Two years after Coca-Cola Co. unveiled a bottle made partly from plant materials, PepsiCo says it is introducing a better one: the world's first plastic bottle made entirely from plant-based materials. Pepsi announced a new "green" bottle that is 100 percent recyclable and made from bio-based raw materials, including switch grass, pine bark and corn husks.  In the future, the company…

Seventh Generation, leading producer of sustainable household products, announced that its Board of Directors has named John Replogle to serve as the company's Chief Executive Officer and President. Repogle has served as the CEO of leading green personal care products company Burt’s Bees since 2006, and was previously the general manager of Unilever’s skin care division in North America.…

  The Green America Seal of Approval is your key to many of the most effective marketing doorways – from the Green Festivals® to World of Good at eBay. Our new online application makes it easier than ever to apply for the coveted Seal of Approval. We teamed up with iReuse, GBN member and sustainability software gurus, to launch “iScreen.” It’s a brand new, easy way to fill out the…

Last Monday, Hershey, one of the largest and oldest chocolate manufacturers in the US, released its first-ever corporate social responsibility report. According to a counter report released at the same time by Green America, Global Exchange, ILRF, and Oasis USA, Hershey failed to outline a credible plan for ensuring that its supply chains are free of forced labor, human trafficking, and abusive…

Every year, Green Americans nominate their favorite green businesses for the People’s Choice award. Find out below who made the cut of the top ten most popular green businesses. Voting will be open till October 6, and the award will be announced at the Green Festival in San Francisco. Meet the top 10 nominees... People's Choice Awards Top 10 Nominees (Listed in alphabetical order) 1.…

  Burlington, North Carolina is about to get a new cooperatively owned grocery store thanks to the organizing efforts of community members, including Eric Henry of  T.S. Designs and Green America board member. The project received a $300,000 state grant that will propel the construction of the co-op which is owned by 1,600 residents. Henry is excited to be part of this opportunity to “…