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BlogNews ( ) Green America supports EPA rules regulating super-polluting methane from oil and gas, and urges the agency to go further.
methane emissions
BlogNews ( ) Globally, 1 in 10 children experience child labor. With over 1.5 million child laborers in cocoa.
child labor
BlogNews ( ) An increase in biking allows people to see more of their community—and discover hidden gems.
bikes, commuting, small business, supporting small businesses, transportation, community, community investing, health, health and safety, bike commuting
BlogNews ( ) Many corporations released Black Lives Matter pledges following the murder of George Floyd. How many of the pledges have been fulfilled?
Black Lives Matter, blm, corporate responsibility, Black Lives Matter pledges
BlogNews ( ) The fossil fuel industry promotes plenty of renewable energy myths. This fact sheet debunks 5 prominent myths about clean energy.
renewable energy myths
BlogNews ( ) Entertainment is one of the biggest industries in the world. But sustainability in Hollywood isn't winning an Oscar anytime soon.
hollywood, sustainability, sustainable business, clean energy, movies, television, entertainment, reuse, zero waste, carbon footprint, carbon emissions, film, sustainability in hollywood
BlogNews ( ) The right to vote is the cornerstone of democracy – and central for creating a just, equitable, regenerative economy that works for all.  The United States considers itself to be a leading democracy in the world. The 2020 election, which was…
voting
BlogNews ( ) Recommendations for government, industry, and individuals to accelerate action at speed and scale   This summer, many of us see the devastating floods, fires, storms, and heat waves worldwide as…
climate change, climate crisis
BlogNews ( ) As students prepare to head off to their college dorm this year, they can take steps to make the experience more eco-friendly.
shopping, school, back to school, college, bedroom, bedding, organic bedding, laundry, Green Your Office, eco-friendly products, eco-friendly, dorm
BlogNews ( ) We need to see bolder action on chemical management from Carter’s to end toxic textiles and create more sustainable apparel.
Carter's children's clothing
BlogNews ( ) While most of the labor of building the computers, phones, and other devices that make our digital lives possible happens far from the headquarters of the name on the box, down an often long and opaque supply chain, industry leaders can have…
clean electronics
BlogNews ( ) Understanding and taking steps to improve your energy efficiency can save money and reduce your carbon footprint.
energy, energy efficiency, green building, appliances, building, carbon footprint, carbon emissions
BlogNews ( ) Low cost, quick, and easy water-saving tips amidst summer droughts.
save water, drought, reduce water consumption, easy water saving, drought preparation, water-saving
BlogNews ( ) Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act aims to stop harmful impacts of plastics on communities and the environment.
plastic pollution
BlogNews ( ) Mary Fehlig has built her reputation as corporate social responsibility (CSR) expert and is supporting women-owned business.
CSR advisory, CSR consulting, corporate social responsibility, women-owned, empowering women, women-owned businesses, women empowerment, csi
BlogNews ( ) What is an easier way to tell your mother you love them than with fresh flower bouquets? However, they may not be so kind to the planet.
flowers, Mother's Day, bouquet, sustainable business, green business, floriculture, flower industry, fresh cut flowers, climate change, pesticide, Valentine's Day, love, flower bouquets
BlogNews ( ) Sustainable online events are safe, easy, and cost-saving when done right.
online events, zoom, meeting, sustainable, energy saving, tips and tricks, sustainable online events
BlogNews ( ) The State of Green Business report from GreenBiz looks at the biggest trends over the last five years for the largest 500 companies in the US and the largest 1,200 globally.
green economy, green business, green biz, sustainable company, small business, social responsibility, triple bottom line, green business trends
BlogNews ( ) The following is excerpted from a new report on Black homeownership by Community Capital Management (CCM), a certified Green Business Network member.
wealth gap, social justice, fair housing, racial justice, SRI, community capital management, black homeownership