NY Association of Green Professionals (NYAGP) is a distinct platform which provides great networking and learning opportunity to Green Professionals through conferences and networking events. Learn Green, Teach Green and Earn Green!!!

This Meet-up group is formed to empower communities through designing and building sustainable structures, educating local workforce in construction methods and establishing community programs that promote development. Communities with limited access to resources will benefit from the group's accomplishments. This is a group committed to making a difference in the world by completing design / build projects for people in need. Our first undertaking is to design and build two schools for orphana …

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 …

The NY Passive House (NYPH) Meetups are organized by NYPH members, working to promote a healthy, comfortable and energy-efficient built environment through the promotion of the Passive House building standard. NYPH is an independent not-for-profit organization that facilitates the exchange of information and experiences, among local, national and international practitioners of the Passive House building standard. Presentations at the Meetup will vary from broad general introductions to specific …

We are a group of science and mathematics students interested in developing high efficiency methods of living. We are interested in redoing everything and redefining all the norms. We believe there is a scientific way to approach old ways and maximize the quality of everyday life. The technologies we are currently looking at include but not limited to wind turbines that produce water by condensing air and high lipid algae for biofuel. We continually research new technologies and welcome every an …

GreenTech NYC is a community for entrepreneurs interested in or currently working on Green Tech ventures in the NYC area.  Come share your interest in green tech, whether you are working on a green app or the next clean energy source this is the group for you.

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.

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 …

The poles are melting scary fast. Greenpeace estimates that when they melt 70% of the people on the planet live in flood zones. Our Nobel prize winning former Vice President Al Gore's latest lecture basically states that the current science says its happening faster than they thought. The Great Barrier Reef is 50% dead. What are we waiting for? I'm interested in gathering a highly motivated, skilled, and dedicated team to travel the world on sailboats, teaching (and studying) among other things, …

This group is open to designers, architects, engineers, enthusiasts and the like that use Google's SketchUp modeling software. Our goal is to build a large community where members can serve as support to each other and where we can periodically discuss best practices, tips & tricks, plug-ins & plug-in creation; as well as do local workshops, showcase users and highlight case studies.

-Solar Photovoltaic (PV) - Solar Panel installation -Solar Thermal for hot water -Energy efficiency -Green jobs

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 …

Cleantech Corridor New York works to accelerate the growth of an industry of newer, cleaner, urban-oriented alternative energy and cleantech technologies. Cleantech Corridor New York is the nexus for the collaboration of innovators, investors, businesses, government and consumers to attract capital, create jobs that benefit our region and drive the development of new technologies and breakthrough ideas.

#Cleanweb is about applying tech solutions to resource problems-- in energy, water, waste, transit, food, air, and other areas-- by taking advantage of the powerful trends in cheap computing power, mobility, data availability, and social graphs. Learn more at Cleanweb.co Anyone active in technology, design, entrepreneurship, and/or resource issues should join! We are organizing a project-based Cleanweb meetup and events in NYC, connecting to other Cleanweb communities around the globe. We meet e …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

This is a group designed for Russian American developers, project managers, businesses development managers, entrepreneurs and investors to network and share ideas. With the goal to build relationships, further understanding and explore opportunities between local NY Start-ups and Russia's booming start up scene. Open to anyone interested in learning about Russia's growing tech industry, or anyone who wishes to share their experience in the industry.

This is a group for anyone who believes there are entrepreneurial ways to use technology, design, and innovative thinking to improve our water footprint - by using technology to find efficiencies, gather and use data, design new technology, etc. In many ways, our interest in water is 20 years behind energy, but "water" as a subject is gaining traction around the globe. This group is for entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors, and technologists who are involved in or are interested in building vent …

This Meetup group is for members of the Queens chapter of Holistic Moms Network, to facilitate event planning and communication within our community. Our chapter is a diverse group of holistic parents from throughout Queens County. We welcome moms and dads with an interest in holistic health and green living. Grandparents, partners, and other caregivers are also welcome as members into our organization. Even future parents will find that our organization is a great place to learn and make new fr …

Fathers, mothers, accountants, doctors, investment advisors, brokers, attorneys, teachers, business executives, business owners, machinist, mechanics, artist and………… There is a movement of self-sufficiency, preparedness, self-reliance and survival. These people have many names ranging from self-reliant, preppers, homesteaders, and survivalist. All share a need for quality of life, economic adaptation, and if necessary survive a catastrophic local or global event. New and wanting to learn how to …

We've established the Brooklyn branch of the Holistic Parenting community to provide North Brooklyn with a different type of parenting group, one which provides a safe space where you can gather as parents, be your authentic selves, and discuss your deepest parenting concerns. There are several fantastic play groups in Brooklyn, which provide a very valuable resource for parents in town. But, where can you go to discuss the questions that arise each and every day regarding raising your child? Th …

You don't have to do it alone. Going beyond traditional networking, let’s collaborate, share resources, build skills and create ways to better support each other as Entrepreneurs, Community Leaders, Creatives, Consultants, Practitioners, Angel Investors, Creatives, Change Agents and Visionaries. •For the idealists that know it can be done even better, together… •For the road weary in need of some inspiration and practical support… •For the visionaries and dreamers that have a great idea but a …

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!

We are an international organization for progressive business people to connect, and grow, with colleagues who share similar ethical values.  We also function as a non-partisan think tank, and organizing platform, for the moral transformation of corporate life. For too long, an ethos of selfishness and greed has permeated our corporate world.  From the Robber Barons of the 19th century, to the corrupt bankers and financeers who tanked the economy in 2008-- with their predatory lending and toxic …

The Human Impacts Institute's mission is to inspire action for strong communities and a healthy environment through hands-on education, coalition building, and using the arts and culture for social good. Join this meetup to keep up with our programs, events, and volunteer opportunities in NYC and around the world!

Hardcore Hikers of New York, Unite! is a community of serious, fit, and friendly hikers and backpackers in the New York City area. We strive for the highs that come from two sources: Reaching glorious peaks all over the Northeast (and elsewhere) and connecting with our fellow adventurers. We're all about achieving new feats individually as well as building close ties with one another. In order to be a member, you should have both the fitness and passion to hike 2500'-7500' of elevation gain at a …