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Bethesda Green
Bethesda Green relies on corporate sponsorships, grants, in-kind donations and individual contributions. We:
-- Incubate next generation green businesses
-- Educate the community
-- Inspire action by initiating programs and services that promote sustainable living practices.
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Earth Day Takes Center Stage This Weekend
Earth Day on the National Mall Sunday April 22 is the centerpiece celebration of people mobilizing to build a sustainable future. Highlights include top musical talent, prominent speakers and celebrities, renewable energy demonstrations, a youth rally and "Eco-Village" area sponsored by Calvert Investments, Inc., one of the nation's leading sustainable and responsible investment management firms. More >>
National Sustainable Design Expo -- April 21-22, under a large tent on the Mall. Sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Expo showcases sustainable technologies developed by more than 400 university students in engineering, sciences, law, economics, architecture and other fields. Bethesda Green will be participating with an information table Saturday and Sunday during the event.
Green Rush 2012 -- Earth Day scavenger hunt co-presented by Live Green and Clean Currents, April 21, 2:30 - 5:30 pm, kickoff at Dupont Circle.
Earth Day Festival -- Sunday, April 22, 9 am - 4 pm, at Brookside Gardens.
Silver Spring Celebrity Basketball Game -- Saturday, April 21, 2-5 pm, Montgomery Blair High School, featuring Honest Tea TeaEO Seth Goldman.
Bethesda Central Farm Market -- Open every Sunday, 9 am - 1 pm at the Bethesda Elementary School parking lot on Arlington Road, at the corner of Wilson Lane and Old Georgetown Road. BG 101 -- Wednesday, April 25, 4 - 5:30 pm. Bethesda Green orientation and review of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Contact: info@bethesdagreen.org. Check the Events page regularly for updates.
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Reel Water Film Festival Call for Submissions
A unique film festival to raise awareness of the clean water crisis is seeking short film submissions to show at its event Saturday, June 16 at the Black Rock Center for the Arts in Germantown. Submission deadline is May 5. See press release for more details.
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From the Executive Director
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Green is more than a color. The term is closely related to the Old English verb growan, "to grow" and is frequently associated with both nature and money. It can be said that being green improves both the environment AND the economy. As we approach Earth Day, we recognize the potential that "green" businesses have as change leaders, both those that offer sustainable products and services and those more traditional companies greening their operations. One reason to go green is the financial savings by improving efficiency. Reducing consumption decreases costs. Further, companies who commit to sustainability can gain recognition, a competitive advantage and increase employee morale and retention. And of course, there are positive environmental impacts. Many local companies have committed to sustainability practices and policies. These organizations can get a certificate through the Green Business Certification Program offered by Montgomery County's Department of Environmental Protection. Leading companies can also compete for the Green Awards presented by Bethesda Magazine and Bethesda Green. The online nomination process runs until June 29. For those interested in starting on a green journey, please contact us at Bethesda Green or take our survey. We may be creating a service to help go green. Good for business. Good for the environment. Happy Earth Day. |
Solar & Green Home Expo
Saturday, June 9, 2012 10 am - 4 pm Bethesda Green will host our third annual Solar & Green Home Expo to offer visitors an information-packed, showcase event featuring many green home expert services and solar providers.The goal of this event is to provide homeowners and other interested parties an opportunity to get the latest information about area services and incentives to green their homes. The spotlight on solar will include the latest solar-powered technologies, including purchasing and investment opportunities, and incentives for home installation. Local area green home businesses will display their services throughout the Bethesda Green Education Center while individual workshops related to greening your home will be conducted throughout the day. For more information, contact Bethesda Green Program Manager Sharon D'Emidio, sharon@bethesdagreen.org.
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Greening Your Business
Join us Thursday, May 3, 5-8 pm, for casual conversation and social networking at Caddies on Cordell.  4922 Cordell Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Private space on the second floor
Featured presenter:
Bethesda Green Executive Director Dave Feldman on "How to Get the Most out of Greening Your Business"
Complimentary appetizers from Caddies
- Mini burgers
- Chicken wings
- Hummus platters
- Chips and salsa
Donation at the door: $5
RSVP via Meetup
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Incubator Spotlight
Eco Home Store
Who would have thought that two long time corporate drones (a lawyer and IT manager) would find their life's dream in green retail? As 2009 ushered in a historic presidency, sisters and working moms (Shelley Nuttall Martinez and Donna Nuttall Joe), had no idea that they were soon headed towards entrepreneurship. Shelley used her software development background to work with a website designer to implement the Eco Home Store online version 1.0. Donna utilized her extensive experience with corporate transactions and contract negotiations to forge relationships with vendors and online daily deal sites, and developed a new found talent (and interest) in marketing. Once the site went live after Thanksgiving 2010, Shelley took over operations from New Mexico while Donna worked her marketing magic from the DC area. The early winter months were slow but following a few promising deals with some major daily deal sites like Groupon and Living Social, Eco Home Store started increasing both customers and sales. Eco Home Store online fared well for a start-up in 2011. With a revamped website and plans to relocate operations to MD in summer 2012, Eco Home Store is looking to become the premiere online source for eco-friendly products for the home, garden, pets and baby. More >> |
Bike to Work Day in BethesdaNew bike racks to be unveiled at May 18 event
 Just in time for the upcoming Bike to Work Day, downtown Bethesda is moving to increase its bike parking spots by 50 percent. With the support of Honest Tea and the Coca-Cola Company, Bethesda Green and Bethesda Urban Partnership are planning to unveil the first of a number of new bike racks to be installed in the commercial district. Hundreds of bike commuters will converge Friday morning, May 18, at the Bethesda Pit Stop at the corner of Woodmont & Bethesda Avenues between 6:30-8:30 am.
Bike to Work Day encourages commuters to do their part to support increased bicycle commuting in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Managed throughout the area by Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, you can join over 10,000 area commuters for a celebration of bicycling as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work. By promoting biking as a commute option, traffic and parking congestion can be eased, thereby improving the quality of life enjoyed by the people of the region.
Highlights of the Bike to Work Day in Bethesda, managed by Bethesda Transportation Solutions, a division of Bethesda Urban Partnership, include breakfast, entertainment, dynamic speakers, and chances to win a bicycle and other prizes.Register here for Bike to Work Day.
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