GreenDrinks Meetup at the Liberty Hotel with special guests from FreeGeek!

Hi everyone,

I know it's been several months since I've put together a Meetup specifically for the members of this group, so I guess it's high time we got together at the Liberty again.

This Meetup is particularly interesting because we'll have some representatives from FreeGeek Providence there to discuss a monster e-waste recycling event they're having in Boston in a few weeks.

FreeGeek is a pretty impressive non-profit, they're entirely volunteer run, and have a great process for assuring that all recycled electronics are handled sustainably and ethically, right here in the U.S.A. Supporting them is easy, as they know what they're doing and are making a big difference on a number of levels, not the least of which is freeing me of a lot of old computers and electronics cluttering up my apartment.

FreeGeek will be looking for volunteers to help them collect electronics at an event they're hosting with MicroCenter (exact date tbd), so if you're looking for a way to make a difference while having fun and meeting some great new people in the process, the FreeGeek folks can give you all the information you need.

Please RSVP on the Meetup Page here so that I can get a fairly accurate headcount for the folks at the Liberty. I know we've had a few... well... let's say "hiccups" in communication with them in the past, but it's just such a good venue and so accessible that I'm going to give them a pass and make it great with them this time. So come on out!

As always, if you need anything from me, feel welcome to email directly at jboyce@gaiaworldwide.com

-Joe

** Just a heads up, I would really love to find a couple of local sponsors for this event, mainly so that we can offer free recycling of monitors to a number of people who bring them. General electronics are all collected absolutely free of charge, but the monitors are harder to recycle and therefore command about $10 from the person looking to get rid of it.

Woudn't it be cool if your organization sponsored such a cool local event? There could be some great brand exposure and connection with sustainability and technology. If anyone's interested please let me know.