Green America

How We're Greening America

… we've made over the last quarter on climate, finance, food, labor, social justice, and more. Telecoms Need to Do …

Mary Meade - Tue, 03/21/2023

Taking Stock In Divestment Movements

… prisons face poor living conditions such as insufficient food and shelter, coupled with inadequate services like poor … the 13th Amendment. Most inmates work in maintenance or food service in their own prison facilities to reduce the … for a few cents each day or go without necessities like food and soap. Stewart Detention Center, which is run by …

Mary Meade - Thu, 09/02/2021

The Ugly Side of Cosmetics

… want into cosmetics—a far-reaching category used by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to include everything from …

greenamerica - Thu, 03/30/2017

Managing Stress With Herbal Support

… down, brings blood flow to the gut to fully digest our food, and allows us to revel in safety and joy. Without any … Herbs , 800/879-3337 • San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Company , 510/770-1215 • The Scarlet Sage Herb Co., …

greenamerica - Tue, 01/31/2017

Swap Out Toxics to Green Your Home

… When heat is applied, these chemicals can leach into food and increase exposure to health risks. Green … sheets people can use to seal in the freshness of their food and its best qualities are being washable, reusable, and …

egreene - Mon, 03/04/2019

Green Money Savers

… group to share photos, stories, and tips.”—Jes Walton, food campaigns manager “I like to ride my bike to the … executive co-director “I’m in love with Beeswrap, reusable food wrap made from organic cotton and beeswax that you can …

egreene - Wed, 01/30/2019

What COVID-19 Is Teaching Us About the Fight Against Climate Change

… but she is now able to serve those struggling with food insecurity and seniors by partnering with the Montgomery County Food Council, a community organization advocating for a local and sustainable food system in Montgomery County, Maryland. “For food …

egreene - Wed, 12/09/2020

Tips to Shop Black-Owned

… a go-to app for discovering Black-owned restaurants. Where food, culture, and community link, EatOkra connects 330,000+ … curated book selection, we also serve high quality coffee, food products, and more, including apparel and children's …

bbennett - Thu, 11/18/2021

Making Sugar Fair (and GMO-free)

greenamerica - Sat, 01/30/2010

3 U.S. Green Businesses Recognized for Offering Ethical Apparel

… supporting living wage garment jobs nationwide, reducing food waste, and increasing demand for organic sustainable …

abadalov - Thu, 09/08/2016

Resilience: Fair Trade & Regenerative GBN Member Canaan Palestine

… but last year’s celebration of Palestinian heritage and food was cut short by renewed armed conflict between Hamas …

Mary Meade - Thu, 06/27/2024

What You Need to Know about Gene-Editing

… as crop rotation, using composted material (manure and food waste), and cover cropping. All of these are a much … the horizon for wheat , one of the world’s most important food crops. Sign the petition to stop the development of GE …

ameyer - Mon, 11/23/2020

Making the Journey to a Plastic-Free Life

… Reduction Act went into effect, banning Styrofoam food containers and plastic bags in food establishments and grocery stores. The legislation was a …

Mary Meade - Tue, 07/22/2025

Native Land in Native Hands: Why the Land Back Movement Makes Economic Sense

… ceremony and spirituality, our language, our culture, our food systems, our housing, our health care…those are all … than 250 plant and animal species the tribe gathers for food, crafts, and medicinal purposes. The environmental …

Mary Meade - Wed, 05/25/2022

Towards Zero Waste Business

… foster proper recycling habits, such as washing items of food or particle debris before sorting. Additionally, … purchasing biodegradable straws or partnering with food redistribution or composting organizations divert …

Mary Meade - Tue, 11/28/2017

A Biologist Fights Back Against Big Biotech

… What are we doing? If you look at data, the increase in food allergies in children, gluten sensitivities, leaky gut, … the safety of GMOs, and I really question whether GMO food is good for people, for the future, for children’s … of scientific evidence that proves we can grow all the food the world needs with non-GMO seed. I know that the …

awilson - Fri, 08/01/2014

Guest Q&A: The Impacts of COVID-19 on The Garment Industry

… between whether millions of workers have adequate food for their families – or not. It has been several months … debt and having to significantly reduce their family’s food budget. With the decline in orders for the fall season, …

ctate - Mon, 07/27/2020

Three Reasons to support the FABRIC Act

… work. Now the cost of living is so expensive – from rent, food, to medicine — a guaranteed minimum wage would help me … law.” “Now the cost of living is so expensive – from rent, food, to medicine — a guaranteed minimum wage would help me …

jtong - Thu, 09/21/2023

Specialized and others failed to pay workers $2 million

… they were not able to pay for medical care or buy enough food to eat for their families. Salvadoran labor law … APS . Another worker, Patricia, is struggling to put food on the table for her family: “My kids and I are only …

abadalov - Wed, 03/20/2024

A Guide to Eco-Friendly Diapering

Mary Meade - Mon, 11/21/2022

Greening School Fundraisers

… you educate buyers about Fair Trade. Fair Trade Gourmet Food A catalog of gourmet treats can be a popular fundraiser, …

