Making NYC more sustainable and more resilient We can be proud of NYC’s record as one the greenest large cities in the US.  For years, we’ve been describing green practices as making our communities more sustainable.  That’s good, but a little vague – leaving us to guess about exactly which existential threat is being implied – and how much the green practice in question will help, let alone ensure our civilization is still around in 10 or 100 or 10,000 years.  Then came Hurricane Sandy. The s …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Meet other local people who support Permaculture design for sustainable human existence, and with a firm conviction to save humanity.

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 …

Are you interested in corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and ethical business? Are you a professional in this field, blogger, student, academic or supporter? Do you want to learn more, explore new ideas, start or boost a career in this field? Then our Meetup group is for you! Join and become an active member by attending our events and networking with other professionals who share your interest in CSR. We develop opportunities to learn and get inspired, present and showcase …

This is a group for cyclists of all ages, religious backgrounds (a wide range of Jewish observance, including those who are not Jewish). This group believes in is the values of tzedakah (justice), physical challenge and connection to our beautiful and fragile planet. Please Join us on our rides throughout the New York area through Hazon (A Jewish communal and environmental organization geared to create healthy and sustainable communities in the Jewish world and beyond).

Meet other local environmentalists and concerned citizens to discuss environmental issues both on a global and local level. www.meetup.com/nycenvironment The Metro NYC Environmental Meetup only promotes and participates in environmental and sustainability related volunteer, educational, activist, and social activities. Group Events *OFFICIAL group events will be highlighted in GREEN on the Calendar and you'll be able to RSVP for them. Calendar *Events on the calendar in YELLOW are posted for …

Make your next trip MEANINGFUL! Attend Meetups and happy hours, learn how to travel responsibly and make a difference. Meet fun, involved, interesting people. Share with us YOUR story about the meaningful things YOU already do! With 20 years of experience spanning 75 countries, we offer enriching responsible, meaningful trips and adventure & volunteer travel to the world's most exciting international destinations. In addition to offering the best in sights, culture, nature and activity - each tr …

Based on the Collaborate for Africa groups, Collaborate for Haiti aims to bring together non-profit groups, aid workers, and others whose common goal is to aid Haiti in a grassroots, sustainable manner. Featuring one presenter a month, our group meetings will try to problem-solve the challenges we face by sharing our resources and experience. And of course, we'll have a potluck.

This group is for people interested in social goals for business. "Social Goals" may include interests in fair labor practices; fair trade; environmental/sustainability; giving back to communities as well as various charitable causes without operating as a non-profit 501c3. Whether you are interested in developing better corporate responsibility for your employer or business, or starting a new business with social goals built-in, this MeetUp is for you. In addition to networking, we will have re …

The shareholders of our building coming together to create & sustain community.  This Meetup is open to residents of 110/118 Riverside Drive only.

ReNEW New York is a coalition of enviro groups focused on replacing the use of fossil fuels, especially fracked shale gas, with wind, water and solar power. Events range from screenings to panel discussions to rallies and eco fairs.

We are the leading organization in New York City to offer funding to grassroots groups—groups such as block associations, tenant associations, gardening groups, and groups that do not have a 501(c)(3) status— working on quality-of-life issues. We support residents to work on specific projects that help to bring neighbors together, and on the issues that they identify as important to their communities. Our Community Grants are grants of $500-$3,000 for community improvement projects ranging fro …

This group is for Architects, Building owners, Green building dwellers, Roofers, Engineers, Masons, and Landscapers. Each meeting we will invite an authority on green roofing to speak in detail on application of their area of specialty. This is as much of a research group as it is a podium for presenting design and production of green roof installation. This group is quality oriented and should be a place where you can learn and teach.

Blue Economics is a volunteer organization that strives for economic development in impoverished communities through strategic capacity building. The broadest definition of capacity building is aiding individuals and institutions by solving inefficiencies and breaking barriers that prevent individuals and communities realize all their economic opportunities. We are a group of talented and passionate fulltime professionals from diverse backgrounds including finance, marketing, media, education, n …

The mission of Seductive Instinct is “to evolve the human race”. We do this by providing those who are deserving with the tools they need to find the inner peace and strength to empower themselves to take full control of their own lives. We serve only individuals of high integrity, who are driven by a desire to find happiness for themselves in a fashion that does not cause suffering to others. We are specifically not interested in providing anyone with selfish intent with the tools they need t …

Do you want to transform public spaces into vibrant interactive places? Spearhead projects that prioritize bikers and walkers? Improve our public transportation systems? Promote energy efficient buildings? Revitalize our blighted neighborhoods? Infuse art and creativity into our urban spaces? We all have thoughts and ideas on any of these topics. Let’s collaborate. This group is meant to bring together urbanists, planners, designers, environmentalists, artists, developers and anyone else interes …

Looking to startup cohousing groups in New York City. Cohousing is a type of collaborative housing in which residents actively participate in the design and operation of their environment. Attend our meetings to learn more about cohousing.

Solar One Energy Connections connects New York City residents, businesses, and community based organizations to energy efficiency and renewable energy resources through education, outreach, and project partnerships. Our mission is to make all New Yorkers part of our city’s ambitious efforts to combat climate change and develop a clean, green economy.

Looking for More Detail Information on NYTM? Head over to our full website at www.nytm.org Who We Are NY Tech Meetup is a 31,000 member non-profit organization that supports the growing NY technology community. Our goal is to help build a sustainable technology industry that drives economic growth, leads innovation, and creates positive, high-impact change for our local communities and the world. NY Tech Meetup was first founded as a Meetup group in 2004 by Scott Heiferman (Founder of Meetup.c …

"I ask no one who may read this book to accept my views. I ask him to think for himself." - Henry George in Social Problems We promote social and economic justice. We seek fair opportunity for all and privilege for none. We explore how wealth is created and shared. We examine the impact of trade and technology on our economy. Our objective is to create jobs, raise incomes, provide affordable housing, and protect our environment. For us, “Social reform is not to be secured by noise and shouting; …

StartUp Health is a new model for helping innovation succeed in the health sector. Part community, part Academy, and 1,000% passion, the company provides health and wellness innovators ("Healthcare Transformers") with a structured curriculum designed to help navigate the unique challenges of building a sustainable growth business in the health sector. StartUp Health is based on a simple premise: the best way to improve healthcare in America is to provide health and wellness entrepreneurs with on …