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The Business Case for Going Green
by Bonnie Ayers Namkung

In the last few years, researchers, academics and top management consultants have confirmed what sustainably operating businesses already know. Integrating environmentally and socially responsible practices into your company stimulate growth and profitability.  more ->


Find out how you can recycle these items and more at MarinSanitary.com

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Green Biz Highlight

With the help of green MBA students from Dominican University, this year the Chamber took steps to green their office and operations.... more ->



7 Easy Steps to Shades of Green
by Andree Jansheski



Creating a greener, more sustainable company is a process. Here’s how to start incorporating cost-effective steps into your operation. more ->


Circle Bank at 1200 5th Avenue in
San Rafael is now Umpqua Bank.
Learn more here

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Attend a Green Event

Greenbelt Alliance
Car caravan through Mount Diablo State
Park, with several short hikes to study
fossils and 200 million year old land forms. 
From Diablo’s summit, see all nine Bay Area
counties and learn about local Greenbelt
Alliance campaigns.
Sun., 12/2/12, 10:00 a.m.
Get more information, including sign-up here
$10/vehicle park entrance fee
Canceled in the event of rain


Muir Woods Big Year Salmon Hike
Join Brent Plater for a hike through Muir Woods
to see spawning Coho, Silver Salmon and the
Steelhead.
Sun., 12/2/12, 11:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Meet at Muir Woods National Monument
entrance gate, Mill Valley
Entrance to park $7, no additional fee for hike
RSVP required
For more information email Roxanne
or visit the Wild Equity site


The Stephen Schneider Climate Communication
Award: Dr. James Hansen

Tue., 12/4/12, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
The Commonwealth Club
595 Market Street, San Francisco
How climate science became politicized,
featuring several speakers.
Award winner and NASA climatologist James
Hansen discusses the risks of climatic tipping points.
Find out more here




Future Returns Conference
Leaders converge to uncover investment opportunities in natural resources,
infrastructure and sustainability
12/11-12/12/12
W Hotel, 181 Third Street, San Francisco
Conference fee $2,900
Details and signup info here


Bay Area Environmental Education
Resource Fair
(BAEER Fair)
Sat., 1/19/13, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Marin Center Exhibit Hall
10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael
75 Bay Area groups exhibit classroom materials, environmental education programs and field trip sites. Workshops and networking opportunities for teachers, environmental advocates, community educators and families.
Admission $8-$12
Kids under 6 free
More info at BAEER Fair or call (510) 657-4847


SPAWN
Coho Salmon Spawning Creekwalk Tours

Explore the Lagunitas Creek watershed with
SPAWN's experienced naturalist on a quest to
see the endangered Coho Salmon.
11/17/12 – 2/17/13
Tours begin at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Meet at San Geronimo Community Center
For secure registration, click here
Reservation required
For questions email Melinda Barnes or call
(415) 663-8590 x114



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