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) Compostable products for the foodservice industry
compostable packaging, foodservice, plates, cups, cutlery, bowls
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Leading Green Economy Group Defends Freedom to Invest Responsibly, Offers Data and “Foundational Truths” Ignored in Highly Politicized GOP Report.
WASHINGTON, DC – July 12, 2023 – This morning, the House Financial Services Committee will…
ESG, ESG investing, socially responsible investing, SRI, SRI investing, investing with environmental and social governance, shareholder activism, shareholder advocacy, shareholders, shareholder resolution
ESG, ESG investing, socially responsible investing, SRI, SRI investing, investing with environmental and social governance, shareholder activism, shareholder advocacy, shareholders, shareholder resolution
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) Dr. Thorpe Succeeds 23-Year Director Fran Teplitz In Critical Role, Bringing Justice Equity Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Leadership Expertise To The Major Non-Profit.
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July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the experiences and achievements and honor the history and struggles of the disability community. It is a group that anyone could find themselves joining at any moment in time, due to birth,…
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) Green America is proud to announce Dr. LaKeisha “Keisha” Thorpe as its new executive co-director for culture, planning & green business development.
Green America, Green Business Network, lakeisha thorpe, keisha thorpe, Fran Teplitz, executive co-director, co-executive director, retirement
Green America, Green Business Network, lakeisha thorpe, keisha thorpe, Fran Teplitz, executive co-director, co-executive director, retirement
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There has been a steady rise in pesticide use across all cocoa producing countries from Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to Indonesia.
Alarmingly, children have been exposed to agrichemicals at a similar increased rate from 5% in 2008 to 24% in 2019…
chocolate industry, deforestation, pesticide harm, sustainable solutions, traceability, responsible sourcing, cocoa farming, environmental impact, global communities, biodiversity, pesticide exportation
chocolate industry, deforestation, pesticide harm, sustainable solutions, traceability, responsible sourcing, cocoa farming, environmental impact, global communities, biodiversity, pesticide exportation
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) Cocoa-growing regions around the world are experiencing dangerous levels of deforestation. Learn about the impacts of chocolate production.
Cocoa sustainability, Deforestation in cocoa-growing regions, Protecting cocoa forests, Sustainable cocoa production
Cocoa sustainability, Deforestation in cocoa-growing regions, Protecting cocoa forests, Sustainable cocoa production
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Green America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding: actual…
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) Timeline: Temporary (Roughly 20 hours per week for 5 weeks – schedule is negotiable)
Payment: $5,000
Location: Remote
Green America is a national, nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to creating a socially just and…
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) For reducing burnout and greenhouse gas emissions—the four-day work week could be the key.
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) No matter your workplace or community, you can take steps to make workplaces safer by speaking up and voting with your dollars.
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support workers
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) How do heat standards match up against rising temperatures? Experts say more must be done to protect our outdoor workers.
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) Workers shouldn’t have to choose between a good job and climate. In a just clean energy future, labor and climate go hand in hand.
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labor, climate, clean energy
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) With her colleagues at Amazon, Anna Ortega is trying to make the corporation a better place to work—for the health of individuals and the community.
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amazon workers union
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) Industrial robots aren't simply good or bad for the climate or labor. It's all about context.
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robotic labor
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Pressure is rising, creating real progress. Workers are pushing for unions and an end to poor treatment at some of the country’s most recognizable companies. Meanwhile, workers in every sector of the economy are recognizing a need for work/life…
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) Workers are unsatisfied and union pushes are surging. Investors standing with workers can help protect and advance workers’ rights.
shareholder activism
shareholder activism
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) You can make a difference on climate and justice from where you are—no career switch necessary.
climate and social justice
climate and social justice
