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How To Be a Sustainable Apparel Business

… a certified E-Steward for electronics and composting all food waste. Your office must be energy efficient and must be …

Mary Meade - Mon, 01/13/2020

Upcycling: A Fad or the Future?

… for over 40 years, Green America has been working for safe food , a healthy climate , fair labor , responsible finance , …

mchidambaram - Tue, 07/16/2019

The Ultimate List for Eco-Friendly Gifts

… named #1 trail mix by Sierra Magazine and is a vegan super food blend of seeds, nuts, and fruits—perfect for powering …

aweinstein - Mon, 11/11/2019

10 Green Gifts Under $100 (With 5 Under $25)

egreene - Tue, 11/06/2018

Naturepedic Becomes First Global Organic Textile Standard Certified Company Recognized by Montgomery County (Maryland) Green Business Certification Program

… landfills following demolitions. Waterproofing: The food-grade polyethylene and PLA, used for waterproofing and …

Scott Kitson - Tue, 05/07/2019

Why Clean Coal Is A Myth

… being deposited in soil or water. Mercury accumulates in food-chains and can reach very high levels in many types of …

greenamerica - Thu, 03/30/2017

Your (Kids') Guide to Staying On Task

… to help the community, like talking to seniors, collecting food, or texting to promote voter registration ‰ Learn a …

interns - Tue, 10/06/2020

Shop These Black-Owned Businesses for Black History Month—And Beyond

… categories:  Financial learning opportunity or tool  Food  Beverage (tea, coffee or a supplement mix)  Business, …

Anya Crittenton - Wed, 01/31/2024

What Are Invasive Species?

… habitats that we rely on for recreation, business, and food. Getting rid of an established invasive species can be …

jwalton - Mon, 05/06/2019

8 Ways To Make Your Money Greener

… you’ll find airlines like JetBlue and British Airways and food chains popular in airports, such as Starbucks, that have … just as worthy. ShareTheMeal .  The United Nations World Food Programme created an app for people to help fight hunger …

skarimi@greenamerica.org - Sun, 10/06/2019

A Life in California's Strawberry Fields

… bringing her homemade tortillas, mole, and even Chinese food. I’m not going to bring her anything. I don’t get paid …

egreene - Thu, 06/14/2018

Strength in Diversity: Small Island States, Climate Resilience, and Our Responsibility to Each Other

… live within 100km of a coral reef, a main source of food security, economic revenue from tourism and recreation, …

Mary Meade - Wed, 04/09/2025

Impact Investing for Gender Equality

Mary Meade - Mon, 11/29/2021

The Mattress Still Matters: Naturepedic, White Lotus Home, Lullaby Earth

… for over 40 years, Green America has been working for safe food , a healthy climate , fair labor , responsible finance , …

Mary Meade - Sun, 09/27/2020

Fill Your Easter Basket with Fair Trade Chocolate

… necessities in addition to work, such as housing or food, were also more vulnerable. Wages could be as low as …

cchen - Thu, 04/11/2019

Being Closet-Conscious with Elizabeth L. Cline

… The fashion industry could learn a lot from the food industry where there are reliable certifications and, …

egreene - Wed, 11/20/2019

Vote With Your Dollars

… to support Earth-friendly practices, fair wages, healthy food and local economies. It has that power every time you …

tlarsen - Thu, 08/10/2017

In OUR FUTURE: Concerned About Climate Change? Change Where You Bank

… unions are helping to put solar panels on roofs, end food deserts, and help people start thriving local …

tlarsen - Wed, 04/19/2017

On Your Next Vacation, Try Sustainable Travel

… find souvenirs at local brick and mortars or packable food from a farmers market. Watch Out for Your Footprint …

Mary Meade - Mon, 06/05/2023

Justice for George Floyd & Black Communities

… nationally and international from abuse; Promote safe food and agricultural practices that foster human health and …

agravitz - Tue, 06/02/2020

Big Banks Leaving the Private Prison Business

… is deeply privatized, from bail bonds, to telecoms, to food services.” The AFSC built a free online divestment …

aweinstein - Thu, 11/21/2019

Big banks are financing even MORE oil and gas

… be forced to migrate due to flooding from rising seas, food production will drop by half, and wildlife habitats will …

cbecker - Tue, 07/08/2025

Dialogue: A Powerful Shareholder Strategy

… response to regulating the chemical used to line metal food and beverage containers, investors are taking action. …

mpolk - Sun, 06/26/2016

10 Ways Amazon Violates Human Rights

ctate - Tue, 12/10/2019

Cooperatives Revitalize Communities in Need

… calls from local universities and hospitals for more local food, Green City Growers will grow and package about 3 …

