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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…
green fashion, eco-fashion, back to school, fall fashion, autumn fashion, sustainable fashion
green fashion, eco-fashion, back to school, fall fashion, autumn fashion, sustainable fashion
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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…
toxic textiles, sustainable clothing, ethical clothing, sustainable clothes, ethical clothes, organic, fair trade, sustainability
toxic textiles, sustainable clothing, ethical clothing, sustainable clothes, ethical clothes, organic, fair trade, sustainability
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) 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…
natural gas
natural gas
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) 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…
sweatshops
sweatshops
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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…
exploiting workers
exploiting workers
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) Green America’s Community Investing Guide provides an intro to community development financial institutions (CDFIs).
community investing
community investing
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) 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…
fair labor, domestic work, workers rights, minimum wage, maternity leave, harassment
fair labor, domestic work, workers rights, minimum wage, maternity leave, harassment
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) 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…
fair trade, fair labor, Indigenous
fair trade, fair labor, Indigenous
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) 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…
Apple
Apple
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) There are many regenerative practices you can use to help reverse climate change and store more carbon dioxide in the ground.
regenerative agriculture
regenerative agriculture
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) 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.
natural gas
natural gas
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) If you are not finding a financial institution that meets your needs from our database, you can use the links below to search a larger field of small banks and credit unions. Remember, while any smaller bank will have far less negative…
bank, better bank, green bank
bank, better bank, green bank
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) For some shoppers, skipping the receipt isn't always a viable option.
Skip the Slip, paper receipts, racial justice
Skip the Slip, paper receipts, racial justice
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) Paper receipts consume over 3M trees and nearly 9B gallons of water annually in the US. We asked Americans how they feel about that.
paper receipts
paper receipts
Green American Magazine
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) 2020 has thrown everyone for a loop. But Green America has been steadfastly advocating for a just, inclusive, and green recovery from the pandemic economy. Our vision is the same as ever: We work for a world where all people have enough, where…
tips to green your life and green the world
tips to green your life and green the world
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) Green America is creating the solutions we need now for a greener, more just world. Our campaigns and work with individuals, investors, and companies are creating climate solutions, fighting economic injustice, protecting workers, and reducing toxic chemi
green economy, green victories
green economy, green victories
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BlogNews
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) Last year, Green America launched a new tradition for Thanksgiving: crowning CEOs leading the way in bad business practices as Corporate Turkeys of the year. This year’s winners distinguished themselves through their failures in corporate…
corporate responsibility
corporate responsibility
