Topic: Workplace

Network and learn about green living and green businesses in DFW with environmentally conscious folk. $1.

Plastics entrepreneur Jeff Drummond will share about his project, which is making use of existing plastics to create 100 percent recycled and biodegradable products.

Women in the Environment will tour the education and community gardens and have a picnic lunch provided by the city. Free/WE members, $10/non-members. To join WE, go to http://wemembership.eventbrite.com...

Happy-hour forum for people who want to exchange views on how business, the local economy, and ecological practices/sustainability can work together. Discuss a variety of ecological, economy-friendly concepts, including "Good Returns" and "Zero Waste." Contact: Eduardo Hope, dallasgreendrinks@yahoo.com.
Networking and educational group for advocates and professionals interested in sustainability. The meeting is cancelled for February.
Former mayor of Austin, Will Wynn, will speak at the first of a four-part series. Contact: Brandy O'Quinn at 817-905-5200 or b.oquinn@urbanstrategiestx.com.
Downtown employers are encouraged to permit a long lunch and herd employees to the new Klyde Warren Park on Friday. Entertainment, food trucks, ping pong tournament, croquet, yoga, mah jong are on the lineup. See complete schedule on website.
Event hosted by the Women in the Environment.

Tour at Dallas-based textile recycler WORLD WEAR PROJECT starts at 10 a.m. Free/members, $10/nonmembers. Networking lunch at Chili's at 2222 West Northwest Highway follows tour. Hosted by Women in the Environment. Register at: eventbrite.com/event/4850597267. READ the GREENSOURCEDFW.ORG article about WORLD WEAR PROJECT:...

Eileen Birnbaum worked in the legal field for 27 years before begining the World Wear Project, LLC 2 years ago. Through her efforts, this business has been a force not only for landfill diversion, but distribution of clothing resources and fund raising for schools, religious institutions, community organizations and a variety of other nonprofits. Hear her story, get educated about opportunities...