Special Events
Make the World a Better Place and Have a Good Time Doing It!
In addition to our educational programs, Ecofficiency.Org brings our message to southern California communities through entertaining and educational events. The events we produce educate our communities about living sustainably, while incorporating good music, delicious food, and an organic cocktail or two. Our events demonstrate to people that they can make a positive impact, and have a great time doing it!
When planing our events, we only work with businesses and organizations that significantly promote consumer responsibility. We strive to make all of our events as “zero-waste” or carbon neutral as possible. We take our commitment to sustainability very seriously, ensuring that the elements we include are the best choice for society and the environment.
Upcoming Events
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Past Events
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Event: A Taste of Fall, Launching The Positive Plate
Date: Friday, November 11, 2011
Location: Second Harvest Food Bank, OC Great Park
A Taste of Fall was the official launch event for The Positive Plate, our Southern
California based sustainable restaurant certification program. Attendees enjoyed dishes from eight Orange County restaurant/chefs that showcased their commitment to sustainability, while sipping organic wine, local craft beer, and organic cocktails. The event also included live music, local art, and a silent auction. The event was attended by local sustainability advocates and leaders, as well as foodies from throughout Orange County.
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Event: Doheny Days Music Festival
Date: Saturday & Sunday, September 10-11, 2011
Location: Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
Doheny Days is an annual two day music festival featuring some of the biggest acts in music. This year’s line-up included Ben Harper, Weezer, Ziggy Marley, Cake, and many others! Taking place at a beautiful state beach, keeping the grounds clean was obviously a priority, which is why Ecofficiency.Org was hired to manage the sustainability components throughout the festival. The green features of Doheny Days included:
• On-site sorting of all recyclables and compost
• No styrofoam allowed
• Bio-degradable foodware
• Recycled paper programs
• Bio-diesel generators
• Organic cotton volunteer t-shirts
• Free bike valet
We also organized an area for local non-profits to promote their mission to festival attendees, including eVocal and Earthroots Field School. Doheny Days 2011 was a huge success – for the environment and everyone who participated – and can’t wait for next year’s event!
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Event: The Inspired Buyer
Date: Sunday, November 21, 2010
Location: Environmental Nature Center, Newport Beach
The Inspired Buyer was a one day sustainable shopping event showcasing the finest environmentally and socially conscious businesses in the region. Geared specifically for the holiday season, the goal of the event was to inspire our community to celebrate sustainably. In addition to fabulous vendors selling holiday gifts, The Inspired Buyer also featured do-it-yourself gift demos, engaging presentations, live music, children’s art activities, and healthy food and drinks were available for purchase. The entire event was powered by the sun and was free to attend!
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Event: Gambling for the Gulf
Date: Friday, October 1, 2010
Location: Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine, Irvine
In response to the worst environmental disaster the United States has ever experienced, Ecofficiency.Org organized a casino themed fundraiser event for the Gulf Coast oil spill. Vegas style gaming tables were set-up, as well as a poker tournament, while attendees enjoyed organic hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, live music, and terrific prizes throughout the evening. Money that was raised went towards a research trip to the Gulf Coast by a UCI graduate student studying the effects of environmental disasters.
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Event: The Slam
Date: Sunday, June 27, 2010
Location: Volcom Skatepark, Costa Mesa
The Slam was a skateboarding festival attended by over 3000 people that raised money for victims of domestic abuse. Ecofficiency.Org was hired to guarantee that the event was produced and maintained in a sustainable fashion. The power used for The Slam was generated through bio-diesel and all waste was recycled and/or composted. Because of the large amount of attendees, individual waste stations were set-up and monitored by volunteers to ensure that trash was placed in the correct receptacle. All marketing collateral for the event was made with recycled paper with vegetable inks, and an eco education area was set-up at the event to demonstrate to people how The Slam was created sustainably.
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Event: Communities Helping Communities :: Hands Together for Haiti
Date: Friday, June 11, 2010
Location: The Boathouse Collective, Costa Mesa
Hand Together for Haiti was a joint event with Ecofficiency.Org and Abolish Slavery that benefited human rights and rebuilding efforts in Haiti. Live music was performed by Echo Echo, Love Amos, and Tiana Star, there was a silent auction from local businesses and artists, and food was provided by the Kogi BBQ truck. All proceeds from the event benefited rescuing and restoring dignity to women and children that had fallen victim to human rights abuse in the wake of the January 2010 earthquake.
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Event: Communities Helping Communities :: Hope for Haiti
Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010
Location: Detroit Bar, Costa Mesa
After Haiti’s devastating earthquake, Ecofficiency.Org made a commitment to help the country in any way we could. Hosted by Detroit Bar, Hope for Haiti was an evening of music and authentic Haitian cuisine that benefited Doctors without Borders. Marc B, the Pawnshop Kings, the Knuckles, and Emily Satterlee performed, while food was provided by a local Haitian support group.
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Event: Endless Summer Benefit Concert
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Location: The Boathouse Collective, Costa Mesa
The Endless Summer Benefit Concert was Ecofficiency.Org’s first large scale fundraising event. The celebration included music from 5 local bands and 2 DJ’s, food provided by an organic gourmet food truck, art from 10 local artists, organic cocktails, and our now signature photo booth. The donations generated from the event went directly to funding our educational classes and presentations.
