Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 4:19 PM

COP 26: we all need to act

  Friend, COP 26 is over, but the world is still far from keeping global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius or less that scientists assert is necessary to prevent the worst impacts of climate change.  And poorer countries are parti…

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November 12, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Tips to green the season

Green American, As we head into cooler weather, we're excited to offer you an inspiring mix of articles, events, and actions to keep your holiday season sustainable. Read on to learn about sustainable gift alternatives, take action on holiday worke…

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  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]

November 8, 2021 at 9:52 PM

Toxic Textiles: How do brands stack up?

Friend, How toxic are our clothes? Last week, we revealed how retailers rank on toxic chemicals in the clothing they sell. This week, we share how popular clothing brands rank on chemical use in our new Toxic Textiles Brands scoreca…

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  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]

November 1, 2021 at 8:40 PM

Which retailer has the most toxic clothes?

Friend, How toxic are the clothes of major US retailers? Take a look at our new Toxic Textiles scorecard!  Spoiler (but, no surprise): Amazon performed the worst.  Every year, 43 million tons of chemicals are used to dye and treat ou…

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  Kathy Harget, Green America · [email protected]

October 30, 2021 at 1:04 PM

Green American, cross this item off your list

  Dear Green American, Recently, I reached out to highlight National Estate Planning Awareness Week — an annual reminder to support the people and causes you love through an estate plan! Green America wants our community to f…

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  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Big chocolate🍫needs to hear from you

Big chocolate companies must end child labor! Dear Green American, Halloween chocolate with child labor, deforestation, and toxic pesticides? No, thanks! Take a pass on big name chocolate and take action instead. After deca…

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  Emma Kriss, Green America · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 5:55 PM

Tomorrow! Gardening Webinar: Building Community through Gardening

Join us tomorrow, Oct 28, 2pm EST for this webinar on Building Community through Gardening ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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October 22, 2021 at 2:04 PM

How scary is your chocolate?

  Green American, Happy scary season from everyone in the Green America family! Though Halloween is a time for frightening costumes and festivities, it's also important to remember that much of the chocolate we give out has something truly terrify…

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October 21, 2021 at 5:40 PM

Everything you need to make green living easy!

Subscribe for $20! Dear Friend, If you want to live a greener life—for your health, for your family, and for the planet… If you’re alarmed that tax breaks and bailouts go to polluting corporations… If you are outraged…

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  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]

October 16, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Need chocolate for trick or treaters?

  Dear Green American, It's World Food Day AND trick or treating is just around the corner. We've got a list of delicious, ethical chocolate brands for you. Unfortunately, child labor and deforestation continue to be ingredie…

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  Kathy Harget, Green America · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 8:52 PM

Why everyone should have a plan

  Dear Green American, This Fall Green America’s plans include getting more major corporations to move to 100% clean energy, supporting frontline communities hit first and worst by climate change and social injustices, and help…

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  Green America, Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]

October 2, 2021 at 2:45 PM

Amazon: Don't use dangerous chemicals to make our clothes!

Please support this campaign.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ …

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  Emma Kriss, Green America · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 9:14 PM

🌖Fall Harvest + Putting your gardens to bed 💤

Putting your gardens to bed for the winter, planting for the spring, a look at the US's lawn problem, and a Soil Superhero ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Fran Teplitz, Green America · [email protected]

September 26, 2021 at 12:04 PM

What’s Hiding in Your Investments?

    Dear Friend, Green America brings you the following from Amalgamated Bank, a certified Green Business Network member.   What’s hiding in your portfolio?   Greenwashing in the financial services…

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September 24, 2021 at 12:03 PM

Celebrating climate & communities

  Green American, September marks the beginning of fall, but changing leaves and cooler weather shouldn't distract us from one of the most pressing issues of our time - climate chaos. The globally recognized Climate Week began on September 20th, an…

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  Beth Porter, Green America · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 9:03 PM

Is your local Trader Joe’s store a climate polluter? Help us find out!

  Take Action Now Friend, Is your local Trader Joe’s store a climate polluter? Help us find out!  Supermarkets are leaking potent greenhouse gases called HFCs from refrigeration and it’s a huge climate problem. T…

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September 17, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Everything you need to make green living easy!

