Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.
It is a monthly gathering for anyone interested in creating a more sustainable world, exchanging ideas, and hearing different perspectives about the social and environmental challenges we face. The concept began in the UK in 1989 and has since spread around the world.
These events are very simple and unstructured... there is no agenda or other formality. The whole point is to have some good conversations in a casual and informal setting... to socialise, catch up with like-minded fridends, meet new ones, and connect with others who are passionate or curious about the environment, climate and all things 'green'.
Everyone invites someone else along... making Green Drinks an organic, self-organising network.
Occasionally we plan on holding evenings with a speaker who can explore relevant issues and deliver practical ideas for making greener lifestyle choices.
WHO:
Anyone with an interest in local and international environmental and sustainability issues - all ages, backgrounds and groups - non-profits, academia, government, small business, big business, self-employed, volunteers, students, concerned citizens, curious people... and everything in between.
T-Shirt or a suit, come as you are. Call in for 10 minutes or stay as long as you like. You don't even to have a drink to be a Green Drinker!
WHY:
Fun, contacts, drinks, info, gossip, inspiration, business, and pleasure.
WHEN:
The last Tuesday of every month, from 8pm
WHERE:
Palate Palette, 21 Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari (behind Istana Hotel)
COST:
FREE! No fees. Buy your own drinks... or practice the art of persuasion on a friend!
HOW IT WORKS:
Sign in at the door (so we can keep in touch). Grab a nametag (or find your old one). Get a drink and/or food (optional). Mingle.
Not sure how to start? The most common method is to randomly start listening in on whatever conversation is going on... eavesdropping and lurking are socially acceptable at Green Drinks!
Green Drinkers are welcome to display cards, brochures, info sheets, posters, magazines, newsletters etc on the table... just remember to take whatever is left on the table away with you when you leave.
Contact: stevemccoy1@mac.com for more details
MY TAKE:
I came to Green Drinks with a clean slate, no expectations whatsoever, though I did go to Palate Palette with Steve to check it out weeks beforehand. The venue is cozy (read: not very big, but its effect is to push everyone closer together, which is what we want!), and is very creatively decorated.
I love it.
To be sure, it was only the first time. People my age were in short supply, and counted on just one hand. There were more than 20 people in attendance, an eclectic mix of different backgrounds, but still mostly working-age. They were all people connected to the co-founders of Green Drinks: friends of Steve's, one of Matthias' Eco-Warriors, and acquaintances of Khairun's. Had a few conversations, but not really anything substantive yet. I guess it's because the ice was just broken, first meeting and all.
Can't wait til the next one.
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