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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.
Don’t shop Amazon because it...
Exploits workers and fights unions. Amazon has a long history of opposing unionization. The National Labor Relations Board is…
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At the 2025 Grammys, Global Impact Award winner Alicia Keys used her time at the mic to state, “DEI is not a threat, it’s a gift.” With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) under attack from the Trump Administration, making the case for DEI to millions of people was inspiring.
And it’s not just major stars stating the case for DEI. Big box retailer Costco made a strong…
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Our Clean Electronics Production Network - which aims to remove hazardous chemicals from production of mobile phones, computers, etc. - has published the 3rd Annual Report of their Toward Zero Exposure program!
The program has now completed three full years, and in that time, Founding TZE Signatories - Apple, Dell, HP and Fairphone - have positively impacted…
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In 2024, the Federal Insurance Office, an agency within the U.S. Department of the Treasury, worked with state insurance commissioners on a “data call.” The initiative gathered zip code level data from across the country on how climate change is affecting property insurance, covering claim frequency, claim severity, loss ratio, premium costs, nonrenewal rates, and cancellation…
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Dan Howells, Director of Climate Campaigns for Green America
There is a ton of hype about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its ability to make all our lives easier. It can do everything from creating a better wheel to helping students cheat on homework essays. A tad facetious but for all the envisioned benefits, AI comes with a big environmental cost. Not every…
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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.
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