4495

Saturday, January 14, 2012
11:00 AM
Winter Wineland
20th Anniversary Winter Wineland. Jan 14-15, 2012. Presale: Wknd $45, Sunday $35, DD $5. Weekend of: Wknd $55, Sunday $45, DD $5 www.wineroad.com
LOCATION: Multiple winery locations - See website for event details & map as available, 100+ Multiple winery locations, Healdsburg, CA 95448
RSVP: http://www.wineroad.com/events/winter_wineland/1
COST: Weekend $45, Sunday $35, DesignatedDriver $5. At the winery doors the weekend of the event Weekend $55, Sunday $45, Designated Driver $5.
INFO: http://www.wineroad.com/events/winter_wineland/1
Email: info@wineroad.com
Phone: 800-723-6336

Saturday, January 14, 2012
4:00 PM
Reshaped Traditions: Jeung Kang and Jungsan Senim
SLG presents New Korean Painting: Jeung Kang and Jungsan Senim, 2-person exhibit bringing the newest Contemporary Korean Painting to the SF Bay Area.
LOCATION: Sandra Lee Gallery, 251 Post St., Ste. 310, San Francisco, CA 94108
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: http://sandraleegallery.com
Email: art@sandraleegallery.com
Phone: 415-291-8000

Saturday, January 14, 2012
4:00 PM
Varnish Fine Art presents 'Mind Spring'
'Mind Spring': paintings, installations and silkscreen by Chuck Sperry, Chris Shaw, and Ron Donovan opens with a reception Saturday Jan. 14, 4-7pm.
LOCATION: Varnish Fine Art, 16 Jessie Street, #C120, San Francisco, CA 94105
RSVP: http://varnishfineart.com/
COST: Free.
INFO: http://www.varnishfineart.com
Email: q@varnishfineart.com
Phone: 415-433-4400

Saturday, January 14, 2012
6:00 PM
Native American & Spanish Encounters: Now and Then
Descendants of Spanish colonizers and of Ohlone natives in dialogue. Learn and share your thoughts. Led by Prof. Vladimir Guerrero.
LOCATION: Center for History and Community, 2488 Coolidge Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: http://www.peraltahacienda.org
Email: news@peraltahacienda.org
Phone: 510-532-9142

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
7:30 AM
Bootstrappers Welcomes Tormey To Review 'New Patent Law'
Pete Tormey will review 'The New Patent Law' and its implications on Bootstrappers. Join Other Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast.
LOCATION: Coco's Restaurant, 1206 Oakmead Parkway, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
RSVP: http://www.bootstrappersbreakfast.com/
COST: Small fee (~$5) + cost of breakfast + tip.
INFO: http://www.bootstrappersbreakfast.com
Email: events@skmurphy.com
Phone: 408-252-9676

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
9 am–10:30 pm
Webinar: Daylight control and performance specifications: LEDs and more
Daylighting is the technique of bringing natural light into a space and using it to enhance the space's visual quality as well as energy performance. LEDs are a dynamic new technology with tremendous potential. This webinar will touch on the fundamentals of daylighting and LEDs, as well as the best ways to incorporate them into a single lighting system.
Presenters:
* Scott Schuetter, PE, LEED Green Associate, Energy Engineer, Energy Center of Wisconsin
* Shanna Olson, LC, Electrical Designer, IBC Engineering Services, Inc.
* Holly Blomquist, LEED Green Associate, Lighting Designer, Associate, Harwood Engineering Consultants, Ltd.
* Douglas M. Sauer, PE, Senior Electrical Engineer, IBC Engineering Services, Inc.
COST: Free! This webinar is free to view, $89 to take quiz for credit.
LOCATION: Your Computer
RSVP: http://www.ecw.org/university/ecuevent.php?ecuid=453
INFO: 608.238.8276 x114 or rsadler@ecw.org

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
4:00 PM
Personable Business Know-How
Personable Business Know-How...learn skills to get connected, stay connected, and reconnect really well Contact: Kristy Rogers 408.288.8484
LOCATION: Silicon Valley Capital Club, 50 W. San Fernando St. Ste 1700, San Jose, CA 95113
RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2685397095/eorg
COST: $20 pre-registration |$30 day of & at the door.
INFO: http://kristyrogersconnects.com
Email: kristy@kristyrogersconnects.com
Phone: 408-288-8484

FEATURED EVENT:

Wednesday January 18th, 2012
6:00pm-8:30pm
NorCal ADPSR Presents:
European Passive House in the California Context
Okay kWh/SF-YR number crunchers, get ready for European Passive House translated to California shores. The O’Niell Residence, certified in 2010 as California’s First Passive House, features triple glazed windows, R74 roof and R-31 wall insulation, and a Mitsubishi Mr. Slim heat pump backup system in Sonoma. Is this way over the top for coastal California, or an entire new standard for home construction that will soon be taking California’s 16 climate zones by storm? European Passive House is not only gaining traction, it’s almost universally adopted by all European countries as a standard for what is ‘nearly zero energy’ home construction.
Speakers:
* Nabih Tahan, AIA, is an architect based in Berkeley, CA, and Austria, and a founding board member of Passive House CA. After several years living in Austria, Nabih returned to California in 2005 to introduce the Passive House Standard to California in the renovation of his home. As a consultant to the Austrian Trade Commission, Mr. Tahan authored a study describing the opportunities for Austrian companies to introduce their products and systems to the US green building industry. Mr. Tahan has now joined the general contracting firm, CREE Byrhomberg, that specializes in a timber based “system approach” method to designing and building office buildings, schools and residential projects in North America.
* Bronwyn Barry is Director of One Sky Homes, a Silicon Valley Net Zero Energy Home Builder. She is a Certified Passive House Consultant, an Associate AIA member, and serves as the Co-Chair and a founding board member of Passive House California. She will be one of the featured speakers at the International Passive House Conference in 2012, Hannover, Germany.

COST: $8-10 Donation; No one turned away for lack of funds.
LOCATION: AIA San Francisco
130 Sutter Street, 6th Floor
at Kearny
San Francisco (near Montgomery St. BART)
TIX: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/219533
RSVP: lecture@adpsr-norcal.org

Wednesday January 18, 2012
5:30–8pm
Sustainable Business Alliance Post Holiday Party
Jump start 2012 with
Sustainable Business Alliance/Oakland Grown
Members & East Bay Green Drinks at our annual
Come expand the reach of your business — and have fun doing it. Network with other green and sustainable business owners who are committed to building a vibrant local economy in the East Bay in 2012.
LOCATION: Local 123
2049 San Pablo Avenue
(near University Ave.), in Berkeley
COST: It's FREE!
Free Snacks & Bites
by Local 123 until 7 pm
INFO: http://ebgd011812.eventbrite.com/

3rd Wednesday of the Month:
Wednesday January 18th
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sustainability Happy Hour - East Bay
EAST BAY GREEN DRINKS is a lively monthly gathering for anyone interested in sustainability, including green business, environmental and social causes, architecture and design, organics, renewable energy and more.
INFO: http://tinyurl.com/ld5hf
LOCATION: check the website for this month's location in Berkeley or Oakland
INFO: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SustainabilityHappyHourEastBay/
COST: Free

Wednesday January 18, 2012
6 pm
Varian Designs Showroom Opening
We are pleased to announce the opening of Varian Designs' San Francisco showroom and the launch of our new furniture line, the Home Collection.
Party: We hope that you can visit for an evening of fine furniture, food, drink and music. Join us for the celebration and receive a 10 percent discount on orders placed that night, as well as a chance to win one of 15 signed hand drawings.
Space: Located in the Historic Jackson Square District, our 1100 square foot space features 9 of our designs from the Timber, Broen and new Home Collections as well as original art pieces by founder Forest Dickey.
Home Collection: The Home Collection is currently comprised of a dining table, bench, coffee table and chair. The designs of the tables and benches are inspired by classic agrarian harvest style trestle tables and are made from sustainably managed black walnut. Comfortably in a variety of settings, the Home Collection brings contemporary rustic elegance to any space.
Showroom Hours: Open seven days a week from 10 am -7 pm through February.
LOCATION: 540 Jackson St. San Francisco, CA 94117
RSVP: Please RSVP to forest@variandesigns.com
COST: Free
INFO: www.variandesigns.com

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
7:00 PM
LifeLive Opening Reception & Life Drawing
LifeLive artists will be showcasing their skills 'live' in figure drawing sessions right in the gallery.
LOCATION: Arc Studios & Gallery, 1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
RSVP:
COST: 0. Free!
INFO: http://www.arc-sf.com/
Email: arcstudiossf@gmail.com
Phone: 415-298-7969

Thursday, January 19, 2012
6:30 PM
Blue Bay Press Exhibit 'Eloquence in Printmaking'
Exhibit includes several styles of printmaking such as etching, monotype, chine colle, and woodblock, on handmade paper, canvas, and other surfaces.
LOCATION: Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
RSVP:
COST: Donations Appreciated.
INFO: http://www.firehousearts.org
Phone: 925-931-4849

Thursday, January 19, 2012
7:30 PM
DIANE RAVITCH: The Death and Life of the Great American School System
Diane Ravitch will discuss her book, 'The Death and Life of the Great American School System,' answer questions, and sign books
LOCATION: Berkeley Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94709
RSVP: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/215453
COST: $12 advance, $15 door.
INFO: http://www.kpfa.org
Phone: 510-967-4495

Thursday, January 19, 2012
8:00 AM
Clean Technology Conference - Sustainability
The domestic clean technology industry has faced political, financial, regulatory, and competitive challenges. Where is the future headed?
LOCATION: SAP, 3410 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304
RSVP: http://www.svforum.org/clean-tech-conference
COST: Early Bird Discount through Dec. 16: $130 Non-members, $110 members, $60 Platinum Pass; $65 Students Online Price through Jan. 19: $150 Non-members, $130 members, $80 Platinum Pass; $75 Students.
INFO: http://www.svforum.org
Email: info@svforum.org
Phone: 408-414-5950

Friday, January 20, 2012
11:00 AM
Oakland Restaurant Week
Celebrate Oakland Restaurant Week January 20-29, 2012. For ten days, more than two dozen restaurants will offer prix fixe menus at $20, $30 or $40.
LOCATION: Visit Oakland - Restaurants in Oakland
RSVP: http://www.visitoakland.org/restaurantweek
COST: $20, $30 and $40 prix fixe menus will be available.
INFO: http://www.visitoakland.org/restaurantweek
Email: lindsay@visitoakland.org
Phone: 510-839-9000

Saturday, January 21, 2012
10:00 AM
Palo Alto Art Center's Site-specific Installation: Lang's LawnBowls
Palo Alto Art Center presents Lang's LawnBowls, which will be created by the public.
LOCATION: Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
RSVP: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=28901
COST: Free.
INFO: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/depts/csd/activities_and_recreation/attractions/art_center/calendar.asp
Email: artcenter@cityofpaloalto.org
Phone: 650-329-2366

Saturday, January 21, 2012
12:00 PM
Cabernet Shootout Challenge: Pit your Palate Against the Wine Pros
You are invited to a unique opportunity to sample and rate the best of the best Cabernets chosen by professional wine judges.
LOCATION: The Winery SF, 200 California Ave. Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA 94130
RSVP: http://cabchallenge.eventbrite.com
COST: $69/$89 includes winemaker panel. 1/2 price Early Bird discount until January 10.
INFO: http://bayareawinesociety.org
Email: info@bayareawinesociety.org
Phone: 707-416-2191

Saturday, January 21, 2012
6:00 PM
JOY : by Artist Byron Spicer
kick off 2012 with JOY, a solo exhibition of works by Byron Spicer, a colorful, happy collection of smiles of all shapes & sizes, which inspires joy.
LOCATION: Market Street Gallery, 1554 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: http://www.marketstreetgallery.com
Email: newmanstudios2@scbglobal.net
Phone: 415-290-1441

Monday, January 23, 2012
6:00 PM
Regents Lecture: Howard Rheingold, 'Social Media and Peer Learning'
Independent scholar Howard Rheingold lectures on 'Social Media and Peer Learning: From Mediated Pedagogy to Peeragogy'.
LOCATION: Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720
RSVP:
COST: Admission is free and open to the public.
INFO: http://bcnm.berkeley.edu
Email: info.bcnm@berkeley.edu
Phone: 510-495-3505

January 24-26, 2012
School & College Building Expo
Orlando, Florida
SCBE has much to offer for architecture professionals, including:
* The Green Schoolhouse Series: A Collaboration for Education: http://bit.ly/vKT4VM
* Keynotes from W. Gardner Campbell and Michael Wesch: http://bit.ly/SCBEKey
* An expo featuring the latest trends, products and solutions from 60+ exhibitors: http://bit.ly/s7HPsX
* Free access to FETC 2012, a content-rich conference on educational technology, co-located with SCBE: http://bit.ly/FETC2012
* The Winter Conference of AIA's Committee on Architecture for Education, a gathering of the most active thought leaders in educational design, held in conjunction with SCBE.
Special discount of friends of organicARCHITECT:
Simply register with discount code CYBR10 at http://bit.ly/SCBE12Reg
LOCATION: Orlando, Florida
INFO: http://bit.ly/SCBE12Reg

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
5:30 PM
The Collection of Online Consumer Data: The Good, The Bad, the Unknown
There is a growing tension between opps vs. desire for privacy with online data. This distinguished roundtable will explore this complex topic.
LOCATION: Parc 55 Wyndham, 55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
RSVP: http://transition.churchillclub.org/eventDetail.jsp?EVT_ID=931
COST: Churchill Club Member $67 | Nonmember: $92.
INFO: http://transition.churchillclub.org/eventDetail.jsp?EVT_ID=931
Email: info@churchillclub.org
Phone: 408-265-0130

