Do you own a small*, LOCAL company based within 50 miles of Philadelphia? If you own a franchise, do you keep more than ~75% of the profits? If you sell/distribute products, do at least ~25% of your supplies come from LOCAL companies? If you sell/offer services, are at least ~25% of your clients also LOCAL? OR, do you consider yourself to be a LOCAL entrepreneur or independent consultant? If you're a network marketing affiliate, do you keep more than ~50% of all your sales? If you represent a …

This group was started to by residents of Prospect Lefferts Gardens and surrounding neighborhoods (Crown Heights, Flatbush, etc.) to start a food cooperative grocery store in our area. This group will work toward planning, assessment and implementation of a food buyers or store coop with a mission of offering healthy, sustainable and affordable foods to the community. ANYONE is welcome to join, even if you can't (or don't want to) be directly involved in the planning process as important updates …

www.communityearth.net Community Earth develops and hosts innovative programs and events to inspire people to think and act differently – in ways that will result in a healthier planet for current and future generations. We envision a world where people balance the environmental, economic, and social equity principles of sustainability. We are committed to raising awareness, providing education and inspiring action to create a sustainable world. We are passionate about bringing people together t …

With the help of a group of close friends, I identified the need for grassroots education on issues of local food, and systems sustainability. Menu for the Future is the local resource for creating small, intimate discussions around what we eat, where our food comes from, food safety, food insecurity, creating edible schoolyards in our neighborhoods, and supporting or even become local food growers. We meet, we read, we think, we choose, we act. If you are interested in bridging the gap betwee …

Visit Slow Money NYC Website for detailed info and programs. Slow Money NYC believes that "Everyone is an Investor in Food". Our vision: A new economy based on knowing where our food comes from and where our money goes. Our mission To build a diverse community focused on aligning our money and our values through investing in small, local, sustainable food businesses. To inspire and educate people about the connected nature of investing and food system change. To catalyze new and democratic op …

We are New Yorkers (and expatriates) who are troubled by the rapid and continuing decline of the ecosystem and want to make a change, starting by reducing our own impact on the environment. Our goal is to build a "Virtual Urban Eco-Village" focused on Green Living, Sustainability Skills and Education, New Urbanism, Community Gardens, Green Homes, Permaculture, Holistic Health, Volunteering, Environmental Activism, and much more. Follow Jennifer Shotts on twitter  http://twitter.com/#!/greensatur …

We are a creative, innovative non-profit organization that connects the community with green businesses and non profits.  Our commitment is to increase access to sustainable lifestyle solutions, while at the same time building and integrating the green community in NYC. The annual Green City Challenge race offers a fun opportunity for teams to compete against their fellow green New Yorkers to demonstrate their knowledge of how to live, work and eat green in New York City. The audience is expose …

CDI was created by a group of creative, motivated and committed young professionals from around the world and aims to build strong and sustainable urban and rural communities in both the worst off developing countries throughout the world and in disadvantaged local communities in the developed world. CDI implements innovative projects and programs, following the Millenium Development Goals and within CDI's six core inter-related focal areas; Education, Health, Agriculture, Energy, Eco-Enterprise …

Sustainable Cherry Hill (SCH) is an all volunteer 501c3 non-profit community outreach and educational organization that fosters the global sustainability movement at a local level. The efforts of SCH are regional and inclusive… you do not need to be a Cherry Hill resident to participate with us. Our mission: Bringing people together to build a sustainable South Jersey.

A Sustainable Conversation is part think-tank, part support network and all about ethical and ecologically-sound business practices. From the worlds of fashion, interior and industrial design, architecture, and craft-making,  we are an interdisciplinary and international group of people committed to positive social change. At our meetings, we provide a space for generating and discussing new ideas, networking, connecting business to design, and turning concepts into realities. Our mission is to …

Innovative, creative and motivated individuals looking to start off-the-grid sustainable eco-village in NY's Catskill region focusing on Permaculture design principles and Green Building techniques. Emphasis on individual privacy and community cooperation. *The most recent vision statement can be found under the "More" tab at the top of the webpage in the "Files" folder under Seven Directions Vision Statement.

Green Breakfast Club is a monthly networking event series that provides resource exchange to grow local green business communities. The club’s event format includes a keynote speaker’s startup success and failure story, and one hour of resource exchange where each attendee presents short ‘gives’ and ‘asks’. This event meshes innovators in social and green enterprise, technology and Corporate Social Responsibility. Green Breakfast Club aims to become THE resource hub for local green business comm …

The Sustainability NEXUS Our mission is to focus the expanding environmental and social innovation movements of Greater Philadelphia - further empowering the region’s sustainability initiatives and businesses through collaboration, innovation, and education of citizens. We welcome members interested in building a dynamic community that can demonstrate new models for collaboration and economic development rooted in environmental awareness and new technologies. Cowork with us on Good Coworking! ht …

Sustainable JC is a collaborative network of civic minded community groups and individuals who are committed to making Jersey City a more sustainable place to live and work.  We are an advocacy organization focused on sustainability planning, education and the implementation of innovative demonstration projects that positively impact the quality of our lives now and into the future.