greenamerica - Tue, 01/31/2012

Development Officer

… understanding of Green America’s main program areas (safe food, clean energy, fair labor, and responsible finance) and …

detwaroo - Tue, 04/11/2017

How HFCs Are Contributing To Global Warming + What You Can Do

interns - Wed, 08/19/2020

How a $25 Small Loan Can Change the World

mpolk - Sun, 08/16/2009

10 ways to prepare your garden for winter

… the cold temperatures stop decomposition, continue adding food scraps and other materials, which will continue to break …

jwalton - Thu, 06/25/2020

Building a People-First Economy

… meager wages where they cannot afford to eat the healthy food they harvest—so local organizers have created systems of …

egreene - Wed, 03/17/2021

Keeping Our Cool Without Risking Our Health

… putting additional stress on existing systems to keep our food preserved, our machinery working, and our living and …

Mary Meade - Thu, 11/13/2025

Hidden Hands: Child Labor in Bangladesh's Leather Industry

… into crops and fish, leading to bioaccumulation in the food chain and elevated cancer, liver, and kidney disease …

abadalov - Tue, 05/26/2026

Editors' Picks: Green Gifts for the Holidays

… such as zero waste, worker empowerment, and sustainable food. The public nominates businesses for recognition.   …

egreene - Tue, 11/07/2017

Small and Mighty: Chickpeas for Soil and Community Health

… regenerative farming and prove the value of regenerative food with the SCI label. Genuine Connection Banza was …

Mary Meade - Mon, 03/20/2023

Supporting Local Business and Youth with Better Banking

… their lives, not just in certain ones, like buying organic food,” says Meade. “Where you bank actually reflects your …

egreene - Mon, 11/23/2020

World’s Largest Chocolate Companies Rated on Efforts to End Environmental and Labor Abuses

… played a decisive role in persuading the world’s largest food and agriculture companies to dramatically improve their …

aweinstein - Tue, 04/07/2020

10 Solar Powered Gifts That Keep Giving

… the USA), a Reflections solar oven (solarovens.net ) cooks food at about the same rate as a conventional oven, on a …

mpolk - Wed, 12/28/2016

World’s Largest Chocolate Companies Rated on Efforts to End Environmental and Labor Abuses

… played a decisive role in persuading the world’s largest food and agriculture companies to dramatically improve their …

ctate - Tue, 04/07/2020

Better with Biodiversity

… The Cotters host a bus tour of their farms for “Hemp and Food Health Day” that they put on to educate the community on …

Mary Meade - Tue, 03/21/2023

Bringing More Color to Green Fashion

… Brooklyn’s “EARTH” symposium which focused on fashion, food and wellness. The duo are planning to bring Sustainable …

aweinstein - Thu, 11/21/2019

Green Industrial Jobs Energize Cities

… a lot of their needs are fundamental, from housing to food to clothing, to paying for kids and transportation,” …

egreene - Thu, 06/13/2019

Are These Trends Green or Greenwashed?

… to pay for basic needs such as housing, health care, food, and education for children. In fact, none of the 20 …

aweinstein - Mon, 11/18/2019

Looking for a socially conscious holiday gift? You may have to decide between principles and price.

… a beer company that partners with charities to end food waste, and earrings made by women who survived sex …

abadalov - Fri, 12/21/2018

How Green Businesses Lift Up Vulnerable Workers

… employs over 70 women. In a six-month process, the gourmet food and jewelry company moves its employees, mostly …

mpolk - Wed, 07/12/2017

Green Your Holidays: Avoiding Toxic Toys

… and safe for children and the environment. They use a food-grade mineral oil for the finish on each toy, and all …

dpeacock - Thu, 12/13/2012

Why Isn't Walmart Addressing These Harmful Emissions?

bporter - Mon, 08/26/2019

Five Sustainability Buzzwords and What They Really Mean

… GOTS, and Fair Trade Certified. Each industry, such as food or textiles, has its own certifications, so do your …

Mary Meade - Mon, 10/30/2023

Green America and Fairtrade: Empowering Sustainable Business

… to  get GMOs and genetically engineered crops out of our food system  and pushing for safe agricultural practices.  …

skarimi@greenamerica.org - Sat, 10/07/2017

NEW REPORT DOCUMENTS RAMPANT Child Labor, hazardous conditions and environmental destruction in Bangladesh’s Leather Industry  

… into crops and fish, leading to bioaccumulation in the food chain and elevated cancer, liver, and kidney disease …

abadalov - Thu, 05/28/2026

Our Interview with Van Jones

mpolk - Fri, 06/26/2009