No appletini, thanks, but pass the organic wine!

Last night I attended one of the Boston Green Drinks events and thoroughly enjoyed the company. (Greater) Boston Green Drinks meets at a neighborhood pub on the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Wednesday of every month, from 6:30 — 9:30 pm; details of the meeting are sent out to subscribers approximately one week beforehand. If you have any questions or would like to be added to the distribution list to receive monthly reminders, send an email to bostongreendrinks@gmail.com. I highly recommend it!

I met people from all over the city doing great things; from the Charles River Conservancy to EarthWatch to our neighbor, the Lenox, to young students looking to meet professionals already in the sustainable business sector. Since our whole mission at D2E is to promote businesses that are abiding by the triple bottom line* while educating consumers about how to live sustainably in our urban/suburban environment, this was a great place to talk to people about interesting programming options. We always want to hear about the challenges and victories of individuals living in greater Boston. How do you commute? What recycling challenges are you facing? What is the best way for an apartment dweller to compost? We want to know. Send your ideas to info@d2eboston.com.

* Triple bottom line: Financial, social, and environmental effects of a firm's policies and actions that determine its viability as a sustainable organization.

Some green drinks from our exhibitors:

French Rabbit is changing the way wine is made and packaged.

Tetra-Prisma containers are state-of-the-art packaging that will revolutionize the wine industry. 100% recyclable, Tetra-Prisma containers reduce packaging by 90% in comparison to typical glass wine bottles. They may not look as romantic, but they work great for Shakespeare on the Common.

Kunde Wine Estates are looking at every aspect of their business.

For example, cover crops are employed to reduce energy usage, water conservation, control erosion, increase soil fertility, and create habitats for beneficial insects. Vegetation management and the placement of nesting boxes for owls and other raptors throughout the vineyards support a natural, pest free environment. These approaches to winegrowing create a naturally healthy environment which results in well-balanced vines and wines.

So if you like a glass of wine with your meal, consider your sustainable options!