Do you long for ways to live a more wholesome existence? Are you attracted to the idea of a more sustainable lifestyle while connecting with people who care about the same? Now is a great time to start creating the homestead you dream of.  Now is a great time to connect with a community of people who are interested in sharing their successes, sharing their skill, and sharing their joy of the same. The place to start your homestead is where you live right now! You can start right now, be it a 100 …

Greenspacenyc.org is a social media platform which aims to advertise local sustainability-themed initiatives and develop public programming at free or little cost for New Yorkers who want to see change in their city. With the migration of media online, and the demise of the local newspaper, there is the danger of a loss of connection to the local community. We aim to promote community-based development by providing an online platform for events and projects. Please join our group and register fo …

Urban Farmers Wanted! Learn about growing your own food and sustainability. Join S.A.V.E., and put your projects into practice! You’ve heard about Organic Gardening, we’re Growing Beyond Organic. Introducing Permaponics, it’s Aquaponics (fish and vegetables in water), Aquaculture (fish farming), Hydroponics (growing plants in water), Permaculture (Permanent Agriculture) & more. We are building a sustainable, Vertically Integrated Food Industry. Our website http://www.savefarms.org Our primary lo …

Not too long ago "living off the grid" and "sustainable living" was considered by many to be an unusual alternative lifestyle only for "hippies" and communal living. However to several generations before us, this “do it yourself” lifestyle was the norm. In recent years times have changed dramatically with the latest recession and soaring inflation rates on necessities such as food, gas and many other crucial living expenses. In an attempt to counteract price of living going sky high as many of o …

As a food producer we all face similar hurdles and challenges in trying to create a mission driven business that is sustainable and profitable. We want to build a community of artisanal food businesses to learn from each other, exchange tips and share resources. We don't each have to re-invent the wheel but instead use our collective knowledge, expertise and networks to grow our businesses. Our mission is to bring together NYC artisanal food producers to pave the way in re-designing the current …

Sustainability is sexy! The purpose of this group is for like-minded individuals who want to change New York City's landscape through different means. Whether you have a desire to clean up this city, help develop new parks and playgrounds, or build a safer place for your children, we want to meet you! Everyone can make a difference, and we will have weekly meetings and events coming up!

This group is for professionals in the NYC area who work in Corporate Social Responsibility (aka Corporate Responsibility, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Sustainability, Business and Society) and its link to overseas. Through monthly networking gatherings in a casual setting, we get together to listen to a speaker and then share ideas about CSR, development and network among an informed group. We also connect and share ideas with overseas CSR Groups in Geneva, Switzerland; London, England; DC, …

This group was created to unite current and future Earth building fans and artists worldwide, and to promote related events within the community. The group was founded by Erik Ven, graduate of the Nader Khalili founded CalEarth Earth Art and Architecture Institute. Our goal is to introduce this life changing building method called Superadobe, along with other alternative building and sustainable living methods to more and more people. We invite and welcome not only those who want to learn, but a …

Building a sustainable locality Strengthening community resilience Connecting neighbors and resources in Monmouth County (greater Red Bank area)

The Human Impacts Institute's mission is to foster sustainable human impacts on ecosystems through inspired engagement, leadership, collaboration, knowledge-building and creative expression.

City Growers is a non-profit educational organization based at Brooklyn Grange, a rooftop farm business in New York City. We provide farm explorations and workshops at Brooklyn Grange’s two farm locations. City Growers empowers students to envision a greener and healthier future for their city. City Growers connects urban communities with agriculture, food and environment through farm education and advocacy in order to foster a culture of health and sustainability. We need help preparing various …

On a regular basis I will organize a facilitated conversation on one of the Sustainability related issue facing Philadelphia.

Brooklyn Bodhisattvas is all about Meditation, Mindfulness and Contemplation in Action. The purpose of this Meetup is to bring together the Buddhas essential teachings of Compassion through the cultivation of Bodhichitta through the Daily Practice of Meditation combined with Urban Resilience, Sustainability and Perma-Culture. We will use our Practice to Inspire our Service and Leverage our Service to support our Practice. Brooklyn Bodhisattvas is a RIME inspired group. While we all have our own …

This is a group that welcomes any and everyone interested in the renewal and sustainability of our urban communities through green and wholistic living. We encourage those with interests, hobbies and professions in industries involving earth conscious activities, products and services to join us in helping our communities grow by bridging the gap created by unfortunate social and economical inequalities. Looking forward to meeting, interacting, sharing ideas...and saving the world with you! ;D