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| 2022-03-31 | 
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5 Ways to Fight Food Waste |
Forty percent of the food we grow in the US never gets eaten. It gets tossed out somewhere on the path from farm to table. That's billions of pounds of food that uses land, water, fertilizer and pesticides, packaging, transportation, fuel, and more. So consider these five ways to fight food waste in your own kitchen. 1. Plan your meals… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Plan your meals, store food well, and take other steps to prevent food waste! | Food, Green Living | |||
| 2022-03-07 | 
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Investing in Green Energy |
During World War II, millions of Americans— a staggering 65 percent of all households—bought Victory Bonds to support the US role in the war. The ten-year bonds raised roughly $185 billion for the war effort (about $2 trillion in today’s dollars), and everyone who bought one received a return on their investment of three percent, if held to… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Tracy Fernandez Rysavy | If you're looking for another way to help the planet, we've got one for you. | You can invest in green businesses working to increase US renewable energy generation and energy efficiency. | Green Living | ||
| 2022-02-11 | 
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15 Things You Should Never Buy Again |
We all want to make the healthiest decisions for our homes, families, and the planet. What we eat, what we wear, and the items we use shouldn't bring us harm or cause negative health effects. Green America's vast green living resources can help you find better options, but here are fifteen things we just shouldn't buy anymore: 1.Styrofoam cups… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Some everyday products contribute to unnecessary environmental harm such as plastic waste and habitat destruction. Thankfully, there are alternatives that allow consumers to use their pocket power in a way that benefits our environment. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-24 | 
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Eco-Friendly Children's Clothing |
Kristen Suzanne started her green lifestyle years before her daughter Kamea was born. But Suzanne, a raw food chef, realized that “green” took on a whole new meaning when she became a mother—and became fully in charge of keeping little Kamea free from harm. One of the biggest steps she took toward that goal was to ensure she bought eco-friendly… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | When you need new items, choose eco-friendly children’s clothing to protect your children’s health, workers, and the Earth. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-24 | 
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16 Green Businesses You Need in Your Life |
Back to the Vote With Your Dollar Toolkit Get everything you need from the green economy, and the green economy will flourish instead of sweatshops and corporate polluters. Though not all of these stores will exist in your local community, it's possible to find everything you need from the green economy through our Green Business Network online… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Get what you need from responsible businesses, not box stores | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-22 | 
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Time Banks and Bartering: Get What You Need Without Money |
In 2001, with inflation soaring and the value of the Argentine peso dropping, Buenos Aires shoe salesman Pedro Perez found himself shut out of the market economy. Shoe sales had plummeted as prices soared, and Perez found that his salary could no longer cover the needs of his family. With the country’s monetary system failing him, Perez joined… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Whether you’re bartering your skills and services, or building community with a time bank, here are ways to get what you need without money. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-21 | 
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How a $25 Small Loan Can Change the World |
Every morning, Mary Clive opens her Kiva.org homepage and sees the faces of 12 people, from countries such as Cambodia, Kenya, and the Philippines. Each of them wanted to break their cycle of poverty by starting or expanding a micro-business, but needed a small loan to do so. That’s where Clive, a Green America member who lives in Silver Spring,… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Joelle Novey, Cathy Wilson | Thanks to a new generation of microfinance sites, you can become an investor in communities around the world with a small loan. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-21 | 
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Three Steps to Energy Efficient Windows |
Thinking of replacing your windows? You’re not alone. Many homeowners are concerned about the energy efficiency (or lack thereof) of their windows. As Barbara Campagna of the National Trust for Historic Preservation says, “You’re sitting next to a window, and you’re feeling cold, and your energy bills are high.” Windows are an easy-to-identify… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Thinking of replacing your windows? Here’s a step-by-step guide to energy-efficient windows.: | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-17 | 
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All Hands on Deck: Green Deck Materials |
