Ep. 204: Sips & Sustainability--The Story of Tacoma Green Drinks
EQ: Can social gatherings really spark environmental change?
Guests: Crissy Cooley and Robb Krehbiel
In this episode, we’re chatting all about Tacoma Green Drinks—how it got started, how it’s grown, and the impact it’s making in the local sustainability scene. We explore the mission behind Green Drinks and how it’s become a unique space that balances social connection with solution-focused conversations. Our guest shares what goes into organizing these community-driven events—from picking the perfect venue to setting the right vibe—and how the events have grown more inclusive over time. We highlight the kinds of people and causes that show up, the local impact of networking over a drink, and a powerful success story that came from a Green Drinks connection. Plus, we discuss the importance of community in tackling environmental issues and how listeners can get involved.
Champagne & Real Pain:
🥂Communities for a Healthy Bay
👎🏻Trump Admin approach to National Parks & National Forests–cuts to National Park Funding and half of National Forests are open for logging
Do Your Fudging Homework:
Hope: Get involved in something local!
Annie: DO drink your calories. For our sober friends, many of these places where Green Drinks is holding events also have great NA options! Remove barriers for yourself to get out there
Crissy: Check out Aquagua’s and Earthwise’s