This past weekend, Greg and I went to a Tesla themed party. The event was a fundraiser for the MA non-profit Climate Xchange, whose goal is to support carbon pricing and a clean energy future.
Tesla owners drove from as far away as Canada, lining the closed down street with Teslas in every color, including our very own beloved Model S.
How we got invited: Greg found out about the event when one of the organizers, Alan Langerman, (a fellow Model S owner) slipped a hand-written note under Greg’s windshield wiper explaining he was having this Tesla themed party and would love Greg to come with his Model S.
When we found out it was for an environmental cause, the deal was cinched.
We’re not alone! It was a pleasure to speak to like-minded people (the event was filled with environmentalists and people concerned about carbon emissions, not just Tesla owners).
I am very passionate about the future of our planet, and willing to make changes in my own consumerism to help. I’ve adopted a vegan lifestyle, and worked hard to reduce the amount of trash our home produces. I’m always running around with a water bottle, and doing laundry more regularly so we don’t need the kids to have more pairs of pants they’re just going to grow out of.
There are times when I pull a load of cloth napkins out of the dryer or try to locate a paper towel (which we don’t really use) and feel a little abnormal.
Going to an event like this was a refreshing reminder that there are many, many people out there who care a great deal about the environment and are working hard to make change.
Learn More: If you’d like to learn more about Climate XChange, you can visit their website climate-xchange.org. You can also read a great article about the event and their TESLA RAFFLE in which you could win your very own Model S or Model X and drive away with all expenses covered. I’m not a fan of raffles usually, but this one is pretty cool: http://cleantechnica.com/2015/09/28/tesla-model-s-model-x-raffle-for-climate-xchange/
What you can do: You don’t have to donate to make a difference (though you certainly can!). If you believe in a cleaner future and want to support this carbon pricing initiative, the best thing you can do is call your local senator and let them know you hope they’ll support carbon pricing.
Thanks to Jessica and Alan Langerman for hosting a wonderful event and including us! It was a pleasure 🙂
