VEGAN DRINKS IS BACK!

Vegan Drinks, your monthly social networking event for veggies, vegans and everyone in between, is coming back to Tattooed Mom's!

The event brings together everyone from animal lawyers, animal rights fans, cupcake aficionados and the people who love them to share resources, promote animal justice and network. Come out, introduce yourself, pass around business cards, and have after-work fun.

Want more info? Contact Rachel Atcheson, the Philadelphia Director of The Humane League at(202) 215-0356

WHERE: Tattooed Mom's,530 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
WHEN: Wednesday, September 18th, 2013, 7pm - 9pm
COST: Free
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/374103049385562/

I Will #ActOnClimate Philadelphia Rally

On Friday, August 16, join local and national leaders to answer President Obama's call to act on climate change. Last year was the hottest on record — the worst drought in generations covered more than half the country; record wildfires swept across western states; and Super Storm Sandy devastated communities in the east. The costs of inaction on climate change are increasing. That's why we need as many people as possible to stand with the president to protect our air, our environment, and our future.

WHEN: Friday, August 16, 2013 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: The People's Plaza, Independence Mall, 5th and Market Streets, Philadelphia PA
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
Kenyatta Johnson, Philadelphia City Councilman
State Rep. Greg Vitali
State Rep. Jordan Harris
Katherine Gajewski, City of Philadelphia's Director of Sustainability
John Johnson, President, Transport Workers Union Local #234
Ryan Boyer, Business Manager, Laborers' District Council Philadelphia

RSVP to Andrew Sharp at sharp@pennfuture.org

Summer Location at Standard Tap, NoLibs!

We've finally selected a space at the Standard Tap, thanks to their stellar management staff! Thanks to Jacqueline, their General Manager, the area immediately to the left of the outside door on the 2nd floor deck (triangular nook, sheltered by the roof overhang) is where Green Drinks Delaware Valley will meet until the late fall (or until it starts snowing). Look for signs on the first floor and follow us up and outside; you'll see Mike Di Tizio, Chapter Head, holding down the area and awaiting members. See you there!

NEW METRICS OF SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE

This 2-day, in-depth discussion at the University of Pennsylvania will examine leading-edge work that is expanding the way business creates, quantifies, and manages the value it delivers through the metrics it adopts.

The conference will also explore:
•opportunities in creating and measuring shared value
•the very tangible value of human capital and employee engagement
•the increasingly sophisticated science of assessing natural capital
LOCATION: The University of Pennsylvania, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
DATE: September 24-25th, 2013
TIME: 8:00 - 5:00pm, Followed by Cocktails
For more details and registration, go to http://www.sustainablebrands.com/events/sbiif/newmetrics1

GREEN FEST PHILLY IS BACK

The Delaware Valley's premiere festival for all things sustainable will be returning to Headhouse Row this September! GreenFest Philly, founded in 2006 by The Urban Green Partnership, is expecting upwards of 15,000 attendees with almost 120 vendors in attendance.

Events and features include:

• 100's Of Eco-Friendly Products and Organic Food Vendors
• Electric Cars, Energy Efficiency Products and Electronics Recycling
• Information On Green Energy Suppliers & Home Solar Panels
• Sustainably-Brewed Beer Garden
• Free Clothing Swap
• Kids Crafts And Activities; Green Prizes, Free Giveaways & Hourly Raffles
• Live Local Music, DJs & Dancing All Day

Exhibitors include The Energy Co-op, Green Philly Blog, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, DVRPC, Sustainable 19125 and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Proudly sponsored by Clean Air Council, help do your share and come out and support GreenFest Philly 2013, the area's showcase for all things green!

DATE: Sunday, September 8th, 2013

TIME: 10:00AM to 5:00PM
LOCATION: Historic Headhouse Row, on 2nd Street between South and Pine
COST: FREE!
For more information, go to http://greenfestphilly.org/

COMMUNITY ENERGY PRESENTS THE KEYSTONE SOLAR FARM TOUR!

Community Energy is hosting an open-house solar tour at the Keystone Solar Farm on July 20th for customers, partners, friends, family (bring the kids!) and newcomers. The event at Keystone Solar Farm includes a catered lunch and discussion-based presentations on the state of renewables and customer electric choice in Pennsylvania. Clean Energy Explorer activities will be provided for the kids. Join us for a day of sun and fun in Lancaster County with this unique opportunity to check out Pennsylvania’s largest solar farm in action!

WHEN: Saturday, July 20th, 2013, 11AM
WHERE: Keystone Solar Farm, 1067 Lancaster Pike (at Deaver Road) Lancaster County, PA 17566
COST: $5 per person
DETAILS: Contact Amy Failing, Community Energy, Inc. Sales & Marketing Associate, at Amy.Failing@CommunityEnergyInc.com or go to http://www.communityenergyinc.com/solartour

ENERGYPATH 2013 COMING TO VILLANOVA!

The Sustainable Energy Fund is hosting EnergyPath 2013,
the region's largest sustainable energy conference

being held this summer at Villanova University. The event has attracted over 600 industry professionals, policymakers and academia from all over the world, covering different sustainable practices affecting transportation, residential and commercial building sectors and renewable energy technologies.Workshop attendees can gain hands-on training and certification in  sustainable energy technologies likeSolar PV, Wind, Micro Hydro and Energy Efficiency.
For students and educators:Receive a complimentary scholarship to the conference and our energy camps. This includes tickets to a movie premiere, keynote dinner and professional certifications in solar, wind, micro hydro, energy efficiency or intro to sustainability.
For Industry Professionals:Attend seminars on over 50 topics relating to sustainable energy led by leaders in academia, industry and government.
For Exhibitors and Sponsors: Get exposure in front of a like-minded sustainability audience
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WHEN:  July 29 to August 2, 2013
WHERE: Villanova University,
MORE INFO: visit  www.energypath2013.com or contact Walter Diehl, Energypath Leader at 610-264-4440 x7017 or wdiehl@thesef.org