Latest Press Releases

(October 5, 2020 )

GAM Article (October 1, 2020 ) Amid the covid-19 pandemic, taking care of yourself is more important than ever. Maintaining a well-balanced diet and eating foods which support your immune system can help strengthen your body’s natural protections.
boost your immune system

GAM Article (October 1, 2020 ) Without access to fresh food, health and wellbeing is bound to suffer. But to truly tackle food access, activists take on racist systems and language, too.
food apartheid

GAM Article (October 1, 2020 ) A healthy lifestyle and taking care of the planet goes hand in hand. Make sure that when you wash, you’re protecting your skin and the environment from harmful chemicals.
non-toxic hand soap

GAM Article (October 1, 2020 ) Whether the events of 2020 have inspired you to activism or if you’re a lifelong advocate, when you raise your voice, you can change the world.
advocate for change

GAM Article (September 16, 2020 ) When community members step up to help each other, everybody benefits. Mutual aid has been around for centuries but has gained new relevance during the pandemic.
mutual aid, pandemic

GAM Article (September 16, 2020 ) Staying safe doesn’t mean we have to stay silent. Take precautions to protest in a pandemic, but take a stand at the same time.
protest in a pandemic

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BlogNews (September 29, 2020 ) Every September during Climate Week, corporations rush to make commitments on climate change. But what do these companies really stand for?
climate week

BlogNews (September 27, 2020 ) For The Mattress Still Matters, researchers investigate baby mattresses from a number of companies on their materials and company disclosures.
baby mattress, crib, mattress, organic, baby products, Naturepedic, lullaby earth, ikea, serta, clean mattress, health and safety, organic baby products, the mattress still matters

BlogNews (September 21, 2020 ) Here are 10 organizations ensuring your vote is counted, encouraging voter registration, and stopping voter suppression.
voter registration

BlogNews (September 15, 2020 ) The Green Business Network at Green America is proud to highlight Latinx-owned green businesses this month.
Latinx, small business

Green America in the News (September 25, 2020 ) By Soyoung Ho, Thomson Reuters, September 25, 2020 Despite strong opposition from investor groups, a divided SEC on September 23, 2020, decided to finalize a rule that makes it more difficult for public company shareholders to bring proposals for…
shareholders
Reuters

Press Release (September 23, 2020 ) Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to undermine the shareholder resolution process and thereby the ability of investors to pressure corporations to be accountable for their social and environmental impacts
shareholder activism

Press Release (September 21, 2020 ) Green America's Cool It campaign responds to Walmart's new goals: 100,000+ consumers say Walmart shouldn't put off curbing refrigerants.
Walmart

Press Release (September 17, 2020 ) For the first time, business policyholders have publicly called on US insurers to drop coal, oil, and gas.
fossil fuels, fossil fuel divestment, American Sustainable Business Council, Insure Our Future, Green Business Network

Press Release (September 16, 2020 ) After thousands of lawsuits linking plaintiffs’ cancer to glyphosate exposure, glyphosate should no longer be available for sale.
Glyphosate, RoundUp, cancer

Victories (September 21, 2020 ) In response to over 100,000 consumers demanding progress from Walmart on refrigerants, Walmart announced that it will be transitioning to low-impact refrigerants for cooling and electrified equipment for heating in its stores, clubs, and data…
Walmart