点废成绿 GREENING THE BEIGE

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.

GREEN QUOTE OF THE DAY

"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)

Eco=Chic 3: RELOVED - promo

2010 CALL TO PARTICIPATE - Greening the Beige! (GtB 2010主题宣言)

Continuing to strive for a greener community in a greener city on a greener planet, Greening the Beige is extending an OPEN CALL TO PARTICIPATE IN and CELEBRATE in its 4th Annual Event:

PLANT YOUR SEED

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity. Biodiversity refers to the variey of life on Earth sustained by different ecosystems. People depend on ecosystems for essential needs such as food, medicine, fresh water, energy, and air.

Clear skies make for a great evening outdoors at Bike-in @ the Drive-In

Posted Tue, 2010-07-27 20:04 by natalie jane

Cyclists, film enthusiasts and those wanting to make the Beijing’s hot summer nights headed down to Kolegas 2 for a special screening at Bike-in at the Drive In. The rain held off and the warm night and comfy lounges provided the perfect setting to enjoy the collection of films curated by Electric Shadows, including the wonderful Les Triplettes de Belleville.

Raw food event this Thursday

Posted Wed, 2010-07-21 16:32 by natalie jane

For all those raw food aficionados and those wanting to find out about the benefits of raw food. Just in time for summer!

Kocoon invites raw food chef Jennifer McClelland for a green smoothie demo and to learn about the health benefits of a raw food lifestyle for individuals and their families.

The event will also feature "Raw for Life", a motivational and educational movie on raw food, weight loss, detox, beauty and longevity. The film features Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me), Tony Robbins, David Wolfe, Woody Harrelson and more!

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Green Themed Park Opens in Beijing

Posted Wed, 2010-07-21 16:13 by Green Sensation

Taken from CRIEnglish.com.

Has Beijing become more aware of 'living green'? Apparently it has. A newly opened "Green" Theme Park has been opened in Beijing. Located northeast of the Bird's Nest, the environment-themed park covers 20,000 square meters and features five indoor halls including Noah's Ark, which highlights interaction between nature and human beings, Glass Hall, Art of Regeneration Hall, Paper Hall and Gifts Hall.

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Green World Cup: Final (Replay). Spain vs Holland (a.k.a. 'The Netherlands')

Posted Sun, 2010-07-18 09:34 by James Davies

Two weeks ago saw Spain lift the trophy for the Soccer (Association Football) World Cup. Then last week saw Australia lift our 'Green World Cup'. Unfair to the Soccer finalists, who we overlooked in our 'Green' tournament, let's see how the two equate:

Spanish Environment Factsheet
(How do they compare with their neighbours, France, Italy and Portugal)?

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Good Government = Green Government

Posted Wed, 2010-07-14 13:48 by GreenLadyC

Taken from The Guardian

Chinese customs officials seize thousands of dead pangolins

Nearly eight tonnes of endangered anteaters found on ship were destined for the dinner table, authorities say

* Jonathan Watts, Asia environment correspondent
* guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 13 July 2010 17.47 BST

Chinese authorities have intercepted one of the biggest ever hauls of illegally smuggled pangolins, which were almost certainly destined for the dinner table.

Meet the Beijing Juggling Group!

2010-07-19 20:00

Get together with the Beijing Juggling Group!

- Every Monday Night: A social get together for some juggling fun. Beginners and interested people welcome to watch or learn!

Every Monday Night (unless there is a concert/event in Yugong Yishan)
Time: 9:00pm-midnight
Place: Yugong Yishan bar at Zhangzi Zhonglu
Cost: This event is free

For more information and confirmation of the weekly meet-up please contact fede@natooke.com

- Every Saturday Afternoon:

A social get together for some outdoor juggling fun. Every Saturday Afternoon (unless rain or conflicting event).

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Chez Sludge: How the Sewage Sludge Industry Bedded Alice Waters

Posted Wed, 2010-07-14 09:42 by Jolly G

Chez Sludge: How the Sewage Sludge Industry Bedded Alice Waters
by John Stauber

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(Green) Cheeky Monkey Theater

Posted Mon, 2010-07-12 17:29 by Jolly G

Cheeky Monkey has recently started to work with a sustainable farming group and orphanage with ChinaRedneck.org to organize and create dramatic learning activities and events at their outdoor theater space at an organic farm in the Changping District of Beijing. Keep your eyes open for fun Summer and Autumn events :)

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China's "Green" Horizon

Posted Mon, 2010-07-12 11:06 by Green Light

What's on China's environmentally sustainable horizon these days?

A great interview here with analyst Julian Wong (author of The Green Leap Forward)
breaks it down in a positively "green" tone, focusing on the country's clean energy race and drive to keep up with the west.

Oh my, how the times they are a changing.
The answers must be blowing in the wind...??

What is the Green Leap Forward?

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