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The Toxic Problem with Pesticides and Fertilizers
… which relies on synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. Compared to natural alternatives, synthetic … chemical additives sprayed on crop fields, gardens, and green public spaces across the nation. These chemicals are … at me and said, ‘Mr. Watkins, we see that you farm for a living—where do you get your water?’” —Seth Watkins, Pinhook …
Mary Meade - Wed, 06/02/2021
Come As You Are: Zero Waste for Everyone
… says the metaphorical “Fort Negrita” is where resilience, green spaces, and “Black girl magic” meet. Trash analyses … injustice for others. Freweyni Asress has been living a low-waste lifestyle for four years and is the … to the nonprofit Move for Hunger, and is one example of how constructs like race and class can intersect with a …
aweinstein - Thu, 02/20/2020
Green America resolves Your Recycling Quandaries
… trucks have been retrofitted to collect trash on one side and recycling on the other in separate compartments. In … ask what happens to your recycling once it’s picked up. Q: How do I know if my city is really recycling my plastic, … A: Yes! You can create a worm composting bin using Real Green ’s step-by-step guide , or explore one of the motorized …
greenamerica - Tue, 01/31/2017
Climate-Friendly Foods for Kids
… and build a healthy relationship with food—which can help green the planet, too. Use the following tips as a starting … products can reduce your family’s climate impact. Discuss how eating more plants minimizes deforestation, wildlife … plate more natural foods than manmade ones. Model green living. A 2015 study from La Trobe University in Australia …
Mary Meade - Mon, 11/21/2022
Go Green With Cloth Diapers
… Parents, scientists, and environmentalists have debated long and hard about the … of harmful pesticides were undoubtedly used to grow it. So what’s a concerned parent to do? After looking carefully at … notes that human surveys will be needed to determine how important the link between diapers and asthma is to …
greenamerica - Tue, 10/13/2020
Planting a Victory Garden Can Help Fight Global Warming
… food rations was embraced by Eleanor Roosevelt, and now environmental experts say it's time to bring victory … traditions might be a way for all of us to do our part. Green America , a nonprofit focused on ethical consumerism, … need this concept again, says Green America, because now what we need to ration most is our contributions to climate …
skarimi@greenamerica.org - Wed, 05/20/2020
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Diapering
… we understand that clean might be a higher priority than “green,” but at Green America, we field many questions about … nighttime, travel, or daycare—no matter what you choose or how you might mix and match, the choice is yours. Diapering Eco-Tips When it comes to living green, what works for one parent might not work for …
Mary Meade - Mon, 11/21/2022
Shrink Your Impact, Offset the Rest
… When Ethan Merlin, a school teacher and Green America member in Rockville, MD, had an opportunity … step to offsetting your climate impact is to calculate how many tons of GHGs your activities emit. Most offset …
awilson - Wed, 08/02/2017
Your Green Holiday Checklist
… in the U.S. increases more than 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day—that’s over 60,000 garbage trucks filled … decorations, and unwanted gifts every holiday season. Green America will help you enjoy sugarplum dreams instead of … suffering sustainability dilemmas! Below are our tips for how to have a sustainable and green holiday, including what …
greenamerica - Mon, 11/17/2025
Regenerative Agriculture 101
… improving soil health, crop yields, water resilience, and nutrient density. Why is regenerative agriculture … agriculture also needs to reach the other 99%. How do I advance regenerative agriculture? Plant a Climate … their soil, even in your home garden! Learn more about Green America’s Climate Victory Garden campaign , which …
egreene - Mon, 10/12/2020
Lifting Up "Food Deserts"
… Highlighting the work of "Growing Power" in Chicago and Milwaukee “Right now, there are 23.5 million Americans, … the community to learn where their food comes from and how to run an organic urban farm. “We feed over 10,000 people … a partnership with Growing Power to create 150 new green jobs for low-income African-American men. In 2009, …
greenamerica - Tue, 01/31/2017
Rescue Your Recycling!
