Meet local Architects/building professionals/contractors and any/all others interested in discussing green Architecture and sustainable design. Talk about finished/unfinished projects, materials/LEED certification, energy use and savings, and where to take form, space, and order next! Green building increases the efficiency with which buildings use resources — energy, water, and materials — while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment during the building's lifecycle, throu …

Meet other Bay Area individuals interested in exploring all forms of clean technology. Discuss ways to preserve the world's resources and protect the environment! Wind power, solar energy, alternative energy, greentech, electric cars, and many other topics to help the environment and maintain the health of the ecology. This is YOUR community, and we welcome your feedback and suggestions!

We are a group of individuals who have made adventure travel an integral part of our lives - and want to share unique, budget adventures with other fun-loving, independent travelers who value cooperation. We invite all travelers, from the young to the young at heart, to contribute to the unique social dynamic that is created on every Green Tortoise trip. We plan on organizing local get togethers and unique day trips where we can share our travel stories, experiences and learn about new destina …

EcoTuesday is a structured networking event for sustainable business leaders that takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month in cities across the country. Here's a brief outline of what takes place at each event: * Arrive at the venue, settle in, and meet new people * Learn about the cutting edges of sustainable business from an expert * Quickly introduce yourself & your project to a roomful of people * Network with people you learned about during the Introduction Circle Please go to www.ec …

Agrion is an international business community that brings together entrepreneurs, investors and corporations involved in clean technology, energy, sustainable development, smart grid, electric vehicles and transportation, and green building.  Agrion furthers the progress of the cleantech industry by providing a platform for professionals to connect, collaborate, identify growth opportunities and foster business development. A complimentary purpose of Agrion is to provide fresh and timely content …

Hi all! This is group is for Eco-Conscious individuals in the Bay Area who are interested in LEARNING about environmental issues that affect us, ACTING as concerned citizens of the earth and affecting change, and lastly using our knowlege in TRANSFORMING San Francisco into a cleaner, greener city.

The purpose of this group is to network and create business connections and opportunities for social enterpreneurs and owners of green businesses. People who are part of this group can share ideas and connect for future business ventures.

[color=green][b]WELCOME![/b][/color] Our events are for all us singles who want to GET OUT and have some FUN! Not that we don't love our couple friends too, but they always have to leave early (or can't come at all) because of the kids, the house, etc.  This group is for those of us who have more free time and want to make some new friends while having some FUN! There are more of us single people in the bay area than you think, so leave all your friends who are couples at home and come out to …

This group is for soccer games on weekends in Marina Green. Players at all levels of skill are welcome. The group is open to all genders. The idea is to get a good workout and get your heart rate up in midst of beautiful scenic setting of Marina Green. Post game we can head out to a local bar for some good beer ;) Games will typically start at 11:30am on either Saturday or Sunday.

In the age of HGTV and DIYnetwork homeowners are taking charge of their homes and creating beautiful spaces with their own creativity and man power. Decorating Club - DIY / Professionals Connection As an interior designer with over 20 years in the design/build industry – I have worked closely with DIY homeowners that just need a little guidance and reassurance as their projects progress. This club will offer information on topics that are relevant to you! Agendas will be posted and my vast re …

We'd like to connect with people who're interested in promoting green biopharma. The purpose is to create a community of practice on how to promote green biopharma in industry and academia. The vision of green biopharma is to minimize the ecological footprint of research, development, and manufacturing in the biopharmaceutical industry. This includes changing practices across the entire supply chain. Anyone with an interest in this field in academia or industry is welcome.

Join us in creating a new future for Energy Use. The California Energy Commission has given us in California an outstanding opportunity to determine how the future unfolds. The CEC recommends, in its Integrated Energy Policy Report, that in 2020 all new residential buildings be required to meet zero-net-energy performance standards, and in 2030, all new buildings are required to meet the Zero Net Energy standard. This means that all new buildings, averaged over a year, take no more energy from t …

The Bay Area Community Exchange Timebank promotes and facilitates the use of Time instead of money in the exchange of goods and services. The foundation of the Timebank is a free, open source online directory, reputation and accounting system. These exchanges help develop stronger, more resilient connections between individuals and community service organizations which participate in them, by improving communication and the distribution of skills and resources among our participants. We work to …

The Green Bay Packers are the best team in the NFL, hands down- always were and always will be. Best coach, best QB- best cheerleaders (am I right??)! Um, best fans- what other fans wear food on their heads? And you know this season is gonna be crazy! I say we do some pre-season meetups & then find a bar (I know a few), watch games, drink some Spotted Cow, & eat some cheese. I, btw, am from Milwaukee & have lived here for 10 years. But you don't have to be from Wisconsin to love the Pack- we are …