Subscribe for $20! Dear Friend, If you want to live a greener life—for your health, for your family, and for the planet… If you’re alarmed that tax breaks and bailouts go to polluting corporations… If you are outraged …

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  Green America · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 5:41 PM

DEADLINE TODAY: $-for-$ Monthly Match for a Year!

Give Monthly Dear Friend, I will cut to the chase because this is so important.  It’s the very last day of our “Spread some Love” Crofter’s Organic matching challenge. We are still looking for 68 thoughtful, committed peop…

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  Green America · [email protected]

September 13, 2021 at 10:03 PM

DOUBLE your Gift + free Jar of organic Jam

Give Monthly Dear Friend, What keeps you going when times are tough? When you read about corporate greed, racial injustice, climate crisis, forced labor, and toxic pesticides, what gives you the strength to keep on fighting?…

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  Green America · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 3:34 PM

An offer too sweet to pass up!

Give Monthly Dear Friend, I've watched you raise your hand again and again in our work together. That’s why I am excited to share some great news: Crofter’s organic — the fruit spread makers and certified Green Business Netw…

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  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 1:02 PM

No Amazon HQ on Indigenous lands!

Sign the petition to Congress ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌…

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August 31, 2021 at 9:36 PM

Ending summer on a high note

  With increased extreme weather, such as Hurricane Ida, harming communities, Green Americans are looking for solutions for a greener world. The past year has shined a spotlight on our capacity to persevere in the face of global adversity, and it's t…

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August 31, 2021 at 9:33 PM

Ending summer on a high note

  With increased extreme weather, such as Hurricane Ida, harming communities, Green Americans are looking for solutions for a greener world. The past year has shined a spotlight on our capacity to persevere in the face of global adversity, and it's t…

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  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]

August 23, 2021 at 9:40 PM

Protect voter rights

  Friend, Voting rights, the cornerstone of our democracy, are under attack nationwide. This year, over 30 laws were passed in 18 states that would make it harder to vote.  Take action to support voting rights Green Americ…

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  Kathy Harget, Green America · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 1:03 PM

It’s not too late, Green American

  Dear Green American, It’s still August, which means there is still time to create or update your plans for National Make-a-Will Month. No matter how old you are, everyone needs to have a will in place to protect the people and…

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  Green America · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 9:16 PM

Consume Less. Live More.

Subscribe for $20! Dear Friend, If you want to live a greener life—for your health, for your family, and for the planet… If you’re alarmed that tax breaks and bailouts go to polluting corporations… If you are outraged …

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  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]

August 17, 2021 at 1:04 PM

3 easy back-to-school snacks

  Friend, It's late summer and almost back-to-school time. Whether in person or online, we all want to save some time. That's why we are sharing with you these delicious, easy, make-ahead recipes from Crofter’s Organic. Crofters …

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  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Carter's: end toxic textiles!

    Dear Friend, Carter's, the largest US children's clothing retailer, released its first sustainability report - this is a positive step forward, but it is not enough! In order to end toxic textiles, Car…

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  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 7:53 PM

Urgent call to act on climate

  Friend, Yesterday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its new report on the climate crisis, based on more than 14,000 studies and approved by 195 global governments. The report confirms the panel's pr…

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  Kathy Harget, Green America · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 1:04 PM

, how has your life changed?​​​​​​

  Dear Green American, If I’ve learned anything in the past year and a half, it’s that life can change quickly. At Green America we quickly pivoted to working remotely, used video conferencing more than ever, and even held meeti…

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  Beth Porter, Green America · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Your signature missing: Tell Congress to end plastic pollution!

  Take Action Now Friend, Every day there are news stories about the plastic waste strewn on coastlines and ensnaring wildlife in waterways across the world. But these devastating effects are just part of the harmful…

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  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]

July 24, 2021 at 2:05 PM

Green American, sign to end methane pollution now

Take Action Now Friend, Each year, the oil and gas industry releases 16 million metric tons of methane into the atmosphere. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for a quarter of the warming of the planet.  Reducing…

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  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]

July 24, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Share for the climate

 Friend, Thank you for taking action and sharing your support for the EPA to strengthen regulations on methane pollution.  We need even more voices to stop methane pollution. Please share the action! …

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  Green America · [email protected]

July 21, 2021 at 4:49 PM

Everything you need to make green living easy!

