Green Scene: Drinking=Growing TreesWant 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... continue reading on Shanghaiist
Green Scene: Young Professionals Volunteer OrganizationBean 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... continue reading on Shanghaiist
Green Scene: Asia’s Helpful CSR WebsitesHere 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... continue reading on Shanghaiist
Beijing travel tips for elderly or disabledOur 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... continue reading on Shanghaiist
Green Scene: Carbon offsetting, Building green, and Reusable ChopsticksLast 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,... continue reading on Shanghaiist
Recent Posts from Tiffany Lemay
