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!
The China Charity Challenge Champagne Holiday Brunch
~ In partnership with Roots & Shoots Beijing ~
Join us for a celebratory free-flow champagne brunch marking the successful completion of the first ever China Charity Challenge & the launch of our new schedule for 2010.
The Hutong, an arts & cultural expat community center located in a traditional courtyard residence, has been recently renovated and is showcasing a current exhibition by artist, Samantha Day. Experience the new Hutong Tea Bar concept along with a selection of culinary delights inspired by resident chef, Joel Shuchat. Special thanks to the Australian Wine Club .
Brunch Menu
- Shitake mushroom spinach quiche with a coconut infusion
- Moroccan baked chicken with chickpeas and sweet potato
- Fresh Hummus and homebaked foccacia
- home made cheese with a olive, pistacio, pepper dressing
- Apple crumble with a “suan mei tang” infusion
- Sweet potato and pumpkin baked crisps with a harrissa dipping sauce
Sunday, December 6th
12 – 4pm. 150rmb per person
The Hutong
Spaces limited. Reserve your place before Dec 4th. RSVP with chinacharitychallenge@gmail.com or directly at:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEN4RndKMjF3Z0w4Q090YVV...
