Be Simply...Social Sustainable Solutions

Listen into Suzanne Toro and Mike Zukerman discuss Social Sustainable Solutions and the impact it has on our communities. Mike will share his deeper vision for 3rd Spaces after his 40 day journey to Kyebando in Kampala, Uganda. He will share his perspective on the potential power of combining media, technology, activism to lead social change in Africa and North America. Mike Zuckerman is the founder of 3rdSpaces and Director of Sustainability for San Francisco’s Award Winning Temple Nightclub – 2008 San Francisco Small Business of the Year and Treehugger’s Greenest Nightclub in the World in 2009. Under his guidance Temple has established industry-wide best practices in resource conservation, boasting an 89% diversion from landfill rate. Zuckerman’s goal is to implement similar initiatives in all of the venues in SF and beyond. He frequently speaks publicly about the intersection of Entertainment and Sustainability including moderating the Miami Winter Music Conference’s panel “Greening the Entertainment Industry”. Zuckerman was an original Advisory Council member for the Business Council on Climate Change and sits on the Board of Directors for GreenLaces.org. Zuckerman’s work has been written about in the NY Times, WSJ and Boston Globe. An established figure in political, non-profit and business sectors, Mike brings together like-minded communities to facilitate the exchange of best practices. About 3rd Spaces: The mission of 3rdSpaces is to build a global community of environmentally conscious businesses and consumers that accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices, while creating green collar jobs for the unemployed. We achieve our mission by working with restaurant, bar, and nightclub owners to save them money through efficiency services and leveraging buying power to reduce costs associated with becoming sustainable. These businesses become centers for communities of environmentally energized people to gather and flourish.