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COPENHAGEN CLIMATE SUMMIT KICKOFF CELEBRATED AT GLOBAL GREEN USA’S 5th ANNUAL GORGEOUS AND GREEN BENEFIT
SMART SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE INCLUDING GREEN AFFORDABLE HOUSING, SCHOOLS & SOLAR SHOWCASED
Mayor Newsom, Peter Mensah, Josie Maran, David de Rothschild join hundreds of Global Green supporters for ecofashion show & sustainable gala
San Francisco, CA - Dec. 8th - Global Green USA celebrated our 5th Annual San Francisco Benefit Party on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009. Held at San Francisco’s W Hotel, just the seventh hotel in the country to receive LEED certification, the event celebrated the organization’s efforts throughout the Bay Area, California, and across the country to advance smart climate solutions.
“As the world’s leaders prepare to gather at the Copenhagen Climate Summit, it’s particularly appropriate to celebrate our significant climate initiatives with our San Francisco supporters,” said Global Green President Matt Petersen. “They are helping to insure the continued success of our work to reduce carbon emissions by creating healthy, affordable green housing and schools for families and communities throughout the Bay Area and across the U.S.”
The event, entitled “Gorgeous and Green,” was co-chaired by Zem Joaquin and Nadine Weil along with Vice-Chairs Christopher and Amber Marie Bently. During the program, Global Green celebrated its partnership with Habitat for Humanity and PG&E to help build the first LEED Gold certified Habitat homes in California. The Edes Avenue development in Oakland will be celebrating its Home Dedication this weekend and two new Habitat families were in attendance at the event.
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Global Green was especially pleased that many of its ongoing sponsors helped make the event possible. Platinum sponsors included W Hotel, PG&E, eBay, and Pureology - a national sponsor of Global Green’s. The Cleantech sponsors were Rabobank and SolarCity. Audi’s new clean diesel A3, was the green car sponsor.
In addition, Global Green announced a national sponsorship with 360 Vodka, who also provided all of the organic vodka for the event. Additional support and wine was provided by Newton Vineyard. Media sponsors were ecofabulous, Splendora, Spin, and CocoEco.
The event concluded with a special eco chic fashion show by Clarissa Nicosia and Lily Achatz featuring hair by Pureology’s Natasha Sunshine. Featured apparel included 10.A.K., Andrea Lusener, Eco Citizen Boutique, Leila Hafzi, Mr. Larkin, Nina Skarra, Noir, Puridee, Robin Brouillette, Sara Shepherd, Cari Borja, Magdalena Schaffrin, Livity, and PACT, which debuted a new Global Green Butterfly pattern benefiting Global Green.
Featured Accessories included: Amber Marie Bently Jewelry, Blank Verse Jewelry, Royal Blush Jewelry, Litter Jewelry. Featured shoes included Tashkent, Cri Di Coeur, and Terra Plana. Cosmetics provided by Smashbox. Models provided by Stars Model Management. Special thanks to Vie Bungalow Showroom, Eco Citizen Boutique, and Karen Tamblyn.
The event began with an intimate VIP dinner featuring O Organics and prepared by Iron Chef Mourad Lahlou, Chef Louis Maldonado, and Pastry Chef Melissa Chou of Michelin Star Aziza Restaurant in San Francisco. The event featured renowned artist Sage Vaughn who presented paintings benefiting Global Green and guests enjoyed performances by musician Matt Nathanson and DJ Donovan.
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