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) To the peril of human and environmental health, banks globally are not only continuing to fund existing fossil fuel industries, but many are even financing the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure into new areas.
climate change, climate crisis, fossil fuels, Break Up With Your Mega-Bank
climate change, climate crisis, fossil fuels, Break Up With Your Mega-Bank
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In June 2019, the Washington Post published a damning expose on cocoa farming child labor, an issue that is still persistent in West Africa. Over 2 million children engage in hazardous child labor in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire, the two largest…
cocoa farming, fair trade chocolate, child labor
cocoa farming, fair trade chocolate, child labor
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) Disempowering people doesn't do any good. We need corporate responsibility AND individual action.
corporate responsibility, Vox, NRDC
corporate responsibility, Vox, NRDC
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) The textile industry uses over 8,000 chemicals, affecting the health of workers, the environment, and even wearers of clothing.
baby clothes
baby clothes
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) Even though the world's plastic pollution problem isn't over, public awareness and policy action are growing.
sustainable, green business, green business products, green business trends, single-use plastic, plastic pollution, plastic, plastic-free
sustainable, green business, green business products, green business trends, single-use plastic, plastic pollution, plastic, plastic-free
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) The Green Business Network is pleased to share the following news from our member Naturepedic:
When environmental engineer Barry Cik went to a baby store to buy a crib mattress for his first grandchild in 2003, he was concerned by what he found in…
Naturepedic
Naturepedic
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) Gardeners may come across invasive species, and it’s important to know what to do with them.
invasive species
invasive species
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) Learning about regenerative agriculture happening right under her nose in her parents' garden gave Monique Jones hope for the changing climate.
gardening
gardening
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) Moss Haven Farm is a nonprofit education center teaching kids about regenerative agriculture.
Climate Victory Garden
Climate Victory Garden
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) Child labor, deforestation, and more - what's hidden in your Easter chocolate and what are some ethical alternatives?
fair trade, fair trade chocolate
fair trade, fair trade chocolate
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) Amazon is selling its services to the oil and gas industry and is failing to reach 100% renewable energy for its massive servers
clean energy, Amazon sustainability
clean energy, Amazon sustainability
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) Plant a garden instead of mowing your lawn. It's good for your health, the climate, and your wallet!
Climate Victory Garden
Climate Victory Garden
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) Olive Garden is taking steps to improve animal treatment in their supply chains.
animal welfare
animal welfare
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) If you own shares of a stock, use your proxy ballots to make your voice heard on issues that matter to you.
proxy ballot, corporate responsibility, shareholder activism
proxy ballot, corporate responsibility, shareholder activism
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A big thank you to everyone who attended our webinar Designing for Abundance: Planning your Climate Victory Garden, with Nicky Schauder of Permaculture Gardens. We had so many great questions come out of that session, and many that we weren’t able…
Climate Victory Garden
Climate Victory Garden
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) Green America teamed up with author and farmer Acadia Tucker to answer questions about Climate Victory Gardening. In this blog, you'll get to know Acadia, what motivates her, and why she's such a great candidate for answering your questions.
Acadia…
gardening, Climate Victory Garden, carbon farming
gardening, Climate Victory Garden, carbon farming
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) Green Business Network director Fran Teplitz submitted the following letter to the Natural Resources Committee of the California Assembly in support of new “Skip the Slip” legislation.
Skip the Slip, California, legislation, Policy, politics
Skip the Slip, California, legislation, Policy, politics
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) A Master Gardener shares resources for Climate Victory Gardens in all their many stages.
master gardener
master gardener
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) In celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, the Green Business Network at Green America is proud to stand with women and our incredible women-owned Green Business Network members.
women, empowering women, green business, green economy, socially responsible, diversity, women-owned green business
women, empowering women, green business, green economy, socially responsible, diversity, women-owned green business
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) Early spring is a great time of year to test your soil. It’s best to do it when the ground is thawed and digging won’t disturb growing plants.
soil testing
soil testing
