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  Green America · [email protected]
January 17, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Are These Fashion Trends Green or Greenwashed?

  Our clothing is affecting Earth in a big way. The fashion industry has a larger climate impact than all air travel and maritime shipping combined. And textile dyeing is the second largest polluter of water globally. Our recent magazine issue, "Unraveli…
  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]
January 9, 2020 at 10:19 PM

Is child labor sneaking into your grocery bags?

  Check out the Scorecard! Friend, With Valentine’s Day nearly a month away, we are pleased to release our new Chocolate Retailer Scorecard. This scorecard focuses on what some of the largest US grocery stores and pha…
  Fran Teplitz, Green America · [email protected]
January 4, 2020 at 9:01 PM

What??? Less Corporate Oversight?

  Take Action Now Dear Friend, As a green economy organization, our first action alert of 2020 addresses the need to maintain every tool we have to hold corporations accountable for their actions affecting people and …
  Green America · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 7:03 PM

LAST CHANCE - Matching Gift Deadline is here!

  Donate Today Dear Friend, Time is running out! There is just one more thing to do before the clock strikes midnight — make a tax-deductible donation to protect people and the planet. When you give now, your dona…
  Alisa Gravitz, Green America · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 3:08 PM

If I could, I'd look you in the eye and ask for your help!

  Donate Today Dear Friend, We're down to the wire and still shy of our goal — we have $45,450 to raise before midnight. With your help, I know we can make it! Today is the very last chance to make your tax-deduct…
  Alisa Gravitz, Green America · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 7:02 PM

Spicy, brief, and to the point.

  Donate Today Dear Friend, For just one more day, a generous group of donors will match your tax-deductible year-end gift so you can have TWICE the impact for the world's most vulnerable people and our precious pla…
  Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 3:05 PM

With deep sincerity, I am asking you to please donate.

  Donate Today Dear Friend, There is only one day left in 2019 — and we still have a long way to go to make our matching gift challenge. Your choice now could make all the difference for our success in 2020.  Wi…
  Alisa Gravitz, Green America · [email protected]
December 28, 2019 at 5:02 PM

We were made for this moment.

  Donate Today Dear Friend, Green America’s work to reverse the climate crisis is crucial and depends on the support of passionate people like you. We are addressing the root causes of climate change, starting with …
  Green America · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 7:02 PM

Double your impact before 2019 ends!

  Donate Today Dear Friend, As I travel across the country for Green America, I hear from people everywhere about the urgency of moving forward on solutions to today's most pressing issues: the climate crisis, exposur…
  Beth Porter, Green America · [email protected]
December 22, 2019 at 8:02 PM

When will Verizon make progress on clean energy?

  Take Action Now Friend, A lot can happen in a year…except at Verizon. One year ago, the telecom giant quietly released its first major commitment to clean energy: to reach 50 percent clean energy by 2025. Unfort…
  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]
December 20, 2019 at 11:57 PM

Here’s a tax break to brake for

  Friend, Time is running out for 2019 tax deductions. If you’re planning on filing taxes next year, consider all the ways you can raise your tax credits before the new year—like donating to Green America. We accept all forms of …
  Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
December 20, 2019 at 5:03 PM

It's what kept me up last night.

  Donate Today Dear Friend, Have you ever wondered why Green America focuses so much on your support this time of year? The truth is, as a member-funded organization, Green America receives 50% of our member contrib…
  Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
December 18, 2019 at 5:03 PM

Legit green thank you gifts! Ends Today

  Join Today Dear Friend, In these final days of the year, people are deciding where to contribute to make the greatest impact. I know this is an extremely busy time, so I thought I'd share a short list of why Green…
  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]
December 17, 2019 at 11:13 PM

Take action to end Toxic Textiles!

  Take Action Dear Friend, With the holiday season upon us, we are constantly surrounded with advertising encouraging us to buy more and buy new. But buying new comes with risks – such as exposure to tox…
  Green America, Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
December 15, 2019 at 3:12 PM

Tea, Sling, Balm--oh my!

  Donate Today Dear Friend, Donate $40 today and we'll send you a green gift set—including a sling made from recycled water bottles, organic balm, and fair trade tea—to thank you for your support! $40 = $80 in our m…
  Green America · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 5:11 PM

Help us get free money from Patagonia!

  Donate Today Dear Friend, Patagonia, the outdoor clothing company, is a donor to Green America. And for a limited time, they want to donate even more to our amazing programs, but we need your help! Patagonia is ma…
  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]
December 10, 2019 at 10:36 PM

Take a stand against Amazon on International Human Rights Day!

  Take Action Against Amazon! Friend, All year we have been sharing ways that Amazon is bad for workers, our planet, and consumers. Today, on International Human Rights Day, we want to highlight some of the worst huma…
  Green America, Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
December 9, 2019 at 8:14 PM

If you wear clothes, this email is for you!

