点废成绿 Greening the Beige (GtB) is an eco-minded arts collective and not-for-profit community network dedicated to nurturing awareness of environmental issues. 点废成绿 GtB promotes and celebrates earth friendly artists and organizations in Beijing.
"Why are we being forced to choose between the economy and the environment? We tend to forget that without an environment we would not have an economy, as everything we consume and I mean everything comes from our environment."
~ Franke James (contemporary artist, photographer, writer)
Beijing's landfills are getting full fast! Reduce the "trash" you throw away by purchasing products with minimal packaging. Look for reusable, recyclable, and biodegrable items and remember to carry your reusable shopping bags!
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Announcing Ford Motors annual CEGC awards that distribute grants to worthwhile environmentally focused projects across China. We are raising awareness of the opportunity for great projects to win grants to go towards continuing their great work in everything from grass roots communication projects to agenda changing sustainability NGOs. We would like to reach NGOs, not for profits, schools and university networks and there is an opportunity for all sorts of organisations and also individuals to benefit from this funding so please pass the word to anyone you might think relevant. Start: 2010-01-29 19:00
End: 2010-01-29 20:00
You might have read recently in the news that Beijing authorities are planning to encourage residents to get back on bikes to commute through the city. They are considering changing some of the road rules to favour cyclists - all of which is great news for us. We think the time is right for a focused movement (and a specialised website) in Beijing that promotes the use of bicycles in the city - with things like organised community rides, info on the safest / fastest Just like young shoots in the spring, we are looking forward to the end of this freezing cold winter and a fresh, New Year of 2010. Relax, socialize, and most importantly help children in need by attending this party: WHEN: Friday, January 29, 2010, 9PM WHERE: Bed Bar @ Gulou area (17 Zhangwang Hutong, Jiu Gulou Dajie,Gulou，300m south to Gulouqiao) WHO: Everyone who wants to do good and meet great people is more than welcome! (So bring your friends!) HOW YOU CONTRIBUTE: | ||
