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See you soon! It’s time experience Homebrut …. because you love:
A. Maryland grown products
B. Annapolis Green
C. Any beer made by Forward Brewing
D. All of the above!

Tonight! We’re releasing Homebrut, our brut pale ale brewed with Maryland malt and hops. We’re partnering with Annapolis Green on this locally-sourced and made beer, AND we’re donating 15% of sales from this beer (for 1 week) to Annapolis Green! Come try it tonight and toast to the work Annapolis Green is doing to build a community of environmental advocates and make our city more sustainable and resilient.

Another great Green Reads in the books ;) Thanks to all who came out!

Our next book is a well-regarded-by-the-New-York-Times piece of climate fiction, The Deluge by Stephen Markley.

Our next meeting will be on Monday, February 26 at 7 pm. at Green and Bean Boutique in Annapolis Town Center.

We have many winter nights ahead to cozy up to this great read. We hope you will join us. Our group is growing -we'd love to see you 💚


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Here is a round-up of green events happening this week. Did you know Annapolis Green hosts a community calendar on our website, www.annapolisgreen.com?

Our newsletter lets you access events, local happenings, and eco-tips. Follow the link in the comments to sign up!

We are always looking to GROW our GREEN community 💚 🌎

Homebrut is here! This special collaboration is a holiday nod to Maryland. Locally made and sourced. And a bit of bubbles to bring on the season’s festive cheer - join us to toast the season on Wednesday 5-6:30 pm at Forward. Bring Homebrut for the holidays– and 15% of proceeds will go to Annapolis Green until 12/12 💚

Homebrut is a 5.6% Pale ale brewed with Maryland-grown wheat and honey malt from Bear Branch Malt and Maryland-grown Mackinac and Michigan Copper hops from Heritage Hills hop farm. Balanced notes of bready malts and citrus and spice.

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Thanks to all who came out for our final of the year! Special thanks to for hosting us and our sponsors: .us and for making the night possible 💚

We hope all in attendance learned at least ONE NEW THING and MADE ONE NEW FRIEND. It is what we call the ! We were delighted to see Annapolis-based Maryland Green Registry members among others in attendance and are looking forward to seeing more local businesses join the registry in 2024 🌎

Photo credits: Kenneth Tom

Get all the details about our Green Drinks event. Last one of the year 💚🌎

Tap the link in bio and see you there!

Today is the day. Your contribution, no matter the size, lifts up Annapolis Green.

Donate today to support our local efforts to build community, banish plastic, and create a legacy of sustainability for future generations. Tap on the link in comments for to donate.

Thank you for supporting our passion and vision for an environmentally resilient and more vibrant Annapolis 💚🌎

Join Green Reads on Monday December 4, 7 pm. We meet at Green Bean again!  Advance RSVP helps us plan, contact [email protected].

The Waste-Free World by Ron Gonen
“The book makes a persuasive, forward-looking case for a circular economic model, a ‘closed-loop’ system that wastes no natural resources. Entrepreneur, CEO and sustainability expert Ron Gonen argues that circularity is not only crucial for the planet but holds immense business opportunity.” — Penguin Random House. Tap the link in bio to learn about the book.

My take: Waste-free World is a solutions-oriented read that sparks hope! And a major respect for human ingenuity. I’m not done yet (full discloure, and may not be by Monday) but what I am absorbing will carry over into the New Year and beyond. – Tilly C.

Green Reads are open to all –wishful book readers, half book readers and full book readers. Our common denominators are a love of the environment and care for our local community 💚🌎

STANDING UP FOR NATURE.

Each year, dozens of regattas, festivals, and other events are held in Annapolis, drawing thousands to our beautiful community–and creating a tremendous amount of waste. Annapolis Green helps event organizers reduce, and often eliminate, landfill waste by rethinking the way resources are used and disposed of.

By embracing a zero-waste mindset, we hope to not only significantly improve the health of our city and planet, but also create a ripple effect that influences companies, residents, businesses, and public policies.

