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BlogNews (October 5, 2011) In its December issue, Consumer Reports magazine bestows its recommendation on the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors' plug-in electric car -- a coveted endorsement from a magazine that doesn't recommend very many American cars. Already lauded as the Motor Trend Car of the Year and North American Car of the Year, the Volt could see its sales rise even more now that it has gotten the…
BlogNews (September 1, 2011)
When Jason and Kim Graham-Nye traveled from Portland to San Francisco for the Green Festival in November of 2010 to collect their People's Choice Award for Green Business of the Year, it wasn't their first visit to the Green Festival.
While attending previous Festivals in Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, Jason says, "We were able to meet new customers face-to-face and…
BlogNews (August 17, 2011) Editorial intern Kara Turtinen explores how children's clothes are made, and discovers what to look for, and what to avoid, when purchasing for back-to-school.
From her article in the latest Green American:
Items made from sustainable fibers are the safest and Earth-friendliest clothing for kids and adults. Here’s what to look for:
Organic cotton: Organic cotton is grown…
BlogNews (June 22, 2011) posted by Fair Trade coordinator, Elizabeth O'Connell
On May 10th 2011, I embarked on a 16-day adventure that would take me from San Francisco all the way up to Seattle and over to Spokane. No, this was not a vacation in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, but an educational speaking tour called “Crafting Change: A Fair Trade Tour”.
I was joined by Sonia Anahue Uscamate, a Fair…
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