Eco Tuesday

I want to implement more and more green design in my work, so I try to attend eco events that interest me. Last night I went to Eco Tuesday, a forum to network, collaborate, and engage with environmental and socially responsible business leaders. It being my first time I was unsure what to expect. The speaker for the evening was André Angelantoni, founder of Inspiring Green Leadership who discussed Peak Oil and Climate Change. The room was packed, and I was pleasantly surprised by the interesting mix of people, which included a couple of green builders, a contractor who’s goal it is to teach businesses about significantly reducing waste, a natural soft home furnishings manufacturer, a number of principals of green marketing firms, a variety of energy engineers and a handful of inventors. I was intrigued to learn about a office product company named Give Something Back that sells everything from office supplies, including green products, to equipment and furniture, all sold at competitive prices. The difference is that they give a significant portion of their profits to community-based organizations. They are definitely my new suppliers!