Posted Green Scene: Drinking=Growing Trees to Shanghaiist
Want to feel better about drinking in Shanghai? Sure, you can keep on insisting that consuming red wine is healthy for you (the magazines say it, so it must be true!), but here's another reason... Green Drinks has landed in our fair city. This informal group offers an opportunity for people to chat about environmental and social issues, sustainable development and CSR. Established in 1989 in London, there are over 450 Green Drink networks...
Posted Green Scene: Young Professionals Volunteer Organization to Shanghaiist
Bean Shanghai is a relatively new volunteer group with a twist. Rather than have their own particular cause, Bean works with different NGOs or community groups to support their activities. Since the association is designed for young professionals rather than the full-time Tai Tais, the one-off events are usually held in the evenings or on the weekends. Bean also has a social/networking component and holds a monthly meeting at Kuluska. We volunteered at Bean’s Heart...
Posted Green Scene: Asia’s Helpful CSR Websites to Shanghaiist
Here are few handy websites to help you navigate the world of Corporate Social Responsibility in Asia… CSR Asia: This sleek looking website will keep you up-to-date on the latest CRS happenings across Asia. They offer a weekly newsletter, quarterly magazine, and customized consulting and training services. In addition, it’s an excellent resource to find out about the latest conferences and events in the region. Crossroads: Updated regularly by the well-known Rich Brubaker of Hands...
Posted Beijing travel tips for elderly or disabled to Shanghaiist
Our parents and sister just visited China for the first time. We won’t bore you with the details on what we did in Shanghai, but since many of you are hosting visitors and/or visiting China for the first time for the Olympics, here are some of the highlights from our travels to Beijing including suggestions for elderly and disabled (something we couldn't find anywhere else online). Accomodation We were looking for a moderately priced...
Posted Green Scene: Carbon offsetting, Building green, and Reusable Chopsticks to Shanghaiist
Last week Shanghaiist attended NextStep’s Green Business Forum to find out more about Shanghai’s local, green businesses. The focus of the conference included the carbon credit market and how to greenify your office or building. Many of you have probably heard of URBN, the first carbon neutral hotel in China, and eaten at their lovely (unfortunately, non-carbon neutral) restaurant- Room Twenty Eight. However, you may not know the company that helped them achieve their claim...
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