Green Drinks chapters exist in over 540 cities around the globe. Our Charleston chapter brings together those people who are both living, learning, and practicing the principles of sustainability and those seeking to find out more. The setting is low-key, the crowd changes each month, and talking points are often suggested by our members. We also organize the Poplar Grove Pedal Tour, Charleston Carrotmob, an upcoming waterless car wash at Fuel, Going Green for the Girls, and other events throughout the year.

We represent entrepreneurs and students, architects and educators, athletes, moms, retailers, financiers, fishermen, attorneys, personal chefs, pilots, and writers...and everything in between. As you can see, many of our guests also contribute on this blog - in addition to other findings from the internet that are posted here.

So, come join us...meet colleagues, have a bite to eat, collaborate on a project, or just enjoy a conversation with others who wish to further a greener Charleston. It is our pleasure to have you involved! If you have something to share, are interested in sponsoring, or would like more information please contact us.

Tuesday, June 24

Editorial Posted in Charleston Post & Courier





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Special thanks to all of the folks who made it out to Green Drinks Charleston on Wednesday, June 11. Visitors to Mixson in North Charleston were treated to live jazz, tours of Mixson properties and beer from a local brewer.

It was a wonderful evening to enjoy some time outdoors. For those of you unfamiliar with Green Drinks or Mixson, here is a little background:

Green Drinks is a dynamic group of people from around the Lowcountry who meet once a month to socialize, meet friends, grab a bite to eat or enjoy a cocktail all while discussing environmental and community issues and ideas.

We come from many different walks of life, but share a love of the environment and embracing this beautiful city we call home. Green Drinks, originally founded in London in 1989, now fosters over 300 chapters around the world. Our Charleston chapter is one of the fastest growing in the country.

The award winning I'On Group is developing Mixson — a sustainable "urbanist" community in North Charleston, which is one of the largest such projects in the country.

With rising transportation costs, traffic volume, and out-of-control sprawl, these types of neighborhoods reconnect residents. It is important to note that projects like this are also beneficial because they are built in proximity to schools, restaurants and shopping.

Green Drinks applauds the efforts of individuals and organizations that are working very hard to preserve our natural environment here in the Lowcountry.

We encourage you to check out a Green Drinks meeting or lecture sometime — the next is on July 9. Meanwhile, you can find out more about us at www.greendrinks.org.

JASON M. CRONEN
Organizer
 Green Drinks Charleston
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