Tuesday January 24
6:30pm-9:00pm
EcoTuesday Networking Event
EcoTuesday is a networking event for sustainable business. Every event features a 20-minute keynote by an industry thought-leader, followed by the hallmark “Introduction Circle” where all participants have an opportunity to share about their passion and find like-minded collaborators. Events take place nationwide on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
EcoTuesday, a unique, structured monthly networking event for sustainable business leaders held concurrently in nine cities across the country, will be held this month at the beautiful W Hotel in SF. In 2011, San Francisco was named the Greenest City in North America by Siemens and the Economist Intelligence Unit, learn how this was accomplished with a special behind the scenes discussion from our guest speaker, Johanna Partin, Director of Climate Protection Initiative SF.
Johanna will discuss Sustainability on the local government level
· Carbon Emission Goals-What does the future hold?
· Green Transportation
· SF Composting-Where does our garbage really go?
LOCATION: W Hotel
181 Third Street, San Francisco, CA
The four-diamond W San Francisco hotel has made history by earning the first LEED certification for an existing building belonging to a major hotel brand.
COST: $10 on San Francisco EcoTuesday meetup group, $15 at the door
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/San-Francisco-EcoTuesday/events/45463732/
INFO: http://www.ecotuesday.com

January 26 - 28, 2012
Macworld | iWorld
LOCATION: Moscone Center in San Francisco
INFO: http://www.macworldiworld.com/
COST: Varies, but free expo passes are available

Thursday, January 26, 2012
10:30 AM
Business Networking in Campbell for Sassy Business Women
Are you a social, smart and Sassy business owner? And we like to put the emphasis on Sassy! www.SassyNetworking.com.
LOCATION: Sassy Dance Studio in Campbell, Dell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
RSVP: http://chrystalbougon.com/Sassy_January_2012.html
COST: $33.00.
INFO: http://chrystalbougon.com/Sassy_January_2012.html
Email: blissconnection@gmail.com
Phone: 408-712-3809

4th Thursday of the month
Thursday January 26th
12:00 to 1:30pm
Tri-Valley Sustainable Business Alliance networking lunch
LOCATION: varies (Pleasant Asian Cuisine 5901 Owens Drive, Pleasanton
RSVP: Steve Melgoza 925-371-6732
COST: $12.00
TVSBA is a non-profit membership organization committed to sustainable business policies and practices. Many members are Alamend & contra costa certified Green Businesses.
RSVP: jim@righttrac.com

4th Thursdays of the Month
Thursday January 26th
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Green Drinks Sustainability Networking
Sponsored by North Bay Sustainable Business Alliance
Please join us for a lively social and networking gathering for business people interested in sustainability, including green business, architecture, design, organics, clean energy, local economy and other topics.
Appetizers provided, hosted bar.
Bring your business cards and invite your sustainable business friends!
RSVP: Diane@TheRedwoodGrove.com
LOCATION: Novato Oaks Inn, 215 Alameda del Prado Ave, Novato
RSVP: www.NBSBA.org
COST: $20

Thursday January 26, 2012
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Closing Reception for One Cubic Foot: Miniature Surveys in Biodiversity
David Liittschwager will join us for a closing reception to speak about the project and say goodbye. A few guests will be eligible to win prints from the exhibition.
LOCATION: 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
RSVP: RSVP by sending an email to contactATbrowercenter.org or by calling (510) 809-0900 ext. 116.
COST: Free
INFO: http://www.browercenter.org/exhibitions/current

Friday, January 27, 2012
9:30 AM
Personable Business Intros & Info
Personable Business Intros & Info Speaker: Elayne Savage Kristy Rogers 408-288-8484 Kristy@KristyRogersConnects.com
LOCATION: The Plaza Suites, 3100 Lakeside Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95054
RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2685379041/eorg
COST: $40 pre-registration | $50 day of & at the door.
INFO: http://kristyrogersconnects.com
Email: kristy@kristyrogersconnects.com
Phone: 408-288-8484

Saturday, January 28, 2012
1:00 PM
Abstract Landscapes show
'Abstract Landscapes'. Featuring 10 Bay Area artists. The opening reception is Saturday January 28th from 1pm-5pm. Check web site for more info!
LOCATION: Misho Gallery, 680 8th street, San Francisco, CA 94103
RSVP: http://www.MishoGallery.com
COST: Free
INFO: http://www.MishoGallery.com
Email: MishoGallery@yahoo.com
Phone: 415-655-1838

Saturday, January 28, 2012
7:30 PM
Champagne Tasting Party!
Exciting Social atmosphere, Art, meet new people as you Taste Champagne's & Bubblies from France & Around The World with Specialty French Appetizers.
LOCATION: Nieto Fine Art Gallery, 565 Sutter St. at Powell, San Francisco, CA 94102
RSVP: http://ChampagneSocials.com
COST: ONLY $40 in advance.
INFO: http://ChampagneSocials.com

Monday January 30th
San Francisco Institute of Architecture
winter classes in Green Architecture start January 30, 2012.
Learn from leading experts: Classes in Berkeley on
creativity and perception, green design and construction, energy analysis, solar power, greywater and rain harvesting, sketching, 3-D Cadd, and more.
INFO: http://www.sfia.net.

Monday, January 30 2012
7:45am - 6:30pm
GreenBiz Forum
Framed by the 2012 State of Green Business report, the 2012 GreenBiz Forums bring together thought leaders and sustainability executives to define the trends, challenges and opportunities in sustainable business today. The Forums are the can't-miss event for sustainability professionals, and the reasons why are simple: You'll learn about the latest trends from thought-provoking speakers, make new connections with peers and suppliers, and bring back innovative, actionable ideas you can apply in your own organization. These one-day events engage stakeholders across industries, sectors, and regions to discuss how, and how well, companies are addressing sustainability in a comprehensive view of the state of green business today.
LOCATION: UCSF Mission Bay
1675 Owens St.
San Francisco, California 94158
INFO: http://www.greenbiz.com/events/2012/01/forum-2012/san-francisco
COST: $695
use code “gbf12inviteeBC3” for $100 off.

Wednesday February 1, 2012
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cocktail Party for Global Fund for Women
Come join us for a festive cocktail party to benefit the Global Fund for Women. A group of GFW admirers in the design industry have come together to host an event at the Levi Plaza offices of Suzman Design Associates. GFW has captured our hearts with their brilliant approach to providing grants worldwide, to groups small and large for projects that empower women through education, economic opportunity, and legal advocacy. Their special appeal is that they are relatively informal about the format of the grant requests that they receive, which opens the door to less sophisticated groups who may request funds for modest but important purposes.
We invite you to participate in the fun. There will be live chamber music, cocktails as well as non-alcoholic drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Global Fund for Women CEO, Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro will be in attendance to talk to us about her extraordinary organization.
INFO: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/who-we-are/welcome-our-new-ceo
LOCATION: 1265 Battery St
San Francisco, CA 94111
RSVP: http://designersforgfw.eventbrite.com
COST: $75 donation up to $250 benefits charity

FEATURED EVENT:

Saturday, February 4th, 2012
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
2012 Bay Area Schools Environmental Conference
- featuring keynote by Green Architect Eric Corey Freed
and environmentalist Erik Assadourian
At the sixth annual conference, learn how sustainability has changed the definition of success. Learn how your school can go green with recycling, composting, water and energy conservation, and earth-friendly gardening.This conference is an invaluable forum for sharing best practices and learning about local resources to support your school’s environmental education initiatives and activities.
INFO: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/esd/schools/conference/2012_conference.asp
LOCATION: Corithian Center
(at the San Jose Athletic Club)
196 North 3rd Street
San José, CA 95112
PARKING: Free Parking Garage
(2 blocks from conference center):
50 North Fourth Street
San José, CA 95112
COST: $20 through January 27

Thursday, February 9, 2012
6:00 PM
Annual 'All You Can Eat' Crab Feed
An evening of great food, fun, and networking! Menu includes: French bread, salad, pasta with marinara sauce, fresh crab and dessert!
LOCATION: Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto, 1919 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
RSVP: http://berkeleychamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/annual-all-you-can-eat-crab-feed-400
COST: Early-Bird Tickets (First 200) - $45.00 per person, Regular Tickets - $50.00, Tables of 9 (Includes 2 bottles of wine) - $400.00.
INFO: http://www.berkeleychamber.com
Email: events@bekeleychamber.

Saturday, February 11, 2012
11:00 AM
Baby Boomer Senior Expo
Baby Boomer Senior Expo An opportunity for baby boomers, seniors, family of seniors and caregivers to meet experts. FREE Admission and Parking
LOCATION: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054
RSVP: http://www.BoomerSeniorShow.com
COST: Free.
INFO: http://www.BoomerSeniorShow.com
Email: mike_aguilera@hotmail.com
Phone: 408-972-1985

Tuesday, February 14th
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
Buy your sweetie something nice.

SECOND TUESDAYS OF THE MONTH
Tuesday, February 14th
5pm
AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE)
COTE promotes environmentally sound design and construction through lectures, seminars, tours, and other activities. Presents the leading edge of green design.
LOCATION: AIA San Francisco
130 Sutter Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco
COST: Free
INFO: http://www.aiasf.org

Saturday, March 24, 2012
9:00 AM
Being Human 2012: The Science of Human Experience
Features fresh new insights from science and philosophy that are transforming our understanding of human nature.
LOCATION: Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
RSVP: http://www.beinghuman2012.org/register/
COST: $135 General, $250 Preferred, $75 Student.
INFO: http://www.BeingHuman2012.org
Email: info@BeingHuman.org

Linked In's Popular Events about Sustainability

2011-09-20T20:50:00.000-07:00

This is a good way to stay abreast on current events around the globe in case you get the traveling bug:

http://events.linkedin.com/sustainability

organicARCHITECT's List of Events for July 2011

2011-07-11T14:37:00.001-07:00

RECURRING EVENTS
(events change, things change, please confirm first)

1st Tuesdays:
SF Green Drinks
5:30 - 9:30 pm
COST: Free
LOCATION: 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna Street
INFO: http://sfgreendrinks.org
1st Thursdays:
PRSA First Thursdays
Monthly Networking for Public Relations and Business Professionals
6pm
Fee: No Charge, No-host bar, RSVPs encouraged.
XYZ Bar in the W Hotel
Third and Howard Streets
Valet parking available.
RSVP: www.prsasf.org

1st Fridays:Sustainable Business Alliance Networking Lunch
Alternates between Oakland and Berkeley, features a speaker and group introductions.
Network with others committed to building a vibrant East Bay economy. We are a diverse community that benefits from networking, education and partnership opportunities.
INFO: www.sustainablebusinessalliance.org
Silicon Valley Green Drinks
5:30pm
We meet on the FIRST FRIDAY at Eulipia Restaurant & Bar; South FIRST FRIDAYS art walk starts at 8:00 pm
LOCATION: 374 S First St, San Jose
COST: free (no host bar)
INFO: http://www.greendrinks.org/CA/Silicon%20Valley
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=60070606453
2nd Tuesdays:
Sustainable Business Alliance Evening Program
Alternates between speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and green speed networking events. SBA is a membership organization of Bay Area businesses committed to environmentally and socially responsible practices, supporting a just and thriving green economy.
INFO: www.sustainablebusinessalliance.org
2nd Thursdays:
Sustainable Business Happy Hour - San Francisco
INFO: groups.yahoo.com/group/SustainableBusinessHappyHourSF/

2nd Thursdays:
12:00am to 1:15pm
Peer 2 Peer: The Leads Group for SVASE Members
Mark Harter, mharter@pacbell.net
INFO: www.svase.org

3rd Tuesdays:
Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA) Mixer
5:30 to 7 PM
FREE to GGBA Members, $10 for Guests
INFO: www.ggba.com

3rd Wednesdays:
Sustainability Happy Hour - East Bay
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
EAST BAY GREEN DRINKS is a lively monthly gathering for anyone interested in sustainability, including green business, environmental and social causes, architecture and design, organics, renewable energy and more.
LOCATION: check the website for this month's location in Berkeley or Oakland
COST: Free
INFO: http://tinyurl.com/ld5hf
INFO: groups.yahoo.com/group/SustainabilityHappyHourEastBay/cal

3rd Thursdays (typically):
Business After Hours
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Monthly Mixer
Cost is $10 for Chamber members;
$20 for prospective members; $5 additional at the door
INFO: www.sfchamber.com

4th Tuesdays:
EcoTuesday :: The Sustainable Business Leaders Networking Forum
6:30 - 9pm
EcoTuesday is a networking event for sustainable business. Every event features a 20 minute keynote by an industry thought-leader, followed by the hallmark Introduction Circle where all participants have an opportunity to share about their about passion and find like-minded collaborators. Events take place nationwide on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
LOCATION: Check website for the current location this month.
RSVP: www.ecotuesday.com
COST: $5 online, $10 at the door.
INFO: ecotuesday@ecotuesday.com

Last Wednesday of the Month:
7pm
PechaKucha
It's time for the design talent in San Francisco to "See & Be Seen."
Here's the chance for you, designers of all kinds, to tell the world about YOUR big ideas! Break out of those pesky specialities, see what cool things are going on right here in town. Who knows you might just stimulate some cross-discipline collaborations & connections & maybe even get inspired in the process.
LOCATION: 330 Ritch Street
cross street: Brannan & Townsend @ 3rd (SOMA)
COST: Free
INFO: www.pechakucha-sf.com