Outdoor decks can be perfect for al fresco meals, neighborly get-togethers, and stargazing. However, depending how they’re constructed and cared for, they can also take a toll on the environment and may even pose risks to those using them. If you’ve got a deck in need of refurbishing, or plans to add one to your home this spring or summer, there… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Liz Borkowski | If your deck needs refurbishing, or you plan to add one to your home, here are materials to make it healthy for your family and the Earth. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-17 | 
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The Case for Electric Bicycles |
Andrew Gondzur of St. Louis, Missouri, used to ride his bike about four times a year—until last month, when he found himself choosing his bike instead of his car to run errands at least three times a week. What changed? Andrew installed a kit that added a rechargeable electric motor to his old bike. He still usually pedals his bike, but with a… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Consumers looking to leave the car at home—or forego a second car—can now find a new generation of electric bicycles. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-17 | 
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Mortgages from Responsible Banks and CDFIs |
Emily Moore of Minneapolis was having problems with Citibank. No, they weren’t pulling any of the common predatory foreclosure tricks on her—they hadn’t wrongfully foreclosed due to a processing error, or used predatory fee-padding techniques, or strategically misapplied her payments. Moore’s problem was that they were doing one of these things to… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | When refinancing, break away from mega-banks. Get your mortgage through a community development financial institution (CDFI). | Finance, Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-15 | 
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Finding New Life for Old Clothes |
We all find ourselves with clothes that have gone out of style, no longer fit, or look like they’ve seen better days. But think twice before gathering up your closet’s misfits and heading for the nearest dumpster. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that textiles make up approximately five percent of landfills. However, 99 percent… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | The EPA estimates textiles make up 5% of landfills. However, 99% of those textiles are reusable, and options for old clothing abound. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-14 | 
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Investing in Indigenous Communities |
From 1964 to 1992, the oil giant Texaco extracted billions of barrels of oil from the Amazonian rainforests of Ecuador. During that time, the company dumped more than 16 billion gallons of toxic, carcinogenic wastewater into the waterways that Indigenous communities used for drinking and bathing. The widespread contamination caused an epidemic of… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Rebecca Adamson is an Indigenous economist and president and founder of First People's Worldwide. | You can invest in the right companies and influence them to adopt policies that respect Indigenous communities. | Green Living, Social Justice | |||
| 2022-01-14 | 
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Beyond the Walmart Economy |
The Walmart economy is the opposite of sustainable. There can be no place in a sustainable economy for a corporation like today’s Walmart that advances a business model riddled with negative repurcussions—from its low-wage, environmentally destructive factories in developing countries, to shuttered local businesses all across America. “… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Andrew Korfhage and Liz Borkowski | Every step of the way, the Walmart economy exploits workers, pollutes the environment, and fails low-income communities. | Labor, Green Living, Social Justice | |||
| 2022-01-14 | 
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The Money-Saving Perks of a Hybrid Car |
In light of the climate crisis and wildly fluctuating gas prices, many Americans are looking for ways to drive less, bike more, and choose public transportation—and Green America members are leading the way. But unless you live in the heart of a city with an excellent mass transit or car sharing system, driving your own car can often be a… | E&B Auto Repair | Green America | EEven if you don't think you can afford it, take a look at the long-term payoff of a hybrid vehicle and think again. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-12 | 
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Carbon Offsets, Explained |
A decade ago, a group of European scientists set out for the UN Climate Convention in Kyoto, Japan – without getting on a plane. Determined not to “contribute … to the problem that the convention was intended to solve,” they traveled across Europe and then through Siberia and China to Japan by train, boat and bike over the course of several weeks… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Joelle Novey | What are carbon offsets, what good do they do, and where can you buy them? We answer your questions here... | A zero-emissions lifestyle is tough. Carbon offsets can help you balance out. | Green Living | ||
| 2022-01-09 | 
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The Search for a Non-Toxic Salon |