We are all creating specifics around a sustainable planet, healthy eating and the list goes on and on. iGreen Connect unify us all as one community on the planet creating a strong voice when needed. We meet like minded people interested in having fun, networking, outdoors activities within other groups, interactive social action to expand our green communities while making a difference in all or our lives. We bring amazing fun activities at our meetings for everyone to meet everyone! Become an u …

Toward Sustainability Going green, and Promoting Natural Health Sunflower Droste by Barnoid. http:/www.flickr.com/people/barnoid/ We're Seeking Venues and Sponsors! If you have any leads, please let us know. But first, read our "wish list". Who we are WISB is a network for women who own green-minded businesses. Integrative medicine practitioners are included. WISB was founded by Regina Ryerson, Michele Gachowski and Dror Schneider, WISB Organizers. "People, Planet, Profits" Incorporating gre …

We love to dress up, but we don't like the toll the fashion industry has taken on the environment and our health. So, we're coming up with creative new ways to make fashion more sustainable and democratic. From using recycled and organic fabrics, to manufacturing locally, to openly sharing every step of the production process, we want to explore all the ways the fashion industry can improve. Let's meet up to explore these themes and share ideas!

Is Solar For You? Learn about "No Cost" and $0 Down Payment Solar Energy Programs as well as all the Federal, State and Local Incentives. NO SALES PITCHES! Let us use our group purchasing clout to create a community of empowered citizens that can exploit the latest solar technologies to power our homes and businesses and not just save money and energy but also make our own profits and implement programs such as free neighborhood electric cars! Who Should Join: HOMEOWNERS interested or cons …

"Philanthrocapitalists see their donations as a means to creating a profitable solution to a social problem, attracting far more capital, far faster, and thus achieving a far bigger impact, far sooner, than would a solution based entirely on merely giving money away." (Bishop & Green, 2009) This is the underlying philosophy behind FOREXthropy; a mastermind group of FOREX traders who are passionate about high-impact, transformative philanthropy. At present we are looking to expand the group to in …

The mission of Passive House California is to educate the public about the Passive House building performance standard to help create healthy, comfortable, durable, energy- and resource-efficient buildings and communities.

SOCIALLY GREEN is the Meetup group of GreenStreetSF.org. GreenStreetSF.org is a professional networking group for anyone from ecologically-minded consumers to green entrepreneurs and startups who want to connect with other professionals and innovators in the burgeoning green industry landscape. Our mission is to promote education and economic development for green initiatives in fashion, design and technology and awareness about better living through sustainable practice and greener lifestyle ch …

Let's use technology to live 'bright green' lives! This group is for sharing tools to live more sustainably, including but not limited to: -growing more food on less land through permaculture design -using low-cost electronics to automate your garden -building 'shared ownership' systems to pool resources All skill levels are welcome; just be ready to learn and share!

I am looking forward to collaborating with people to build some self-sustaining yurts together!

Bottled water corporations are trying to change the way people think about water. Water is a human right and common resource, not a commodity to be bought and sold. By retailing and promoting bottled water in our national parks, the bottled water industry is attempting to paint its eco-unfriendly product green. Our national parks were never meant to serve as billboards and concession stands for the bottled water industry. It sends the wrong message about our national commitment to water, our mos …

Do you want to transform public spaces into vibrant interactive places? Spearhead projects that prioritize bikers and walkers? Improve our public transportation systems? Promote energy efficient buildings? Revitalize our blighted neighborhoods? Infuse art and creativity into our urban spaces? We all have thoughts and ideas on any of these topics. Let’s collaborate. This group is meant to bring together urbanists, planners, designers, environmentalists, artists, developers and anyone else interes …

Cleanweb is about applying tech solutions to resource problems-- in energy, water, waste, transit, food, air, and other areas-- by taking advantage of the powerful trends in cheap computing power, mobility, data availability, and social graphs. Learn more at Cleanweb.co Anyone active in technology, design, entrepreneurship, and/or resource issues should join! We are organizing a project-based Cleanweb meetup and events in San Francisco, connecting to other Cleanweb communities around the globe. …

The world has experienced unprecedented urban growth in recent decades, and global data forecasts indicate this trend will only increase. Urban Tech SF focuses on the issues and strategies behind new technologies that improve (or hinder) our urban lives. Join us and explore a diverse range of urban technology projects in San Francisco. Participate in open civic engagement on the issues that shape our daily lives along the way.

For seed bombs, moss paste/paint and sidewalk-crack fillers.