JULY EVENTS
Friday, July 1, 2011
7:30 AM
Bootstrappers Breakfast - Palo Alto
Join Other Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast. * Compare Notes * Exchange Ideas * Learn from Others Mistakes * Brainstorm with Peers
LOCATION: Hobee's Restaurant, 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
RSVP: http://www.bootstrappersbreakfast.com/
COST: Small fee + cost of breakfast + tip.
INFO: http://www.bootstrappersbreakfast.com
Email: events@skmurphy.com
Phone: 408-252-9676
Friday, July 1, 2011
7:30 PM
The Yoga of Productivity -- Free Talk at EastWest Bookstore
Interactive talk packed with practices for finding focus, motivation and peace in your work. For more information, seewww.innerproductivity.com.
LOCATION: EastWest Bookstore, 324 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041
RSVP: http://www.EastWest.com
COST: Free.
INFO: http://www.InnerProductivity.com
Email: chris@purposepowercoaching.com
Phone: 650-988-9800
Friday, July 1, 2011
8:00 PM
33rd San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival Final Weekend in SF
The San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, featuring 50 dance companies and over 750 performers, presents its closing performances July 1-3.
LOCATION: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Novellus Theater, 700 Howard Street at Third, San Francisco, CA 94103
RSVP:
COST: $18-$58, with 50% off Family Matinees for Children 12 and Under.
INFO: http://www.worldartswest.org
Phone: 415-474-3914
Saturday, July 2, 2011
10:00 AM
Fillmore Jazz Festival 2011
The Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free Jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 90,000 visitors annually.www.fillmorejazzfestival.com
LOCATION: Fillmore between Jackson and Eddy, Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
RSVP: http://www.fillmorejazzfestival.com
COST: Free!
INFO: http://www.fillmorejazzfestival.com
Phone: 800-310-6563
Saturday, July 2, 2011
11:30 AM
Inner Productivity Intensive Workshop -- at EastWest Bookstore
Full-day workshop packed with practices for finding focus, motivation and peace in what you do, without even leaving your desk.
LOCATION: EastWest Bookstore, 324 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041
RSVP: http://www.EastWest.com
COST: $75 in advance / $85 day of.
INFO: http://www.eastwest.com
Email: chris@purposepowercoaching.com
Phone: 650-988-9800
Saturday, July 2, 2011
6:00 PM
'Water Chronicles': Painted on Photographs with Assemblage Frames
Leslie Morgan's new series of painted on photographs with assemblage frames: 'Water Chronicles', makes its exhibition debut at Gallery 1044.
LOCATION: Gallery 1044, 1044 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: http://www.gallery1044.com
Email: fred@gallery1044.com
Phone: 415-716-2068
Monday July 4th
Happy Independence Day
Monday, July 4, 2011
12:00 PM
Lake Merritt Music Festival and Bar-B-Que
Eat bar-b-que while you listen to local live music. Hear Superego, Cornerstone, Mark Harris and Destiny. Wine and Beer will be available for purchase.
LOCATION: Oakland Scottish Rite, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA 94612
COST: Free Entry; Wine and Beer available for purchase.
INFO: http://www.scottish-rite.org/
Email: cgilbert125@gmail.com
Phone: 510-451-1903
Monday, July 4, 2011
2:30 PM
4th of July with The Hipwaders at the Berkeley Marina
Award-winning 'Kindie Rock' band, The Hipwaders, will be performing their 'Hip Music for Kids' and grown-ups, too.http://www.hipwaders.net
LOCATION: Berkeley Marina, University Ave. x Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94710
COST: Free.
INFO: http://www.anotherbullwinkelshow.com/
Email: hoopla@anotherbullwinkelshow.com
Phone: 510-548-5335
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
12:00 PM
Stuffed
'Stuffed,' a retrospective of Jessica Cadkin's sculptural fabric pieces from the last couple years.
LOCATION: The Hive Studios & Gallery, 301 Jefferson Street (Jack London Square), Oakland, CA 94607
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: http://www.hivestudios.org/hive_gallery.html
Tuesday, July 5th
5:30 - 9:00 pm
SF Green Drinks
LOCATION: 111 Minna Gallery
SPONSOR: The GreenMBA at Dominican University of California
Please bring your business cards!
COST: FREE!
INFO: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=183806458342761
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
5:30pm-8:00pm
East Bay Green Building Professionals Guild
The Build It Green community includes professionals from a wide range of specialties. In this relaxed discussion, we'll work together on a hypothetical urban infill project, addressing specifically the project's environmental impact on the site.
Facilitators: Alisa Rose Seidlitz and Ron Bogley
LOCATION: Truitt & White Conference Room, 1817 Second St., Berkeley, CA
RSVP: Guild@BuildItgreen.org
COST: Pre-Registration Rates: $10/Build It Green members; $15/non-members; Door Price: $15/person
INFO: http://builditgreen.org/en/cev/284
Thursday, July 7, 2011
10:30 AM
Toi Hoang: Homecoming
Sandra Lee Gallery presents Toi Hoang, 1994 SECA award recipient.The exhibition will be on view July 7th-30th, opening reception July 14, 5-7:30.
LOCATION: Sandra Lee Gallery, 251 Post St., Ste. 310, San Francisco, CA 94108
RSVP: http://www.sandraleegallery.com
COST: Free.
INFO: http://sandraleegallery.com
Email: art@sandraleegallery.com
Phone: 415-291-8000
Thursday, July 7, 2011
5:30 PM
Chroma: About Color
Our summer exhibition features five artists working with bright colors in different media.
LOCATION: Cain Schulte Contemporary Art, 251 Post Street, Suite 210, San Francisco, CA 94108
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: http://www.cainschulte.com
Email: info@cainschulte.com
Phone: 415-543-1550
Friday, July 8, 2011
7:00 PM
San Francisco Summer
Arc studio artists celebrate Summer in San Francisco with a group show of their works.
LOCATION: Arc Studios & Gallery, 1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
RSVP:
COST: No Charge.
INFO: http://www.arc-sf.com/
Email: arcstudiossf@gmail.com
Phone: 415-861-3504
Saturday, July 9, 2011
6:00 PM
mud/marriage & magic : 3rd annual ceramics exhibit
artworks of Steven Allen, Natasha Dikareva, Alex Hackworth, Lori Koening, John Richard Lloyd, Maggie Malloy, Oli Quezada, & Tiffany Schmierer.
LOCATION: Market Street Gallery, 1554 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: http://www.marketstreetgallery.com
Email: newmanstudios2@scbglobal.net
Phone: 415-290-1441
Saturday, July 9, 2011
6:00 PM
2nd Annual Glide Legacy Gala
The black tie Gala will feature a hosted bar, live music, DJ KingMost, the GLIDE Ensemble & catering from 15 local restaurants.
This year we are honored to be acknowledging 2 Incredible Icons with the Cecil Williams & Janice Mirikitani Legacy Awards:
* Kamala Harris - California Attorney General
* Dave Eggers - Author & Co Founder, 826 Valencia
TICKETS: http://glidelegacygala.eventbrite.com/
INFO: http://glide.org/legacycommittee
INFO: http://glidelegacygala.eventbrite.com/
COST: 1 VIP: $150, 1GA: $65
FB: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111677305588020
Sunday, July 10, 2011
6:00 PM
CUESA's Summer Celebration
CUESA's Summer Celebration benefit event features 40 of the Bay Area's best chefs, 20 regional wineries, local spirits companies, and brewers.
LOCATION: Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94105
RSVP: http://cuesasummercelebration.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn
COST: $95.00.
INFO: http://www.cuesa.org/events/2011/cuesas-summer-celebration-3
Email: info@cuesa.org
Phone: 415-291-3276
Second Tuesdays of the Month
Tuesday, 12 July
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Marin Green Drinks
Social Networking for a More Sustainable Future
LOCATION: Maria Maria - La Cantina
651 East Blithedale Ave.
Mill Valley, CA
INFO: http://www.greenkeyrealestate.com/corporate/chris/marin-green-drinks
INFO: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mill-Valley-CA/Marin-Green-Drinks/408299485466?ref=ts
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
6pm check in
6:30 program
7:30 reception
Jose Antonio Vargas: My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant
In Conversation with Phil Bronstein, Editor-at-Large, Hearst Newspapers
“I convinced myself that all would be O.K. if I lived up to the qualities of a “citizen”: hard work, self-reliance, love of my country.” Pulitzer Prize Winning journalist for the Washington Post, Jose Anthony Vargas, revealed today that he immigrated to the United States illegally at the age of 12. Raised and educated in the Bay Area, Vargas won the Pulitzer Prize in 2008 for his breaking news piece on the Virginia Tech shootings. Now 30 and no longer a reporter at the Washington Post Vargas has founded Define American, to changed the conversation on immigration reform. You can read the New York Times article here: http://nyti.ms/m5rbZU.
LOCATION: The Commonwealth Club SF Club Office
595 Market St. San Francisco, CA
COST: $20 standard, FREE for members, $7 students (with valid ID)
TIX: http://bit.ly/lvNPXw
INFO: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129630843786532
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
4:00 PM
SiliconValleyConnects The 'Easy-to-Meet-People' Networking Opportunity
'Easy-to-Meet-People' Networking Opportunity - Efficient and productive connecting experience. Kristy Rogers KristyRogersConnects408-288-8484
LOCATION: Silicon Valley Capital Club, 50 W. San Fernando St. Ste 1700, San Jose, CA 95113
RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1728055661/eorg
COST: $35 for pre-registration, $45 at the door, $25 for Capital Club members who pre-register.
INFO: http://kristyrogersconnects.com
Email: kristy@kristyrogersconnects.com
Phone: 408-288-8484
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
5:30
Marin Green Drinks
Meet us the 2nd Tuesdays of each month to socialize with people creating a more sustainable lifestyle.
LOCATION: See website for monthly venue. July we meet at Jason's Restaurant 300 Drakes Rd, Greenbrae 94904
RSVP: jody@mpgrealty.com
COST: We buy our own food and drinks
INFO: www.greendrinks.org (select Mill Valley) or \"Like\" us on Facebook to RSVP on Purple Trail invite. Note: no events held at Maria Maria.
Second Tuesday of each Month:
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
5:30-7:30 pm
Green Drinks-Tri-Valley-Livermore
What is Green Drinks?
Green Drinks is an informal gathering of green-minded folks mixing it up over a pint or two to network, socialize and learn about the green business movement.
The event is simple and unstructured where many have found employment, made new contacts, shared and developed new ideas, discovered new partnerships as well as made new friends. All are welcome. Just ask, \"are you green?\"
LOCATION: First Street Ale House, 2086 First St., Livermore, back patio
COST: No Host Bar & Food
INFO: http://tv-greendrinks.org/
Thursday, July 14, 2011
5:30 PM
Danville Thursday Night Street Festivals
Danville Thursday Night Street Festivals, July 14 and August 11, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. For more information, visitwww.discoverdanvilleca.com
LOCATION: Downtown Danville, Hartz & Prospect Avenues, Danville, CA 94526
RSVP: http://www.discoverdanvilleca.com/
COST: Free.
INFO: http://www.discoverdanvilleca.com/
Email: events@discoverdanvilleca.com
Phone: 925-339-8330
Thursday, July 14, 2011
6:00 PM
NCHRA San Francisco Region Summer Social
Join us at bin480 restaurant and lounge for our summer networking social. Get to know your fellow members in a relaxed and congenial setting.
LOCATION: San Francisco Marriott - Union Square, 480 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
RSVP: http://www.nchra.org/scriptcontent/custom/e-index.cfm?PAGE=CH110107.htm&ion=events
COST: General: $35 / NCHRA Members: $25.
INFO: http://www.nchra.org
Email: apowers@nchra.org
Phone: 415-291-1992
SECOND THURSDAY of the MONTH
Thursday 14 July
5:30pm
SF Sustainable Business Happy Hour
(Green Business Drinks)
LOCATION: Elixir Bar on 16th St. @ Guerrero.
INFO: Tiffany@GreenKeyRealEstate.com
INFO: SustainableBusinessHappyHourSF@yahoogroups.com
Thursday, July 14, 2011
7:30 PM
Christian Parenti: Tropic of Chaos: Climate Change & Violence
Christian Parenti will speak about his new book, Tropic of Chaos, answer questions and sign books. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
LOCATION: Berkeley Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94709
RSVP: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/181163
COST: $12 advance, $15 door.
INFO: http://www.kpfa.org/events
Phone: 510-967-4495
Friday, July 15, 2011
8:00 AM
SF Bootstrappers Breakfast Welcomes Steve Mock
Join Other Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast. Bootstrapper's Breakfasts welcomes special guest - Steve Mock.
LOCATION: Sandbox Suites - Union Square, 567 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
RSVP: http://www.bootstrappersbreakfast.com/
COST: Non-members $5, members no charge.
INFO: http://www.bootstrappersbreakfast.com
Email: events@skmurphy.com
Phone: 408-252-9676
Saturday, July 16, 2011
10:00 AM
Connoisseurs' Marketplace
Live music, art, crafts, chefs' demos, artisan specialty food, a green products showcase, festive food and drink, a collector car show, kids' fun zone
LOCATION: On Santa Cruz Avenue, Between El Camino Real and Johnson Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
RSVP:
COST: Free Admission.
INFO: http://www.miramarevents.com
Phone: 650-325-2818
Saturday, July 16, 2011
10:00 AM
Art in the Garden at Gamble Garden - Inspirations from Nature
Join us for our 2nd Annual Art in the Garden event! Friday night Preview Party and Saturday watching art happen...open to the public for free!
LOCATION: Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301-3640
RSVP:
COST: Saturday is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Tickets $25 for Friday party.
INFO: http://www.gamblegarden.org
Email: admin@gamblegarden.org
Phone: 650-329-1356 x201
Monday, July 18, 2011
5:00 PM
A Talent for Talent: Ari Emanuel in conversation with Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn
Two ascending leaders will share their respective views on the future of talent as a brand, strategies for aggressive career growth, and more.
LOCATION: Santa Clara Marriott Hotel, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054
RSVP: http://www.churchillclub.org/eventDetail.jsp?EVT_ID=911
COST: Member $85 | Nonmember $189 (includes one year discounted basic membership).
INFO: http://www.churchillclub.org/eventDetail.jsp?EVT_ID=911
Email: info@churchillclub.org
Phone: 408-265-0130
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
8:30 AM
Natural Networking: How to Connect Authentically
Be guided by master networker and Performance Coach Jonathan Bender for a packed two hours of practical tools to transform your networking skills.
LOCATION: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, 235 Montgomery Street, 12th Flr., San Francisco, CA 94104
RSVP: http://events.sfchamber.com/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1901
COST: Registration is $25 for Chamber members, $35 for prospective members by July 17th; $30 and $40 after. A light breakfast will be provided.
INFO: http://events.sfchamber.com/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1901
Email: pzamudio@sfchamber.com
Phone: 415-352-8818
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
CALL TIME: 1 PM PST
Green Business Conference Call
Come and get solutions and ideas to some of your toughest green business and marketing questions with Tad Hargrave and Scott Cooney, two green business coaches and hosts of the Facebook Green Business Group!
Facing challenges in getting more clients, outreach, employee engagement?
Come talk about it. Listen to your peers and learn some (don't say best practices--don't say best practices) best practices (d'oh!) from colleagues around the world who are doing well by doing good.
INFO: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=250579624957094
Tuesday, July 19th 2011
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
(Held on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month)
Architects/ Designers/ Planners for Social Responsibility (ADPSR)
presents the
ADPSR Building Ecology Lecture Series
Hear an in-depth discussion on a deep green topic every month in this special lecture series.
LOCATION: AIA San Francisco
130 Sutter Street, 6th Floor
at Kearny
San Francisco (near Montgomery St. BART)
COST: $10 suggested donation benefits ADPSR
no one turned away for lack of funds
includes light snacks
INFO: lecture@adpsr-norcal.org, 415-474-7777
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
8:00 AM
SDForum Clean Tech Breakfast 'Clean Lighting Solutions'
Our expert panel will discuss the opportunities and innovations leading the Clean Lighting industry; mitigating emissions and reducing energy use.
LOCATION: Nixon Peabody - San Francisco, One Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111
RSVP: http://www.sdforum.org/admin/index.cfm?fuseaction=EventAdmin.viewEvent&EventID=13934
COST: SDForum Members: $25, Non-Members: $35, Platinum Pass: $0; $10 more at the door.
INFO: http://www.sdforum.org/admin/index.cfm?fuseaction=EventAdmin.viewEvent&EventID=13934
Email: marketing@sdforum.org
Phone: 408-414-5964
3rd Wednesday of the Month:
Wednesday July 21st
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sustainability Happy Hour - East Bay
EAST BAY GREEN DRINKS is a lively monthly gathering for anyone interested in sustainability, including green business, environmental and social causes, architecture and design, organics, renewable energy and more.
INFO: http://tinyurl.com/ld5hf
LOCATION: check the website for this month's location in Berkeley or Oakland
INFO: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SustainabilityHappyHourEastBay/
COST: Free
Thursday, July 21, 2011
7-9 pm
CREATING COHOUSING AUTHORS’ PRESENTATION and BOOK RELEASE
Celebrate the release of Creating Cohousing:
Building Sustainable Communities
at Berkeley's premier architecture bookstore.
The authors will talk about their 20 years of creating cohousing in North America including several Bay Area cohousing communities. Come hear what we can learn from cohousing about sustainability, good neighborhood design, resource conservation and social cooperation.
LOCATION: Builders Booksource, 1817 Fourth Street Berkeley, CA
COST: The event is free and open to the public.
INFO: http://www.cohousingco.com
MAP: http://www.buildersbooksource.com
Friday, July 22, 2011
9:15 AM
KristyRogersConnects 'Business Meet Togethers'
Speaker: Belanie Dishong Contact: Kristy Rogers | 408.288.8484 | kristy@KristyRogersConnects.com
LOCATION: Biltmore Hotel, 2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1728077727/eorg
COST: $40 to get known (pre-registration) | $50 at the door; $75 additional to be visible (marketing table).
INFO: http://kristyrogersconnects.com
Email: kristy@kristyrogersconnects.com
Phone: 408-288-8484
Saturday, July 23, 2011
12:00 PM
Buddhist Church of San Francisco's Ginza Bazaar & Bon Dance
Features games, Japanese food, shopping, entertainment & more! Bon dancing Sunday from 1PM to 3PM with Taiko drumming at intermission
LOCATION: Buddhist Church of San Francisco, 1881 Pine Street (at Octavia), San Francisco, CA 94109
RSVP:
COST: Free Admission.
INFO: http://bcsfweb.org
Email: office@bcsf.org
Phone: 415-776-3158
Saturday, July 23, 2011
6:00 PM
'Love and Anarchy' Art Exhibit
Featuring art works by Cece Carpio, Kira Curtis, Fernando Marti, and Jermaine Rogers. An installation of indoor graffiti mural, posters, and prints.
LOCATION: Ictus Gallery, 1769 15th St., San Francisco, CA 94103
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: http://ictusgallery.com/
Email: katya@ictusgallery.com
Phone: 510-912-0792
Saturday, July 23, 2011
7:30 PM
'Cymbeline' - Free Shakespeare in the Park
Shakespeare's inventive fairytale of Princess Innogen's journey includes forbidden love, mistaken identities, banishment and a magic potion.
LOCATION: Amador Valley Community Park, 4301 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
RSVP:
COST: Free of Charge.
INFO: http://www.firehousearts.org
Phone: 925-931-5340
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
4:00 PM
'Networking 101 Workshop & Mixer'
Topic: How to Easily Break Into Conversations at Mixers Contact: Kristy Rogers | 408.288.8484 | kristy@KristyRogersConnects.com
LOCATION: Silicon Valley Capital Club, 50 W. San Fernando St. Ste 1700, San Jose, CA 95113
RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1728063685/eorg
COST: $10 pre-registration | $15 at the door.
INFO: http://kristyrogersconnects.com
Email: kristy@kristyrogersconnects.com
Phone: 408-288-8484
4th Thursday of the month
Thursday 28 July
12:00 to 1:30pm
Tri-Valley Sustainable Business Alliance networking lunch
LOCATION: varies (Pleasant Asian Cuisine 5901 Owens Drive, Pleasanton
RSVP: Steve Melgoza 925-371-6732
COST: $12.00
TVSBA is a non-profit membership organization committed to sustainable business policies and practices. Many members are Alamend & contra costa certified Green Businesses.
RSVP: jim@righttrac.com
4th Thursdays of the Month
Thursday July 28
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Green Drinks Sustainability Networking
Sponsored by North Bay Sustainable Business Alliance
Please join us for a lively social and networking gathering for business people interested in sustainability, including green business, architecture, design, organics, clean energy, local economy and other topics.
Appetizers provided, hosted bar.
Bring your business cards and invite your sustainable business friends!
RSVP: Diane@TheRedwoodGrove.com
LOCATION: Novato Oaks Inn, 215 Alameda del Prado Ave, Novato
RSVP: www.NBSBA.org
COST: $20
Saturday 30 July
9 p.m.
The Atomic Duo w/ Suzy and Eric Thompsom
The Atomic Duo is a socialist string band from Austin, Texas. Providing a mix of humor and social critique, in the vein of the San Francisco Mime Troupe, the Atomic Duo preaches to the choir in these hard times. Depression Era sounds for a brand new depression.
LOCATION: Subterranean Arthouse 2179 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94704 United States
RSVP: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/181263
COST: Suggested $15-30
INFO: www.theatomicduo.com
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
7:30 PM
Jane Fonda: Prime Time: Making the Most of Your Life
Jane Fonda will discuss her new book, Prime Time: Making the Most of Your Life, answer questions, and sign books. Hosted by Chris Welch.
LOCATION: First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
RSVP: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/184840
COST: $15 advance, $18 door.
INFO: http://www.kpfa.org/events
Phone: 510-967-4495