When hair stylist Luis Alfonso and his partner Caroline Holley decided to start their own beauty salon, they knew they wanted to go green to lessen their impact on the environment. That’s why Swing Salon, located in New York City’s Soho neighborhood, uses truly natural and organic products. Many of Swing Salon’s clients started going there… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | The FDA doesn't screen salon products for safety, so here are some tips on finding a non-toxic salon. | Climate, Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-09 | 
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Beyond Lead: Toxins in Toys |
Michael Rainville of Maple Landmark Woodcraft, a Vermont green toy manufacturer, has never seen business pick up as fast as it has in the last couple months. “We are phenomenally busy,” he says. “We’re scrambling to figure out how to meet demand.” Rainville knows why there is renewed interest in the colorful wooden trains, buses, and cars he… | Flowtoys ----- Hazelnut Kids - Natural Toys |
Green America | You need to look out for more than just lead. Here is your guide to avoiding to toxins in children's toys. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-09 | 
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Ethical Jewelry: Digging for Gems |
Diamonds, rubies, and other gems have long been prized for the beauty they bring to engagement rings and other fine jewelry-but in recent years, more and more people have become aware of the ugly story behind some of the world's most precious stones. Read on to learn more about the concerns associated with precious gems, and what you can do to… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Learn about the concerns with precious gems, and what you can do to support ethical jewelry, reducing gems' cost to workers and the Earth. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-09 | 
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Less-Toxic Dentistry: Silver Fillings and Other Concerns |
When you visit the dentist, you’re probably hoping that you’ll get a clean bill of dental health. Keep in mind, though, that you should also be looking closely at the health of your dentist’s office. Many dental procedures that have been used for years—from fluoride applications to amalgam fillings to root canals—are now under scrutiny for their… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Many dental procedures, such as silver fillings and fluoride, are under scrutiny for their possible role in causing health problems. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-09 | 
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Go Green With Cloth Diapers |
Parents, scientists, and environmentalists have debated long and hard about the diaper question: Are disposable plastic or reusable cloth diapers better for the environment and for the babies themselves? The answer isn't always easy. We researched the best options and came to the conclusion: Organic cotton cloth diapers are still the best option… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Are disposable plastic or reusable cloth diapers better for the environment and for the babies themselves? | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-08 | 
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Carpool for the Climate and Community |
Share rides to work, school, worship, and more to cut pollution and build community. When Anne Benson took a colleague’s suggestion and joined a long-standing daily carpool from Shirlington, VA, to downtown Washington, DC, she wasn’t looking for romance. She was just hoping to share gas costs with three other colleagues, to take advantage of… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Share rides to work, school, worship, and more to cut pollution and build community. | Climate, Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-08 | 
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The Allergen-Free Bedroom |
We spend an average of 33 percent of our time (eight hours per day) in our bedrooms. And, experts say the bedroom is often the room with the highest allergen content in the entire house. If you or a family member have allergies or asthma, you might experience a noticeable difference in your symptoms after removing as many allergens as you can… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | We spend an average of eight hours a day in our bedrooms. Learn how to make your room as comfortable—and allergen-free—as possible. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-08 | 
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10 Ways to Build Community |
Building community, when done with care and concern for the good of the commons, offers a comforting, nourishing, and collegial safety net when times get tough. This safety net can be a particular boon for those who live far away from friends and extended family. When we make a point of forming relationships in our communities across socio-… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Monica S. Flores | From gardening to volunteering, or striking up a conversation to organizing a charity event, here's how to build community. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-07 | 
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The Benefits of Biodiesel |
