Perhaps the most intriguing conference this month is a one-day symposium in Minneapolis on “green chemistry.” The general idea is creating chemicals that are non-toxic. This field could have vast implications in the arena of Cradle to Cradle design. There is another event in Minneapolis this month. One of three forums, the Green Biz Forum is holding one conferences in San Francisco and New York City as well. The New York event is listed below.
Let us know of any conferences, events, or festivals in your area. We will gladly add them to our green events calendar. Please send us an email with the event’s name, date, location, description, and website.
Here are a few of the events happening around the U.S.:
Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership Workshops
When: Jan 10 – 12, 2012
Where: Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Description: Through an intensive two days of presentations, exercises, discussions, reflection, and planning, participants will become familiar with the philosophy of change in higher education developed through the Ponderosa Project at Northern Arizona University and adapted at Emory in the Piedmont Project. Participants will also experience a range of workshop strategies, hear local experts, enjoy outdoor place-based activities, and dialog with faculty from around the country as they gain help in adapting this model to their own campus. In a supportive and stimulating environment, workshop members will reflect on their own roles in the transformation of higher education. Readings and materials will also be provided.
Further details: http://www.aashe.org/events/workshops/curriculum
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
When: Jan 13 – 15, 2012
Where: Nevada City, California
Description: Considered the largest film festival of its kind, this year’s films combine stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography and first-rate storytelling to inform, inspire and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive future for the next generation. Festival-goers can expect to see Award winning films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change, wildlife, environmental justice, agriculture, Native American and indigenous cultures.
Further details: http://www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/
The Green Biz Forum New York City
When: Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012
Where: Sentry Center New York City
Description: Framed by the 2012 State of Green Business report, the 2012 GreenBiz Forums will convene key thought leaders and sustainability executives to define the trends, challenges and opportunities in sustainable business today, and chart the course for the future. This year, the GreenBiz Forums will feature one-day events in three U.S. cities, engaging stakeholders across industries, sectors, and regions to discuss how, and how well, companies are addressing sustainability in a comprehensive view of the state of green business today.
Further details: http://www.greenbiz.com/events/2012/01/forum-2012/new-york?utm_source=GreenBiz+Special+Offers&utm_campaign=0b3fddbedc-gbf12_01102011&utm_medium=email
CONFERENCE: Minnesota Green Chemistry Conference 2012: Strategies for Growth
When: Thursday, Jan 26, 2012
Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs Conference Center
Description: This conference will explore how we can reap the benefits of green chemistry by promoting a healthy business environment for green chemistry here in Minnesota.
Further details: http://www.greenchemistrymn.org/
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