Computer Issues? Forget Planned Obsolescence, Check out TechCollective in SF

2011-06-03T16:55:00.000-07:00

About TechCollective:

"TechCollective is a worker-owned company providing a full range of technology support and consulting services. Based in San Francisco, and currently serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area, we specialize in the tech needs of individuals and small-to-medium sized businesses and other organizations. We are different from other tech support options because we're accountable, unlike a freelance technician or consultant; and we're personable, unlike a large corporation. When you do business with us, you're always dealing with someone who has a personal stake in the success of our company, and thus in your satisfaction as our customer."

http://www.techcollective.com/

What is Planned Obsolescence?

http://www.economist.com/node/13354332

organicARCHITECT's List of Events for June 2011

2011-06-03T16:39:00.005-07:00

JUNE EVENTS
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
5:30pm-8:00pm
East Bay Green Building Professionals Guild
Topic: Insider Marketing Tips for Green Building Professionals: From Fundamentals to Social Media
In this presentation, you will learn from two marketing experts, Maureen Ladley and Shirin Oreizy.
Maureen will help you check your marketing foundation and provide a back-to-the-basics approach for today's economy. As companies today are doing more with less or are scrambling for new business, the most basic things that make a building business successful can erode. Whether you are extremely busy or not busy enough, when the marketing foundation starts to go, so can your business. In this session, Maureen will review the marketing basics checklist, give you the guidelines for a marketing foundation audit and offer insight into improving your marketing impact.
As Green Building Professionals, trying to market your services online you are typically faced with two challenges: 1) Motivating homeowners to adopt green building practices is not an easy task. 2) Marketing on the internet can be daunting. In this presentation, Shirin will show you how to tackle both! She will present findings from various research studies on how to get consumers to care about adopting green alternatives in their homes & go over specific online marketing strategies that you can start using today to get them on board
Specifically, Shirin will cover:
• 5 Ways to Market Your Business Online: From Search Engines to Social Media
• 9 Real Life Examples of How to Market Green Incentives to Your Prospects
• Best Practices when it comes to Marketing Online & Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Speakers: Maureen Ladley, Ladley & Associates; Shirin Oreizy, Next Step e-Solutions
LOCATION: Truitt & White Conference Room, 1817 Second St., Berkeley, CA
RSVP: Guild@BuildItgreen.org
COST: Pre-Registration Rates: $10/Build It Green members; $15/non-members; Door Price: $15/person
INFO: http://builditgreen.org/en/cev/283
Thursday, June 2, 2011
5:20 PM
SF IndieFest presents The 8th Another Hole in the Head Film Festival
The 8th annual Another Hole in the Head Film Festival running June 2-17, 2011 at the Roxie Film Center, 3117 Sixteenth Street, in San Francisco.
LOCATION: Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
RSVP: http://anotherholeinthehead.slated.com/2011/films
COST: $11.00.
INFO: Website: http://www.sfindie.com
Email: info@sfindie.com
Phone: 415-820-3907
Friday, June 3, 2011
12:00 PM
33rd San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival Opens June 3 in SF
The San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival opens Friday, June 3, at 12 pm featuring the Rumsen Ohlone Tribe and Native American tribal song and dance.
LOCATION: San Francisco City Hall Rotunda, 1 Dr Carleton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102
RSVP: http://www.sfethnicdancefestival.org
COST: Free.
INFO: Website: http://www.worldartswest.org
Phone: 415-474-3914
June 4th and June 5th
10am - 6pm
Steven Restivo and the Union Street Association presents:
The 35th Annual Union Street (Eco-Urban) Festival Will Focus on Health
Music, fun, food and Green education and advocacy will be in full supply throughout six entire blocks from Gough to Steiner along Union Street. And one thing is certain-this event is Always a Celebration! The Union Street (Eco-Urban) Festival typically attracts more than 100,000 visitors each year from all over the United States making it the largest and most well renowned street fairs in San Francisco.
LOCATION: Union Street, Gough to Steiner, San Francisco
COST: Free!
INFO: http://unionstreetfestival.com
Email: info@sresproductions.com
Phone: 800-310-6563
Outlook: http://www.fullcalendar.com/vc.cfm?i=592374
Saturday, June 4, 2011
10:00 AM
Chocolate & Chalk Art Festival
Chalk Art Contest at 4PM. Organic raw dark chocolate mousse, adult brownies, chocolate ricotta pizza, chocolate soup, or a chocolate foot massage!
LOCATION: Gourmet Ghetto, North Shattuck Ave., 1400-1800 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709
RSVP:
COST: Free Entry but Chocolate Tickets are 10/$10, Box of Chalk is $10.
INFO: Website: http://www.anotherbullwinkelshow.com/chocolate-chalk-art/
Email: LBullwinkl@aol.com
Phone: 510-548-5335
Saturday, June 4, 2011
1:00 PM
Yerba Buena Gallery Walk
16 Yerba Buena neighborhood galleries open to the public. Free admission. Maps available at each gallery and online atwww.yerbabuena.org/gallerywalk.
LOCATION: Throughout the Yerba Buena neighborhood, Please see walking map at www.yerbabuena.org/gallerywalk for gallery locations, San Francisco, CA 94103
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: Website: http://www.yerbabuena.org/gallerywalk
Email: virginia@yerbabuena.org
Phone: 415-541-0312
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
5:00pm-7:00pm
South Bay Green Building Professionals Guild
Title: Understanding Energy Efficiency and Green Building Rebate Programs – Energy Upgrade California and Beyond
We have all heard about the stimulus money that has been allocated towards incentivizing green building and energy efficiency. There have never been more opportunities for homeowners to capitalize on this financial support in order to increase the energy efficiency and comfort of their home.
This session will allow participants to make more educated decisions as to which certifications to either pursue themselves or to ensure that their subcontractors (or service providers) have so that their clients can access as many energy efficiency and green rebates as possible within their location.
Speakers: Korin Crawford, Build It Green
LOCATION: Harrel Remodeling, 1954 Old Middlefield Way, Mt. View, CA
RSVP: Guild@BuildItgreen.org
COST: Pre-Registration Rates: $10/Build It Green members; $15/non-members; Door Price: $15/person
INFO: http://www.builditgreen.org/en/cev/264
Tuesday, June 7th
5:30 – 9:30 pm
SF Green Drinks Friends!
We can’t wait to see you all on Tuesday, June 7th at 111 Minna Gallery. Our theme this month is a Summer Connections . . . we will be bringing back Speed Networking and Speed Dating and we hope to see you there! We will of course have one room open for our regular Green Drinks networking.
6:30 Speed Networking
7:30 Speed Dating
SPONSORED BY: The GreenMBA at Dominican University of California
LOCATION: 111 Minna Gallery
Cost: FREE!
MUSIC: We are honored to have Salathiel Bluitt | FUNK FACE gracing us with his ‘lounge deep house music’ this month!
Speed Networking & Dating: Hosted by Samuel Collier
INFO: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=215577398463269
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
7pm - 10pm
designedCOLLECTIVE "The Sustainability of Design"
The designedCOLLECTIVE of San Francisco will host three masters in automotive, industrial and architectural design for a panel discussion “Sustainability in Design” at Atelier LeeQuen on June 7, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. This marks the fourth in a series of events created by Paige Loczi, owner and creative director of sustainable interior design house LOCZIdesign, to foster community and excellence among designers, artisans and craftspeople from across the creative spectrum.
LOCATION: Atelier LeeQuen 7 Heron Street San Francisco, CA
RSVP: paige@loczidesign.com
COST: FREE
INFO: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=5gwprwdab&oeidk 7e3onf50qd7a09713&oseq 12kgcidgsrj
INFO: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181700751879170
8 June 1867
Frank Lloyd Wright's Birthday
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
5:00pm-7:00pm
North Bay Green Building Professionals Guild
Topic: Save the World in 20 Slides
Pecha Kucha was devised in Tokyo for designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for "chit chat,” it’s a presentation format based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. This keeps things concise and moving at a rapid pace.
This evening’s theme is anything pertaining to Green, Sustainable, and Holistic Living.
LOCATION: Marin Builders Association, 660 Las Galinas Ave. , San Rafael, CA
RSVP: Guild@BuildItgreen.org
COST: Pre-Registration Rates: $10/Build It Green members; $15/non-members; Door Price: $15/person
INFO: http://builditgreen.org/en/cev/292

