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Economic action for people and planet: Harnessing the power of consumers, investors, & businesses to create a just & sustainable future

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In the U.S., kids can’t buy cigarettes.... but they can harvest toxic tobacco. ☠️
12-year-olds are exposed to nicotine & pesticides with no federal ban in place.
Tell Congress: end child labor on tobacco farms. It takes 1 minute. 👇
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Tell Congress: Children Don't Belong on U.S. Tobacco Farms
With World Children's Day approaching on November 20th, please ask Congress to support legislation banning children from working on toxic tobacco farms in the U.S. In the U.S., you must be 21 years ol...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Now that we’re settled into the new year, here’s what’s in and what’s out for 2026.
New year, same mission.

#NewYearSameMission
#Hello2026
#NewYearEnergy
January 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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What’s really in your everyday products?

Join us to break down plastics and PFAS (aka “forever chemicals”), their health impacts, and practical ways to reduce exposure—without breaking the bank.

💬 Live Q&A + recording included.

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January 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Corporations made record profits. Families paid the price.
Your money doesn’t have to fuel that system—it can change it.
🔥 Gifts to Green America are matched right now. Double your impact.

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December 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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AI is draining more than the holiday spirit — Big Tech promised 100% renewable energy, yet companies like @Google, @Meta, @Amazon, and @Microsoft are turning to fossil fuels to power AI.

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December 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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US grocers face $219 billion in financial risks from pesticides. Pesticides threaten biodiversity, climate, and companies’ bottom lines.

See how your grocer ranks on the Bee-Friendly Retailer Scorecard. #SaveTheBees

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December 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Some thoughts from my interview with Alisa Gravitz @greenamerica.org and also some ideas for a speculative fiction book club! #femisphere #cooperativeeconomy

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The Path is Made By Walking: Interview with Alisa Gravitz
All the signs have been in place for a long time to show us that predatory capitalism would just cause more problems for humanity than it…
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December 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Gift with purpose this season ✨

You can uplift even more green, innovative businesses by gifting these sustainable, handcrafted, unique items.
Check out our gift guide:
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December 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Comcast, Change to renewables for good. 🌎⚡
It’s time to ditch dirty energy and choose a future that isn’t so wicked.

Tell Comcast to switch to renewables by signing the petiton: bit.ly/44pfCUD

#HangUpOnFossilFuels #Wicked #ForGood #RenewableEnergy
November 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Winter is coming fast! I’m excited to wear this knitted scarf from Maggie’s Organics. It’s so cute and warm and will make a great holiday gift or stocking stuffer.🧣 💓
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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👗✨ Sip, Swap & Socialize!
Join us for Green America’s Sip & Swap !
Bring gently used clothes, accessories, or décor to trade and leave with new finds.
🗓️ Thursday, Nov 13 | 5–8 PM
📍 1612 K St NW, Suite 1000, DC
🎟️ Free event – RSVP today!
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October 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Happy #VeteransDay! Veteran-owned businesses add nearly $1T to our economy each year. Supporting them builds a more just, sustainable future. 💼🌍
➡️ Explore Resources, Funding, and Support for Veteran-Owned Businesses.
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Resources, Funding, and Support for Veteran-Owned Businesses — Green Business Network
In 2021 alone, veteran business owners contributed nearly $1 trillion to the GDP from 1.6 million firms. Like other small business owners, though, they need help to thrive - find resources and fundi...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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👗✨ Sip, Swap & Socialize!
Join us for Green America’s Sip & Swap !
Bring gently used clothes, accessories, or décor to trade and leave with new finds.
🗓️ Thursday, Nov 13 | 5–8 PM
📍 1612 K St NW, Suite 1000, DC
🎟️ Free event – RSVP today!
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October 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! 🌎
Explore top resources, funding, and support for Indigenous-owned businesses — check out the link to learn more.

