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Campaign (April 12, 2012 ) During the First and Second World Wars, the US government sold Victory Bonds in order to finance the costs of war. In the spirit of patriotism and national sacrifice, Victory Bonds generated $185 billion during World War II (over $2 trillion in…
Clean Energy Victory Bonds

BlogNews (April 11, 2012 ) It's shareholder action season, a time when shareholders are invited to provide direction for the companies through the proxy-voting process. Check out these resources to help you cast your votes. It's shareholder action season, a time…

BlogNews (March 12, 2012 ) A new documentary film investigates how Nestlé turned ordinary water into a billion-dollar business.
Nestle, water, water bottles, business

BlogNews (March 12, 2012 ) A year ago, Steve Howard, founder and CEO of The Climate Group, became the chief sustainability officer (CSO) at Ikea, the $32 billion Swedish home-furnishings giant.
ikea, chief sustainability officer, sustainability, steve howard, the climate group

BlogNews (February 8, 2012 ) TS Designs has released one of the most sustainable t-shirts available, made from 100% North-Carolina-grown certified organic cotton.
ts designs, organic cotton, organic clothing, T-Shirts, organic t-shirts, clothing, apparel, green apparel

BlogNews (January 12, 2012 ) Ever ask yourself, what is fair trade? Well now, the terrain is changing. On September 15, Fair Trade USA (FTUSA), the United States’ labeling body for fair trade certified products announced that it would be leaving Fairtrade International (…
what is fair trade, fair trade certification

BlogNews (December 6, 2011 ) This holiday shopping season, Green Tuesday connects businesses to holiday shoppers who want to save and be greener.
Green Tuesday, shopping, sustainable shopping, holidays, green holidays

BlogNews (December 6, 2011 ) The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics announced today that 321 cosmetics companies have shown leadership in avoiding toxins and fully disclosing product ingredients, including many of our members.
safe cosmetics, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, health and safety, cosmetics, toxins, Green Business Network

BlogNews (November 23, 2011 ) Those of you who've read through our "Take the Plastic Challenge" Green American have undoubtedly seen several references to the documentary film Bag It inside. In fact, it was this film that coined the term "stupid plastic," which we've…
climate change, plastics, sustainability

BlogNews (November 23, 2011 ) Move over, “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” -- make room for “Green Tuesday!” Green America is proud to begin a new tradition that makes the Tuesday after every Thanksgiving green shopping day.
Green Tuesday, shopping, sustainable shopping, green shopping tips, holidays, holiday shopping

BlogNews (November 21, 2011 ) Get tools to determine how your want your business to grow and how to create that growth. C.J. Hayden provides tools to help determine how you want your business to grow and how to create that growth, including:   Taking a look at the…

BlogNews (October 18, 2011 ) Occupy Wall Street has grown into a movement that has spread throughout the country and around the world. Ben & Jerry’s, producers of ice cream with a social mission, have announced their support.
Ben & Jerry's, Occupy Wall Street

BlogNews (September 16, 2011 ) Hershey remains in the headlines. The "Raise the Bar, Hershey!" Campaign has spread the word about Hershey’s labor issues.
Hershey, fair labor, labor, workers rights, worker justice, labor justice

BlogNews (July 10, 2011 ) Aubrey W. Hampton, founder and CEO of Aubrey Organics, a GBN member for many years, passed away on May 9th after a brief illness.
Aubrey W. Hampton, death, Green Business Network

BlogNews (July 10, 2011 )   The Green Eco Show, an eco-fashion show in its third year, will be held in Seattle, August 27 and is seeking eco-fashion designers to enter. The show will accept six garments per designer which represent green fashion. Fair Trade garments…

BlogNews (March 31, 2011 ) There's no better way to reach your target audience than to be featured in the National Green Pages™. Register now and join us on April 14 for a guided tour to learn how to apply for the Seal of Approval and get listed. Screening 101 Webinar…

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GAM Article (January 31, 2012 ) Co-op helps Cleveland rebuild community.
communities, energy

GAM Article (January 30, 2012 ) Green your Christmas. Find out ways you can have an eco-friendly Christmas.
Christmas, holidays

Green American Magazine (January 24, 2012 ) When you put your money into your checking or savings account, you might imagine it stacked up inside a giant, Hollywood-style walk-in safe, patiently waiting for you to spend it. But your money doesn't just sit there, your bank puts it to work in…