We all have the power to make a difference. Your contribution to Annapolis Green doesn’t just impact the environment; it also empowers individuals to be stewards of our planet, creating a legacy of environmental responsibility for present and future generations. Please give generously via the link in comments this .

Our gratitude burns bright for the small businesses in Annapolis. They are community-first, eco-friendly, socially conscious and make Annapolis truly unique. We hope you catch today’s energy on this sunny gorgeous day - you won’t regret it.

If you are not able to hit the town, you can take part from your couch is running a candle special that benefits Annapolis Green and you can make an order and pick up at on Wednesday. Part of the proceeds will support our shipping fees from our recent cork upcycle event. Link in comments.

So for our local small businesses who support our work at Annapolis Green. Please give them a visit today or a follow here. Let’s make 2024 a year for extra special small business love 💕

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BANISHING PLASTIC.
The planet is drowning in plastic. We’re rescuing our corner of it one straw, bag, water bottle, and cigarette butt at a time. Why? Because plastic pollution is one of the most important environmental threats we face, choking our waterways and injuring countless seabirds and marine mammals. Partnering with local officials, residents, businesses, and other nonprofits, Annapolis Green is tackling the issue head-on, thanks to the support of people like you.

Your contribution to Annapolis Green makes our NAPTOWN TAP and other programs possible. It’s a direct investment in a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable community and a vote for a brighter tomorrow. This , please give generously to Annapolis Green. Follow link in comments.

I’ll remember the Sultana Downrigging Festival for its positive impact and impression it left upon me. The report is strong 💪🏼 ♻️.

The event itself was a treat - tall ships, including a replica of the Dove known for accompanying the first 140 colonists to settle in what we now know as Maryland 🦃 🌽

I look forward to returning next year. This event is in its 20th year with the last several being 💚🌎

Community is at the heart of everything we do – from educating people through our electric vehicle initiatives and composting programs to bringing them together at to connect over our shared interest in a healthy planet 🌎

Since its inception, Annapolis Green has worked tirelessly to create an environmentally resilient and vibrant community for us all. But, we can’t do it without you 💚

This , please donate generously to Annapolis Green. For more information on our programs and how to donate, follow the link in comments.

Results are in!

Upcycling with @madeplus.us and @greenbeanboutique = big success! 97+ lbs at last weigh in 😳 well done wine drinkers 🍷 ♻️ We reunite next week at Green Drinks. Join us! #upcyclingworks #annapolisgreen #greendrinks

Last Green Drinks of the year! Wednesday November 29, 5:30-7:30 at St. John's College. Don’t miss it 💚

Disappointing! We hate to see any small business face challenges, ESPECIALLY a business like Forward.

Did you know Forward is the first Annapolis Restaurant to receive Surfrider Foundation's Ocean Friendly Restaurant (OFR) status?
Composting program ✅
Straws by request and paper only ✅
Energy efficient ✅
Recycling program ✅
No plastic beverage containers ✅
No plastic to-go bags ✅
the list goes on....

And they consistently give back to the local community 💚🌎

3.5 years of outdoor dining in the city of Annapolis and it’s still temporary. City Council was thiiis close to passing a bill that would have begun to solidify outdoor dining in city code, but after a year of amendments, they withdrew the entire bill last week. Even with a final amendment that would have solidified outdoor dining in all forms across the city (parklets on the street, private parking lots, rooftop decks, sidewalk cafes), they voted to kill the bill entirely.

Hopefully there is a new bill coming before the temporary resolution runs out in February.

If you see your alderperson around town, let them know if (and why!) this issue is important to you. If new legislation comes up, we will let you know here about actions you can take. Thank you for enjoying and supporting year-round outdoor dining over the past 3.5 years ❤️

Happy Recycling Day ♻️ Proud to partner with Military Bowl! Last year over 780 lbs of bottles and cans collected and, working with Veteran Compost, we diverted 1.5 TONS of food waste. Can’t wait to do it all again this year!