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Resources and Funding for Indigenous-Owned Businesses — Green Business Network
The following resources and funding opportunities for Indigenous-owned businesses can help keep these businesses open, attract new customers, and inspire more diverse entrepreneurs to pursue their sma...
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October 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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What’s in my CVG bag? 🛍️ After a stroll to the farmers market, I came back loaded with fresh veggies! 🥦🥕🍅 We’d love to see your amazing garden harvests or farmers market finds. Share them with us! 🌱✨
September 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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It’s #ClimateWeek! 🌍 Communities are calling for clean energy now. ⚡ Solar, wind & batteries are the cheapest + cleanest power—but outdated rules block progress. Urge your leaders to remove barriers & bring clean energy to all. ✍️ Sign with Sun Day!
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September 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Groundbreaking.’ 👠✨ But seriously—fast fashion is never the answer. This Fashion Week (and beyond), let’s choose better for people + the planet. 💚#FlourishingFashion #thriftedstyle
#fastfashion
#slowfasion
#ethicalfashion
#nyfw
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September 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Mark your calendars for Thurs., 9/25, when I'll be joining @greenamerica.org and Green Century for a webinar on Greening Your Finances. Lots of practical ideas for how to use your power as a financial consumer to support climate action. Join us!
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Greening Your Finances: Encore Edition. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join Green America and Green Century to find out how you can support climate action through your finances: banking, credit cards, insurance and investing. Learn about community development banks and c...
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August 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Coal is a climate disaster. 🏭 So why are Google, Meta, Microsoft & Amazon fueling Trump’s plan to reopen coal plants for AI? Don’t be a fossil fool demand clean power! #DirtyData #AIfossilfools #greenAI

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Dirty Data: Stop Big AI from Polluting our Climate & Communities
Join Green America and our colleagues in demanding these leading AI companies use their vast wealth to power the energy revolution by using only renewables like solar, wind and batteries.
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August 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Our actions have an impact! ✊ Target’s CEO is stepping down following consumer boycotts and reduced shopping. Let’s keep holding Target accountable. Read more here: www.cnn.com/2025/08/20/b...
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Target’s CEO is stepping down as customers turn away | CNN Business
Target CEO Brian Cornell is stepping down after 11 years at the retailer, as the company faces slumping sales and backlash to its retreat on DEI.
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August 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Our Climate Smart Insurance Directory is the only resource of its kind. You don't need big insurance that invests in the climate crisis. Local and regional insurance companies will serve you better.
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🌍 Climate disasters are getting deadlier and big insurers are still backing fossil fuels.
📉 Drop dirty insurers.
✅ Use our Climate Smart Insurance Directory to find better options.
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#ClimateCrisis #ClimateSmartInsurance
July 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Let's stand up to #Trump #PresidentTrump #DonaldTrump #DonaldJTrump ’s #fossil #fuel #FossilFuel for #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #plan with @greenamerica.org - greenam.org/3IIWV6y #Environment #Environmental #EnvironmentalJustice #EnvironmentalProtection #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #ClimateJustice
Kroger has made progress on climate change – but much more needs to be done.
Despite consumer pressure leading to the adoption of natural refrigerants in new stores, over 2,500 existing locations still use climate-damaging HFCs.
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August 2, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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“Small U.S. businesses do not want this to happen,” said Steve Fletcher @greenamerica.org’s Green Business Network. “Removing the rules doesn't lift everyone up...[it] pushes everyone down into the abyss of chaos, where questions about compliance, long term planning, and investment are ignored.”
August 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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If you need some hope in the world, here you go!
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💵 Where your money sleeps at night matters. Join us Sept 3 @ 12 PM to learn how mission-driven banks + credit unions are funding affordable housing, small biz, and a greener future. 🌍 Register today!
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August 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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💵 Where your money sleeps at night matters. Join us Sept 3 @ 12 PM to learn how mission-driven banks + credit unions are funding affordable housing, small biz, and a greener future. 🌍 Register today!
bit.ly/4oCOQ3H
August 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM