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Amazon is full of deals, but those deals come at a big cost to people and the planet. So, before you click on that item that sounds like a steal, check out Green America's 10 Reasons to not shop Amazon.
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) Summer is underway and Green America’s work is in high gear! Thanks to our members' generous support, every day our programs are advancing the policies and systems needed for safe food, clean energy, responsible finance, and fair labor on which the…
environmental policy
environmental policy
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) Weeds can have medicinal and nutritional properties. Learn more in the example of the plantain weed, a common plant found in mowed areas.
plantain weed
plantain weed
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) The United States uses over a billion pounds of pesticides each year, many that contain chemicals banned in other countries. These toxic chemicals have major impacts on both people and the planet. US regulation has fallen behind other major…
RoundUp, Glyphosate, pesticide, EPA, health, chemicals
RoundUp, Glyphosate, pesticide, EPA, health, chemicals
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) To the peril of human and environmental health, banks globally are not only continuing to fund existing fossil fuel industries, but many are even financing the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure into new areas.
climate change, climate crisis, fossil fuels, Break Up With Your Mega-Bank
climate change, climate crisis, fossil fuels, Break Up With Your Mega-Bank
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In June 2019, the Washington Post published a damning expose on cocoa farming child labor, an issue that is still persistent in West Africa. Over 2 million children engage in hazardous child labor in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire, the two largest…
cocoa farming, fair trade chocolate, child labor
cocoa farming, fair trade chocolate, child labor
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) Disempowering people doesn't do any good. We need corporate responsibility AND individual action.
corporate responsibility, Vox, NRDC
corporate responsibility, Vox, NRDC
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) The textile industry uses over 8,000 chemicals, affecting the health of workers, the environment, and even wearers of clothing.
baby clothes
baby clothes
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) Gardeners may come across invasive species, and it’s important to know what to do with them.
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invasive species
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) Learning about regenerative agriculture happening right under her nose in her parents' garden gave Monique Jones hope for the changing climate.
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gardening
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) Moss Haven Farm is a nonprofit education center teaching kids about regenerative agriculture.
Climate Victory Garden
Climate Victory Garden
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) Child labor, deforestation, and more - what's hidden in your Easter chocolate and what are some ethical alternatives?
fair trade, fair trade chocolate
fair trade, fair trade chocolate
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) Amazon is selling its services to the oil and gas industry and is failing to reach 100% renewable energy for its massive servers
clean energy, Amazon sustainability
clean energy, Amazon sustainability
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) Plant a garden instead of mowing your lawn. It's good for your health, the climate, and your wallet!
Climate Victory Garden
Climate Victory Garden
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) Olive Garden is taking steps to improve animal treatment in their supply chains.
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animal welfare
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) If you own shares of a stock, use your proxy ballots to make your voice heard on issues that matter to you.
proxy ballot, corporate responsibility, shareholder activism
proxy ballot, corporate responsibility, shareholder activism
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A big thank you to everyone who attended our webinar Designing for Abundance: Planning your Climate Victory Garden, with Nicky Schauder of Permaculture Gardens. We had so many great questions come out of that session, and many that we weren’t able…
Climate Victory Garden
Climate Victory Garden
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) Green America teamed up with author and farmer Acadia Tucker to answer questions about Climate Victory Gardening. In this blog, you'll get to know Acadia, what motivates her, and why she's such a great candidate for answering your questions.
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gardening, Climate Victory Garden, carbon farming
gardening, Climate Victory Garden, carbon farming
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) A Master Gardener shares resources for Climate Victory Gardens in all their many stages.
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master gardener
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) Early spring is a great time of year to test your soil. It’s best to do it when the ground is thawed and digging won’t disturb growing plants.
soil testing
soil testing
