On Saturday, May 2nd, Crafts Not Carbon gathered at Embarcadero Center to provide a safe space that fosters creativity and realistic conversation about climate politics; the group is affiliated with Rising Tide Bay Area. The event was held at 2PM, near the farmer's market and lasted till 5:30PM. While the group met in San Francisco for this event, its future intentions are to reach all regions of the bay area, as well as use the forum for strategic occupation.

Crafts Not Carbon is open to all crafts. For example, at this last event people knitted, cut hair, sewed, and read. Crafts Not Carbon looks forward to all the different types of crafts, anything practical that encourages sustainable practices for everyday life, which will be an inspiration for society as a whole.

Crafts Not Carbon was created around the idea that practical and creative crafting expresses the potential for a more just and sustainable world. Through an accessible forum, Crafts Not Carbon promotes community-building, skill sharing and the imaginative reuse of all materials that will shape a realistic climate politic. Read more

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