FEATURED EVENT:
Thursday June 9, 20115:30 PM to 8:30 PM
An Evening with William McDonough
& Dr. Michael Braungart,
Co-Authors of "Cradle to Cradle"
Join us for a gala evening of cocktails, dinner and celebration. For the first time in six years, "Cradle to Cradle" co-authors William McDonough and Dr. Michael Braungart will be together in California. They invite you to join them to celebrate the accomplishments of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute and hear their thoughts on how to unlock the next Industrial Revolution.
This intimate gathering presents a rare opportunity to meet two of the environmental movement's leading figures, hear their thoughts on the future of the world and the environmental movement, and network with other leading eco-illuminati.
LOCATION: InterContinental San Francisco
888 Howard St
COST: $150 and up
RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/3pjfl7s

Thursday, June 9, 2011
12:00 PM
A Difference of Perception - Harrington Gallery
Reception 6/9. The exhibit showcases the artwork of noted surrealists Bill Weber, Bill Sala and others, along with a new collection by Ron Norman.
LOCATION: Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
COST: $2.00 Donation Suggested.
INFO: Website: http://www.firehousearts.org
Phone: 925-931-4849
Thursday, June 9, 2011
6:00 PM
Harvard Club of SF - Annual Dinner with NASA Kepler Mission
Harvard Club presents awards to NASA Kepler Mission Head Scientist, William Borucki, and former Undersecretary of Education, Sara Martinez Tucker.
LOCATION: The University Club, 800 Powell St., San Francisco, CA 94108
RSVP: http://2011annualdinner.eventbrite.com/
COST: Member: $114 | Non-Member Harvard Alum: $154 | Recent Grad: $89 | Non-Harvard Attendee: $154.
INFO: Website: http://www.harvardclubsf.org/article.html?aid=291
Email: info@harvardclubsf.org
Phone: 415-621-3900
Thursday June 9th
6pm
Viral Video SF
How do viral videos work? How do creators ensure views on YouTube? How do brands leverage this new medium to raise awareness?
Two of San Francisco's leading digital creative agencies (Portal A Interactive and Seedwell with over 50 million combined views on YouTube) bring together a host of distinguished experts in online video for an insider perspective on how brands can leverage viral video for their next marketing campaign.
LOCATION: Public Works, 161 Eerie St., San Francisco
COST: $7 ($10 at door)
RSVP: http://viralvideosf.ticketleap.com/june9/
INFO: http://viralvideosf.com/
SECOND THURSDAY of the MONTH
Thursday June 9th
5:30pm
SF Sustainable Business Happy Hour
(Green Business Drinks)
LOCATION: Elixir Bar on 16th St. @ Guerrero.
INFO: Tiffany@GreenKeyRealEstate.com
INFO: SustainableBusinessHappyHourSF@yahoogroups.com
Saturday, June 11, 2011
11:00 AM
The 77th Annual San Mateo County Fair
LOCATION: The 77th San Mateo County Fair, 2495 So. Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
RSVP: http://www.sresproductions.com/san_mateo_county_fair.html
COST: $4-14; Check The Web Site For Special Offers.
INFO: Website: http://www.sresproductions.com/san_mateo_county_fair.html
Email: info@sresproductions.com
Phone: 800-310-6563
Second Tuesdays of the Month
Tuesday, June 14
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Marin Green Drinks
Social Networking for a More Sustainable Future
LOCATION: Maria Maria - La Cantina
651 East Blithedale Ave.
Mill Valley, CA
INFO: http://www.greenkeyrealestate.com/corporate/chris/marin-green-drinks
INFO: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mill-Valley-CA/Marin-Green-Drinks/408299485466?ref=ts
Saturday, June 11, 2011
6:00 PM
Heroes with Bling
An exhibit to celebrate the sparkling diamonds of SF's queer community. Works by Michael J. Kruzich, Jose A Guzman Colon, & Marianne Larochelle!
LOCATION: Market Street Gallery, 1554 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: Website: http://www.marketstreetgallery.com
Email: newmanstudios2@scbglobal.net
Phone: 415-290-1441
Saturday, June 11, 2011
8:00 PM
33rd San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival 2nd Weekend in Berkeley
The second weekend of the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, which features 50 world dance companies and 750 performers.
LOCATION: Zellerbach Hall-University of California, Bancroft Way at Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94720
RSVP:
COST: $18-$58, with 50% off Family Matinees for Children 12 and Under.
INFO: Website: http://www.worldartswest.org
Phone: 415-474-3914
Sunday, June 12, 2011
9 am - 5:30 pm
Tour of Brentwood Farm
Join Bay Area Green Tours on Sunday, June 12, 2011 on our
Delicious Brentwood “U-Pick It” Farm Tour & Picnic in the Shadow of Mount
Diablo
Enjoy a beautiful day out in the orchards, meet the farmers, and pick your
own favorite fruit – blackberries, cherries, apricots, and pluots fresh
from the trees! Meet in Berkeley or Walnut Creek
INFO: http://www.bayareagreentours.org/upick.html
COST: $85, Lunch (optional): $15
LOCATION: Brentwood Farm
RSVP: http://www.bayareagreentours.org/upick.html

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
5:30-8pm
Marin Green Drinks
Join us the 2nd Tuesday of every month to get to know and build our green community.
LOCATION: Confirm location monthly. June 14th we meet at Jason's Restaurant in Greenbrae
RSVP: www.greendrinks.org - select Mill Valley
COST: We buy our own drinks and food.
INFO: "Like" us on Facebook for event info page, Marin Green Drinks.

Second Tuesday of each Month:
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
5:30-7:30 pm
Green Drinks-Tri-Valley-Livermore
What is Green Drinks?
Green Drinks is an informal gathering of green-minded folks mixing it up over a pint or two to network, socialize and learn about the green business movement.
The event is simple and unstructured where many have found employment, made new contacts, shared and developed new ideas, discovered new partnerships as well as made new friends. All are welcome. Just ask, "are you green?"
LOCATION: First Street Ale House, 2086 First St., Livermore, back patio
COST: No Host Bar & Food
INFO: http://tv-greendrinks.org/

Tuesday June 14, 2011
6:30-8:30pm
Sustainability at Work: Are we applying the same principles of environmental sustainability to people in the workplace?
SPONSORED BY THE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS ALLIANCE
LOCATION: Hub Berkeley, at The David Brower Center 2150 Allston Way, Suite 400
Berkeley, CA 94704
near the Downtown Berkeley BART station
Are we applying the same principles of environmental sustainability to people in the workplace? Potentially, people are the most renewable and sustainable part of an organization. This panel will discuss sustainability as it applies to the worker within the organization -- how does sustainability relate to staff? How can companies create and maintain the physical, mental, and social well being of their employees? How does the well-being of workers impact business? What are the key principles for ensuring the sustainability of workers? Issues such as stress and work life balance will be addressed. Sustainability works, but are we working sustainably?
COST: SBA Members - $12.00
HUB Members - $12.00
Non Members - $15.00
$5 more at the door
RSVP: http://sba.memberlodge.org/events

Wednesday, June 15, 2011
5:30pm-7:30pm
San Francisco Green Building Professionals Guild
Topic: Managing Rainwater with Plants
Description: San Francisco once consisted of dunes, grassy hills and wetlands, today the buildings and roadways of a dense city cover the landscape. As a consequence, where rainwater was once a resource, stormwater is often a problem that requires major infrastructure to manage. Low Impact Design (LID) uses vegetated systems – plants – to mimic or restore natural processes of the watershed and reduce runoff, aid infiltration, treat pollutants, and recharge groundwater.
Speakers: Leslie Webster, Urban Watershed Management Program - San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and Brent Bucknum, Founder - Hyphae Design Lab
LOCATION: SF Environment, 11 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA but check website for location changes
RSVP: Guild@BuildItgreen.org
COST: Pre-Registration Rates: $10/Build It Green members; $15/non-members; Door Price: $15/person
INFO: http://builditgreen.org/en/cev/274

Wednesday, June 15, 2011
6:00 PM
Art in Storefronts Artists Talk and Art Walk
Join Art in Storefronts artists for a lively discussion about their temporary projects and take an Art Walk through the Central Market corridor.
LOCATION: the luggage store, 1007 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
RSVP:
COST: Free.
INFO: Website: http://www.sfartscommission.org
Phone: 415-252-2590
3rd Wednesday of the Month:
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sustainability Happy Hour - East Bay
EAST BAY GREEN DRINKS is a lively monthly gathering for anyone interested in sustainability, including green business, environmental and social causes, architecture and design, organics, renewable energy and more.
INFO: http://tinyurl.com/ld5hf
LOCATION: check the website for this month's location in Berkeley or Oakland
INFO: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SustainabilityHappyHourEastBay/
COST: Free
Friday, June 17, 2011
7:30 PM
Oscar Hijuelos: Thoughts Without Cigarettes, A Memoir
Oscar Hijuelos will speak about his new book, Thoughts Without Cigarettes, answer questions, and sign books. Hosted by Nina Serrano.
LOCATION: La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
RSVP: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/173257
COST: $12 advance, $15 door.
INFO: Website: http://www.kpfa.org/events
Phone: 510-967-4495
Saturday, June 18, 2011
10:00 AM
57th Annual North Beach Festival
57th Annual North Beach Festival Saturday & Sunday, June 18th & 19th, 2011 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM ~ FREE North Beach District, San Francisco, CA
LOCATION: North Beach, Columbus Ave, Grant Ave, Washington Square Park and nearby streets, San Francisco, CA 94133
RSVP: http://www.sresproductions.com/north_beach_festival.html
COST: Free event.
INFO: Website: http://www.sresproductions.com/north_beach_festival.html
Email: info@sresproductions.com
Phone: 800-310-6563
Saturday, June 18, 2011
12:00 PM
33rd San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival 3rd Weekend in SF
The San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, featuring 50 world dance companies and 750 performers, presents its third weekend in SF June 18 and 19.
LOCATION: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Forum, 701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
RSVP: http://www.sfethnicdancefestival.org
COST: Free-$24.
INFO: Website: http://www.sfethnicdancefestival.org
Phone: 415-474-3914

FEATURED EVENT:
Tuesday, June 21st 2011
Reception: 6:00pm
Lecture: 6:30 - 9:00pm
(Held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month)
ADPSR Building Ecology Lecture Series Presents:
Natural and Unnatural Building in Haiti:
Responses to economic, cultural, and seismic challenges
in the 18 months since the earthquake
In contrast to the importation of costly industrialized materials that more often than not, end up in landfills, Haiti has a rich array of local materials that can be adapted to provide modern well designed structures to meet Haiti’s current and long term construction needs. Earth, straw, bamboo, and rubble offer abundant opportunities to do just that.
The objective of these Haitian reconstruction projects was to create building systems that could respond to the conspiring crisis’ of resource depletion, climate challenge, economic disparity, and rapid population growth. Addressing Haiti’s problems today offers us a glimpse into how these practices might be applied around the globe.
SPEAKERS
* Bruce King, Structural Civil Engineer
Founder and Director of the Ecological Building Network (EBNet)
Helped write improved building codes from California to Mongolia that have facilitated more ecologically-sound methods of building. Currently working to build their winning scheme for the Haitian government’s Building Back Better Communities (BBBC).
* Martin Hammer, Architect
Martin worked on several projects in Haiti over the past year including work with the Earthquake Engineering Readiness Institute, World Monument Fund, and Builders Without Borders. He designed and built the first straw bale structure in Haiti, similar to the structures he introduced to Pakistan. He has also been instrumental in the further development of the code for straw bale construction in California.
* Bob Theis, Architect / Planner
Bob has worked on several projects in Haiti over the past year in association with with Green Microfinance and the Peasants Association of Fondwa. He has also designed more than 100 Natural buildings around the world.
* Tim Owen-Kennedy, Designer/Builder
Tim is the owner of Vital Systems Natural Building and Design, He spent the past year developing building methods and techniques for rural reconstruction in Haiti. This was primarily in association with Green Microfinance and the Peasants Association of Fondwa. He is on the Board of Directors for Architects/ Designers/ Planners for Social Responsibility, and The Natural Building Network.
LOCATION:
AIA San Francisco
130 Sutter Street, 6th Floor
at Kearny
San Francisco (near Montgomery St. BART)
COST:
$10 suggested donation benefits ADPSR
no one turned away for lack of funds
includes light snacks
INFO: lecture@adpsr-norcal.org
RSVP:http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/180315
FB: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192905310757180

June 22 - 24th
PCBC Conference / West Coast Green
Join the largest builders conference in the country.
West Coast Green is the world's leading event on green innovation for the built environment. We are proud to be collaborating with PCBC in hosting the West Coast Green Salon – an interactive hub where some of the world's leading experts on green building and sustainability will share best practices, case studies and market strategies for shifting the way we build. This is a rare opportunity to engage one–on–one with some of the top thought leaders designing the smart communities of the future.
Speakers:
* Ann Edminster, M.Arch., Author, Energy Free: Homes for a Small Planet
* Eric Corey Freed, Principal, Organic Architect; Author, Green Building for Dummies
* Dan Geiger, Executive Director, US Green Building Council NCC
* Jim Heid, President & Founder, UrbanGreen
* Jason Warnock, Senior Sustainable Market Strategist, Post+Beam. Chair,
* David Arkin, Principal, Arkin–Tilt Architects
* Brian Back, Publisher & Founding Editor, Sustainable Industries
* Josiah Cain, Principal, Design Ecology; Director of Sustainable Design, UC Berkeley Extension
* Hunter Lovins, President, Natural Capital Solutions
* Leif Magnuson, EPA, Residential Green Building Coordinator
* Kevin Surace, CEO, Serious Materials
* Stan Wrzeski, Building Scientist, Project Consultant to EcoCenter, Heron's Head Park
* Panama Bartholomy, California Energy Commission, Deputy Director, Energy Efficiency and Renewables Division
* Bruce King, Director, Ecological Building Network
COST: Varies
Free expo floor passes are available. Email us for details: events@organicarchitect.com
LOCATION: Moscone Center
Howard between 3rd and 4th
INFO: http://pcbc.com/theshow/Attending/WCGSalon.html

