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 …

The Sustainability Professionals iNetwork is a group of professionals dedicated to seeing Sustainability measures integrated in all phases of life. Our events will include product demo's, speakers, tours and open brown bag discussions. Open discussions and connections to other events related to building awareness about renewable energy, emissions reduction, urban farming, recycling, bio-fuels, solar and wind power, energy storage, home efficiency, land reclamation, water management and sustainab …

Tired of All the "Green-Washing"? Information Overload? Don't Want to Shop Solar Alone? Located in the city of Cotati, The Sonoma County Renewable Energy Consumer Discussion Group is a self-moderated consumer advocacy group who want to escape the "green hype"  and propaganda surrounding renewable and sustainable energy choices, like solar, wind, hydro, fuel cell, water conservation, energy efficiency and more.  Instead, we seek impartial answers to relevant and timely questions in order to g …

Based on the Food Swap model, we gather every 3 months or so on a Sunday afternoon to trade what we produce in our own homes. From jams and jellies to deodorant, cosmetics, soaps, candles, bread, fresh eggs, fresh fruits and veggies and flowers, and anything else perishable, edible, and use-up-able. Basically nothing permanent except the jars. Set in lovely little Brisbane, CA (on the south edge of San Francisco, and a world away from urban cares), we are the vanguard of a sustainability/permacu …

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 …

Green business network. Green Business' helping each other market and sell their products and services. Come join with like minded business' to create a community that helps spread the message.

This group was formed to connect with other members who have an interest in Sustainability, Preparedness, Renewable Energy and the Environment. Topics of discussion and hands on workshops will be on Permaculture Design,Organic Farming, Aquaculture for food, animal husbandry, Small house design eco systems and wildlife habitat restoration. We will also do hands on work in renewable energy/off grid energy production: Solar power,Wind power,Hydro power and Gasification power. We will also explore t …

Uhuru Foods & Pies operates food concessions at festivals and farmer’s markets and bakes thousands of pies for the annual Uhuru Holiday Pies fundraiser. All funds support African community economic development. "Uhuru" means freedom in Swahili. We welcome volunteers who are interesting in social justice in the black community and want to see thriving, sustainable and just economic development. This year, Uhuru Foods & Pies is involved in fundraising and winning support for Uhuru Jiko, a communit …

Vital Systems supports people aligning their values, passion and money for community profit and a regenerative economy. Because everyone must eat to survive, our activities are focused on one of the most vulnerable global issues of our time -- food and farming infrastructure. We bring together various communities to collect, frame, and share knowledge about food and farming infrastructure practices that can help build communication processes, interconnect communities, and provide infrastructure …

What if there was way to produce an abundance of organic food using up to 90% less water, while producing up to ten times more food in the same amount of area and time? What if you could achieve this using 1/4 the amount of energy, in a system that is totally scaleable, does not require fertile soil, saves you time and labor, makes you a good living and is incredibly sustainable? Well the exciting news is that such a system of farming exists... it’s called Aquaponics. WHAT IS AQUAPONICS? Aquapo …

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.

Our group based in Whole Foods Market Potrero Hill will provide an inviting environment where members are empowered to make educated and positive lifestyle choices that promote their long-term health and well-being through coaching, delicious food and a supportive community.

Rodgers Ranch is a registered historical site, and used to be a real working farm.  The city of Pleasant Hill has kept and maintained the core of the farm, and has given us the opportunity to resurrect it as a place to learn about gardening and farming. We meet every Saturday as a group.  Official hours are 10am to 12pm, but we almost always stay longer. Members go there on any other day regularly to water or do various tasks. Not everyone comes every week.  No problem.  Come when you can. Objec …

Bioregionalism is a concept that goes beyond national boundaries, but rather is a political, cultural, and ecological system or set of views based on naturally defined areas called bioregions, similar to ecoregions. Bioregions are defined through physical and environmental features, including watershed boundaries and soil and terrain characteristics. Bioregionalism stresses that the determination of a bioregion is also a cultural phenomenon, and emphasizes local populations, knowledge, and solut …

Toward Sustainability Going green, and Promoting Natural Health Sunflower Droste by Barnoid. http:/www.flickr.com/people/barnoid/ Sponsor Us! Many green business owners are expressing the need for monthly networking events. With your sponsorship, Women in Sustainable Business (WISB) may be able to help. Learn more here. 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 …

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 …

Imagine lively people-scaled  communities dotting the San Francisco Bay Area - places co-created by their residents for raising kids, for  retirement, for growing food or simply  living well by sharing more. The Bay Area already has  ecovillages, and cohousing neighborhoods, resident-owned housing cooperatives, and group houses -- real world places where we can live more sustainably through a more cooperative way of life. You can have both privacy and community when you know your neighbors on pu …

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.

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

http://www.goodactionnetwork.org/ Effecting change through boycotts, consumerism,  networking and using apps to promote socially conscious corporations and politicians.

The Bay Area Social Enterprise Meetup is a group of people in the San Francisco Bay Area who gather to learn, collaborate and share their passion and wisdom about Social Enterprise with one another. We are passionate, interested and curious about using the marketplace to create social and environmental impacts.  We gather and meet others involved in social enterprise, social ventures, B Corps, impact investment, social entrepreneurship, mission-driven ventures, business for good, triple bottom l …

Clothing Swaps are fashionable, fun and philanthropic events that allow you to refresh your wardrobe on a dime, while having a blast. De-clutter that closet! Bring all your clothing, shoes & accessories (in good condition) that you no longer wear. SWAP and bring home your favorites for free. My Swap events have been featured on The Today Show, CBS, TV20 and in The New York Times. Spa treats such as massage, mani/pedi, makeovers, facials, etc are often integrated into our events to give relaxing …

Planning a backyard (or front yard) garden? Want to meet likeminded urban gardeners to get advice, swap stories, seeds, get inspiration from the gardens of your neighbors? SF has many unique microclimates so we're particularly looking for folks in the Outer or Inner Sunset or Richmond Districts. All ages welcome, from kids and college students to grandparents! We can help each other get the home and container gardens and farms going, rotate locations for variety and inspiration. Will start by me …

A friend bought this gorgeous mansion in Berkeley and I am forming a community there! There's a lot of work to be done on the house so move-in will be sometime this Spring, maybe April or May. This community will focus on celebrating diversity, creativity, and Spirituality of all different sorts. It will be a truly ecumenical community. We will do some spiritual practice together twice a month but practice that speaks to folks from many different backgrounds. We will share music together and gro …

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 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.

We are transforming a vacant lot into an attractive and productive community garden. We will use the garden to bring the community together, improve the neighborhood, educate children about healthy food, and donate the food we grow to local charities to feed those in need.