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Dan Howells, Director of Climate Campaigns for Green America
From stacks of documents, newspapers, magazines to packaging materials and supplies – paper accounts for approximately 26% of total waste at landfills in the United States. It’s a stark reminder that we need to rethink our consumption and disposal of paper products. But did you know there’s a much larger…
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Two major climate disasters have gripped the nation in recent months. In January, four separate wildfires driven by 100 mph Santa Ana winds destroyed cities and towns in Southern California, including Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Altadena, and Pasadena. At least 10,000 structures, including entire residential neighborhoods, were leveled. Over 100,000 people were ordered to evacuate…
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Originally published in Cincinnati Enquirer on July 31, 2024
You won’t notice it the next time you go grocery shopping, but changes are happening in refrigerated aisles nationwide. Several major American supermarket chains are starting to do away with old, inefficient refrigeration systems and modernizing their stores to take advantage of cost-cutting new technologies, which…
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The holidays are upon us and with them the flurry to find the perfect gift for loved ones. This year, consider giving to not just people, but the planet, too, by shopping our guide of sustainable gifts. From pets to the ones who say they don’t need anything, you’ll find a gift for everyone on your list.
Every item recommended in this article comes from our certified Green…
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From the most recent issue of our magazine, Green American, where we update readers on the progress we've made over the last quarter on climate, finance, food, labor, social justice, and more.
We made tremendous progress building the green economy in 2024. Since our founding 40 years ago, Green America has focused on how consumers, businesses, and investors together…
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Shopping at small and local businesses is good for the circular economy and a best practice for supporting people and the planet. This is doubly true for businesses owned and operated by diverse leadership, especially those who have been kept from wealth accumulation. Patronizing Black-owned businesses is a smart way to…
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As the air turns brisk and skies cloud over, winter fast approaches and with it, the holiday season. A time to be with loved ones and, depending on your love language, giving and receiving gifts. Whether you love shopping for gifts or can’t imagine anything worse, this list of holiday sales from sustainable shops will make everything easier with great gift ideas and green…
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This article was originally published in Nasdaq's Purpose in Action Newsletter on November 19, 2024
By Brittany Greene, Purpose Communications Specialist
In celebration of our partners and the great work they do to advance economic progress for all, we interviewed some of our Nasdaq Foundation quarterly grant recipients about their roles, backgrounds and the importance…
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By Cathy Becker, Responsible Finance Campaign Director
In September, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a pair of bills targeting investing that considers environmental, social, and corporate governance, or ESG, factors.
These two bills rolled together eight previous bills that attacked all aspects of responsible investing, including disclosure…
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