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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) Our newest Toxic Textiles Report reveals the dirty truth behind our clothes.
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) When you invest your money in community banks, you create enormous positive impacts in your community.  When you deposit money to a bank, it does not simply sit there. It goes to work in investments or loans that help the bank make money. Most…
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) Through the purchases you make, and those you choose to avoid, you have the power to create an economy where child labor and sweatshops cease to exist. And your voice, together with the voices of others, can help encourage companies here and abroad…
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) The 2025 shareholder season is underway! Over 500 shareholder resolutions have been filed on a wide range of social, environmental, and sustainable governance issues. This year brings even more resolutions on both the climate crisis and on racial justice.
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) Nuclear energy produces less carbon than fossil fuels, but do you know the dangers and risks? Learn why renewable energy is the safer, more sustainable option for the future.
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) Nuclear power it too risky and expensive to be a climate solution. We need to scale up solar and wind power now.
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) Antibiotics in the dairy industry has led to the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria, which pose a major risk to human health.
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) This toolkit about Climate Victory Gardening has all the information you need to get started gardening for the planet.
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) Your garden can be part of the climate solution by adopting Climate Victory Gardening practices that maximize soil protection and minimize climate impacts.
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) For some people, summer is ending much too soon; for others, they can’t wait for the start of fall … and the new school season. Whether you’re in the market for a fresh new look – or just need some clothes that fit your family’s needs! – we…
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) Frequently asked questions about chemicals in clothing. 1. What is the problem with toxic textiles? The fashion industry is a highly polluting industry. Experts estimate that over 8,000 chemicals are used by the textile industry, and there isn’t…
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) Natural Gas pipelines explode with alarming frequency in the US, killing and injuring people, and causing millions of dollars in damage. Interstate pipelines are permitted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which has approved…
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) Q. What are sweatshops and how bad is the problem? A. The US Department of Labor defines a sweatshop as any factory that violates two or more labor laws, such as those pertaining to wages and benefits, working hours, and child labor. Anti-sweatshop…
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Piece (November 23, 2020 )   When you hear the word “sweatshop,” what comes to mind? Most likely shadowy factories in faraway places like China or Bangladesh, where exploited workers are packed into small spaces with their machinery, breathing in dust-filled air and…
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) Green America’s Community Investing Guide provides an intro to community development financial institutions (CDFIs).
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) Did you know there is a whole sector of American workers who do not have the right to organize, to overtime pay, or legal protection from workplace discrimination and harassment? Domestic workers, such as those providing care for children and the…
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) Members make Green America’s fair trade programs possible. That’s why we’re sharing an incredible opportunity to make a difference while shopping. In celebration of Fair Trade Month, INDIGENOUS organic + fair trade fashion is offering 20% off to…
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) Apple made headlines last week when it announced record-setting profits from its most recent business quarter (Oct-Dec 2014, Apple’s fiscal Q1). $74.6 billion revenue $18 billion in pure profit $142 billion net cash reserves 74.5 million iPhones…
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) There are many regenerative practices you can use to help reverse climate change and store more carbon dioxide in the ground.
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Piece (November 23, 2020 ) Natural gas is marketed as a clean energy, but it is a fossil fuel that contributes to climate change and pollutes our air and water.
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