Sustainable Brands is holding its 2nd annual conference on The New Metrics of Sustainable Business at Wharton School of Business on September 27 to 28, 2012.
The 2 day program will reveal the environmental and social impacts of business activity; examines innovative ways business can create, quantify, manage and communicate value through sustainability; and find new ways to turn shared value activities into enhanced financial performance. Various initiatives, research and models will be presented with time devoted to interactive discussion, facilitated by some of sustainability’s top strategists.
For more infomation, go to http://www.sustainablebrands.com/events/issuesinfocus/businessmetrics
GreenFest Philly 2012 is Back!
September; the leaves are turning, students are returning to their dorms, and Greenfest Philly is coming back to Center City!
With over 100 exhibitors and vendors, Greenfest is the largest eco-festival in the Philadelphia metro area. Come out to see local green wares and live demonstrations, hear live music and eat great local food while learning how to incorporate sustainability in your work or home life. The event is free and will be held at historic Headhouse Row at 2nd and Lombard Streets on Sunday, September 9, 2012 from 11am to 5pm.
Judah Press, chair of the Center City Green Drinks, will be on hand as a vendor for Save Some Green, his sustainable products store. If you are a vendor and would like to showcase your service or product, download the Info Packet at http://www.greenfestphilly.org/sites/default/files/files/2012%20Full%20Exhibitor%20Packet_0.pdf ContactMartin Hage, Festival Director with any questions at MHage@cleanair.org
With over 100 exhibitors and vendors, Greenfest is the largest eco-festival in the Philadelphia metro area. Come out to see local green wares and live demonstrations, hear live music and eat great local food while learning how to incorporate sustainability in your work or home life. The event is free and will be held at historic Headhouse Row at 2nd and Lombard Streets on Sunday, September 9, 2012 from 11am to 5pm.
Judah Press, chair of the Center City Green Drinks, will be on hand as a vendor for Save Some Green, his sustainable products store. If you are a vendor and would like to showcase your service or product, download the Info Packet at http://www.greenfestphilly.org/sites/default/files/files/2012%20Full%20Exhibitor%20Packet_0.pdf ContactMartin Hage, Festival Director with any questions at MHage@cleanair.org
Make Your Voice Heard! Say NO to Soot!
Next Tuesday, July 17th , 2012, the E.P.A. will hold a hearing to collect public comments on a proposed rule to limit fine particulate matter (PM) commonly known as Soot. The hearing will be held at the William J. Green Federal Building at 600 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106, from 9:00am to 9:00pm.
To sign up to testify in a 3 minute time slot at the hearing directly, email Alan Rush at Rush.Alan@epa.gov. List your name, address, phone number and what time you would like to speak at the hearing. For more information please contact Katie Feeney at: kfeeney@cleanair.org or 215-567-4004 x 112.
Fine particulate pollution is dangerous because it travels deep into the lungs and can enter the bloodstream; exposure to it is linked to a range of respiratory and cardiovascular problems such as asthma and bronchitis.
Green Drinks CC Goes To The BallPark!
Judah Press of Save Some Green (and chapter president of Green Drinks Center City), is announcing his SIGN UP FOR (GREEN) PHILLIES GAME!
The event is being held on Wednesday June 27, 2012 at 7:05 pm. They'll be meeting at 6:30 at the staff and media entrance.If you're interested, respond to them on Facebook at:
http://www.facebook.com/events/444409202243501
Just respond with your cell phone #, how many you might be bringing in your party, and if you need a parking pass. You'll help recycle cans and bottles until the seventh inning, with the added benefit of free parking AND a free meal ticket! It's easy and fun. Judah will send out all specific information three days before the event.
For more details, go to http://phillies.mlb.com/phi/community/rgg/
The event is being held on Wednesday June 27, 2012 at 7:05 pm. They'll be meeting at 6:30 at the staff and media entrance.If you're interested, respond to them on Facebook at:
http://www.facebook.com/events/444409202243501
Just respond with your cell phone #, how many you might be bringing in your party, and if you need a parking pass. You'll help recycle cans and bottles until the seventh inning, with the added benefit of free parking AND a free meal ticket! It's easy and fun. Judah will send out all specific information three days before the event.
For more details, go to http://phillies.mlb.com/phi/community/rgg/
Society of Women Environmental Professionals Annual Speed Networking Event
The Society of Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP) will be holding their Annual Speed Networking Even on Thursday June 14, 2012 at the Manayunk Brewing Company.It’s an evening of great networking opportunities and will include the first drink of your choice (beer, wine, or well mixed drink), a tour of the brewery, hors d'œuvres, unlimited soft drinks/coffee/tea, door prizes and opportunity to socialize in a relaxed and fun atmosphere while you participate in speed networking. Don't forget a stack of your business cards to hand out to new colleagues, potential connections, and door prize raffle!
The event will be held from 5:30 – 8:30 pm and the cost for members is $25 ($20 preregistered) and non-members is $35 ($30) Non-Members joining SWEP (Philadelphia, NJ, or Joint Membership) will be admitted FREE (must bring membership fee to the event). Cash or check accepted.
Contact SWEP Programs Committee member Carrie Lohrmann at carrie.lohrmann@obg.com or 484-804-7247 with questions.
The Manayunk Brewing Company is located at 4120 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
www.manayunkbrewery.com
www.manayunkbrewery.com
Green Drinks Cherry Hill Taking A Summer Break!
Lori Braunstein, founder and chair of both Sustainable Cherry Hill and the Green Drinks Cherry Hill chapter, just informed us that their NJ chapter will be taking a break for July and August and will be back in September 2012. Any questions, please email her at lori.braunstein@sustainablecherryhill.org for more information.
Green Mountain Energy Company Hiring!
Zac Lowder, Pennsylvania Market Manager for Green Mountain Energy Company, alerted us that his company is looking to fill 10-15 part-time positions in the area between now and early June. They are looking for any referrals, friends, etc. who might be interested in helping them change the way power is made. Zac also tells me they will also be visiting local GD DelVal chapters to meet and network, so make sure to say hello.
Green Mountain is the nation’s leading retail provider of renewable electricity, a licensed Electric Generation Supplier (EGS) in Pennsylvania’s energy market, that supplies pollution-free electricity generated from the wind, the sun and water to residential and commercial customers. For more information about the roles they are filling, please visit here:
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