4th Thursday of the month
Thursday June 23
12:00 to 1:30pm
Tri-Valley Sustainable Business Alliance networking lunch
LOCATION: varies (Pleasant Asian Cuisine 5901 Owens Drive, Pleasanton
RSVP: Steve Melgoza 925-371-6732
COST: $12.00
TVSBA is a non-profit membership organization committed to sustainable business policies and practices. Many members are Alamend & contra costa certified Green Businesses.
RSVP: jim@righttrac.com
4th Thursdays of the Month
Thursday June 23rd
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Green Drinks Sustainability Networking
Sponsored by North Bay Sustainable Business Alliance
Please join us for a lively social and networking gathering for business people interested in sustainability, including green business, architecture, design, organics, clean energy, local economy and other topics.
Appetizers provided, hosted bar.
Bring your business cards and invite your sustainable business friends!
RSVP: Diane@TheRedwoodGrove.com
LOCATION: Novato Oaks Inn, 215 Alameda del Prado Ave, Novato
RSVP: www.NBSBA.org
COST: $20
Thursday June 23rd
6 p.m. check-in
6:30 p.m. program
7:30 book signing and reception
David Eagleman, Neuroscientist, Baylor School of Medicine; Author, Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain
What is our subconscious mind doing while we pay our bills, write emails and decide between crunchy and smooth at the grocery store? As neuroscientists are learning more and more about our body’s hidden frontier, we have gained fleeting insights into our own intuition, habits and seemingly unexplainable preferences. Neuroscientist Eagleman draws connections between our perception of the world and the hidden functions of the brain.
INFO: http://bit.ly/BrainsNeuro
LOCATION: The Commonwealth Club
595 Market St., 2nd floor
CROSS: Second
COST: $20 standard, $12 members, $7 students (with valid ID)
FB: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189158631134784
Friday, June 24, 2011
8:00 PM
33rd San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival Continues--4th Weekend in SF
The San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, featuring 50 dance companies and over 750 performers, holds its fourth weekend June 24-26 in San Francisco.
LOCATION: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Novellus Theater, 700 Howard Street at Third, San Francisco, CA 94103
COST: $18-$58, with 50% off Family Matinees for Children 12 and Under.
INFO: Website: http://www.worldartswest.org
Phone: 415-474-3914
Friday, June 24, 2011
8:30 PM
Innovative California Dance Films
Ranging from laugh-out-loud humor to tales of love and death and from nude symmetrical abstract patterns to performance in traffic in San Francisco.
LOCATION: Subterranean Arthouse, 2179 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
RSVP: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/178421
COST: $8 in advance, $10 at door.
INFO: Website: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/178421
Email: charshoes@aol.com
Phone: 510-540-7185
Friday June 24 - Sunday June 26
Dwell on Design
LOCATION: LA Convention Center, Los Angeles
INFO: http://dod.dwell.com
COST: Varies
Saturday, June 25, 2011
12:00 PM
15th Annual Days of Wine & Lavender
Fine wine, local fare, unforgettable setting: 15th Annual Matanzas Creek's Days of Wine & Lavender.
LOCATION: Matanzas Creek Winery, 6097 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
RSVP: http://matanzascreek.com
COST: Custom Crush Wine Club Member $60, General Public $75.
INFO: Website: http://www.matanzascreek.com
Email: info@matanzascreek.com
Phone: 800-590-6464
Saturday, June 25, 2011
6:30 PM
Chocolate Extravaganza and Silent Auction
Enjoy a variety of chocolate confections, fruit for dipping in a flowing chocolate fountain, as well as a silent auction and entertainment. Benefit.
LOCATION: Christ the Lord Church, 592 Tennent Avenue, Pinole, CA 94564
RSVP:
COST: Tickets $20 ($25 at door).
INFO: Website: http://www.christthelordpinole
Phone: 925-917-0781
Friday, July 1, 2011
8:00 PM
33rd San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival Final Weekend in SF
The San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, featuring 50 dance companies and over 750 performers, presents its closing performances July 1-3.
LOCATION: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Novellus Theater, 700 Howard Street at Third, San Francisco, CA 94103
COST: $18-$58, with 50% off Family Matinees for Children 12 and Under.
INFO: Website: http://www.worldartswest.org
Phone: 415-474-3914
Saturday, July 2, 2011
10:00 AM
Fillmore Jazz Festival 2011
The Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free Jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 90,000 visitors annually.www.fillmorejazzfestival.com
LOCATION: Fillmore between Jackson and Eddy, Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
RSVP: http://www.fillmorejazzfestival.com
COST: Free!
INFO: Website: http://www.fillmorejazzfestival.com
Phone: 800-310-6563
Tuesday, July 19th 2011
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
(Held on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month)
Architects/ Designers/ Planners for Social Responsibility (ADPSR)
presents the
ADPSR Building Ecology Lecture Series
Hear an in-depth discussion on a deep green topic every month in this special lecture series.
LOCATION: AIA San Francisco
130 Sutter Street, 6th Floor
at Kearny
San Francisco (near Montgomery St. BART)
COST: $10 suggested donation benefits ADPSR
no one turned away for lack of funds
includes light snacks
INFO: lecture@adpsr-norcal.org, 415-474-7777
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
8:00 AM
SDForum Clean Tech Breakfast 'Clean Lighting Solutions'
Our expert panel will discuss the opportunities and innovations leading the Clean Lighting industry; mitigating emissions and reducing energy use.
LOCATION: Nixon Peabody - San Francisco, One Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111
RSVP: http://www.sdforum.org/admin/index.cfm?fuseaction=EventAdmin.viewEvent&EventID=13934
COST: SDForum Members: $25, Non-Members: $35, Platinum Pass: $0; $10 more at the door.
INFO: Website: http://www.sdforum.org/admin/index.cfm?fuseaction=EventAdmin.viewEvent&EventID=13934
Email: marketing@sdforum.org
Phone: 408-414-5964

organicARCHITECT's List of Events for June 2011

2011-06-03T16:39:00.003-07:00

Inhabitat's Bright Ideas Eco Lighting Competition

2011-06-03T16:35:00.000-07:00

HELP THEM PICK A WINNER IN THE BRIGHT IDEAS COMPETITION!

Click here: http://inhabitat.com/bright-ideas-competition/

Earth Day at SFSU

2011-03-07T12:16:00.000-08:00

We are currently planning events and activities for Earth Day at SFSU. We will be hosting the event on campus on Thursday, April 21st. If you would like to participate in the planning, or suggest ideas for games, projects, etc. please email me at sustainability@sfsustudentcenter.com. I will post the day's events when they are confirmed.

Thank you so much and I look forward to hearing from you!

No on Prop 23

2010-09-21T00:03:00.001-07:00

The upcoming November California ballot proposition, known by opponents as the “Dirty Energy Proposition,” would kill Assembly Bill (AB) 32, California's landmark environmental legislation. According to Governor Schwarzenegger, this proposition “is the work of greedy oil companies who want to keep polluting in our state and making profits. AB 32 will add jobs, create savings in energy costs and increase personal incomes. In fact, the highest job creation California is seeing right now is in our green economy."
According to the Secretary of State, more than 98 percent of the funds for Prop. 23 are from oil companies and 89 percent of the funding is coming from out of state. The primary funders are two Texas oil companies, Valero Energy Corporation and Tesoro, who are among the nation’s biggest polluters, with oil refineries that rank in the top ten polluters in California. For more information, read the “Toxic Twins” report. Prop. 23 supporters have put out a study indicating that AB 32 will harm the economy and lead to job loss. Stanford, UCLA, and Tufts have dismissed the research as “highly biased” and “deeply flawed.” (See a study refuting the proponents' claims.)
Kristin Eberhard, an attorney from the Natural Resources Defense Council, explained in an LA Times article that Prop. 23 "says no state agency shall continue pursuing any program that implements AB 32…That could mean everything from energy-efficiency standards to green building programs. I think they used that language very purposefully.’" There is a very strong argument that all measures in the AB 32 Scoping Plan are “implementing” AB 32 and would therefore be suspended. This could include California’s renewable energy, vehicle and fuel, distributed solar incentives, and green building standards. Even if this is ultimately judged not to be the case, clean tech competitors and ideological opponents would argue the point through lengthy lawsuits that would create business delays and massive market uncertainty for years to come. See the Clean Economy Network's factsheet: The Market Effects of Overturning California's Climate & Energy Laws.

AB 32 has launched California to the forefront of the clean technology industry. Green jobs are expanding all over the state with the Bay Area experiencing 51% green jobs growth between 1995-2008. According to a new report by California’s Employment Development Department, more than 500,000 employees already work part or full-time in green jobs, 67,973 of which are in construction. Creating energy efficient commercial and residential properties and retrofitting existing buildings will create tens of thousands more jobs in California. For example, the California Public Utilities Commission authorized a $3.1 billion investment in energy efficiency programs in 2009 that will create an estimated 15,000-18,000 jobs.

Over 91 percent of Californians live in counties that were assigned failing air quality grades by the American Lung Association. This problem would be further exacerbated if Prop. 23 is passed. Opponents of the proposition include public health and health care organizations such as the American Lung Association in California, Public Health Institute, Kaiser Permanente, and many more (view the full list of 600 opponents).

Get your company to join a broad coalition that includes USGBC, clean energy businesses (wind, solar, venture capital) and business leaders (Google, eBay, Levi Strauss) to oppose Prop. 23.

Get Involved:

Educate and sign your company on to the No on 23 campaign
Tell 20 friends about Prop. 23
Join the No on Prop 23 campaign on Facebook and follow it on Twitter
Visit the No on Proposition 23 website to learn more.

Happy Earth Day

2010-04-22T22:55:00.000-07:00

San Francisco State hosted many events today to celebrate Earth Day. Check it out:

2010 is the 40th anniversary of the original Earth Day, one of the most defining moments in the history of the environmental movement. Originally conceived as an environmental teach-in, it still highlights the need for education on global environmental issues, promotes action for change, and encourages celebration of our amazing and beautiful home planet earth.

This year ECO Students worked in collaboration with various campus groups to run a range of activities throughout the day:

:: Bike to School Day::
Take positive steps to reduce the CO2 level in the atmosphere and break our dependence on fossil fuels by cycling to school! There will be free valet bike parking on the quad between 7am and 5pm, food and drink provided to all bikers and a raffle for the chance to win bicycle gear.

::On campus and NGO tabling::
We have invited numerous sustainability oriented groups from on campus and in the San Francisco community, including Recycology, Rainforest Action Network, Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals, Unicef, PEACH, and Friends of the Greenhouse. These organizations raise awareness about a variety of issues ranging from compost education to earth friendly sexual-health products.

:: Global Food Fair ::
Run in co-operation with the International Education Exchange Council, the food fair is a chance to experience flavors from around the planet and share in the diversity of our global food cultures, as well as learn about how the food we eat affects the earth's ecosystems.

:: Stuff-Swap ::
We all end up with stuff we don't use, don't need, or don't want any more, so this is a great opportunity to trade in the old for the new, and swap it all for something a bit different. Whether its a book, a boot, a bag or a blender, if there is life left in it, give someone else the chance to make the most of it.

:: Recycling Crafts ::
Using the "worthless" discards of our society, from packaging to old products, come and spend some time turning trash into treasure. You can make anything, but you will find may ECOs making instruments to form the basis of our drum circle at 2:30.

:: Greenhouse Plant Sale ::
Friends of the Greenhouse will be selling plants through the day, encouraging people to welcome nature into their lives and cultivate a healthier environment.

:: Compost Cowgirls ::
If you have trouble figuring out where to put what trash, and want to learn more about how San Francisco is striving for Zero Waste by 2020, these responsible rangers will set you on the right track!

The Cesar Chavez Student Center hosted its first Sustainability Workshop in the Richard Oakes Multicultural Center, led by an intern named Kendal Chavez. The workshop was first of many to come in the future. In the Fall semester, look for monthly workshops that will highlight sustainability themes such as E-Waste, Environmental Justice, Factory Farming, etc.

Every day is Earth Day, so do your part to be ecologically conscious in every way you can!

Ecohaus

2010-04-15T11:43:00.001-07:00

If you haven't heard yet, ecohaus http://www.ecohaus.com/community/sanfrancisco/default.htmljust opened their doors in San Francisco. They are located at 9th and Bryant and are an environmentally conscious builiding supply store selling no VOC's paint and finishes, insulation made from recycled blue jeans, very unique recycled wood and paper products and many more items. The sales staff (John Hamilton, for one) are knowledgable and helpful and very excited about the products they sell. Please check out the store and get the word out that we do have alternatives to HomeDepot and new choices for toxic free products for our home and office!

Romberg Tiburon Center Public Program Series

2010-04-13T09:37:00.000-07:00

Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies
College of Science and Engineering, SF State

RTC Public Program Series
Spring* 2010
*

* The Climate Links to Pentagon: Notes on Sweden's Role in the History of
Climate Change Science and Politics from World War II to Copenhagen
and Beyond*
by Sverker Sörlin, Professor of Environmental History in the Division of
History of Science and Technology at the Royal Institute of Technology,
Stockholm and an adjunct faculty member of the Stockholm Resilience Centre,
a research institute hosted by Stockholm University

Thursday, April 15
10:30 - 11:30 am
San Francisco Bay Room, Bay Conference Center

Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies
3152 Paradise Drive, Tiburon CA 94920

This program is open to the RTC community and the public. Please join us!