… to dump all types of recyclables into one blue or green bin—has increased US recycling rates by 30 percent. It … Video is a co-production of Gringo Starr Productions and Green America. Glass Never put broken glass into your … Also, remember, workers are hand-sorting these items—how would you like to hand-sort a dirty diaper? Keep your …
egreene - Tue, 06/28/2016
9 Ways Small Business Are Reducing Carbon Emissions
… change will damage economies, promote resource scarcity, and drastically increase the cost of doing business. Although … The first step to reducing carbon emissions is knowing how much carbon your business emits. Find out your emissions … “reduce, reuse, recycle” – but any business new to the green movement will find its starting line here. The Three …
Mary Meade - Mon, 10/12/2020
5 Steps to a Sustainable Yard and Garden
… magazines to help. 3. Plant a Climate Victory Garden. Green America’s (Re)Store It! program aims to promote … soil and turns it into a carbon sink. (See our updated “Living, Regenerated Soil vs. Dead Dirt” graphic for more on how.) A worldwide switch to regenerative farming could …
egreene - Tue, 03/20/2018
As You Sow Launches Plastic Solutions Investor Alliance
… grocery bags, plastic pervades Americans’ everyday lives… and sea turtles ’ stomachs. Nearly 8 million metric tons … why the Plastic Solutions Investor Alliance is ready to green up packaging. As of June 13, 2018, its first … to recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging. But how exactly does the deployment of cheap plastic packaging, …
vstafford - Wed, 06/27/2018
Could You Go Plastic-Free?
… to the bathroom, took one look at her plastic toilet seat, and decided to rethink her experiment. Instead, she wrote … product, especially when stressed.” A Plastic-Free Life Green America member Beth Terry knows that it’s not realistic … in spring 2012, she’ll publish a book called Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and You Can Too on the …
egreene - Tue, 11/15/2016
5 Steps To A More Eco-Friendly Lawn
… Eco-friendly lawns are patches of green space that have the potential to promote clean air, … indoor plant enthusiasts struggle to quit peat because of how well it absorbs water, Smith notes that peat does not do … of plastic to breathe. That means there are few, if any, living insects, bacteria, and other organisms maintaining the …
Mary Meade - Wed, 06/02/2021
Should ‘Regenerative’ Agriculture Get Its Own Label?
… development, make a delivery. Linley Dixon, a farmer and soil scientist for the Cornucopia Institute , says that … fertility is a reliable indicator of something else, too: how much carbon dioxide the ground can absorb from the … Management International , the Carbon Underground , Green America , and the Rodale Institute are all working to …
tlarsen - Mon, 07/10/2017
13 Ways to Save More than 65 Gallons of Water a Day
… every time? Daily savings: 4 to 28 gallons, depending on how old your toilet is. Fix leaks in your home : On … to the World Resources Institute. Our Winter 2016 Green American on food waste is full of tips and resources to … reverse the climate crisis, because healthy soils contain living microorganisms that break down carbon and …
egreene - Wed, 10/04/2017
5 Steps to Start an Organic Vegetable Garden
… Green America sat down with Debby Ward to discuss best … about growing vegetables, but many people feel unsure on how to start, confused about all the information out there, … gardening is a happy addiction! Step 3: Build Healthy Living Soil Poor soil is the number one reason I see gardens …
aweinstein - Mon, 10/14/2019
How To Have A Sustainable Wedding
… found a tenth of all wedding food is thrown away and a fifth of guests said they didn’t eat the late-night … transportation costs. If you’re in the DC metro area, try Green Plate Catering. Picking a seasonal menu will also … event. You can also donate florals to hospitals, assisted living facilities, and places of worship after. The Theme Is: …
Mary Meade - Mon, 08/07/2023
Social Investing Victories of 2017
… Impact investors and responsible banking institutions across the country have … climate change to board diversity to immigration justice. Green America celebrates these 2017 victories and identifies how you can keep the economy moving in a greener direction. …
egreene - Thu, 01/11/2018
How recycling works and why it’s so often done wrong
… In an effort to boost recycling participation, cities and towns across the country have introduced single-stream … of your recyclables in a single-stream system to see how and where they might be contaminated and rendered unfit … facility in Derwood, Maryland. By Andr é Floyd for Green America. At last, the recyclables arrive at a materials …
egreene - Thu, 04/27/2017
Go Green for Free