Sharing on behalf of one of our favorite sustainable small businesses -and because we know lots of vegans! BBK has you covered…

TODAY (11/15) we collect corks and on NOV 29 we network! Two great events this month…

Holiday Happenings From Annapolis Green Annapolis Green is always planning something. It may be how to make a festival “trash-free,” or eliminating paper straws, but no matter, you know they are doing something for our enviro…

Giving Tuesday is just two weeks away! Please consider a donation to support our work for a greener, more beautiful and thriving Annapolis community.

Stand up for Nature with us 💚 🌎

Meet us on Wednesday. And bring your wine corks! We are recognizing America Recycles Day with Made Plus 👟 ♻️ 🍾 💚 🌎

Happy Veterans Day to all who served. We thank you deeply for your sacrifice 🇺🇸

Special shout out to our favorite veteran business partner, Justen . Coming through for us always! We could not do our zero waste work without you 💚🌎 🇺🇸

On we will host a one-day-only cork collection and upcycling showcase with our friends from .us and .

𝕌𝕡𝕔𝕪𝕔𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜𝕤. Look no further than made+ skiff shoe made from 6 upcycled plastic water bottles. Made+ shoes are made locally. Take in the gorgeous products sold a shop where sustainability and luxury meet 🌎

𝕘𝕒𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕔𝕠𝕣𝕜𝕤! And know the corks we reclaim will return to the marketplace as yoga blocks and shoe soles through ♻️

Our twist on highlights the power of upcycling and amazing business concepts happening in our own backyard. Drop on by and say hi 👋 we'd love to see you 💚

Wednesday, November 15, 12-7 pm
(1915 Towne Centre Blvd #120)

I got time with Lisa from Rasa Juice shop at a lovely witchy streetfest put on by the eclectic businesses on Maryland Ave. She is an Annapolis Green Founding 100 and a ready collaborator.

Rasa’s situation (see article in comments) is concerning. Small businesses like Rasa, and passion like Lisa’s, deserve a place to thrive.

Plus these are the unique places that make Annapolis feel like home 💚 Please read and share…
RASA juice shop

A thriving green business community gives consumers ethical, climate-friendly, and good-for-the-soul options to practice their values in the marketplace.

The Chesapeake Bay Trust unlocked an important conversation at their October 10 speaker series. If you missed it, follow the link in the comments to access a recording. And keep following Annapolis Green as we cultivate more opportunities for you to get to know our local businesses prioritizing the planet 💚🌎

Chesapeake Bay Trust

Gratitude is the season! Here is our latest gratitude run down:

🌿Our small business community
🌿Sustainability efforts at the Boat Shows
🌿Our volunteers!
🌿 New collaborations
🌿 MORE Events going

Read the latest news from Annapolis Green via the link in bio. We have exciting events including a collab with .us + on on nov. 15

Another Green Savings Report is IN. We had a record of 3,780 plastic water bottles diverted from use over eight days of the power and sailboat shows! That’s just to start, this year saw a boost overall in the effort to reduce environmental impacts.

Guidance from Sailors for the Sea’s clean regatta program and the improved messaging and leadership from the Annapolis Boat Shows made all the difference. From recycling to more NAPTOWN TAPs and the return of reusable bags, sponsored by . We cannot wait to see this effort grow and the clean regatta movement grow throughout Annapolis in 2024.

Follow the Link in comments to watch a video about this year’s effort. Thanks to all - our volunteer crew in particular - for making this show one of the best ones we’ve worked yet.

Important notice regarding your pumpkins!

Don't throw your pumpkins in the trash! Spare the landfill - compost or include pumpkins with your yard waste collection.

