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GREENDRINKS > Past EventsENERGYThe ubiquitous enabler of all, and something we seem to take for granted... A range of short presentations from a cross section of those in the know. ASPO South AfricaRoger Diamond let us in on the work and current thinking of the South African Branch of The Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas, a Global group monitoring our decent from oil dependency and the implications resulting from the turning point of cheap oil. Visit website The Institute for Zero WasteMuna Lakhani gave us a brief "state of the nation" update on the politics and intrigues of the Nuclear lobby and the role of nuclear in the future energy mix in South Africa. Visit website RetosolarReinhold Viljoen gave a perspective on the state of play of the alternative energy market in South Africa: - Eskom, Nersa, feed in tariffs and the state of applications for the roll-out of wind, concentrating solar and other alternative energy technologies. Visit website Alt-e TechnologiesTendai Shumbayaonda of Alt-e technologies, a commercial supplier of alternative energy and sustainable energy technology gave some real, current and practical information on what's available, where to get it or how to get it done... Want a solar thermal hot water system, PV lighting or advice on how to uncouple your life from Eskom? Visit website FOOD - 15 February 2010Here we go again with the first of ten gatherings this year... This one celebrates and questions our connection with nature through food - where and what is the progeny and purpose of our nourishment. An awareness of food from its biological to political... we are back on the PechaKucha format - short presentations from some interesting do-ers, be-ers and activists Slow Food Mother CitySlow Food Mother City is a local convivium (chapter) of the international Slow Food movement. Celebrating good food in Cape Town is what SFMC is all about. Sharing their passion for local produce, food artisans and seasonal eating, the new convivium is organising a series of relaxed foodie events throughout 2010. Hear about what’s planned, and find out more about projects supported by SFMC, such as the Cape Town CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and a soon-to-be-launched open seed network. Visit Website Wild OrganicsIn addition to operating a city-wide organic box scheme, Wild Organics also offers foodies an old style organic shopping experience in the heart of Woodstock's heritage area. In addition to fresh organic fruit and vegetables, Wild sells free range meat, cheeses and pickles, and serves meals on selected days of the week. Visit Website Heart Global - Food TentsMillions of South African children go hungry everyday. In response to this ever increasing crisis, Foodtents offer a sustainable, cost-effective, low maintenance solution to provide those most in need with fresh vegetables on an ongoing basis. Find out how Heart Global’s revolutionary, make-shift greenhouses are helping communities source and secure supplies of nutritious food. Visit Website KwaLapaKwalapa is an organic wholefoods store in Newlands, sheltered under a very large tree. It’s a place for people to meet, share ideas, experience delicious organic foods and dip in / become part of a fantastic way of life. Kwalapa is telling the story of food, from farm to table, reconnecting conscious eaters with where, when and how their food was created. Visit Website No event - January 2010HOLIDAY MURRAY - 21 December 2009At the end of the year, and on a lighter and more musical note, we hosted the last Greendrinks of the year at the Josephine Mill on Monday 21st December. No talks this time, instead an extraordinary young Cape Town band, Holiday Murray, who played a short set. Check them out online - facebook or myspace. RIM OF AFRICA ...a walk of no ordinary proportion - 16 November 2009How about learning to walk as a way of reducing your carbon footprint? Galeo Saintz and Ivan Groenhof are pioneering an epic walking trail from Cedarberg to Outeniqua along the crescent of mountains forming the southern edge of Africa. We were lucky enough to have them come and share their epic vision with us, with some beautiful flute music and trail mix thrown in the mix too... More than a walk, the experience embodies a journey through wilderness and the freedom of a mountain passage. Symbolically and metaphorically the walking in mountains maps the journey of self. Old San trails, the spirit of ancestors, snow proteas, misty mountaintops, crystal streams and aching feet. Come for a virtual experience. Think about a real one. Focus on climate change - 19 October 2009Time for a bit more sincerity (though not without the all so human endeavour of Robert Zipplies to cycle around South Africa). These awesome Cape Town individuals are pioneers in public awareness on climate change if you want a quick snapshot of what's really happening in Cape Town with regards to Copenhagen and at home, then this is it. Samantha Bailey, 350.orgSamantha spoke about 350.org's campaign to inspire creative civic action globally on Oct 24th 2009 that sent a strong, unified message to our leaders to develop an international climate treaty that meets the requirements of the latest science. The very colourful Cape Town actions planned were also presented. Leonie Joubert, journalist and writer ("Scorched")Leonie described the plight of many poor communities, who are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, even though their contribution to the pollution causing climate change is negligible, and asked the question: are we thinking about these communities, as they face the new threat of climate change along with other converging environmental and socio-economic crises? Visit Leonie's website Robert Zipplies, author and activistThe editor of Bending the Curve, Robert told us about his next venture to bring awareness of climate change to the broader community by embarking on an epic cycle ride around the country on an eezeebike... Show your support for Robert, Take the climate change pledge Brenda Martin, 90x2030Brenda told us about the activities of Project 90x2030 and the work being done by her organization and the Goedgedacht Trust. Awesome Foursome - 21st September 2009A boys night this time, with a concentration on the built environment, plus something to play with. As we move from alternative to relevant, here are some "doers" helping to shift our thinking and practice. Bruce Kerswill, The Green Building CouncilBruce Kerswill of The Green Building Council gave a brief talk on "The Green Building Council", when it started, what its up to and its future plans’ Vernon Collis, architect, engineer and dreamerVernon spoke about what it really means to build green, bringing some deep awareness to the essence of building responsibly.
Richard Palmer - is he really a mechanical engineer?A champion of new thinking, Richard’s experience working in Australia will hopefully help shift the local thinking. Richard spoke on "Buildings, forests and other animals".
James Swift, eezeebikesJames talked about the range of electric bicycles available through his venture, eezeebikes. Robert Zipplies will be riding one around South Africa soon to highlight climate change and Copenhagen. Double Feature - 17 August 2009Rob Small, Urban Micro-FarmingRob Small of Abalimi gave a brief talk on "Urban micro-farming", the most radical way to create household and city sustainability - and the danger of allowing our protected Phillipi Horticultural Area (PHA) to be compromised. Cape Town's Phillipi agricultural potential appears to be under threat from property development. Visit website | More Info Monique Schiess, AfrikaBurnMonique Schiess, the heart and mind behind AfrikaBurn, gave a "Pecha Kucha" presentation on "AfrikaBurn", the radical self-expression participation creative Karoo festival which allows individuals to awake from the slumbers of urbane consumerism and engage in some free thinking - all within a "gifting economy". Visit website Pecha-Kucha #1 - 20 July 2009At our first Pecha-Kucha* format evening, we had some lively action - short presentations of dreams, inspirations and aspirations - each no more than a few minutes from some formidable women shaping our world.
Johan Reyneke, Reyneke Wines - 04 July 2009Johan Reyneke spoke on "philosophy, biodynamic farming and wine making". Johan counteracts dominant materialism and spiritual impoverishment of today's world through a sensitivity and awareness of the natural world. He has developed a deep respect for nature and a tolerance for the mysteries which seem to pass us by. His wines were available for tasting and orders. For further information on Johan, biodynamic farming and the wines he produces please refer to www.reynekewines.co.za |
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