Special Thanks to our Co-Presenters!
Environmental Studies Program, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, SF
State
The Consulate General of Sweden, San Francisco
The Belvedere-Tiburon Library

Clean Waters Laws Are Neglected, at a Cost in Suffering

2010-04-10T15:02:00.001-07:00

People need water to live, and shockingly, can die within three days from a lack of access to clean drinking water. In the United States, water purity is maintained and protected through the Clean Water Act (CWA), which regulates the amount of toxins and pollutants that can be put into the water either by individuals or parties of people, such as corporations. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.),

The objective of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, commonly referred to as the Clean Water Act (CWA), is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters by preventing point and nonpoint pollution sources, providing assistance to publicly owned treatment works for the improvement of wastewater treatment, and maintaining the integrity of wetlands. (“Clean Water Act” 1).

When coming across a New York Times article, “Clean Water Laws Are Neglected, at a Cost of Suffering” my heart started to beat faster out of fear of what I had discovered. The state of drinking water in some parts of the United States could be likened to less developed countries, simply from a lack of regulation on the Environmental Protection Agencies part, and that of law breaking individuals and parties who disregard the harmful affects their pollution has on drinking water.

According to the New York Times article, published on September 12, 2009, “40 percent of the nation’s community water systems violated the Safe Drinking Water Act at least once.” (Duhigg 2). Violations range from allowing carcinogens into drinking water to a lack of maintaining proper paperwork, therefore, leaving out pertinent information that could severely harm someone’s health. According to E.P.A. data, 23 million people have drank water out of municipal systems that have violated health standards. Cancer, birth defects, and neurological disorders have been linked to contaminants found in drinking water that can accumulate over many years. (Duhigg 2). In addition to E.P.A. findings, The Times found that the CWA has been “violated more than 506,000 times since 2004, by more than 23,000 companies and other facilities.” (Duhigg 2). State officials have perpetually held a blind eye to illegal dumping, and the E.P.A., which can prosecute polluters when states fail to act, has not followed through.

Since we need water for survival and we drink water every day, the standards of our municipal systems are of utmost importance to our health and longevity. We need protection from harmful contaminants that can weaken our bodies. The E.P.A. needs to step up its implementation and supervision of the CWA, while cracking down on polluters. Due to the immense disregard for human health on the part of polluters, and the lack of clean water available in the U.S., I felt this article was extremely interesting, important, and alarming at the same time.

Works Cited

Duhigg, Charles. Clean Waters Laws Are Neglected, at a Cost in Suffering. The New

York Times, 12 Sept. 2009. Web. 2 Feb. 2010.

The Environmental Protection Agency. Clean Water Act. The Environmental

Protection Agency, 18 Nov. 2009. Web. 2 Feb. 2010.

San Francisco Green Festival 2010

2010-03-25T12:55:00.000-07:00

Students are free this year at the San Francisco Green Festival, April 10th and 11th!

http://www.greenfestivals.org/san-francisco-spring/

The San Francisco Public Library Events Pertaining to Sustainability this Month!

2010-03-02T13:34:00.000-08:00

6 MARCH, SATURDAY
*Rooftop Gardening - Do you find yourself gazing out across the urban landscape imagining a roofscape of lush green and food producing gardens? In this workshop we will showcase inspiring roof gardens from around the world, discuss the many environmental and health benefits, introduce various methods and technologies and demonstrate how to build your own self-watering container so you can be a part of roofscape transformation here in the Bay Area. Teacher Maya Donelson is a sustainability and food production systems designer/educator dedicated to the sustainable transformation of our built environment. In partnership with Garden for the Environment. This is a Green Stacks program.
Noe Valley Branch Library, 2-3 p.m.
451 Jersey St. (near Castro)

9 MARCH, TUESDAY
*Container Gardening - Container gardening can provide a solution for the urban gardener with little space, as well as adding a new element to a garden that needs some rejuvenation. Join us for this workshop as we'll discuss types of containers to use, and what kinds of soil and plants do best in them! In partnership with Garden for the Environment. This is a Green Stacks program.
Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
1 José Sarria Court (16th Street near Market)

9 MARCH, TUESDAY
*Urban Composting: Solutions for Your Organic Waste! - A fun workshop teaching basic composting methods. Learn how to build your own worm compost bin from recycled materials and how to turn your food scraps or fallen leaves into "gardener’s black gold.” Teacher Amy Kessler is a GFE-certified instructor who has taught Bay Area compost workshops since 2002. In partnership with Garden for the Environment. This is a Green Stacks program.
Bernal Heights Branch Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
500 Cortland Ave. (near Moultrie)

13 MARCH, SATURDAY
Author Pam Peirce: Golden Gate Gardening - Pam Peirce, author of Golden Gate Gardening: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Food Gardening in the San Francisco Bay Area & Coastal California, talks about the newly-published revision of the classic guide. Copies of the book will be available to purchase for the author to sign. Co-sponsored by the Business, Science & Technology Center and the Stegner Environmental Center. A Green Stacks program.
Main Library, Lower Level, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room, 1-3 p.m.
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)

14 MARCH, SUNDAY
*Author Lierre Keith: The Vegetarian Myth - Lierre Keith, the author of the controversial book, The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability, examines the destructive history of industrial agriculture and maintains that, in order to save the planet, food must come from within living communities. Keith champions eating locally and sustainably and encourages those with the resources to grow their own food. She further examines the moral issues from eating—or not eating—animals. Through her deeply personal narrative of someone who practiced veganism for 20 years, she discusses alternatives to industrial farming and reveals the risks of a vegan diet. Sponsored by the Stegner Environmental Center. A Green Stacks program.
Main Library, Lower Level, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)

16 MARCH, TUESDAY
Dirt! The Movie – This documentary offers a colorful combination of animation, vignettes and personal accounts to teach us about dirt. A panel discussion follows the screening. Presented in conjunction with ITVS Community Cinema.
Main Library, Lower Level, Koret Auditorium, 5:45-7:30 p.m.
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)

24 MARCH, WEDNESDAY
*Planting a Victory Garden - Learn the basics of home victory gardening in the ground or in containers from garden expert and SF native Dennis Granahan, who works at a local plant nursery and has a degree in ornamental horticulture. This is a Green Stacks program.
Richmond Branch Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)

27 MARCH, SATURDAY
*Planting a Victory Garden - Learn the basics of home victory gardening in the ground or in containers from garden expert and S.F. native Dennis Granahan, who works at a local plant nursery and has a degree in ornamental horticulture. This is a Green Stacks program.
Western Addition Branch Library, 2-3 p.m.
1550 Scott St. (at Geary)

31 MARCH, WEDNESDAY
Author Novella Carpenter: Farm City - Urban and rural collide in this wry, inspiring memoir of a woman who turned a vacant lot in downtown Oakland into a thriving farm. For anyone who has ever grown herbs on their windowsill, tomatoes on their fire escape, or obsessed over the offerings at the local farmers' market, Carpenter's story will capture your heart. Farm City, the March/April On the Same Page reading selection, is an unforgettable memoir, full of hilarious moments, fascinating farmers' tips, and a great deal of heart. Join us for this reading and book signing with Novella Carpenter. Book sales by Red Hill Books. This is a Green Stacks program.
Bernal Heights Branch Library, 7-8 p.m.
500 Cortland Ave. (near Moultrie)

Ecology Emerges: A Public Conversation

2010-03-02T13:23:00.001-08:00

31 MARCH, WEDNESDAY
Ecology Emerges: The History of Environmental Activism in the SF Bay Area - A public conversation on the role of the Bay Area as a demonstration site and incubator of various experiments that informed and shaped the national and international ecological movements. The panelists will also explore the "dark side" of the Bay Area's trend-setting role: biotech, war, development and the failure of regionalism and planning.
Main Library, Lower Level, Koret Auditorium, 6-7:50 p.m.
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)

other events at the public library that may be of interest:

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9th Annual CA HIGHER EDUCATION SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE

2010-03-02T12:47:00.001-08:00

9th Annual CA HIGHER EDUCATION SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE Hosted by LA Community College District (Formerly called the UC, CSU, CCC Sustainability Conference)

June 20th-23rd, 2010 at Los Angeles Trade Technical College

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Presentation and Poster Proposals Due: March 10th, 2010
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The CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference and Los Angeles Community College District encourages you to submit a proposal to present at our upcoming conference. The conference was established in 2001 for the exchange of best practices between people engaged in, or seeking to learn more about, campus sustainability from teaching and academic research to all aspects of campus operations.

This year's conference seeks to highlight innovative examples and best practices in the following areas:

- Energy
- Food Systems
- Green Building New Construction
- Green Building Operations, Maintenance, and Innovations
- Institutionalizing Sustainability Climate Action Planning
- Healthcare
- Procurement and Business Services
- Research and Curriculum
- Social Equity
- Student Affairs
- Student Activism and Leadership (Check out our Student Convergence on June 23rd,2010)
- Transportation
- Waste Reduction and Recycling
- Water
- Green Industry Track (New!)
- Exhibitor Show Presentations (New!)

What are we looking for?

- Interactive and creatively designed presentations
- Best practices proven on California Campuses
- Proposals that are directly relevant and exciting to campus faculty, staff, and/or students

Please also see:
Speaker Guidelines (attached)

Who Should Submit?

- Campus operations and planning staff
- Faculty and academic researchers
- Campus administrators
- College and university students
- Providers of the products and services delivered to colleges (New!)
* This year we are encouraging our industry partners to submit presentations to our newly added Green Industry Track and Exhibitor Show Presentations.

Compensation

- One speaker per accepted proposal will be given a speaker's discount in all tracks except in the Green Industry Track and Exhibitor Show Presentations. In the later two tracks, speakers must register at the industry rate.
- Student speakers will get free admission, but will be responsible for their own housing and travel.
- All speakers will be required to register and pay to attend the conference. This year, we will offer one day passes for speakers only attending a single day or session.

DEADLINES:
Proposals due: March 10th, 2010
Conference dates: June 20th-23rd, 2010

Ready to submit?
Fill out the call for proposals form (attached)

The proposal form will soon be available for electronic submission at: http://2010higheredsustainabilityconference.org/, but don't wait to get started on your proposal!
If you choose to submit before the electronic submission form is available, please email your form as an attachment to katie.maynard@2010sustconf.org

Please also consider applying for the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Awards Competition. Application forms now available.

More information, please visit:
http://2010higheredsustainabilityconference.org/

Questions: Call Katie Maynard, 805-448-5111 or email katie.maynard@2010sustconf.org

Shocking Facts on Water Usage from WaterSense

2010-02-26T02:53:00.000-08:00

If half of the households across Region 9, replaced their pre-1994 toilets with WaterSense labeled toilets, annual savings would be more than 92 billion gallons—enough water to supply the city of San Francisco for more than 3 years.

By watering lawns and gardens more efficiently, Region 9 residents can potentially save a total of 410 million gallons each day—the amount of water that would flow from one garden hose running constantly for 120 years.

Retrofitting just 20 percent of households in Region 9 with water-efficient fixtures could save 104 billion gallons per year—the amount of water used by the entire population of California taking a shower every day for nearly 6 months.

If every household in Region 9 installed WaterSense labeled faucets or faucet aerators, it would save nearly 30 million gallons every day—enough water in one day to fill the manmade lake that contains the world famous fountains at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Climate-related:

. Letting your faucet run wastes more energy that you probably think while you perform tasks such as washing dishes or shaving. In fact, letting your faucet run for 5 minutes uses about as much energy as letting a 60-watt light bulb run for 14 hours.

. Most people don't realize that they can help address climate change by reducing household water use, but simple water savings can help reduce the energy required to supply and treat public water supplies. If only one out of every 100 American homes retrofitted with water-efficient fixtures, water utilities in the United States could save about 100 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year—avoiding 80,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions or equivalent to removing nearly 15,000 automobiles from the road for one year!

. I bet you didn't think that there was a link between flushing your toilet and greenhouse gas emissions. The truth is that it takes energy to supply and treat the water that flows through your toilet, and you can make a big difference by reducing the amount of water used to flush your commode. In fact, if one out of every 10 U.S. households with pre-1994 toilets replaced them with new WaterSense labeled toilets, our communities could save more than 320 million kilowatt-hours of electricity every year—avoiding 250,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. That's equivalent to removing more than 43,000 cars from the road for a whole year!If half of the households across Region 9, replaced their pre-1994 toilets with WaterSense labeled toilets, annual savings would be more than 92 billion gallons—enough water to supply the city of San Francisco for more than 3 years.

Climate-related:

_. Letting your faucet run wastes more energy that you probably think while you perform tasks such as washing dishes or shaving. In fact, letting your faucet run for 5 minutes uses about as much energy as letting a 60-watt light bulb run for 14 hours.

_. Most people don't realize that they can help address climate change by reducing household water use, but simple water savings can help reduce the energy required to supply and treat public water supplies. If only one out of every 100 American homes retrofitted with water-efficient fixtures, water utilities in the United States could save about 100 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year—avoiding 80,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions or equivalent to removing nearly 15,000 automobiles from the road for one year!

_. I bet you didn't think that there was a link between flushing your toilet and greenhouse gas emissions. The truth is that it takes energy to supply and treat the water that flows through your toilet, and you can make a big difference by reducing the amount of water used to flush your commode. In fact, if one out of every 10 U.S. households with pre-1994 toilets replaced them with new WaterSense labeled toilets, our communities could save more than 320 million kilowatt-hours of electricity every year—avoiding 250,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. That's equivalent to removing more than 43,000 cars from the road for a whole year!

Toilet-related:

_. Nine out of 10 new homes built in 2008 included at least two toilets. In fact, more than 3 million new toilets are purchased every year to install in new homes. We could save nearly 3 billion gallons of water per year if builders installed WaterSense labeled toilets into every new home built, saving the new residents $16 million in water utility bills annually.

_. Replacing a pre-1994 toilet with a new WaterSense labeled model can reduce water used for toilets by about 60 percent and save about 16 percent of total indoor water use. Savings for a typical household would be more than 10,000 gallons per year—enough to fill a backyard swimming pool!

_. Come Super Sunday, about 90 million people will be watching the big game. If all its viewers get up to use a toilet at halftime, the result would be about 300 million gallons flushing in near sync—now that's one super flush! However, if everyone owned a WaterSense labeled toilet, the occurrence would only require about a third of that amount—saving nearly 200 million gallons from being used!

