AUGUST - Bay Area Events
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When |
August 2nd - 11:30AM-1:30PM |
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What |
Creating a Sustainability Program, by Dan Benedetti, President, Clover-Stornetta Farms |
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By |
SBI's Sustainable Business User Group (SBUG) |
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For |
Internal champions and executives from private sector companies interested in, or embarking on the sustainable business journey. Participants titles include CEO, EH&S, Government Relations, Corporate Affairs, Director CSR, Site Operations, etc. and the internal champions for sustainability. |
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Where |
Menlo Park |
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Costs |
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Details / Registration |
www.sustainablebusiness.org/html/events.html Rosie Balcunas: 408-626-7626 |
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When |
August 4st - 5:30PM-7:30PM |
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What |
Conservation, the Environment, and Sustainable Development – A panel discussion with Vinit Allan, Founder of Sustainable World Coalition and Olin Cohan, Founder of UniversitArea Protegida, a project established to work in partnership with Nicaraguan university students and local NGOs managing natural reserves. Moderator: Alicia Robb, Founder and Director of the Foundation for Sustainable Development |
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By |
World Affairs Council |
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For |
General public |
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Where |
San Francisco |
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Costs |
Members: free; Non-members: $7 |
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Details / Registration |
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When |
August 4st - 7:30PM–11PM |
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What |
1st Annual Fundraiser - Proceeds from the event will go towards construction of a health clinic and improvements to water facilities in the community of Ngelenge, Tanzania. The evening will include a raffle, auction, live music, drinks, hors d’oeuvres and displays highlighting the details of the Tanzania project as well as other EWB endeavors |
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By |
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) -USA |
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For |
Engineers and general public |
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Where |
San Francisco |
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Costs |
$25 Cover / $20 Prepay |
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Details / Registration |
RSVP to Peter Coats at: rsvp@ewb-sfp.org |
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When |
August 5th – 9:00AM-5:00PM |
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What |
Passive Solar and Green Building Design – With energy costs rising and homeowners taking a hit, building professionals need to learn passive solar and green building techniques to implement in designs to save money and the environment. This all-day workshop will cover site analysis, energy efficiency, passive heating and cooling and much more |
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By |
Solar Living Institute, David Arkin, AIA, a principal of Arkin Tilt Architects in Berkeley |
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For |
Building professional: contractors, engineers and architects as well as production or custom housing and commercial developers |
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Where |
San Francisco |
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Costs |
$135 |
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Details / Registration |
Tel: (707) 744-2017
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When |
August 17th, 11:30AM |
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What |
Luncheon meeting. Annual joint meeting with ASSE: CALOSHA Health And Safety Regulations |
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By |
BAESG |
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For |
EHS professionals |
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Where |
Santa Clara |
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Costs |
Members and their guests (with reservations): $20.00; Non-Member (with reservations): $25.00; An additional $5.00 will be charged to walk ins, whether member or non-member |
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Details / Registration |
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When |
August 21st, 2005 - 1:30 PM-4:30 PM |
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What |
Solar Electric Info and Payback Class & Solar Home Tour |
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By |
Loma Prieta Chapter, Sierra Club. Andy Black, a solar electric financial specialist will present return on investment info and address solar technical issues. Kurt Newick, a solar advocate will discuss the solar electric installation process, discuss system sizing issues, how to select a solar contractor and address the environmental benefits |
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For |
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Where |
Los Altos Library Community Room |
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Costs |
*Free* |
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Details / Registration |
Contact: Kurt Newick. email: Kurt@gosolarnow.com; Tel: 408-370-9636 |
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When |
August 24th, 5:30PM |
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What |
The future of business education: what the world needs now, a lecture by L. Hunter Lovins, J.D. |
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By |
The Commonwealth Club of CA |
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For |
General public |
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Where |
San Francisco |
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Costs |
Free for members; $15 for non-members |
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Details / Registration |
www.commonwealthclub.org/featured.html#lovins
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Disclaimer: Events can often have last-minute changes or cancellations. This listing may have omissions or errors that could affect your attendance at an event. Please always confirm event details with the organizing entity prior to attending any event.