Tim Zang of Kansas City, Missouri, bought a diesel Jeep Liberty last year. When he drove off the lot, instead of heading to a fuel pump, he headed straight home, where a 55-gallon drum of Missouri-grown, 100-percent soy-based biodiesel sat waiting for him in his garage. “Every gallon of soy we use replaces a gallon of fossil fuel,” says Zang. “… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Biodiesel outperforms gas, ethanol, and conventional diesel in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and in overall fuel-efficiency. | Climate, Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-07 | 
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9 Health Foods That Actually Have GMOs in Them |
Trying to eat more healthy foods? Great work! But watch out—many foods marketed as health foods are full of genetically engineered ingredients. To break down the jargon, GE stands for genetically engineered and GMO stands for genetically modified organism, but they mean the same thing. Why are we concerned about GE ingredients and GMO… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | We rounded up nine products you probably think are GMO-free, but they aren’t, unless they’re labelled as such by the Non-GMO Project or certified USDA Organic. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-07 | 
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Green Dry Cleaning |
You’re bound to have a few items around the house that can’t be laundered in the weekly wash. And while you may have detected the faint whiff of chemicals when you picked up your freshly dry cleaned sweater last week, perhaps you didn’t think much of it. But it’s something to be concerned about. If you’ve ever taken your clothes to a professional… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Chemicals in dry cleaning are hazardous for you and the environment. Non-toxic, green dry cleaning options protect you as well as workers. | Climate, Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-07 | 
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Greener Paths: Recyclable Plastics |
When plastic manufacturing took off in the early 20th century, plastic was heralded as a miraculous material—lightweight, flexible, and sturdy. Eventually, though, plastic’s downsides started to emerge: toxic chemicals such as benzene and dioxin are released into surrounding communities during the manufacture of certain types of plastic, and some… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Learn the types of plastic in your life, the issues, and what you can do, including using more recyclable plastics. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-07 | 
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Energy Efficient TV: Green and Climate-Friendly Televisions |
Through the years, it’s become apparent that many Real Green readers aren’t big TV watchers. So our editorial staff thought we should warn you all that early next year, television broadcasters will transition completely from analog to digital broadcasting, meaning that any TV not equipped to receive digital broadcasts won’t get a signal after… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Tracy Fernandez Rysavy | Is it time for a new TV? Make sure you keep in mind the environmental impacts of this big purchase. | Keep old TVs functional, find the greenest and least-toxic new ones, and learn about responsible electronics recycling. | Green Living | ||
| 2022-01-07 | 
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12 Green Alternatives to Amazon |
Back to the Vote With Your Dollar Toolkit Like many, you probably shop online. Amazon.com is the world’s largest retailer and is synonymous with online shopping. 55% of shoppers in the U.S. turn to Amazon as their first stop. In 2014, we dug into the company’s record on environmental and social responsibility and found Amazon performing… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Todd Larsen | We're trying to get Amazon to build a cleaner cloud. Until they do, shop these greener businesses. | Climate, Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-06 | 
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Eco-Friendly Flooring |
EPA studies have shown that indoor pollutant levels can be two to five times higher than they are outside. To find the source of many of these pollutants, just glance down. New carpet and flooring can fill the air with hundreds of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including known and suspected carcinogens like formaldehyde and benzene. It can… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Learn about eco-friendly flooring options to minimize indoor pollution and mitigate health problems caused by toxic carpets. | Green Living | |||
| 2022-01-04 | 
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5 Reasons to Ditch your Dryer |
Every few years, the Pew Research Center asks about 1,000 Americans what they think about various appliances. In 2006, 83 percent of respondents said a clothes dryer was a necessity. Since then, something striking has happened—the people that Pew surveys have begun to think differently about energy- intensive appliances: in 2010, when the survey… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Something to consider for your wallet, health, and clothing. | Green Living | |||
| 2021-11-23 | 
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Editors' Picks: Green Gifts for the Holidays |
This gift guide includes our favorite green gift products, and the companies behind them are committed to environmental and humanitarian missions. Skip the crowds at the store, and shop green for everyone on your list. For the Fashionable: Fair trade jewelry from Coco Loco is crafted with the purpose of sustaining both culture and… | Life Without Plastic ----- Sunbeam Candles, inc. ----- EcoPlanet-EcoChoices.com Natural Living Store ----- Purrfectplay |