greenamerica - Thu, 03/30/2017

Chocolate Retailer Scorecard

… reach out with questions about Trader Joe’s chocolate. Food Lion is owned by Ahold Delhaize, and we used Ahold’s … also owns multiple grocery store chains, and we looked at Food Lion for this category. In the case of Aldi, since it …

ctate - Wed, 01/08/2020

The Tragedy in the Amazon: What We Can Do

… According to a new report from Mighty Earth, several major food companies purchase beef, soy and other products from … Ahold Delhaize stores (Giant, Stop & Shop, Hanneford, and Food Lion), McDonalds, Costco, Walmart, or Nestle, let them …

tlarsen - Thu, 08/29/2019

Renewing Hope by Curbing Waste

… says Garrity. “Whether it’s paper waste, yard waste, or food waste it just seemed like there was all this material … operation based in Aberdeen, Maryland, that collects food, yard, and paper waste, and sells composts to nearby … Fairfax, Virginia and soon, Severna Park, Maryland, these food scraps are mixed with wood chips and left to sit in …

egreene - Thu, 06/13/2019

Away with the Whey: Chobani Greek Yogurt Puts Rural Idaho in a Stink

… with it until the 1970s," said John Lucy, professor and food science director at the Wisconsin Center for Dairy … began manufacturing cheese just to sell the whey as a food supplement. The discovery turned the industry upside … alone and a technology to convert whey into profitable food products, Greek yogurt companies end up with a lot of …

GMO Inside - Wed, 08/21/2013

Grounds for Change: Organic Coffee Empowering Women

… “Now, we have more money for basic necessities, like food, education and medicine. Without Café Femenino, none of … from workshops on the sustainable breeding of food animals (including guinea pigs, a traditional food staple in the Andes), to the installation of running …

greenamerica - Tue, 01/31/2017

US Companies Exploiting Workers

… of tomatoes for 30 years. Almost all of the top fast food chains in the country have signed onto the Fair Food Program—an agreement spearheaded by the Coalition of …

greenamerica - Mon, 11/23/2020

Environmental Advocacy is the Work of a Lifetime

… deserve clean air and water, healthy forests, safe food, and solutions to climate change. You are tired of large … massive purchases of clean energy, preserved forests, food that is safer to eat, and clothing and electronics that …

Mary Meade - Thu, 12/12/2024

Chocolate Company Scorecard

… household. Elements of a decent standard of living include food, water, housing, education, healthcare, transportation, … biodiversity. Studies show it is also better for farmers’ food security and income diversification. The Chocolate …

ctate - Mon, 04/06/2020

More Green Businesses Getting Creative During COVID-19

… days a week to senior citizen apartment complexes for the food insecure through the Montgomery County Food Hub. The company is also offering catering for micro …

Mary Meade - Tue, 07/14/2020

An Urgent Call to Act on the Climate Crisis: It’s Not too Late

… Our Soil & Climate Alliance works with farmers and food companies to shift agriculture to regenerative practices … biodiversity, climate resilience for global food security and farm and rural community economics. …

skarimi@greenamerica.org - Tue, 08/10/2021

Home Energy Efficiency to Save Money

monicadear - Wed, 04/19/2017

8 Ways to Save Money Going Green

… other ways of planning ahead this winter to grow your own food in the spring—by seeking out local community gardens or … others (another way to save money), donating to your local food bank, or preserving your excess by canning or freezing …

Mary Meade - Mon, 11/20/2023

Bottled Water vs. Tap: Which is Best?

… water is also a packaged product, it’s regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which, in some respects, … pay for it No safer: Bottled water is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), while the Environmental …

egreene - Wed, 10/04/2017

GREEN YOUR SCHOOL: Cornell University’s Dump and Run program

… and towels to animal shelters, and donate nonperishable food to food pantries. However, Cornell does manage to sell most of …

dpeacock - Mon, 08/18/2014

Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine...and Then Recycle

… Contamination can also happen when we put something with food or beverage residue into our bins. Make sure things are empty and dry. Dump out excess food (obviously, food waste is something to avoid when possible, as well). …

egreene - Mon, 03/04/2019

The Skinny on Alternative Sweeteners

… says: The FDA has not approved wholeleaf stevia for use in food. Given the lack of safety data on all types of stevia, … to be listed on the ingredient labels, even on organic food. Fructose content: 0% Green America says: The Center for …

greenamerica - Mon, 01/30/2017

The Allergen-Free Bedroom

… cleaning products, which can be found at your local health food store or in the National Green Pages ™, to avoid … home meticulously clean, especially the kitchen. Store food in airtight containers, clean counters and sweep the floor after meals, and put away pet food after your pet eats. Vacuum frequently, and take out …

greenamerica - Tue, 10/13/2020

Bank Locally, Impact Globally

… volunteer with the library’s Drag Queen story time or a food bank fundraiser and need the support of local businesses … events to fruition, rather than produce weapons, unsafe food supply systems, and fossil fuels. Going Local is Easier …

Mary Meade - Tue, 07/22/2025

Green Across Cultures

… for other ideas —from creating community gardens to free food pantries! Protecting Land Is Protecting Culture in … Taking Inspiration: Know the rules. Wash any liquids or food residue from recyclables and double check whether they … art to get a message into the world or make and donate food. Create your own local gaming event, like a nature …

Mary Meade - Tue, 12/13/2022

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