We are the Passive House people. Our group name is Mid-Atlantic Passive House  or MAPH. We promote energy efficiency, comfort, and clean air in the buildings, sustainable living, and carbon reduction by implementing Passive House standard into existing and new construction buildings. Our group purpose is to share knowledge, educate, discuss arising issues, and spread social awareness about the Passive House and sustainable living. Anybody who wish to learn, contribute or just be part of this …

What is Eco-Sensuality? Eco-Sensuality is the ’feng shui’ of living. It is an evolving lifestyle that brings an earth-friendly, eco-conscious and sustainable approach to sensual well-being, relating, community & sexuality. Eco-Sensual Living encompasses the essence, the elements, the environment, the eco-system, the Earth and beyond. The purpose of this group is to empower others through the introduction and integration of eco-sensual approaches and practices that can improve and enrich the qual …

We are a group concerned about the future of our planet and the challenge we face in the next 100 years. If you are interested in sustainability issues, youth empowerment and environmental stewardship.

I decided to start this group after having been short listed for positions many times over the last year but only employed on short contractual projects.  I realized that I need other architectural and sustainability professionals to interact with and learn from to keep my skills in tact.  I thought if I need something like that, there must be others with the same needs.  If you are in a similar boat as me and want to keep your skills in tact, want constructive criticism, and support during time …

Meet other local people who are interested in green jobs, sustainable living practices, making their homes environmentally friendly, and enjoying casual conversation and social networking. Discuss techniques for making your home green! Learn from local Green Gurus. Join the growing Bethesda Green community that serves as a catalyst and trusted resource in building a healthy economy and sustainable community. For more info, go to www.bethesdagreen.org

Want to meet other local individuals interested in exploring the growing DC Green Scene? If so, join us and have fun checking out new green restaurants, cafes, retail stores, bars & clubs, LEED buildings, health & wellness providers, recreational activities, or green travel and tourism options! Support and learn about local businesses that are greening their practices and making a difference. Pick up some new Green Living tips! Or share a few of your own! Help us build the buzz for Sustainable L …

This is an invitation to participate in an informal discussion about green and sustainable companies and investments. If This is not a sales seminar but an open forum for you to bring you knowledge, expertise, interest, or just curiosity on Saturday June 13 from 3-5 PM. (Light refreshments served) Meeting with be held at 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 408.

Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. Come along and you'll be made welcome. Just say, "are you green?" and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks …

Meet other people who are interested in developing a new cohousing community in Montgomery County, Maryland, based on green building principles. Our goal is to create a multi-generational, cross-cultural community, and a lifelong learning experience. Come and find out more about this exciting project! Please visit www.cohousing.org for more general information on cohousing.

DC Construction Resource (DCCR) is a group founded to establish open communication and networking between construction and real estate professionals. We strive to CONNECT individuals and companies in these markets with each other, therefore creating a resource network. If you are a real estate agent/broker/consultant/investor, you would get something out of this group. Our focus is to educate in a fun environment while networking. Industry experts and guest speakers will be our regular ag …

Life coaches and coaching consultants help people succeed in achieving their lifestyle. Come to meet and share with everyone about basic principles, your approach and success as you define it. Network with a wonderful group of professionals, life coaches, business prospects and community activists. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED!  

Oil depletes. The Sun shines everyday. We need FREE-- Freedom's Renewable Energy Everyday/where/one Freedom's Energy for Peace, Prosperity, Environment, Safety, Security, Health, and Forever.

Promoting Green Architecture in Northern Virginia and the DC metropolitan Area. Green Architecture around the whole-life-cycle concept; from the choice of materials used, through the design, construction, operation and eventual recycle or demise of the building.

Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George's Counties have some of the worst traffic problems in the nation, so we formed SMTA (the Suburban MD Transportation Alliance) to help educate policymakers and area residents on what our real choices are and how we can make a difference. Join us to learn more, get to know each other and get active!

What if you could do everything you normally do, but do it without consuming fossil fuels? What if you could power your entire home and/or car from solar panels on your roof? What if you could protect your children from their imminent financial burden of paying 10 times what you are paying for energy? If you like the sounds of what you just read, you should join us - we're forming a new cause, a new movement to change the way we perceive, retrieve and receive energy. We don't want to wait 20 …

Have you ever noticed the trash that lines the streets and parks in and around Manassas Park? It creates a bad image for the community. There are many of us that see this trash each and everyday and wish someone would pick it up. Now is your chance! I would to start a group that gets together on the weekend and picks up litter and trash at a predetermined area. Any items recovered that qualify will be recycled. I propose weighing the bags of trash and recycling we pick up. This metric can be use …