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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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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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?
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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
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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.
By Charlotte Tate
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
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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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As a major food manufacturer, B&G Foods – the owner of iconic brands like Green Giant, Cream of Wheat, and Spice Islands – has the power to drive adoption of regenerative agriculture – a holistic approach that rebuilds soil health, sequesters carbon, increases yields sustainably, reduces…
JPMorgan Chase, Citi, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America – the Big 4 banks – have collectively invested $1.37 trillion, or 25%, of all fossil-fuel financing…
Specialized, the cycling company, likes to position itself as a green company, but there is nothing green about the fact that workers who make Specialized clothing are being cheated out of wages.
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