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Latino/a/x and Hispanic Heritage Month: Products Paving the Way for Fair Trade in Latin America

BlogNews ( ) As a part of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, take a look at the influence that the Spanish speakers in Latin America have on trade to the U.S. In particular, explore some of the fair trade goods that help workers in the region. 
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What is the Green Business Network?

BlogNews ( ) Note: This blog is a crossposted blog from Green Business member Beneficial State Bank. Founded with impact in mind In 2007, Beneficial State Bank co-founders Kat Taylor and Tom Steyer set out to design a new kind of community bank. Rather…
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Green America in the News

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…

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Locust Point Community Garden

Personal story ( ) “Let’s reinvigorate this garden.”  Before head gardener Dave Ardnt peered between tall fencing, the Locust Point Community Garden sat in disrepair.   Started by a former-resident and Under Armour (UA) employee, UA initially…
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Adamah Farm & Fellowship

Personal story ( ) Adamah Farm is a regenerative homestead located at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center in Falls Village, CT. It consists of 20 acres of farm fields, orchards, and pasture. Per Adamah: "Adamah (ah-dah-mah) is the Hebrew word for earth,…
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Going Beyond Sustainability

Personal story ( ) He’s called the “Transformpreneur℠” and he’s here to make your business and endeavors thrive. With Going Beyond Sustainability, having a business or project be both profitable and good for the planet—in ways you’ve never considered—is the goal.…
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How To: Home, Housewares, & Furniture

Subsite Page ( ) The Green Business Network® at Green America is home to both rising social and eco enterprises and to well-established green businesses, including housewares and furniture companies. We provide the resources to help business and entrepreneurs with…
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How To: Food Products

Subsite Page ( ) The Green Business Network® at Green America is home to both rising social and eco enterprises and to well-established green businesses, including food products. We provide the resources to help business and entrepreneurs with strong social and…
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How To: Financial Advisors & Planners

Subsite Page ( ) The Green Business Network® at Green America is home to both rising social and eco enterprises and to well-established green businesses, including financial advisors and planners. We provide the resources to help business and entrepreneurs with…
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Into the Weeds Giveaway

Basic page ( ) Into the Weeds Ticket Giveaway 2023  Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS INTENDED FOR PLAY IN THE UNITED…
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Program Coordinator, Soil & Climate Alliance (SCA)

Positions ( ) Salary:  $60,000 - $63,000  Benefits: Excellent benefits including health care, dental care, paid leave, socially responsible retirement plan, friendly work environment, 4-day work week (32 hours/week) Reports to:  Soil &…
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Invest in an Energy-Efficient Home

GAM Article ( ) Your home is worth investing in, so consider these two projects for an energy efficient home.
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