Subscribe for $20! Dear Friend, If you want to live a greener life—for your health, for your family, and for the planet… If you’re alarmed that tax breaks and bailouts go to polluting corporations… If you are outraged …

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  Emma Kriss, Green America · [email protected]

July 19, 2021 at 4:41 PM

🥦Are you ready for mid-summer gardening🥦

Carrots, Broccoli, and Beets, oh my! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Beth Porter, Green America · [email protected]

July 16, 2021 at 1:03 PM

Tell Congress to Break Free from Plastic Pollution!

  Take Action Now Friend, Every day there are news stories about the plastic waste strewn on coastlines and ensnaring wildlife in waterways across the world. But these devastating effects are just part of the harmful…

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  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 4:08 PM

Sign now: Stop methane pollution

Take Action Now Friend, Each year, the oil and gas industry releases 16 million metric tons of methane into the atmosphere. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for a quarter of the warming of the planet.  Reducing…

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July 9, 2021 at 6:04 PM

Members say it's their favorite benefit!

Get our Magazine! Dear Friend, We're all yearning to get outside, a sentiment we embody in our newest issue of the Green American magazine: We Love the Outside Guide.  As people move closer to respecting and restoring natu…

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  Emma Kriss, Green America · [email protected]

July 8, 2021 at 10:04 PM

Gardening Webinar: 🌿 Weeds & Seeds 🍅

Join us July 28, 2pm EST for summer gardening ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 8:26 PM

Prime Day costs what?!

Hold Amazon accountable! Friend, Those Prime Day deals might have a nice price, but those low prices come at a big cost to workers and the planet! Reports have found that worker injury rates increase during Prime Day - that's …

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  Green America · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 9:32 PM

Consume Less. Live More.

Subscribe for $20! Dear Friend, If you want to live a greener life—for your health, for your family, and for the planet… If you’re alarmed that tax breaks and bailouts go to polluting corporations… If you are outraged …

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  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]

June 12, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Even more child labor?! Take action

Sign the petition today! Dear Green American, Today is World Day Against Child Labor. But, there are still over one million child laborers in cocoa, and for the first time in 20 years, the number of child laborers globally has…

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  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]

June 11, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Your signature is missing: Tell companies to come clean on climate

  Friend, With the climate crisis worsening and getting more attention, companies are increasingly making vague commitments to reach net zero emissions to look good to the public. But many of these commitments are greenwashin…

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  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 6:01 PM

, sign now: Tell companies to come clean on climate

  Friend, With the climate crisis worsening and getting more attention, companies are increasingly making vague commitments to reach net zero emissions to look good to the public. But many of these commitments are greenwashin…

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  Green America · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 6:03 PM

June is a month for action

  June is a big month for advocacy! Whether you're a seasoned activist looking for new ways to take action or a beginner looking for ways to get involved in your local community, Green America has you covered. June 1st marked the beginning of Pride…

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  Green America · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Members say it's their favorite benefit!

Get our Magazine! Dear Friend, In the year since the global spread of COVID-19, it seems fair to say every person on Earth has struggled... but WOW has it been a great time to be a billionaire.   With the wealth billionair…

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  Emma Kriss, Green America · [email protected]

June 1, 2021 at 8:38 PM

🐝Do you see the bees?🐝

Start a Climate Victory Garden to feed you and pollinators! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 6:55 PM

Tell Amazon: Pay Their Workers Now!

Friend, In the pandemic, garment workers lost their jobs, are struggling to feed their families, and have been denied basic workplace rights. All while Amazon, the largest US retailer of apparel, made over $20 billion in profits. It wou…

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  Green America · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 6:48 PM

From backyard to boardroom

  Whether it's in your backyard or in the boardroom, there are plenty of ways to get involved and take action this spring. With the 2021 shareholder season under way, we've included resources for you to vote on a multitude of resolutions affecting …

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  Green America · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 7:03 PM

LAST CHANCE: Sign or Bag? U-pick

  Become a monthly donor today! Dear Friend, We are looking for 25 thoughtful individuals to join our monthly giving program by the end of the day. Will you be one? Let us thank you with a recycled aluminum sign…

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