Blogs - Eastside GreenDrinks

Welcome Ryan - our newest volunteer!

Our Steering Committee is growing, Ryan Tuomisto, Biz Dev, AESI/Kirkland has just joined us as our newest Webmaster! And, remember our next EGD is November 19th at the main showroom of Architectronics in Kirkland. See you all there! Continue

Added by Alex "ecomaven" Steele on October 29, 2009 at 8:46am — No Comments

October's Outstanding Issaquah Event - Thanks Everyone!

Our first Issaquah EGD event was a real hit! Special thanks to the outstanding Issaquah players who partnered with our Committee and worked hard to make this event so successful. The beautiful venue and donations of great food, wine, and beer helped set the stage for community building and green networking. Host:Blakely Hall Highlands, Sponsors:Karen Andersen Real Esta… Continue

Added by Alex "ecomaven" Steele on October 17, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

EGD IS GROWING - we need more volunteers!

If you are interested in building community, creating friendships, and / or new skills and have a passion for sustainability, please contact Melanie Cossette (through the member link on this site), Chair of Eastside Greendrinks and let her know how you can help on the all-volunteer Steering Committee. Whether you have a few hours or a few days a month to contribute - we can use your help! Thanks, Melanie, Mary, Erin, Dani, Chris & Alex. Continue

Added by Alex "ecomaven" Steele on October 3, 2009 at 11:51am — No Comments

Special thanks to the Mercer Slough Env Ed Center

Special thanks to the Mercer Slough for hosting an informative, inspiring, and enjoyable September event! Our guests benefited from the vast knowledge and experience of Christina Dyson-Farrell, Education Director, who led tours of the site, buildings, and treehouse. We appreciate the generous contributions and continued support of our sponsors: GLY, Sierra Nevada, and Sustainability Foundation. Keeping the green movement growing through innovative partnerships and community building. Continue

Added by Alex "ecomaven" Steele on September 18, 2009 at 10:01am — No Comments

recycling containers needed

Hello everyone. I have a 1500 people event in Bellevue scheduled for 9/23 and the facility just notified me that they do not have any recycling or food waste containers available for us. Does anyone know of someplace that I could rent or even buy decent looking containers? Continue

Added by Todd Fitzgerald on September 11, 2009 at 11:44am — No Comments

Dissertation Writing Process Explained In 6 Simple Steps

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Added by Edna Cohen on September 9, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Sustainability Foundation co-sponsors September EGD

Thank you to our newest Sept EGD sponsor, Sustainability Foundation, www.sustainabilityfoundation.com Continue

Added by Alex "ecomaven" Steele on September 8, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

GLY Construction sponsors our Sept EGD

Thank you GLY Construction of Bellevue (www.gly.com) for offering to sponsor our Sept 17th event hosted by the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center. We can use an additional sponsor if anyone out there is on the sidelines .

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Added by Alex "ecomaven" Steele on September 5, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Special thanks to all the August EGD Attendees, Hosts and Sponsors

WOW, an incredible turnout for the August 2009 EGD gathering at the Kirkland DUO house, developed by YS Development. The company founder and real estate broker were on hand to describe the many great and green features of this beautiful Built Green project. A broad spectrum of individuals representing area commercial and residential design and construction firms were seen busy networking. Several other members of the community representing local government, NGOs and a variety of other business a… Continue

Added by Alex "ecomaven" Steele on August 26, 2009 at 10:36am — No Comments

Need Hosts and Sponsors

Looking for a cost effective (and fun) way to reach your target market or maybe you want to help build community around environmental stewardship on the Eastside then consider hosting or sponsoring a Eastside Greendrinks event. Check out our Host Guidelines (PDF), send us an email response or talk to one of our committee members at one of our events to learn more. Thank you EGD Volunteers Continue

Added by Alex "ecomaven" Steele on August 11, 2009 at 8:54am — No Comments

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. To Launch Wild Rivers Campaign In partnership with Western Rivers Conservancy

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.—an environmental leader in the craft brewing industry—recently announced the launch of the “Wild Rivers” campaign to help keep our waterways clean and healthy. For every 12-pack of Pale Ale and Summerfest Lager purchased in the U.S. this May, Sierra Nevada will donate a portion of proceeds to Western Rivers Conservancy, a nonprofit partner based in Portland, Oregon. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has been an active supporter of Wes… Continue

Added by Joe Kennedy on April 10, 2009 at 12:07am — No Comments

How We Can Help Businesses Become More Green - with more profit

Have you heard of CarrotMob? It is a scary smart way to get local businesses green - and make more money. Definitely something that could be done by Eastside GreenDrinks. Together we can make a HUGE difference. Continue

Added by Joe Kennedy on March 12, 2009 at 12:26pm — 3 Comments

EGD in the NEWS!

Joshua Hicks of the Bellevue Reporter decided to join us at our February EGD hosted by Built Green...read his story at http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/bel/lifestyle/40978914.html See you all in March at Viridis, Kirkland's Green Salon. Invite your friends and remember to bring a mug (or two). Continue

Added by Alex "ecomaven" Steele on March 11, 2009 at 9:10pm — 1 Comment

Looking for local green print shops

Anyone out there knows a few good green print shops around our area? I finally have a project large enough to go to a real print shop. I know a few but wanted to have more options. So, if you have experience with one, please let me know! Thanks! Iris Continue

Added by Iris Kao on March 2, 2009 at 7:43am — No Comments

Thank You to Stephen Durias for the New Eastside GreenDrinks logo!

Special thanks to Stephen Durias of Durias Art who donated his time to come up with a logo for Eastside GreenDrinks. Also many thanks to Alex Steele who spearheaded this effort. Continue

Added by Joe Kennedy on February 18, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

January Eastside GreenDrinks Event to be Announced Soon

We're still waiting to hear back from our host, but it looks like Eastside GreenDrinks will be held on January 22nd (the 4th Thursday instead of the 3rd Thursday). As soon as the venue is firmed up, I'll get the event posted. Continue

Added by Joe Kennedy on January 9, 2009 at 11:17am — 1 Comment

Handmade Green Gift

I just made a few handmade notebooks from all the paper I have. Not only they are green, they save money, too. Check them out! Continue

Added by Iris Kao on December 16, 2008 at 10:38am — No Comments

Seattle GreenDrinks Tonight

If anyone is interested in going, Seattle GreenDrinks is happening tonight. Check out details on their website at www.SeattleGreenDrinks.org. I'll be there pouring Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and recruiting Eastside greenies to attend Eastside GreenDrinks. Continue

Added by Joe Kennedy on December 9, 2008 at 1:24pm — No Comments

What to do with plastic cold drink cups?

Over on the Eastside Life Community Blog, Iris Kao asks what should be done with plastic cold drink cups now that they are not being recycled in Bellevue. Any ideas? Continue

Added by Joe Kennedy on October 19, 2008 at 10:53pm — 4 Comments

No Eastside GreenDrinks in October, Host Sought for November 20th

Due to being unable to secure a host location for our October get together, the event this month has been cancelled. We are actively recruiting a host for November 20th, preferably in Redmond. Host responsibilities can be found on the Eastside GreenDrinks website. Continue

Added by Joe Kennedy on October 12, 2008 at 9:45pm — No Comments

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