Green America's October Newsletter

As the crisp autumn air embraces us, warm up with the latest insights and updates in our October newsletter. Dive in to discover the latest features on eco-conscious topics, compelling actions you can take today, and recent updates on our campaigns. Together, we're fostering a green and just society. 🍂💚🌍

Specialized: An Interactive "Actionar"

Nov 9, 2023 4:00 PM: The global garment industry is rife with labor and environmental abuses. Dive into this interactive Actionar to explore a wage theft case in El Salvador affecting 842 workers. Hear firsthand accounts from these workers owed $2.1 million and join our movement, both online and offline, for justice and corporate responsibility. Ready to make a difference? Grab your virtual picket sign and let's drive change together!

Fair Trade in Latin America

Learn how Latin America's rich traditions shape U.S. trade, from coffee to unique textiles.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Dive into the impact of Hispanic communities on America's growth and culture.

Green Living

Eco-Conscious Pet Ownership

Discover how to tread lightly with eco-friendly pet care: from sustainable diets to green toys and waste management.

Decarbon - Your New Favorite App

Empower your green journey with Decarbon: an innovative app to track and reduce your carbon footprint.

Take Action

Tell Enviva To Stop Destructive Biomass Production

Burning wood pellets releases more carbon than coal! Help us challenge Enviva, the world's largest biomass producer, in preserving forests and ensuring true climate solutions. Sign our petition now!

Tell Costco To Clean Up Its Climate-Polluting Credit Card

Costco's credit card partner, Citi, funds climate-harming fossil fuels! Demand Costco uphold its 'do the right thing' motto and drop this toxic partnership. Sign our petition and stand up for a cleaner future.

Campaign Updates

🌱 Legislation Introduced: Green America’s Clean Energy Victory Bonds legislation has been reintroduced in the House and Senate. If enacted, it will make it easier for all Americans to invest in clean energy.

📝 Starbucks Campaign: Nearly 150,000 letters from Green Americans and global partners like Be Slavery Free, Freedom United, Mighty Earth, and Starbucks Workers United were sent urging Starbucks to reveal its cocoa sourcing and take action to address child labor, deforestation, and create a living income for cocoa farmers.

🚴 Specialized Petitions: Over 5000 petitions were delivered to the CEO of Specialized cycling company at its HQ in Morgan Hill, CA. The goal? To get Specialized to pay its share of the $2.1 million owed to 842 Salvadoran garment workers.

👚 FABRIC Act Advocacy: Green America took part in a lobby day with The Garment Worker Center and other allies, speaking to numerous legislators to gather support for the FABRIC Act - a pivotal bill to create new workplace protections and rebuild the domestic apparel industry.

🌍 Kroger's Initiative: After hearing from thousands of Green Americans, Kroger is taking measures to reduce the leakage of climate-harming HFC gases from its refrigerators. But it needs to do far more, including phasing out HFCs in all its stores.

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