  Subscribe Today Dear Friend, Did you know Green America publishes a magazine? Our members tell us it is their favorite benefit.  We think you will love our Green American magazine too! In our most recent issu…
  Green America · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 3:30 PM

Your chocolate covered thank you!

  Donate Today Dear Friend, I know, it's harder than ever to decide who to support to make the most positive impact.  That's why I'd like to share the "mission magic" behind Green America.  And offer you a dollar-fo…
  Green America · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 12:56 AM

Last Chance: Snuggly winter care package!

  Donate Today Dear Friend, I'll get straight to the point, because your time is valuable.  A group of generous donors have challenged us to match $10,000 by midnight today, #GivingTuesday, and we are just $4,689 aw…
  Green America · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 12:21 AM

You're going to love our snuggly winter care package

  Donate Today Dear Friend, You and I are moving America forward.  We are finding solutions and leading the way.  With the climate emergency at our doorstep, hidden toxic chemicals are threatening our loved ones, an…
  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]
November 23, 2019 at 11:11 PM

Unwanted vehicles can change the world

  Friend, Did you know your unwanted or broken down vehicle is actually a special gift in the eyes of Green America? That old car, boat, plane, motorcycle, jet ski, snowmobile, or even ice-resurfacer can make a big impact on supp…
  Green America, Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
November 18, 2019 at 4:10 PM

Your ^fabulous^ green life.

  Join Today Dear Friend, Your Green Life is Green America’s newest guide to help you make greener, smarter, and safer choices for your home, life, and the planet!   Whether you’re beginning a green journey or hav…
  Green America · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 11:17 PM

Holiday Shopping? Skip Amazon and go green

  The holiday season is approaching, which for many means sales and shopping. All that merchandise comes at a cost to the environment and workers across the globe. If we do choose to buy a new item, we can show our loved ones we care with purchases that ar…
  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]
November 13, 2019 at 7:10 PM

Tell Carter's to End Toxic Baby Clothes

  Tell Carter's to End Toxic Textiles Dear Friend, Yesterday, Green America protested in front of Carter’s to send the message that Carter’s needs to step up its chemical management policy to protect workers and con…
  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 11:10 PM

Urgent action for clean air

  Sign the Petition Dear Green American, President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler are attacking our health and environment. Again. They are trying to roll back co…
  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]
October 29, 2019 at 11:17 PM

Tell Congress to make big polluters pay

  Tell Congress & State Attorneys General: Make Big Polluters pay Friend, We recently asked you to sign a petition telling the government to hold Big Polluters accountable for the climate crisis. Government offi…
  Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
October 25, 2019 at 10:08 PM

What will your legacy be?

  Dear Green American, Here at Green America, we’re working with consumers, businesses, and investors every day to build a truly green economy – one that addresses the climate crisis, removes toxins from our food and homes, and l…
  Fran Teplitz, Green America · [email protected]
October 23, 2019 at 10:13 PM

Align your investment portfolio with your commitment to sustainability.

    Dear Friend, Green America is pleased to share the following from Amalgamated Bank, a Green Business Network member, that can help you with access to fossil fuel free investing. Amalgamated Bank is …
  Green America · [email protected]
October 22, 2019 at 10:41 PM

10 Ways You Can Fight Climate Change

  We are so excited to bring you content from our brand new publication Your Green Life. We handpicked a few articles just for you to help make greener, smarter, and safer choices for your home, life, and the planet!  Your Top 10 …
  Jillian Semaan, Green America · [email protected]
October 16, 2019 at 10:11 PM

Who’s growing a solution to the climate crisis?

  Check out our Soil SuperHeroes Dear Friend, Happy World Food Day! We, at Green America, think that every day should be World Food Day and that’s why we are highlighting the Soil SuperHeroes who don't wear capes! T…
  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]
October 15, 2019 at 2:08 PM

Today is the last day to watch!

  Friend, We've been talking about how important healthy soil is both for the planet and for ourselves for a while now. Our campaigns for regenerative agriculture, including highlighting Soil SuperHeroes who are leading the way a…
  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]
October 13, 2019 at 9:37 PM

There’s STILL Child Labor in Chocolate

  Check out the Scorecard! Friend, With Halloween just around the corner, you’ll want to celebrate with chocolate that’s not tainted with child labor. We have updated our Chocolate Scorecard with new companies that su…
  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 6:13 PM

The movie the Earth needs now (watch tonight!)

  Friend, We've been talking about how important healthy soil is both for the planet and for ourselves for a while now. Our campaigns for regenerative agriculture, including highlighting Soil SuperHeroes who are leading the way a…
  Beth Porter, Green America · [email protected]
October 9, 2019 at 10:20 PM

You won’t believe what AT&T and Sprint did...

