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Piece (March 30, 2017 ) The Cocoa Barometer is a biennial report on the current state of sustainability in the cocoa farming industry.  In 2015, the report found that West African cocoa farmers were living well below the global poverty level of $2/day; chocolate…
fair trade chocolate, cocoa farming

Piece (March 30, 2017 ) What's the problem with Miracle Whip? Half of the ingredients are likely produced from GE crops.
Miracle Whip

Piece (March 30, 2017 ) We call on Starbucks because it is one of the largest milk purchasers in the US, purchasing over 140 million gallons each year.
Starbucks

Piece (March 30, 2017 ) In 1986 the Reagan administration determined, through the Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology, that it was not necessary to create any new laws for the regulation of biotechnology as these new products did not pose any risk. Yet,…
GMOs, FDA, GRAS

Piece (March 30, 2017 ) You've been told GMOs are essential for feeding a growing population. In reality, they carry heavy consequences—and conventional crops are often better.
GMOs

Piece (March 30, 2017 ) We all know that climate change is driven by our energy and transportation systems, but we don’t hear as much about how our current food systems also create climate change. However, sustainable agriculture and food systems could be a huge part of…
sustainable agriculture, organic farming

Piece (March 30, 2017 ) To combat the long lasting environmental impacts of industrial agriculture, we need to farm in a way that preserves soil health, removes toxins, and protects the health of farm workers, farmers, and consumers. Agriculture is the most polluting…

Piece (March 30, 2017 ) Genetically engineered (GE) crops [more commonly referred to as genetically modified organisms (GMOs)] are crops that have been engineered to produce certain qualities not intrinsic to the plant itself. An organism is inserted with genetic…
GMOs

Piece (March 30, 2017 ) Despite a love of football, Suzan Shown Harjo has attended exactly one of her home team’s NFL games, back in 1974. The team was the Washington Redsk--s. [Editor’s note: Green America has made it our policy not to print this racial slur in its…
stereotypes, Native American, sports mascots, racism

Piece (March 30, 2017 ) Learn more about our campaign for Amazon to build a cleaner cloud.
Amazon

Piece (March 30, 2017 ) The difference between new and recycled paper is anything but trivial-make the switch and encourage publications to do the same.
recycled paper

Piece (March 30, 2017 ) Back to the Vote With Your Dollar Toolkit Everyone has the power to reduce pressure placed on forests worldwide. By choosing recycled paper, you are voting with your dollars for a cleaner and healthier planet. You can look for environmentally…
recycled paper, paper, better paper, green purchasing

Piece (March 30, 2017 ) Yes! Magazine · Printing on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, Yes! Magazine has shown a strong commitment to the environment, and has a loyal following of readers who appreciate that the company reflects their sustainable values. Dirt Rag…
recycled paper, paper, better paper, green purchasing

Piece (March 30, 2017 ) What we mean by "better paper" Better Paper refers to paper with a cleaner, greener, more efficient paper production process at every stage - including pulping, paper-making, printing, distribution and recycling.  Green America's Better Paper…
publishers, better paper, magazines, business benefits

Piece (March 30, 2017 ) Carbon capture and storage uses existing technology on new power plants or retrofits old power plants in order to capture up to 90% of carbon dioxide produced in the combustion of fossil fuels. The CO2 is then transported by pipeline or ship where…
coal, fossil fuels, clean energy, carbon capture, carbon

Piece (March 30, 2017 )   While some policymakers support "clean coal," coal can never be clean. It is harmful to both people and the planet. Here are a dozen reasons why. Coal Contributes to Climate Change The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases…
coal

Piece (March 30, 2017 ) There are good reasons why we should focus on renewables and why investment in transition fuels, such as natural gas, impedes progress.
natural gas

Personal story (March 29, 2017 ) Contact Earthshade Natural Window Fashions: Website | YouTube If you have conventional window shades, they could be making you sick. C.W. Swanson originally worked for a major window fashions dealer. While on a service call,…
Earthshade Natural Window Fashions, green home, green home improvement, home, renovation

Personal story (March 29, 2017 ) Contact Calvert Foundation Many people view investing solely as the hustle and bustle of Wall Street at peak frenzy. Or, perhaps as the result of a ribbon-cutting ceremony in which someone who donated an unfathomable amount of money gleefully…
calvert foundations, investing, impact and ESG investing, impact investing, ESG investing, community investing, help with investing, green business, financial advising

People (March 29, 2017 ) Shireen has served as Director of Digital Communications, Online Communications Manager, Food Campaigns Coordinator, Senior Web Developer, and Sustainable Business Standards Committee Member for Green America.