The Netherlands is not only among the three largest investors in the Commonwealth of Virginia, it is a country with a long-term commitment to promoting sustainable development. The work of “Circulair Friesland Association” in the Dutch region of North Friesland is case study for the successful fusion between ecology, commerce and community – and...
Circular Economy Working Group Meeting (for data collection for DMV Roadmap) Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 6:30-8:00 pm ET. July 27th 6:30 - 8:00 pm ET - The Circular Economy working group will have a dedicated session to discuss progress on the DMV roadmap. This session will review the organization of data that will be...
Leaders in Energy Ninth Annual GREEN JOBS FORUM Find Your Path into a Green Job! Thursday, September 22, 2022 3:30 – 7:00 pm EDT (held virtually) Have you signed up yet for the Green Jobs Forum? It's coming up soon - on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm EDT. The event...
NCAC-USAEE Happy Hour with LE Friday, September 30, 2022 6:00 – 9:00 pm EDT If you live in the Washington DC Metro area, join us for a Happy Hour with LE and the National Capital Area Chapter of the United States Association for Energy Economics (NCAC-USAEE). The event is free to attend with appetizers provided...
Building a Circular Economy: Breaking the Produce-Consume-Dispose ParadigmTransforming to a Zero Waste Community will hinge on rethinking how and where we produce, use, and reuse materials and goods. This program will explore how products and business practices can be redesigned to reduce impact on the environment, promote durability and reuse, and ultimately be recycled into...
Zero Waste: Building a Better Community Beyond Recycling: Reduce, Reuse, Repair New businesses and community services can help citizens reach the goal of a Zero Waste community. Hear from a panel of entrepreneurs who are setting great examples in reducing waste by supporting reuse and repair. Tuesday, November 29, 20227:00 – 8:30 pm EDT via...
Zero Waste: Building a Better CommunityReimagining Our Waste Management SystemsTuesday, January 17, 2023,7:00 – 8:30 pmWebinar, registration requiredIn a circular economy, local waste management services will need to be transformed to emphasize overall waste reduction and facilitate reuse while more efficiently collecting, sorting, and recycling what’s left. This program will explore how zero waste municipalities...
Leadership Towards SustainabilityDate: Thursday, March 30th, 2023Time: 10 AM EDT, 5 PM EAT, 7.30 PM ISTIs Sustainability for Business more about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), or a value-add in the commercial sense, or both?Join Reshma Shah, an accomplished Board Member and Member of the United Nations Development Program SDG Impact Standards Working Group for Enterprises...
Arlington County Board Environmental Candidates Forum Date: Wednesday, May 24 Time: 7-8:30 pm | Via Zoom EcoAction Arlington along with the Coalition for Smarter Growth, Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions Arlington Hub, Leaders in Energy, Nature Forward, and Northern Virginia Conservation Trust, are sponsoring a forum for candidates for the Arlington County Board. This forum...
BREAKING BOUNDARIESDate: Monday, Jan 29Time: 7:15 pmAddress: Cinema Arts Theatre 9650 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031, USALeaders in Energy is helping to promote this event from Climate Action Now!, Network NOVA, and the Climate and Clean Energy Working Group. Leaders in Energy's Executive Director, Janine Finnell will be participating in the four-person panel. See the description...
Building a community of leaders to advance solutions for a sustainable energy system, economy, and world.
Janine Finnell
Executive Director
