After having a discussion with some friends about how important is changing opinions I entered an event that is perfect for that – the first Green Drinks session in Tartu. Green Drinks (www.greendrinks.org) is a concept that makes people interested in ecological and environmental issues get together, meet new people and share thoughts and opinions over a drink. As the concept introduces itself: it’s an organic, self-organising network. It has existed since 1989 and becoming growingly popular with a speed of five new cities around the world a week just now. It’s open to be established where ever will and interest exist, open for anyone to participate and open for any ideas and discussion, and an open road for all of us to take a step towards a greener direction!
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: finding such a concept taking place here in Tartu is surprising me only positively. It’s about people being active by their own, not needing big organisations or waiting for public decisions before acting –just doing it, making it happen! I find it amusing, exemplary and very Estonian. I think it’s easy to find this do_it_yourself_attitude around here –and that’s just enjoyable!
Environmental awareness is needed and important, and in creating this awareness I see similarities with introducing arts and creativity to people: should be easy to approach, accessible and fun. People should think of acting environmentally friendly as something entertaining and beneficiary instead of it being inconvenient extra work. Having a green drink might make you feel like that. The next chance to try if it is so is in Tartu May the 14th. Green Cheers!
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