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Is your favorite ‘green’ product as eco-friendly as it claims to be?

Green America in the News ( ) 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…

How Small Businesses Can Have a Big Impact in the Climate Fight

Green America in the News ( ) 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/

Smarter: Should You Use Bar Soap or Body Wash?

Green America in the News ( ) 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…

Ethical Banking: What Is a Socially Responsible Bank?

Green America in the News ( ) 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

Recall Alert on Amazon Clothing

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WPXI News - https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3478980-51159/804c6985-c055-44ff-b16b-c4cef3f5…

Cheap clothes bought online could pose risks for children

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WSOC-TV - https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A//www.wsoctv.com/ne…

What's Inside Your Clothes?

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WPXI News - https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/could-your-childs-clothes-be-harming-th…

How Fast Fashion Dumps Into the Global South

Green America in the News ( ) 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…

Target leading, Amazon lagging, on chemicals

Green America in the News ( ) 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…

Report: Target Leads, Shein and Amazon Lag on Tackling Chemicals in Clothing

Green America in the News ( ) 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…
Sourcing Journal - https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/sustainability/target-amazon-shein-forever-2…

How to Find a Socially Responsible Financial Adviser

Green America in the News ( ) 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,…
The Wall Street Journal - https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-find-a-socially-responsible-financial-advis…

Banking On A Better Future: Beneficial State Bank Aims To Transform A Traditional Industry By Empowering Consumers And Communities

Green America in the News ( ) 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.…
Forbes - https://www.forbes.com/sites/christophermarquis/2021/09/02/banking-on-a-better-…

Your bank probably funds climate change. Here's how to save more sustainably

Green America in the News ( ) 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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Are Cloth Diapers Worth It?

Green America in the News ( ) 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/

Amazon Prime Day 2021: Discounts may not be as prime as you think

Green America in the News ( ) 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…
CBS News - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amazon-prime-day-2021-discounts-deals-cyber-monday…

Ways to Make Your Commercial Landscaping Services More Eco-Friendly

Green America in the News ( ) If you’re currently thinking of buying a commercial landscaping franchise, there’s one thing you have to consider carefully: environmental impact. Not all landscaping practices are sustainable, even if the business as a whole promotes nature. The…
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How Sustainable Is Your Easter Chocolate? NGOs Rank Candy Companies, From Good To Rotten

Green America in the News ( ) Does your favorite chocolate cost the Earth, or is it as sweet on sustainability as it is to your tastebuds? This week, the Rotten Egg Awards ranked 31 chocolate companies around the world for their performance on sustainability and human rights.…
Forbes - https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidrvetter/2021/03/18/how-sustainable-is-your-ea…

How to Help the Environment: 31 Simple Ways You Can Make a Difference

Green America in the News ( ) By Kristine Solomon & Lela Nargi Yes, big changes are needed, but little ones add up. These simple lifestyle choices can reduce your carbon footprint—and make a major impact. It’s pretty easy being green Scientists around the world are…
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Opinion: Should America Go Nuclear?

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The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/21/opinion/nuclear-power-climate-change.html

Green Business Network Seeks Comment on New Certification for Hemp-CBD Businesses

Green America in the News ( ) Green America in the News (April 8, 2021) Green America’s Green Business Network “currently certifies businesses across 38 different industry sectors, including apparel, banks and credit unions, cleaning products, housewares, travel, farming, and…
Nutraceuticals World - https://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/contents/view_features/2021-04-08/green-bus…