Next on: 27th March 2012, from 8pm
Venue: Palate Palette
Jalan Mesui (off Jalan Nagasari, behind Hotel Istana)
Next week at Green Drinks we continue our look at the hyper-consumption mindset that drives the world's economy.
Last month, we screened a documentary on Planned Obsolescence - one of the techniques used by some manufacturers where products are designed to fail after a period of time to keep us consuming that product.
If you missed it last month, here is the link to the documentary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzM84IzXCnw&list=FLvxHW7CUdy50BWJQ6LFjfVA&index=1&feature=plpp_video
This month we look at one of the fastest growing trends in the business world that is beginning to define the big shift from a 20th century shaped economy to a 21st century shaped one. Times magazine named Collaborative Consumption (sometimes called the Sharing Economy or the Reputation Economy) as one of the 10 ideas that will change the world! (see links on the event page)
We will screen a talk given by Rachel Botsman, author of the book What's Mine is Yours', at the RSA in London last year (39 mins) where she explains the 3 systems of Collaborative Consumption - Product Service Systems, Redistribution Markets and Collaborative Lifestyles; the 4 Principles that are needed to make it work; and the 4 Drivers that are building the groundswell of activity and new business models.
Needless to say, Collaborative Consumptive business models haven't yet got a foothold in Malaysia or the region. This is an opportunity waiting to happen!
Green Drinks would be a great place to start examining how the 4 principles can be moulded to fit our lifestyle and culture, and to start putting together business models for the venture capitalists waiting out there with fistfuls of cash for the next good idea and workable plan!
See you there!
Steve
Here's a taster: http://vimeo.com/14408878
WHO:
Anyone with an interest in local and international environmental and sustainability issues - all ages, backgrounds and groups - non-profits, academia, government, small business, big business, self-employed, volunteers, students, concerned citizens, curious people... and everything in between. T-Shirt or a suit, come as you are. Call in for 10 minutes or stay as long as you like. You don't even to have a drink to be a Green Drinker!
WHY:
Fun, contacts, drinks, info, gossip, inspiration, business, and pleasure.
WHEN:
The last Tuesday of every month, from 8pm
WHERE:
Palate Palette, Jalan Mesui (off Jalan Nagasari, behind the Istana Hotel)
COST:
FREE! No fees. Buy your own drinks... or practice the art of persuassion on a friend!
HOW IT WORKS:
Step 1: Arrive and get a drink and/or food.
Step 2: Mingle.
Not sure how? The most common method is to randomly start listening in on whatever conversation is going on... eavesdropping and lurking are socially acceptable (and essential skills) at Green Drinks!
Green Drinkers are welcome to display cards, brochures, info sheets, posters, magazines, newsletters etc on the table... just remember to take whatever is left on the table away with you when you leave.
QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS and COMMENTS:
These are always welcome. Please email one of the organisers. Join our Facebook Group... start and participate in discussions there.
Contact: stevemccoy1@mac.com for more details