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Supporting the green economy is more than being informed—it’s about following through and “voting with your dollar” as we call it. Where you shop and what you buy when you do sends a message to business owners. And it helps sustainable businesses stay afloat in a deal-driven market. Here are our favorite sustainable shopping tips.
As media attention causes more and more consumers to become aware of the troublesome levels of toxins in certain kinds of fish, the seafood industry is starting to feel the effects.When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an advisory in March 2004…
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Market your yard sale, grab friends and family, and more!
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Farmers markets aren't the only way to support local farms—you can make the most of your grocery store, too.
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By Anya Crittenton
Hoping to save money while reducing packaging waste? Buy in bulk!
By Kendall Lowery
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Learn about the dangers of fiberglass mattresses and make sure your mattress is safe and nontoxic.
It’s easy to find deals online, but is online thrifting greener than the brick-and-mortar option?
By Kendall Lowery
By Kendall Lowery
When you’re out in the garden or park this summer, skip the toxic chemicals—choose natural skincare options instead.
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Avoid climate hazards in your backyard with these eco-friendly lawn swaps.
By Sytonia Reid and Beth Porter
By Sytonia Reid and Beth Porter
Following workers’ leads may sound like a passive task, but it’s the opposite. Listening to workers requires community members to actively listen and respond.
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By Charlotte Tate
Small businesses across the US were hit hard by the coronavirus, but Black-owned businesses felt it the most. We can use our collective power to show corporations what our values are.
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By Sytonia Reid and Mary Meade
Victory
Smuckers removes GMOs and high fructose corn syrup from Uncrustables, its very popular peanut butter and jelly product for kids.
Green America's GMO Inside campaign has mobilized tens of thousands of consumers to ask Smuckers to remove GMOs from its products.
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The EPA has a legal and moral obligation to protect farmworkers, children and communities. We are going to do everything in our power to hold them accountable. Join us in continuing the fight by telling the EPA to ban organophosphates.
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Amazon has NO public info on its chemical management policy for its own apparel brands nor for any textiles it sells.
Trader Joe's needs to answer for its poor labor and climate practices and lack of transparency. Join us in holding them accountable!
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