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BlogNews ( ) Even if you're physical distancing, you can still find garden supplies like soil, seeds, and tools by supporting small and local businesses.
garden supplies
BlogNews ( ) We must address the racism of the original victory gardening movement to reclaim it for today's communities and the climate.
victory garden
BlogNews ( ) We must apply an environmental justice lens when allocating COVID-19 resources and supporting communities.
environmental justice
BlogNews ( ) COVID-19 is a crisis and call to humanity for a better way forward. We need to build a green economy to protect people and the planet.
COVID-19
BlogNews ( ) Green America’s Cool It campaign tackles potent, dangerous greenhouse gases called hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) that are used for refrigerants and that are exacerbating the climate crisis.
climate, climate change, refrigerants, HFCs, Cool It, refrigerant management
BlogNews ( ) Since 2012, Green America's People and Planet Award has recognized outstanding small businesses with deep commitments to social justice and environmental sustainability. This project has been made possible thanks to a special donor committed to…
sustainable food, People and Planet Award, green business, Green Business Network
BlogNews ( ) Flushable wipes shouldn't be flushed. Doing so is causing dangerous problems.
flushable wipes
BlogNews ( ) Research from around the world demonstrates time and again that companies that value women’s leadership, and societies where women have economic opportunity, do better, and gender lens investing supports this.
investing in women, gender lens investing
BlogNews ( ) Green businesses adopt principles, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life for its customers, employees, communities, and planet. But just because a business claims it is “green” doesn’t mean it upholds the standards of social…
sustainable business, how to be a sustainable business
BlogNews ( ) Green America welcomes five new board members: Bama Athreya, Eleanor Greene, Julie Lineberger, Carolyn Parrs, and Brady Quirk-Garvan. 
Green America
BlogNews ( ) It’s officially been one year since Verizon issued a $1 billion green bond to help the company reach its goal of 50 percent clean energy by 2025.
Verizon
BlogNews ( ) Pipeline Incidents from 2017-2020
pipeline
BlogNews ( ) Vague corporate messaging on sustainable clothing can leave green shoppers wondering if its possible to find an ethical clothing company.
sustainable clothing
BlogNews ( ) If addressing climate change is truly a priority for Amazon, Bezos and executives will go beyond a donation.
Amazon
BlogNews ( ) Black history is rich with connections to the natural environment, including Black leaders who have revolutionized the climate movement.
Black leaders
BlogNews ( ) Since 2012, Green America's People and Planet Award has recognized outstanding small businesses with deep commitments to social justice and environmental sustainability. This project has been made possible thanks to a special donor committed to…
People and Planet Award, social entrepreneurship, green business, Green Business Network
BlogNews ( ) Green businesses adopt principles, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life for its customers, employees, communities, and planet. But just because a business claims it is “green” doesn’t mean it upholds the standards of social…
sustainable business, slow fashion, how to be a sustainable business
BlogNews ( ) Goldman Sachs its decision to end the financing of new oil drilling and exploration projects in the Arctic, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
bank, fossil fuels, divestment, Goldman Sachs, oil, gas, arctic, Break Up With Your Mega-Bank
BlogNews ( ) Verizon continues to lag by powering its network using mostly fossil fuels.
Verizon
BlogNews ( ) In 2019, these eco-friendly trends hit the front page of environmental consciousness and green living.
green business, green business trends, EcoPlanetMedia, climate, plastic, clean energy, conscious consumerism, sustainable, organic food, eco-tourism, eco-friendly trends