Green America | Find beautiful, thoughtful gifts for family and friends of all ages that are easy on the Earth in the Green Pages®. | Green Living | |||
| 2021-08-11 | 
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Sustainability Is Cool - Go Green At School |
Here on the cusp of fall, parents around the country are preparing for a new school year. To help out, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite back-to-school supplies from certified Green Business Network (GBN) members that will make your star student the most sustainable kid in class. 1. Small Gyari Cotton Backpack… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite back-to-school supplies from green companies that will undoubtedly make your star student the most sustainable kid in class. | Green Living | |||
| 2021-05-11 | 
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Investors For Bangladeshi Worker Rights |
Members of the Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation protest the deadly working conditions that led to the Rana Plaza building collapse in 2013. / Photo from the International Labor Rights Forum Label-scouting consumers will have noticed a trend in the last several years: fewer “Made in China” tags on clothes on store shelves and… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist, Andre Floyd | Labor, Social Justice | ||||
| 2021-04-19 | 
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Green Money Savers |
Living sustainably doesn’t have to be expensive. The staff at Green America is pretty savvy when it comes to being green on a budget, so we’ve rounded up a few of our best tips to save money. I love shopping at consignment and thrift stores. It’s like built-in recycling because you’re buying used clothes, and you get them at really… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Living sustainably doesn’t have to be expensive. The staff at Green America is pretty savvy when it comes to being green on a budget, so we’ve rounded up a few of our best tips to save money. | Green Living | |||
| 2020-12-03 | 
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New GMO Frankenfoods on the Horizon |
If you’re concerned about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in your food, brace yourself. A number of GM crops and animals currently sit somewhere along the US government’s research and approval process, meaning new GMOs could be coming to a store near you in the coming months. Since no laws require companies to label them, you might not even… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Before you take a bite into your food, learn about GMOs and crops being affected by them. | Food, Green Living | |||
| 2020-09-26 | 
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Cook One Meal, Eat for a Week |
When the Betz-Essinger family sits down for dinner in Birmingham, AL, it doesn’t take the children long to identify the provenance of their meal. “Is this a Caroline?” they ask, “or a Leigh Fran?” Caroline and Leigh Fran are not brands of frozen dinners—they are the two friends with whom Ruthann Betz-Essinger has shared the preparation of… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Joelle Novey | Three women who bring their families together through a brilliant idea. | Food, Green Living | |||
| 2020-09-26 | 
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How to Start a Bike Co-op |
Perhaps you want to bike more, but you don’t actually own a bike and would rather not shell out the money for one. Bike-sharing programs are a convenient, low-cost alternative to buying a bicycle that also build community. Bike-sharing programs are generally either bike shares or bike libraries. With bike shares, there are typically multiple… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
greenamerica | A great example of taking old objects and making them new again. | Green Living | |||
| 2020-09-26 | 
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7 DIY Cooperatives at Home |
You don’t have to belong to a worker-owned co-op to get the benefits. Cooperative models can also help you lower costs and build community at home. Here are our seven favorite ways to save money with cooperatives at home: Share goods Items you don’t use every day make great things to buy together and share with your neighbors, to save money and… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Bring your community together and aid elders, children, and pets. | Green Living | |||
| 2020-09-26 | 
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Safe, Sustainable Seafood |
As media attention causes more and more consumers to become aware of the troublesome levels of toxins in certain kinds of fish, the seafood industry is starting to feel the effects.When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an advisory in March 2004 suggesting that pregnant women and children limit… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Food, Labor, Green Living | ||||
| 2020-09-23 | 
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TRUE TALE: How a cooperative of women in the Gambia are cleaning up their community and earning a Fair Trade living. |
Njau Recycling and Income Generating Group, The Gambia Miranda Paul just returned from three weeks in Africa, where she was arranging Fair Trade contracts with different artisan groups for Worldgoods, her Fair Trade store in Green Bay, Wisconsin. As she traveled through The Gambia, a small country in West Africa, she was struck and… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Impact Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Women in Africa are turning waste into fashionable accessories. | Green Living | |||