_. If a family of four replaces their older, inefficient toilets with new WaterSense labeled toilets, it could save them more than 16,000 gallons per year. Retrofitting their house could save the family approximately $2,000 in water and wastewater bills over the lifetime of the toilets.

. Don't use your toilet as a wastebasket by flushing tissues. Eliminating just one flush per day can save nearly 1,300 gallons per year, or enough to wash about 32 loads of laundry. If every household in the U.S. reduced their toilet water use by one flush a day, it could save more than 130 billion gallons.

. Did you know that flushing an old inefficient toilet is like flushing twice? Older model toilets use more than twice the amount of water per flush than their new, high-efficiency counterparts. In fact, it only takes 37 flushes of an older toilet – a little more than a week's worth for one person – to use as much water as 101 flushes of a WaterSense labeled high-efficiency toilet.

. The average American uses about 18 gallons of water per day simply by flushing their older, pre-1994 toilets. Citizens in more than 60 countries around the world—including China, Venezuela, Romania, Afghanistan, and Pakistan—use about the same daily amount of water or less for all domestic uses, not just flushing the toilet. By installing WaterSense labeled high-efficiency toilets, Americans can reduce the amount of water flushed down their toilets by more than 60 percent. Look for the WaterSense label!

. I bet you didn't think that there was a link between flushing your toilet and greenhouse gas emissions. The truth is that it takes energy to supply and treat the water that flows through your toilet, and you can make a big difference by reducing the amount of water used to flush your commode. In fact, if one out of every ten U.S. households with pre-1994 toilets replaced them with a new WaterSense labeled high-efficiency toilet, we could save more than 320 million kilowatt-hours of electricity every year – avoiding 250,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. That's equivalent to removing more than 43,000 cars from the road for a whole year!

. If all older, inefficient toilets existing in the United States were replaced by WaterSense labeled toilets, we would save nearly 640 billion gallons annually. That's equivalent to 15 days worth of flow over Niagara Falls.

_. Don't use your toilet as a wastebasket by flushing tissues. Eliminating just one flush per day can save nearly 1,300 gallons per year, or enough to wash about 32 loads of laundry. If every household in the U.S. reduced their toilet water use by one flush a day, it could save more than 130 billion gallons.

_. Did you know that flushing an old inefficient toilet is like flushing twice? Older model toilets use more than twice the amount of water per flush than their new, high-efficiency counterparts. In fact, it only takes 37 flushes of an older toilet – a little more than a week's worth for one person – to use as much water as 101 flushes of a WaterSense labeled high-efficiency toilet.

_. The average American uses about 18 gallons of water per day simply by flushing their older, pre-1994 toilets. Citizens in more than 60 countries around the world—including China, Venezuela, Romania, Afghanistan, and Pakistan—use about the same daily amount of water or less for all domestic uses, not just flushing the toilet. By installing WaterSense labeled high-efficiency toilets, Americans can reduce the amount of water flushed down their toilets by more than 60 percent. Look for the WaterSense label!

_. I bet you didn't think that there was a link between flushing your toilet and greenhouse gas emissions. The truth is that it takes energy to supply and treat the water that flows through your toilet, and you can make a big difference by reducing the amount of water used to flush your commode. In fact, if one out of every ten U.S. households with pre-1994 toilets replaced them with a new WaterSense labeled high-efficiency toilet, we could save more than 320 million kilowatt-hours of electricity every year – avoiding 250,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. That's equivalent to removing more than 43,000 cars from the road for a whole year!

_. If all older, inefficient toilets existing in the United States were replaced by WaterSense labeled toilets, we would save nearly 640 billion gallons annually. That's equivalent to 15 days worth of flow over Niagara Falls.

Faucets and Showerheads:

_. Bathrooms are by far the largest water user in the home–responsible for about half of all indoor water use. But some simple changes to everyday habits can save considerable amounts of water. By turning off the water while you brush your teeth and shave, you can save up to 8 and 10 gallons, respectively. Assuming that you brush your teeth twice daily and shave 5 days a week, you could save as much as 5,000 gallons of water per year by simply turning off the tap–that's enough for more than a year's worth of showering!

_. Easily corrected household water leaks rob homeowners of 12% of their water bill. Primary types of leaks are leaking toilet flappers, and leaking faucets and other valves. All are easily correctable. Leaks decrease by approximately 70 percent after retrofitting a household with new high-efficiency fixtures.

_. Using WaterSense labeled faucets or faucet accessories could reduce a household's annual faucet water use by nearly 600 gallons and 70 kilowatt-hours of electricity used for heating the water. That's enough water to do 14 loads of laundry and enough electricity to power your hair dryer for about 8 minutes a day for a whole year!

_. Installing high-efficiency faucets or faucet aerators could reduce a household's faucet water by more than 500 gallons annually – can have a payback period as little as one year and could save between 2850 and 8500 gallons and as much as $50 over the lifetime of the product!

_. If every home in the United States installed WaterSense labeled faucets or faucet aerators in the bathrooms, it would save 60 billion gallons of water annually—saving households more than $350 million in water bills and about $600 million in energy costs to heat their water. Additionally, water and wastewater utilities would save 200 million kilowatt-hours of electricity normally used for supplying and treating that water.

_. Installing WaterSense labeled faucets or faucet accessories in your bathroom could reduce your household's faucet water use by more than 500 gallons annually. Retrofitting with faucet accessories could have a payback period of one year or less – and retrofitting with new faucets could save more than 8,000 gallons and as much as $150 over the lifetime of the products!

_. A leaky faucet that drips at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,100 gallons per year – that's enough to flush an HET nearly 2,500 times.

If everyone in your household reduced the length of their shower by 1 minute, the resulting savings would be more than 1600 gallons or enough water for a family of four to wash their dishes for a year. If everyone in America reduced the length of their shower by one minute, it would save approximately 180 billion gallons of water a year and about $3 billion in water associated costs.

http://www.epa.gov/watersense/

Eliminate Plastic Bags

2010-02-25T15:29:00.000-08:00

Reusablebags.com Says:
Your actions count! Here are some ideas, tips and tools we've pulled together to help you change the status quo and reduce the mindless consumption of single-use plastic and paper bags. Our goal is to make it easy for you to take action and make a difference.

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Check out our tips on how to cut down on your consumption of disposable shopping bags.
E-mail retailers and government officials to voice your concerns. Our form letters make it easy.
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Industrial Strength Fungus

2010-02-24T17:31:00.001-08:00

At an organic farm just outside Monterey, Calif., a super-eco building material is growing in dozens of darkened shipping containers. The farm is named Far West Fungi, and its rusting containers are full of all sorts of mushrooms--shiitake, reishi and pom-pom, to name a few. But Philip Ross, an artist, an inventor and a seriously obsessed amateur mycologist, isn't interested in the fancy caps we like to eat. What he's after are the fungi's thin, white rootlike fibers. Underground, they form a vast network called a mycelium. Far West Fungi's dirt-free hothouses pack in each mycelium so densely that it forms a mass of bright white spongy matter.

Mycelium doesn't taste very good, but once it's dried, it has some remarkable properties. It's nontoxic, fireproof and mold- and water-resistant, and it traps more heat than fiberglass insulation. It's also stronger, pound for pound, than concrete. In December, Ross completed what is believed to be the first structure made entirely of mushroom. (Sorry, the homes in the fictional Smurf village don't count.) The 500 bricks he grew at Far West Fungi were so sturdy that he destroyed many a metal file and saw blade in shaping the 'shrooms into an archway 6 ft. (1.8 m) high and 6 ft. wide. Dubbed Mycotectural Alpha, it is currently on display at a gallery in Germany.

Nutty as "mycotecture" sounds, Ross may be onto something bigger than an art project. A promising start-up named Ecovative is building a 10,000-sq.-ft. (about 930 sq m) myco-factory in Green Island, N.Y. "We see this as a whole new material, a woodlike equivalent to plastic," says CEO Eben Bayer. The three-year-old company has been awarded grants from the EPA and the National Science Foundation, as well as the Department of Agriculture--because its mushrooms feast on empty seed husks from rice or cotton. "You can't even feed it to animals," says Bayer of this kind of agricultural waste. "It's basically trash."

After the husks are cooked, sprayed with water and myco-vitamins and seeded with mushroom spores, the mixture is poured into a mold of the desired shape and left to grow in a dark warehouse. A week or two later, the finished product is popped out and the material rendered biologically inert. The company's first product, a green alternative to Styrofoam, is taking on the packaging industry. Called Ecocradle, it is set to be shipped around a yet-to-be-disclosed consumer item this spring.

One of the beauties of Ecocradle is that unlike Styrofoam--which is hard to recycle, let alone biodegrade--this myco-material can easily serve as mulch in your garden. Ecovative's next product, Greensulate, will begin targeting the home-insulation market sometime next year. And according to Bayer's engineering tests, densely packed mycelium is strong enough to be used in place of wooden beams. "It's not so far-out," he says of Ross's art house. So could Bayer see himself growing a mushroom house and living in it? "Well"--he hesitates--"maybe we'd start with a doghouse."

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1957474,00.html

California Water Tour

2010-02-24T17:08:00.000-08:00

The California Water Tour seeks to bring together 20-25 qualified students and young professionals on a week-long exploration of California's intricate natural and artificial water systems. Participants will visit public, private, research and non-profit institutions in a peer-to-peer dialogue concerning the future of California's water. The tour, which is planned for June 20 - 26, 2010, is open to currently enrolled college students or graduates who have completed at least 60 units in any major and who are engaged or interested in the sustainability of California's water system. Most importantly, this tour needs you! Apply today to be one of the 20-25 students selected for this amazing opportunity. Applications will be accepted until March 21st. More information is available on the website.

To apply, visit the web site at: www.californiawatertour.org

Green Chemistry

2010-02-08T16:43:00.001-08:00

Green Chemistry

Relying extensively on nonrenewable petroleum feedstocks, conventional industrial chemistry disseminates a cocktail of synthetic chemicals throughout the global environment, presenting substantial risks to humans and other organisms. In contrast, the emerging field of green chemistry develops chemicals to be benign by design. Rather than presuming to keep human and ecological exposures to chemicals within levels of toxicity deemed “acceptable,” practitioners of green or sustainable chemistry aim to make chemicals that are inherently safe.

Principles of green chemistry include:

Design chemical products that have little or no toxicity and that break down to innocuous substances after use so that they do not accumulate in the environment.
Use renewable feedstocks, such as corn and soybeans.
Design syntheses so that the final product contains the maximum proportion of the starting materials, with few atoms wasted.
Minimize use of solvents, separation agents, or other auxiliary chemicals; when these chemicals are necessary, use innocuous chemicals such as water.
Increase energy efficiency by manufacturing at ambient temperature and pressure.

Examples of green chemistry now in commerce include substitution of supercritical carbon dioxide for perchloroethylene (perc) as a solvent in professional dry cleaning. Water has replaced petroleum distillates in paint. And manufacture of ibuprofen no longer creates cyanide and formaldehyde as hazardous wastes.

No one knows exactly how far chemists and chemical engineers can go in learning to do their work with far less environmental harm. However, historians and sociologists studying technology find that technical systems usually are far more malleable than would first appear; and many green chemists suggest that the main barriers to chemical greening are economic and political rather than scientific.

Some of these barriers are within chemistry itself. “Use the word ‘green’ in a grant application and you might as well stamp it: ‘DO NOT FUND,’” says one green chemist who did not get tenure. The American Chemical Society now houses the Green Chemistry Institute, but premier chemistry conferences still devote little attention to environmental sustainability. The American Institute of Chemical Engineers code requires members to “serve their communities … and alert authorities to business practices that endanger health and environment”—yet environmental sustainability plays little role in the organization’s activities. Most university chemistry and chemical engineering departments do not offer a single course on green chemical design/production or even require students to study toxicology.

Pfizer now has a vice president for green chemistry, DuPont is making more than 10 percent of its products from corn and other renewable feedstocks, and the carpet industry is learning how to make its products biodegradable. Nevertheless, the inertia of “brown” chemistry is evident across industry—for example, in aggressively expanded production of vinyl siding, doors, and windows despite significant toxic releases over the material’s lifecycle (e.g., in fires).

Governments also are moving slowly. The Toxic Substances Control Act has failed to keep dangerous new chemicals off the market since enactment in 1976. The U.S. government has refused to sign the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants and has assisted chemical industry efforts to undermine the European Union’s new unified regulatory system for chemicals. Meanwhile, only 7 percent of U.S. federal spending on chemical research and development is devoted to green chemicals, and with the partial exception of Greenpeace, environmental groups have been slow to take up the cause.

Altogether, green chemistry has great potential and dovetails with other environmental thinking, including cradle-to-cradle design, the Natural Step, clean production, and life-cycle assessment. Activating that potential would require some combination of pressure from environmentalists, improved coverage in the media, taxes on toxic chemicals, subsidies for green chemical research and development, and changes in university curricula. In the meantime, “brown” chemistry continues to prevail.

See Also: Green Production and Industry; Greenpeace; Life-Cycle Analysis; Maize; Petroleum; Soybeans; Sustainability.

Bibliography

Matlack, Albert. Introduction to Green Chemistry. Washington, D.C.: CRC Press, 2001)

Thornton, Joe. Pandora’s Poison: Chlorine, Health, and a New Environmental Strategy.

Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2001

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Green Chemistry,” Available online at:

www.epa.gov/opptintr/ greenchemistry/ (cited March 2006)

Woodhouse, Edward J. and Steve Breyman, “Green Chemistry as Social Movement?” Science,

Technology and Human Values (v.30/Spring, 2005).

Edward Woodhouse

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Jeff Howard

University of Texas at Arlington

How Brian Cerveny Deals with E-Waste

2009-10-07T21:32:00.000-07:00

www.labnol.org/internet/how-to-grow-grass-lawn-keyboard/5318/

Parking Day 2009

2009-10-07T15:25:00.000-07:00

Parking Day was September 18th, however, SFSU had parking day on Tuesday, October 6th. Read more about the event:

ttp://www.parkingday.org/

Mark Bittman on What is Wrong with What We Eat

2009-10-07T15:19:00.000-07:00

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/mark_bittman_on_what_s_wrong_with_what_we_eat.html