… other neat things. Brown Paper Bags Even the most resolute Green Americans will forget a reusable grocery bag from time … mine for cloth. YouTube and Pinterest have a plethora of how-to’s for cutting your bed sheet into yarn to crochet for … You Buy Nothing” to learn more about community-based green living. …
aweinstein - Thu, 02/20/2020
How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree
… By Steph Yi Twinkling pine, spruce and fir trees bring holiday cheer to homes around the world. … compost,” said Todd Larsen, executive co-director of Green America, an environmental nonprofit based in Washington … yard or donated to a nearby park. Some places even rent living trees that can be returned after Christmas. …
abadalov - Fri, 12/28/2018
Towards Zero Waste Business
… This seems insignificant, but with 323.7 million people living in the United States, that’s roughly 728,000 tons of … unsafe. Going from tons of waste to zero waste So how does a business, with complex supply chains and … zero waste? Thrive Market , a certified member of the Green Business Network, sets an example: by committing more …
Mary Meade - Tue, 11/28/2017
How to Shrink Your Carbon Footprint Without Shrinking Your Wallet
… Going green may be trendy, but it’s not just a fad. “The climate … that our actions over the coming decade will determine how life on Earth will, or will not, prevail,” said Fran Teplitz, executive co-director of business, investing and policy at Green America, an environmental and social …
skarimi@greenamerica.org - Fri, 04/05/2019
When and how to plant
… their whole life outdoors. Some are resistant to frost, and others need cozy soil temperatures in the 70s or higher. … think you might need. Starting seeds indoors Depending on what you’re growing and where you live, some seeds will have … Read the beginner gardener toolkit for more about when and how to plant your garden. Back to beginner gardener …
jwalton - Thu, 06/25/2020
Why You Should Wear Organic Underwear
… of those things we wear without too much thought beyond how it feels when we put it on. Does it cover everything that … may advertise as GOTS-compliant. In their case, look for Green America's Green Business Network® Certification . If … the fair trade system, to guarantee that workers earned a living wage in sweatshop-free factories. For undies made …
egreene - Tue, 06/28/2016
Invest in an Energy-Efficient Home
… As one hemisphere prepares for the chill of winter and the other swaps coats for bathing suits, it’s time to look at how you use energy in your home. How we use energy at home is … benefit from solar and this guide will help you do that. Green America's Guide to Solar Now, Try Heat Pumps Solar and …
Mary Meade - Mon, 08/07/2023
The Many Benefits of Backyard Chickens
… Updated 10/2022 When Green America member Laura Gidney and her husband John were househunting in New York state, … Some municipalities have bans on chickens, or limits on how many chickens you can keep on your property. Because of …
greenamerica - Thu, 03/30/2017
The Number of Climate Victory Gardens Has Grown Rapidly in Past Year
… Green America reports a surge of interest in people gardening … to hold carbon. The name acts as a reminder of just how important gardens can be in the fight against the climate … people to start wherever they can. "If they are living in an apartment we provide them with instructions for …
abadalov - Tue, 02/23/2021
Finding Garden Supplies During Lockdown
… by the surprise spike in interest for garden supplies and may be experiencing shortages as well. Whether you’re … for your usual spring garden supplies, you can still find what you need to grow good food. Seeds First, we suggest … explore these aisles to see what they have. Or support green businesses like Devine Gardens for rich vermicompost, …
jwalton - Mon, 05/04/2020
What You Need to Know about Gene-Editing
… For the last few years, Green America has been working to educate consumers of the long-term implications and harm posed by genetic engineering (GE). Together we have … of these are a much better solution than waiting to see how gene-editing technology plays out over the next ten …
ameyer - Mon, 11/23/2020
Reduce Your Waste in Five Days
… Ready to start living your green life? The 5-Day Waste-Less Challenge is … with your dollar for a resilient local food system. How To Make An Indoor Compost Day 4: Curate a Sustainable …
Mary Meade - Wed, 08/18/2021
Raised garden beds
… you really need raised beds. They can be costly to build and are resources intensive, which has impacts on the planet. … new variable if you’re planting in raised beds. No matter what you’re growing, beds should be an absolute minimum of … Contact your local garden stores and even local farm and compost operations to find the option that fits your budget …
jwalton - Thu, 06/25/2020
5 Steps for Starting a Climate Victory Garden
… This video will get you started with the basics of where, what, and how to plant and care for a new garden with an emphasis on …
abadalov - Thu, 02/04/2021
