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5 Renewable Energy Myths Debunked

BlogNews ( ) The fossil fuel industry promotes plenty of renewable energy myths. This fact sheet debunks 5 prominent myths about clean energy.
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And... Action!: Sustainability in Hollywood Is a Problem

BlogNews ( ) Entertainment is one of the biggest industries in the world. But sustainability in Hollywood isn't winning an Oscar anytime soon.
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Green Business Member Profile

Teddy Locks

Green Business Member Profile ( ) Coming soon.
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IRA Charitable Contributions

Basic page ( ) Put Your IRA to Work for People and our Planet  If you are 70 1/2 years of age or older, you can make a tax-free charitable gift from your IRA to support Green America. You can direct up to $100,000 to Green America and enjoy the…
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Gifts from Donor Advised Funds

Basic page ( ) Gifts from Donor Advised Funds  What is a donor advised fund? A donor advised fund is a tax-advantaged charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about. Anyone can open a DAF; you don’…
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Fall Planting Guide

Piece ( ) A short guide to planting in fall for bountiful flowers and harvest throughout spring and summer.
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Toxic Textiles Scorecard

Piece ( ) 43 million tons of chemicals are used to dye and treat our clothes every year AND there are 8,000 different chemicals used to manufacture clothing as noted in our 2019 Toxic Textiles report. How do popular apparel brands, leading fast fashion brands…
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Is your local Trader Joe’s store a climate polluter? Help us find out!

Piece ( ) Supermarkets are leaking potent refrigerant gases that escalate the climate crisis. Help us investigate Trader Joe's and others.
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Amazon – Respect all workers’ rights!

Action ( ) Amazon has NO public info on its chemical management policy for its own apparel brands nor for any textiles it sells.
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Green America's Guide to Socially Responsible Investing & Banking 2021

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Green America in the News

Banking On A Better Future: Beneficial State Bank Aims To Transform A Traditional Industry By Empowering Consumers And Communities

Green America in the News ( ) By Christopher Marquis In establishing Beneficial State Bank as a financial institution with social and environmental impact in mind, co-founders Kat Taylor and Tom Steyer saw an opportunity to serve as an example for others in the U.S.…
Forbes - https://www.forbes.com/sites/christophermarquis/2021/09/02/banking-on-a-better-…

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Taking Stock In Divestment Movements

GAM Article ( ) Investors are pulling out of the most problematic industries to send a powerful message that things need to change, now.
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How Green is Robo-Investing?

GAM Article ( ) A trending investment product lets beginner investors set it and forget it. But how green can you get when your investment manager is a robot?
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Break Up With Your MegaBank in 10 Easy Steps

GAM Article ( ) How to break up with your megabank!
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Shareholders Take on Climate Policy from Inside Companies

GAM Article ( ) Owning just one share of stock gives you the right to receive and vote your shareholder proxy ballot—and exert a powerful influence on corporate actions.
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These Banks Invest In Community

GAM Article ( ) Banks can be daunting, anonymous institutions. But community investment institutions take their clients by the hand to make the world a better place, together.
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Social Investing at Every Age

GAM Article ( ) Advice for saving your money in ways that help people and the planet—for every decade of your life.
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Does Social Investing Affect Portfolio Performance?

GAM Article ( ) You can be financially well and do good with SRI.
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How To Use Your Finances For A Better World

GAM Article ( ) Whether your financial assets are small or large, your money is can make impact. Where you bank, the mutual funds you choose, and how you vote shareholder proxies can all support people & the planet.
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