  Take Action Now Friend, We are seeing huge progress in shifting telecom networks to clean energy. Back in 2017, when we launched Hang Up on Fossil Fuels, major telecommunications companies were using hardly any clea…
  Fran Teplitz · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 4:16 PM

Announcing the final People & Planet Award Winners!

  Congratulations to the two winners of Green America's People & Planet Award (theme: "best of the green economy"): Bennett Compost and Planted Table. Since 2012, our People & Planet Award has recognized outstanding small businesses with deep …
  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]
October 5, 2019 at 9:36 PM

We accept all support, even the stranger things!

  Friend, Green America accepts all forms of support when it comes to driving our mission, even the stranger things! From SUVs to RVs to ice resurfacers and jet skis, we accept all types of vehicles as gifts to fund our mission f…
  Green America, Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
October 4, 2019 at 7:07 PM

Tell us about you!

  Dear Friend, Would you volunteer 5 minutes of your time to share your experience with Green America? It would help us immensely.  Green America is working to increase our impact, and we’re starting by asking the people who…
  Green America, Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
October 2, 2019 at 3:40 PM

Where were you, Verizon?

  Donate Today Dear Friend, "Climate Week" was nothing short of amazing. Green America celebrated one amazing victory after the next for our work to get the telecom industry to “Hang up on Fossil Fuels!”  T-M…
  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]
September 28, 2019 at 7:09 PM

Add Your Signature: Demand Big Polluters Pay for the Climate Crisis

  Take Action Now Friend, For decades big polluters like Exxon, Shell, and others have fueled and denied the climate crisis, all while raking in billions in profits each year. And despite what their greenwashing adver…
  Fran Teplitz, Green America · [email protected]
September 20, 2019 at 2:10 PM

Chase Invests in Fossil Fuels So You Can Enjoy a Lifeless Planet

  Dear Friend, Millions of people around the world are following youth leaders and taking action for the climate during Climate Strike Week, September 20-27. This is a global movement of tremendous importance for people and the p…
  Green America, Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
September 18, 2019 at 10:10 PM

What do you think?

  Dear Friend, Would you volunteer 5 minutes of your time to share your experience with Green America? It would help us immensely.  Green America is working to increase our impact, and we’re starting by asking the people who…
  Beth Porter, Green America · [email protected]
September 16, 2019 at 9:09 PM

Week of Action: Clean Up Wireless & Create Green Jobs!

  Take Action Now Friend, The Telecom industry uses enough energy to power all the households in New York City and emits 20 million tons of CO2 each year. That's why we're launching a week of action to urge Verizon,…
  Fran Teplitz, Green America · [email protected]
September 14, 2019 at 8:06 PM

Solving Plastic Pollution (Webinar)

  Dear Friend, We're turning our world into a plastic soup. Plastic is all around us, and we need to do something about it. As consumers, join us to learn how businesses hold the key to ending our dependence on plastics. Join u…
  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]
September 13, 2019 at 10:04 PM

Take Action: Amazon must quit dirty energy

  Take Action Now Friend, Thanks to pressure from tens of thousands of people taking action, Amazon.com has gone from using zero to 50% renewable energy. This is huge. But our work is only halfway done. Amazon, bein…
  Green America, Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
September 12, 2019 at 4:43 PM

Amazon: Deliver on Clean Energy!

  Donate Today Dear Friend, Amazon can deliver a book, blanket, or bouquet to you in 24 hours — sometimes same-day. So why can’t they deliver when it comes to green energy? The best Amazon has been able to do is …
  Green America · [email protected]
September 9, 2019 at 10:13 PM

Are there toxic chemicals in your clothes?

  We just launched two brand new campaigns to combat the climate crisis and lessen toxins! Learn which corporations we're asking to step it up below. Taking action with us works. Tens of thousands of consumers joined us in asking Amazon.com to move to re…
  Fran Teplitz · [email protected]
September 5, 2019 at 8:59 PM

Vote for 2 green businesses that are the best of the green economy

  Cast your votes in the final round of Green America's People & Planet Award for small green businesses. Since 2012, the People & Planet Award has recognized outstanding small businesses with deep commitments to social justice and environmental…
  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]
August 28, 2019 at 10:05 PM

Take action: Cancer-causing chemicals do not belong in our drinking water

  Take Action to Protect Our Health Friend, Toxic fluorinated chemicals, called PFAS, found in many household items including cooking spray and Teflon pans, have been linked to cancer and harm to the reproductive and …
  Green America, Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
August 23, 2019 at 5:40 PM

Would you volunteer 5 mins of your time?

  Dear Friend, Would you volunteer 5 minutes of your time to share your experience with Green America? It would help us immensely.  Green America is working to increase our impact, and we’re starting by asking the people who…