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Green Business Member Profile (August 3, 2020 ) GreenPrint, a global environmental technology company, offers sustainability as a service with patent-protected programs that deliver environmental impact and bottom-line results. An Inc. 5000 company and a member of 1% Percent for the Planet, GreenPrint’
carbon offsets, renewable energy, plastic-free

Green Business Certification Assessment (August 1, 2020 ) I use the app Give and Grow to donate 1% of every sale to a non-profit of the customer's choice. During the holidays instead of a Black Friday promotion I increased the giving % to 10%. Here is the copy on my website explaining the program. You can…

Green Business Certification Assessment (July 29, 2020 ) I make sure that I do use environmentally friendly products and follow up to date practices.

Green Business Certification Assessment (July 15, 2020 ) As a rodent exclusion company we are focused on the non-toxic and non-chemical extermination of pests. We primarily focus on green methods of rodent proofing which includes UV Light sanitation and Fogger steam sanitation for residential homes.

Green Business Certification Assessment (July 15, 2020 ) Our company started with one product, the Reduced Emissions Program, targeting one industry, retail fuel/convenience stores with the goal of helping empower consumers to make a better choice by offering a ‘purpose drive fuel’ - where carbon…

Piece (July 28, 2020 ) Find and connect with other Climate Victory Gardeners in your area. Grow the movement and support one another to be part of the climate solution.

Piece (July 13, 2020 ) Join the movement of Climate Victory Gardeners growing food to support their communities and the planet.

Piece (July 13, 2020 ) From how it works to learning specific practices for your own garden, these resources are for you

Piece (July 13, 2020 ) The plastics industry has used the global pandemic to try to improve its image, while fighting efforts to reduce waste and improve the recycling system.
plastics

BlogNews (July 27, 2020 ) with Liana Foxvog, Crisis Response Coordinator, Worker Rights Consortium What has happened in the garment industry during COVID-19? Store closings amidst the lockdowns caused a sharp decline in spending on apparel. In the span of a month, consumer…
workers rights, garments, COVID-19

BlogNews (July 20, 2020 ) Following is an excerpt from the letter that Fran Teplitz, Green America’s Executive Co-director and Director of the Green Business Network, submitted to the Department of Labor (DOL) about socially responsible investing.
Department of Labor, comment period, retirement plans, retirement planning, fiduciary, Fran Teplitz, socially responsible investing

BlogNews (July 20, 2020 ) Since 1998, Owen Wormser has been designing and building landscapes with a focus on sustainability, regeneration, and beauty. His work is rooted in perspective and expertise drawn from landscape architecture, horticulture, permaculture, organic…
meadow

BlogNews (July 14, 2020 ) Stories of businesses getting creative during the pandemic haven brought us hope.
green business, COVID-19, Coronavirus, pandemic, sustainable business, Naturepedic, Green Plate Catering, Be Green Bath and Body, Green Business Network, businesses getting creative

BlogNews (July 14, 2020 ) One of the biggest trends of 2019 was green, but not in the circular economy sense—hemp-CBD experienced a meteoric rise in popularity
hemp, CBD, green business, sustainable business, hemp-cbd

Positions (July 27, 2020 ) Hours: Approx. 15 hours/week (Monday-Thursday) Dates: Fall: September to November/December (with option to extend) Reports to: Labor Campaigns Manager Compensation: $70/week stipend, course credit possible Location: Remote Deadline to apply:…

Press Release (July 21, 2020 ) Green America Video Focuses on HFCs from Supermarket Refrigeration With Environmental Impact Equal to 9.5 Million Cars on the Road; Walmart, a Main Offender, Yet to Take Action. WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 21, 2020 – There's a dirty secret at your…
refrigerants

Victories (July 16, 2020 ) Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission dismissed a petition by the New England Ratepayers Association (NERA) to end state and local jurisdiction over net metering programs. Ending these programs would have made rooftop solar…

Victories (July 16, 2020 ) For years, Green America and our allies have been fighting for regulations on methane leaks and pollution from oil and gas. In 2016, under the Obama administration, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) created regulations against wasting…

Action (July 15, 2020 )

Starbucks' chocolate isn't that sweet, failing to pay cocoa farmers a living income, address child labor, or protect forests.

Personal story (July 15, 2020 ) Contact 4Elements Bath: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest Charise Cowan-Leroy started 4Elements Bath on a dare. It originally started with Cowan-Leroy’s struggle to find skin products that were…
4Elements Bath, green business, skin care, personal care, small business, Black-owned businesses, organic, eco-friendly, bath products, bath bombs, body butter, beard oil, shampoo bars