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How to Make an Eco-Friendly Move in 2024

Green America in the News ( ) If you’re discarding a large number of items or parting with bulky furniture, you may consider hiring a junk removal service. However, ensure the company employs sustainable practices. “When researching junk removal companies, ask about what they…
Architectural Digest - https://www.architecturaldigest.com/reviews/moving/eco-friendly-move

Pro-fracking public comments in Ohio stem from 'misleading' ads

Green America in the News ( ) Cathy Cowan Becker, a co-founder of the environmental group Save Ohio Parks, said the Facebook ads were “misleading” and may have tricked people into submitting a pro-fracking comment to state regulators.
The Washington Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/09/19/pro-fracking-public-comments…

Pro-fracking public comments in Ohio stem from 'misleading' ads

Green America in the News ( ) Cathy Cowan Becker, a co-founder of the environmental group Save Ohio Parks, said the Facebook ads were “misleading” and may have tricked people into submitting a pro-fracking comment to state regulators.
MSN - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pro-fracking-public-comments-in-ohio-stem-fro…

Climate activists are going to the US Senate with concerns about AI’s emissions impact

Green America in the News ( ) In a signed letter to Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, 22 groups including Amazon Employees for Climate Justice, Fight for the Future, Green America, the Union of Concerned Scientists, Friends of the Earth, and Accountable Tech ask the Senate…
Quartz - https://qz.com/climate-change-ai-large-language-models-carbon-emission-18508308…

Government announces major change to everyday customer checkout practices: ‘The decision [is] undoubtedly a positive step’

Green America in the News ( ) San Francisco assemblyman Phil Ting is leading this charge, using statistics from Green America to say at a press conference in May that receipts come at the expense of “3 million trees, 10 billion gallons of water, 302 million pounds of waste on…
Yahoo News - https://news.yahoo.com/government-announces-major-change-everyday-190000751.html

Stop Funding the Climate Crisis: 4 Ways You Can Decarbonize Your Finances.

Green America in the News ( ) “We wouldn't have things like the Willow Project or Line Three” — an oil drilling project in Alaska and a pipeline from Canada to Wisconsin, respectively — “if we didn't have these big banks underwriting them by lending them all this money,” said…
Teen Vogue - https://www.teenvogue.com/story/stop-funding-the-climate-crisis-how

You’re probably funding Big Oil without even knowing it. Here’s how to stop

Green America in the News ( ) There are relatively simple ways you can move your finances away from fossil fuels. Nexus Media News spoke with several advocates and financial experts about how to decarbonize your money. 
Fast Company - https://www.fastcompany.com/90949146/youre-probably-funding-big-oil-without-eve…

How Much Does a POS System Cost? (Price Guide)

Green America in the News ( ) A survey from Green America found that 89% of US consumers want retailers to offer both print receipts and digital receipts sent via email. With that in mind, you might want to purchase a receipt printer and printing paper. This way, you…
Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/retail/pos-system-cost

Veteran shows ‘ludicrous’ papers received after picking up prescription from VA office: ‘What was the point in all this?’

Green America in the News ( ) Creating receipts also generates more than 4 billion pounds of carbon dioxide pollution, which greatly contributes to the overheating of our planet, reported the L.A. Times, citing a study by advocacy group Green America.
Yahoo News - https://news.yahoo.com/veteran-shows-ludicrous-papers-received-113000277.html?g…

What is a Hybrid Vehicle?

Green America in the News ( ) An HEV is an excellent avenue to better fuel economy if you want to keep things simple and less expensive at the point of purchase. Green America says the improvement over an ICE alone, on average, is somewhere between 20% and 35%. On the other…
Kelley Blue Book - https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/what-is-a-hybrid-vehicle/

Opinion: Environmental, social and governance investing works

Green America in the News ( ) The Republican-led House Oversight Committee held a hearing this month on environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices as the result of a letter sent from 21 state attorneys general to top asset managers that warned them against using ESG…
The Washington Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/07/environmental-social-governa…

Dazed and Confused at Congress’ ESG Hearing

Green America in the News ( ) That was seriously weird. JEVA LANGE•MAY 10, 2023 Of all the nonsense spouted during the House Oversight Committee’s “ Examination of Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices with Attorneys General: Part One” on Wednesday, perhaps…
Heatmap - https://heatmap.news/politics/esg-hearing-congress-oversight-weird

14 Products to Make Your Life More Eco-friendly With Barely Any Effort

Green America in the News ( ) These days it seems like every brand is making bold claims about using eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices. A quick shopping trip can quickly turn perplexing—which of the assertions are the real deal? We spoke with experts, including…
The Wall Street Journal - https://www.wsj.com/buyside/wellness/best-eco-friendly-products-ec95f2e2

In Callback To The World Wars, Climate Victory Garden Inspires Collective Action

Green America in the News ( ) The world is in the midst of a climate crisis. That’s why nonprofit Green America says you should grow a 'Climate Victory Garden'. For more information on Climate Victory Gardens, visit greenamerica.org
The Weather Channel - https://weather.com/news/climate/video/in-callback-to-the-world-wars-climate-vi…

Climate Forward

Green America in the News ( ) Global demand for chocolate, not least during the holiday season, has devoured tropical forests where cocoa trees grow. Now, lawmakers in the European Union, the world’s largest cocoa buyer, have vowed to import only what doesn’t destroy or…
The New York Times - https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/template/oakv2?campaign_id=54&…

Higher Cocoa Prices Crucial to Easing Farm Poverty, Report Says

Green America in the News ( ) Higher prices, rather than bigger crops, are crucial to help lift cocoa farmers out of poverty as inflation spirals, according to a report from non-governmental organizations. Pressure has been mounting to tackle child labor on cocoa farms and…
Bloomberg - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-06/higher-cocoa-prices-crucial-…

Cocoa sustainability efforts will fail without living wage for farmers - report

Green America in the News ( ) Environmental and social problems in global cocoa supply chains are likely to continue unless companies pay farmers substantially more for their beans, according to a major report on cocoa sustainability published on Wednesday. The Cocoa…
Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/cocoa-sustainability-effo…

Is your favorite ‘green’ product as eco-friendly as it claims to be?

Green America in the News ( ) Going green is good for business. Consumers are often willing to pay more for eco-friendly products than other comparable products on the market, according to market research.  But not all environmental claims are…
National Geographic - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/what-is-greenwashing-how…

How Small Businesses Can Have a Big Impact in the Climate Fight

Green America in the News ( ) When we think about the companies responsible for carbon emissions, we tend to focus on the Chevrons and ExxonMobils of the world. But virtually every company has a carbon footprint. And each can help solve our global problem. “Small…
Time Magazine - https://time.com/6213434/climate-change-action-companies-businesses/

Smarter: Should You Use Bar Soap or Body Wash?

Green America in the News ( ) This week I have bar soaps, shower gels, and body washes facing off in a suds-filled arena to see which will emerge from the fray awash in victory. Also in this issue: Do spare tires expire, and which is better for your oral health, an electric or…
Consumer Reports - https://www.consumerreports.org/personal-care/smarter-should-you-use-bar-soap-o…