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COP 26 Progress, But Not Nearly Enough

BlogNews ( ) While the countries present at COP 26 reached an agreement, the world is still far from preventing the worst impacts of climate change. 
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Let’s Hold Amazon Accountable on Racial Justice!

BlogNews ( ) Amazon had a record-breaking year in 2020, bringing in over $20 billion in profits. This was a great year for shareholders and executives, but who makes these profits possible and who bears the brunt of the harm from a corporation that prioritizes…
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Fossil Fuel Divestment is on the Rise

BlogNews ( ) Divestment from the fossil fuel sector is steadily on the rise, as documented in the Invest Divest Report.
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New EPA Rule Major Step Forward in Reducing Methane Emissions

BlogNews ( ) Green America supports EPA rules regulating super-polluting methane from oil and gas, and urges the agency to go further.
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What does child labor in chocolate look like?

BlogNews ( ) Globally, 1 in 10 children experience child labor. With over 1.5 million child laborers in cocoa.
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Green America in the News

What's Inside Your Clothes?

Green America in the News ( )
WPXI News - https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/could-your-childs-clothes-be-harming-th…

How Fast Fashion Dumps Into the Global South

Green America in the News ( ) A combination of factors make the U.S. a hotbed for fast fashion consumption above consumers in other wealthy countries. While Americans of all income levels contribute to the fast fashion crisis, Charlotte Tate – the Labor Justice Campaigns…
U.S. News & World Report - https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2021-11-11/how-dead-white-m…

Target leading, Amazon lagging, on chemicals

Green America in the News ( ) WASHINGTON DC - Leading US fashion brands and retailers need to improve their toxic chemical management policies, according to a new report from the Green America initiative. The 'Toxic Textiles' study provides a company-by-company breakdown of 15…
Ecotextile News - https://www.ecotextile.com/2021110228548/dyes-chemicals-news/target-leading-ama…

Report: Target Leads, Shein and Amazon Lag on Tackling Chemicals in Clothing

Green America in the News ( ) Toxic chemicals continue to plague the apparel industry, yet fewer than a handful of America’s biggest retailers are addressing the issue with robust management policies for their own-brand products, a new report claims. In fact, only Target…
Sourcing Journal - https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/sustainability/target-amazon-shein-forever-2…

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Tell Walmart to End its Use of Climate Super pollutants

Piece ( ) Hold Walmart accountable on its increasing HFC emissions
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Green America’s Directory of Sustainable Gifts, Holidays, and Special Occasions

Piece ( ) A short guide and directory to greening holidays and special occasions
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GAM Article

Water Filtration: The Key to Healthy Water

GAM Article ( ) We all need water, but's a little more complicated than that. Follow these steps to ensure your family's tap water is safe.
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What is Fair Trade Coffee?

GAM Article ( ) Smell the coffee...then learn what fair trade and direct trade mean and why they're important for your morning cup.
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Save Money and Reduce Your Footprint with an Energy-Efficient Home

GAM Article ( ) An energy-efficient home saves money, reduces your carbon footprint, and is more comfortable as you stay inside.
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Press Release

Corporate action on toxic chemicals in clothing: Target leads, Amazon lags according to new company scorecard

Press Release ( ) “Toxic Textiles” Report Also Finds Apparel Brands Outpacing Retailers on Chemical Management Policies, Protecting Worker Health, and Sustainability.
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Personal story

Root & Leaf

Personal story ( ) Contact Root & Leaf: Website | Facebook | LinkedIn  You’ve created something to help people, or you’ve finally started your green business. What next? How do you get the word out about your product so it can have an impact?  That’s…
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