Greenfest started as a small green block party in 2006. Times have changed, and in 2007, the festival covered 4 blocks and 130 vendors, and it was attended by over 14,000 people. This year promises to be even bigger and better. The theme is “water” and everyone is invited to attend. Here are some of the things you can expect:

An eco-poetry slam
An organic vegan pastry contest
Live music
Recycling stations
Water filling stations
Used sneaker recycling
An eco-friendly fashion show and clothing swap
Bike valet services
Activities for the kids
Environmental films

You can check out the GreenFest Philly 2008 website for more information or head to The Daily …read more

Who:     Former Vice President Al Gore
What:    A discussion on the future of America’s energy needs
Where:  D.A.R. Constitution Hall – 1776 D St., NW, Washington, DC
When:   Thursday, July 17 at 12:00 p.m. EDT:
If you’re in the Washington, DC area, consider stopping by this event to see the former VP speak. He’ll be outlining a new vision for the future of America energy security. Since he may very well be a member of the cabinet or a presidential advisor after the upcoming election, I think it is important to hear what he has to say.
The speech will be hosted by the “We” …read more

Aren’t doing anything this weekend? If you live in or near New York City, consider heading out to the Clearwater Festival, which has a line up that includes Pete Seeger, the Skatalites, and a number of other great musicians.
They’ll also be holding a short film competition, and you can be sure that there will be a ton of petitions, as well as organic and recycled crafts to buy. You can buy tickets at the door for just $40 per day or $55 per weekend (under 12, free).
Let me know if you go!

Earlier today, I received an announcement that I wanted to pass on to you all. I’ll be tuning in – will you?
Miami, FL (May 12, 2008)—Driven by serious climate issues, dwindling resources, and stiff geopolitical pressure, green options for fuel and energy have skyrocketed to the forefront of global concern and necessity. But what are the options and when will they be available? In a special 4-part series running Tuesday, May 13 through Friday, May 16, PBS’ Nightly Business Report examines some alternative energy forms and the challenges they face in their race to the marketplace.
Here’s a little …read more

Earlier this month, Danny Bradbury at Business Green posted a really great story about McAfee’s attempt to hold a environmentally-friendly conference. You can take the lessons from this story and apply them to your own business event. No matter how big or how far, if you’re planning an event, keep the environment in mind. Here are some great tips to use:

Choose a venue that is in a central location and that have good public transportation.
Purchase food from local providers, instead of going to a chain restaurant for catering.
Make your conference literature available online instead of having paper handouts. …read more

Earth Day is on April 22 this year, and some are claiming that this environmental-awareness “holiday” is a sham. They cite the fact that Earth Day (and the recently celebrated Earth Hour) isn’t really tackling any of the main problems. And I agree. However, I 100% believe that Earth Day and Earth Hour are good for the world.
The main problem opponents see with these celebrations is that they’re targeting consumption, not the bigger problem – production. Yes, but using less energy, we’re al helping the world. However, the major players in the energy battle are the large corporations. The …read more

Here’s an event I’m putting on my calendar…
GreenBiz.com and The Global Executive have teamed up to present the first Greener by Design Conference for strategies, tools and markets for product innovation. The event will be held June 12-13 in Alexandria, Virginia.
The focus is on green product design — how companies, both large and small, are harnessing environmental thinking to create innovative products and packaging. The lineup of presenters and speakers includes: BASF, Clorox, DeLoach Vineyards, Dupont, General Electric, Nike, Procter & Gamble, TerraCycle and Xerox, among many others.
Joel Makeover of Greener World Media and the conference …read more

The National Trust, a UK non-profit that counts over 50,000 people among its workforce and volunteers, has decided that the highest and best use of the extra day that leap year brings next week is to encourage a day of environmental service. The organization has told its staff and volunteers to take the day off as long as you use it to save the planet on Great Green Leap Day, February 29th, 2008.
So, instead of a free day’s work from their huge staff, The National Trust is sending out the spirit of volunteerism. Workers are encouraged to “reflect on their …read more

Some of you know that I was recently in NYC for the Greener Gadgets conference, presented by Inhabitat and Marc Alt + Partners. We were live blogging throughout the day and there was a live webcast of the panel discussions and presentations.
It was a fantastic event with a diverse pool of industry reps, artists, designers and academics. If you weren’t there or missed the live broadcast, you can catch the highlights over at Inhabitat, including videos, pictures and wrap-ups from the presenters.
If you are interested in industrial design, e-waste, energy or just gadgets in general, I highly recommend checking out …read more