GAM Article (February 20, 2020 ) Across the country, people are participating in low-consumption and zero-waste communities in which they buy nothing.
Buy Nothing

GAM Article (February 20, 2020 ) Inclusivity goes beyond inviting someone to a party—it’s about asking them to dance. These activists work to make the zero-waste movement more inclusive.
zero waste

GAM Article (February 20, 2020 ) Too many businesses run on wasteful models. It doesn’t have to be that way—the circular economy is gaining momentum.
circular economy

GAM Article (February 20, 2020 ) Making the most of what you have and buying less aren’t just good for the environment. Turns out, bucking wasteful consumer culture can build community and save money as individuals team up to save the planet.
consume less

GAM Article (November 21, 2019 ) After consumer pressure, megabanks finally begin to move away from financing private prisons, including those that detain immigrants.

GAM Article (November 21, 2019 ) In the fashion industry, corporate social responsibility programs often work better for companies than for employees. Worker-led solutions do much more.

GAM Article (November 21, 2019 ) The fashion industry doesn’t exactly have a clean record on appropriation and racism. But these small business vanguards are reclaiming the narrative.

GAM Article (November 21, 2019 ) It’s easy to ignore the huge influence garments have on workers and the planet. Luckily, activists and businesses are working to make the fashion industry better. If you wear clothes, you can too.

GAM Article (November 21, 2019 ) Business as usual in the garment industry is bad for people and the planet, from agriculture to factories, from stores to our closets.
toxic textiles

GAM Article (November 21, 2019 ) Your castoffs live on after your closet cleanout.
donate clothes

GAM Article (November 21, 2019 ) Across the world, clothing manufacturing is largely women’s work. Fair trade programs bring feminist values of equality to the industry.

GAM Article (November 20, 2019 ) Cline's first book helped document the fast fashion industry. Now, she offers a practical and gentle guide to conscious fashion.
Rana Plaza, ethical fashion, fair trade, green fashion, sustainable fashion

GAM Article (November 18, 2019 ) We fact-checked the claims of trendy companies advertising green options.
greenwashed

GAM Article (November 18, 2019 ) Cotton is one of the most water- and chemical-intensive crops, and it is largely used in clothing production.

GAM Article (November 11, 2019 ) Know someone who’s nuts about nature? Give them something that loves people and the planet as much as they do.
eco-friendly gifts

GAM Article (October 14, 2019 ) Green America sat down with Debby Ward to discuss best practices for building a dream garden from scratch. Debby is the Founder and Owner of Prior Unity Garden, which has been helping people make their organic garden dreams come true.
vegetable garden

GAM Article (October 14, 2019 ) Farmers are our friends. Start a conversation at the farmers market to learn more about where your food is from.
learn about farming, sustainable agriculture

GAM Article (October 14, 2019 ) Little ones are highly affected by their environments, from the materials of their toys to what they wear and eat. To give kids in your life the safest start, make the things they put on their skin and in their mouths green whenever possible.
gift ideas for new moms

GAM Article (October 14, 2019 ) Ten percent of global carbon emissions are from the fashion industry and Americans throw away an average of 70 pounds of clothes per year. By buying and discarding thoughtfully, shopping green, and taking care of what you have, you can reduce your impact.
sustainable clothing

GAM Article (October 10, 2019 ) Why are so many products marketed towards women full of chemicals that lead to serious diseases?
toxic products, chemicals, self-care