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Green America in the News (March 8, 2023) These days it seems like every brand is making bold claims about using eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices. A quick shopping trip can quickly turn perplexing—which of the assertions are the real deal? We spoke with experts, including…
The Wall Street Journal - https://www.wsj.com/buyside/wellness/best-eco-friendly-products-ec95f2e2

Green America in the News (February 16, 2023) The world is in the midst of a climate crisis. That’s why nonprofit Green America says you should grow a 'Climate Victory Garden'. For more information on Climate Victory Gardens, visit greenamerica.org
The Weather Channel - https://weather.com/news/climate/video/in-callback-to-the-world-wars-climate-vi…

Green America in the News (December 20, 2022) Global demand for chocolate, not least during the holiday season, has devoured tropical forests where cocoa trees grow. Now, lawmakers in the European Union, the world’s largest cocoa buyer, have vowed to import only what doesn’t destroy or…
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Green America in the News (December 6, 2022) Higher prices, rather than bigger crops, are crucial to help lift cocoa farmers out of poverty as inflation spirals, according to a report from non-governmental organizations. Pressure has been mounting to tackle child labor on cocoa farms and…
Bloomberg - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-06/higher-cocoa-prices-crucial-…

Green America in the News (December 6, 2022) Environmental and social problems in global cocoa supply chains are likely to continue unless companies pay farmers substantially more for their beans, according to a major report on cocoa sustainability published on Wednesday. The Cocoa…
Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/cocoa-sustainability-effo…

Green America in the News (November 22, 2022) Going green is good for business. Consumers are often willing to pay more for eco-friendly products than other comparable products on the market, according to market research.  But not all environmental claims are…
National Geographic - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/what-is-greenwashing-how…

Green America in the News (October 13, 2022) When we think about the companies responsible for carbon emissions, we tend to focus on the Chevrons and ExxonMobils of the world. But virtually every company has a carbon footprint. And each can help solve our global problem. “Small…
Time Magazine - https://time.com/6213434/climate-change-action-companies-businesses/

Green America in the News (May 12, 2022) This week I have bar soaps, shower gels, and body washes facing off in a suds-filled arena to see which will emerge from the fray awash in victory. Also in this issue: Do spare tires expire, and which is better for your oral health, an electric or…
Consumer Reports - https://www.consumerreports.org/personal-care/smarter-should-you-use-bar-soap-o…

Green America in the News (March 4, 2022) Spencer Tierney (Mar 4, 2022) Some banks that uphold social and environmental causes let outside groups evaluate their values to show their commitment. "A champion for good causes" may be the last way you would characterize a bank, but some…
NerdWallet - https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/banking/socially-responsible-banks

Green America in the News (January 27, 2022)
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Green America in the News (December 12, 2021)
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Green America in the News (November 12, 2021)
WPXI News - https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/could-your-childs-clothes-be-harming-th…

Green America in the News (November 9, 2021) A combination of factors make the U.S. a hotbed for fast fashion consumption above consumers in other wealthy countries. While Americans of all income levels contribute to the fast fashion crisis, Charlotte Tate – the Labor Justice Campaigns…
U.S. News & World Report - https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2021-11-11/how-dead-white-m…

Green America in the News (November 2, 2021) WASHINGTON DC - Leading US fashion brands and retailers need to improve their toxic chemical management policies, according to a new report from the Green America initiative. The 'Toxic Textiles' study provides a company-by-company breakdown of 15…
Ecotextile News - https://www.ecotextile.com/2021110228548/dyes-chemicals-news/target-leading-ama…

Green America in the News (November 1, 2021) Toxic chemicals continue to plague the apparel industry, yet fewer than a handful of America’s biggest retailers are addressing the issue with robust management policies for their own-brand products, a new report claims. In fact, only Target has…
Sourcing Journal - https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/sustainability/target-amazon-shein-forever-2…

Green America in the News (September 30, 2021) ESG investing can be confusing. It helps to have an adviser who is on the same wavelength. By Cheryl Wi nokur Munk Sept. 30, 2021 1:00 pm ET It isn’t easy being an ESG investor these days. Financial products that focus on environmental, social and…
The Wall Street Journal - https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-find-a-socially-responsible-financial-advis…

Green America in the News (September 2, 2021) By Christopher Marquis In establishing Beneficial State Bank as a financial institution with social and environmental impact in mind, co-founders Kat Taylor and Tom Steyer saw an opportunity to serve as an example for others in the U.S. financial…
Forbes - https://www.forbes.com/sites/christophermarquis/2021/09/02/banking-on-a-better-…

Green America in the News (August 4, 2021) By Melissa Pandika Common wisdom says to put your money where your values are. If the wildfires, heat waves, droughts, and floods that have been ravaging much of the world lately have left you with an unshakeable sense of grief, dread, or both,…
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Green America in the News (July 9, 2021) By Kristen Bahler By the end of the summer, I’ll go from living the charmed life of a 30-something who has never, not once, changed a diaper, to someone who’s very existence revolves around the activity. And like many soon-to-be moms with a…
Money Magazine - https://money.com/are-cloth-diapers-worth-it/

Green America in the News (June 22, 2021) By Aimee Picchi Amazon.com's two-day Prime Day event  is June 21-22 this year, with other major retailers like Walmart elbowing in on the action with their own sales. But the summer discounts offered by Amazon and its competitors may not match the…
CBS News - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amazon-prime-day-2021-discounts-deals-cyber-monday…