| 2020-09-18 | 
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Dress Better: Buy from Certified Green Businesses |
Back to the Vote With Your Dollar Toolkit 2. BETTER: Independent, Certified Green Businesses If you need a new clothing item, you can’t do much better than an independent green business that strives to make every aspect of its clothing sustainable, from the fields where the fibers are grown to the factories that assemble and dye the clothes to… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Feel as good buying your clothing as you do in them. Trust these certified brands to give you quality and sustainable clothing. | Green Living | |||
| 2020-04-20 | 
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Choose This, Not That — Green Children’s Products |
There’s a huge variety of green and safe products for children, including organic baby products. Here are the top eight things to look for in products geared toward the little ones in your life, and see our staff's best picks from certified green businesses below. Choose This: Organic Baby Products Buy green: Choose toys and children’s… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Get the best products for kiddos in your life. Learn what to look for and avoid, and the top picks from our staff. | Green Living | |||
| 2020-01-29 | 
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How to Green Your Transportation |
Walk, Bike, or Take Public Transport You can significantly reduce your carbon footprint by walking, biking and taking public transportation whenever possible. For those times when you’re going short distances but need an extra hand for groceries and the like, consider getting a set of panniers, a basket, or a cargo-hauler attachment from… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Transportation generates about 15 percent of the world’s climate emissions. Help cool the planet by getting from A to B sustainably whenever you can. | Green Living | |||
| 2020-01-29 | 
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Green Your Energy Use |
First Steps Never thought about energy efficiency before? Start here to make some easy changes. Wash your clothes in cold water: Wash cold whenever you can, and always use cold for the rinse cycle. The EPA’s ENERGY STAR program says water heating is the cause of about 90 percent of the energy it takes to operate a clothes washer, which is one… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Americans could chop their energy use (and climate emissions) in half using energy-efficiency technologies available now. Get started today— and watch your energy bills shrink, too. | Green Living | |||
| 2020-01-29 | 
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Unplugging for the Holidays, for Your Family's Health |
While the holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and family, they can also cause a feeling of overwhelm: A 2011 report from the American Psychological Association found that 22 percent of Americans experience an “extreme level” of stress during the holidays. While the other 78 percent don’t feel such high levels of anxiety, the holidays can be… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Eleanor Greene | Holidays and vacations can be stressful, but our (and our kids') dependence on entertainment from screens could be making it worse. | Green Living | |||
| 2020-01-29 | 
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Choose Green Body Care |
Our bodies act as a sponge that absorbs the substances we put into—and onto—it. Just like the food we eat, the products our bodies consume can either have positive or negative impacts on our health. Choosing nontoxic body care products can help you protect yourself and the environment. Choose Green Know what to look for… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Green America | Just like the food we eat, the products our bodies consume can either have positive or negative impacts on our health. Choosing nontoxic body care products can help you protect yourself and the environment. | Green Living | |||
| 2020-01-27 | 
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Recycled Green Gifts for the Holidays |
Looking for thoughtful green gift ideas for the holidays but worried about holiday-related resource use? You’re right to be concerned—the US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the volume of US household trash increases by 25 percent, adding around one million tons of extra garbage. But it… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
Andrew Korfhage | Have a great holiday season while staying environmentally conscious. | Green Living | |||
| 2020-01-27 | 
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10 Grinch Gifts To Avoid This Holiday |
Jewelry from Discount and Department Stores Problems: Adult and children costume jewelry from stores such as Claire’s, Walmart, Target, Forever 21, Walmart, H&M, and Icing may contain toxic lead and cadmium. Mining for stones and metals used in more expensive jewelry causes environmental damage, unsafe working conditions, and violent… | Dharma Merchant Services ----- First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC ----- Grounds for Change ----- Mountain Rose Herbs ----- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION ----- Traditional Medicinals ----- Domini Social Investments LLC ----- Better World Club - Travel and Roadside Assistance |
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