Pumpkins may now be placed in your yard waste bin - or use them as compost material. Follow this link to sign up for access to the Truxtun Park food scrap drop off site.
https://www.annapolis.gov/1830/Food-Scrap-Drop-Off

Consider composting at home. Follow the link to learn more about backyard composting.
https://www.annapolis.gov/1877/Backyard-Composting

Throwing it back to 2019 … a lot has changed but our feelings about plastics have not 🎃👻🫥🧙‍♀️🎃

Trunk or Treating with @annapolisrecreationparks last weekend! Great event with a #naptowntap making Halloween a bit less scary on the plastic front 👻 Wishing all the ghosts and ghouls out there a safe and fun night. Check our stories for Halloween green tips 💚🎃💚🎃 #annapolisgreen #plasticfree #plasticsarescary #recycle #pipmoyerreccenter #annapolislove

The environment also won at the Annapolis Pickleball Club’s Fall APC Open! Our diverted 184 water bottles from use! What is more, we gained new partners in our Annapolis Green community.

Welcome Annapolis Pickleball Club - Public and the Bay Capital Mortgage Group and Trish Dunn, Real Estate for prioritizing the planet in your event planning 💚🌎🙏🏻

Pussers has been such a great community partner to us over the years! We are so grateful for the TAP sponsorships, many a Green Drinks and making our workload at the boat shows lighter and infinitely more fun. 💚🌎 🙏🏻

Pusser's Closing Annapolis Restaurant Next Year: Report | Annapolis Patch Pusser's is closing its downtown Annapolis restaurant next year, a press release said. The waterfront eatery hopes to reopen later in an undetermined location.

Proud to have taken part in this important conversation about the challenges and rewards our local small businesses take on when they put the planet ahead of profits. We need to continue discussing how to best support these small businesses and how to make sustainability practices the norm rather than the exception in Annapolis.

Thank you, Chesapeake Bay Trust, for picking the topic and creating this opportunity!

Bread and Butter Kitchen
Green & Bean Boutique
Annapolis Subaru
Eastport Business Association
Chesapeake Pirate Adventures
The City Of Annapolis

Join our environmental book club, Annapolis Green Reads, on October 23 to discuss Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach.

Mary Roach has been described as America’s funniest science writer. This book and book club is for nature lovers, readers and those who want to come out and connect! It is also an excellent opportunity to check out the Green Bean Boutique in the if you have not already.

Follow the Link in Comments to get more details! Green Reads are open to all; advance RSVP helps us plan. Contact [email protected] to attend, and of you have questions.

Here are more 💚green💚 finds at this weekend’s Sailboat Show:

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Go check out the incredible electric technology featured this year!

A match made in heaven:

Annapolis Green preempts plastic water bottle waste through and .us keeps them from the landfill . Their ‘skiff’ shoes are made here in town from upcycled plastic water bottles — 6 to be exact for each pair.

The skiff shoe is a nod to Annapolis. How ‘bout we all give a nod to the environment?

Join us and .us in solving our single use plastic waste problems this year! And check them out today at the

Our water droplet bandits are at it again 😃

If you cannot tell by now, Annapolis Green realllllly wants you to be during the Sailboat Show. What does that mean, exactly? Here are our tips:

♻️ Pack your reusable water bottle

♻️ Recycle right!

♻️ Avoid single use plastics

♻️ Tour an electric boat & seek out energy saving products

♻️ Check new super local sustainably made products like .us

♻️Take part in the conservation workshops w/ reefballs, anyone?

♻️ Visit our partners in the green hosting effort,

Keeping our waters beautiful and the Chesapeake Bay abundant is a team effort!

Sustainable September, you were good to us! Read the latest from Annapolis Green and learn about exciting new efforts at this year’s Annapolis Boat Shows.

Our community grew at Green Drinks, sustainability efforts shined at Baygrass, we toured an Electric School Bus at Changemakers and Annapolis Green is working with our small business community toward a cleaner and greener future.

It's all in there plus more! Follow the Link in comments to read the latest Annapolis Green newsletter!