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  Jes Walton, Green America · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 10:04 PM

The Materials & Tips You Need for a Climate-Conscious Pandemic Garden

Dear Friend, With so many new people growing food at home in their pandemic gardens, we want to make sure you know where to get the right supplies—or find them around your home or neighborhood—despite the lockdown.  We're also encouragin…
  Green America, Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Care for ALL Amazon Workers!

Dear Friend, On this global day of giving, many of us are supporting local food banks and first responders. And if you have a little more to give, please consider supporting Green America’s work to hold Jeff Bezos, owner of Amazon and …
  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 10:07 PM

Amazon workers are essential and MUST be treated that way!

  Take Action to Support Amazon Workers! Friend, Today is International Workers' Day. And every day since the pandemic began, thousands of employees at Amazon have been (and still are) risking their health to ensure p…
  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 9:33 PM

Lives of essential workers are in jeopardy

  Take action for essential workers Friend, Essential workers are on the frontlines of this pandemic, and many are working in high-risk conditions without appropriate equipment, safety standards, or job protections. T…
  Fran Teplitz, Green America · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 9:04 PM

Stop the $ Pipeline for Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary!

  Take Action Now Dear Friend, As we are physically distancing for COVID-19, our 50th anniversary Earth Day actions have moved online throughout April. Today, April 23, is the National Day of Action to Stop the Mone…
  Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 8:26 PM

3 reasons for hope this Earth Day

  Dear Friend, Since we all have been sheltering in place for some time, perhaps with anxiety, worry, or stress, on this 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we wanted to share a message of hope.  From my home to yours, here are 3 thing…
  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 10:05 PM

This is our kind of jam

  Friend, During these difficult times, we could all use some positive news. In celebration of Earth Week, we wanted to spread inspiration by highlighting two major achievements for people and the planet of Crofter’s Organic. Crofte…
  Green America · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 1:05 AM

8 ways to keep moving forward

  While everyone continues adapting to our current reality, we strive to bring you resources to assist, tips to distract, and actions to inspire. We hope you stay safe and well. Environmental justice's role in the COVID-19 crisis …
  Green America, Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Consume Less, Live More...we think you'll love this issue!

  Get this Issue. Donate Today! Dear Friend, Did you know Green America publishes a magazine? Our supporters say it's their #1 favorite member benefit. And we think you'll love the Green American magazine too! …
  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 10:05 PM

Carter's: Baby steps are not enough!

  Take Action Dear Friend, Thanks to your support, Carter’s has taken its first step towards ending toxic textiles! At the end of March, Carter’s released a Restricted Substances List (RSL), disclosed …
  Todd Larsen, Green America · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Eat for a healthy planet

  Download Now Friend, While we are rightfully occupied with COVID-19 at the moment, another large threat to humanity still looms...the climate crisis. If you sometimes feel overwhelmed and frightened by the enormit…
  Jes Walton, Green America · [email protected]
April 11, 2020 at 10:01 PM

Coronavirus, the Climate, and Your Garden

Dear Friend, During these difficult times, we're seeing many people turn to gardening. They've got the right idea! Gardening is great for your physical and mental health. It's a creative, screen-free activity that's good for all ages, …
  Beth Porter, Green America · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 10:01 PM

EPA: COVID is not an excuse to pollute

  Take Action Now Friend, The Environmental Protection Agency has suspended is job of protecting the environment.  Tell Congress to make the EPA do its job and regulate polluters!  In late March, the agency issued…
  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 9:02 PM

And the rotten egg goes to... Godiva!

  Check out our new Scorecard! Friend, During these difficult times, chocolate can provide a delicious comfort. But, we want to ensure we buy chocolate that respects cocoa farming communities and conservation of their…
  Fran Teplitz, Green America · [email protected]
April 4, 2020 at 10:04 PM

Tell Chase to stop another health catastrophe

  Take Action Now Dear Friend, Our nation’s response to the outbreak of COVID-19 demonstrates we have a long way to go to effectively address major, global health emergencies. Therefore, we as individuals must take…
  Fran Teplitz, Green America · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 10:01 PM

Vote for Corporate Accountability

  View Resolutions to Vote your Values Dear Friend, In these increasingly challenging times, while corporations are getting bailed out by the government, we must ensure that corporations are also being responsible and…
  Alisa Gravitz, Green America · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 9:33 PM

Just 5 minutes can make the difference.

  TRIPLE your Impact! Dear Friend, Time is running out! We hope there's one more thing you'll do before the day ends — please make a donation to protect people and the planet. When you give now, your donation will …
  Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 4:05 PM

While it's top of mind.

  Dear Friend, Perhaps you thought to yourself, "Again, Alisa!?!" when you saw this email in your inbox; I know I have been emailing a lot… but in this time of COVID, we have to take even more urgent action. And this is too imp…
  Alisa Gravitz, Green America · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 6:04 PM

Pushing Amazon in the time of COVID (Just 2 days left in our 3x match)

  Dear Friend, Covid-19 should serve as a wakeup call that all Americans should have a right to paid sick leave, should be offered health insurance, and should be able to advocate for fair labor conditions. That is why Green Ameri…
  Green America · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 2:31 PM

The Climate Solution Begins with You

  Dear Friend, I am grateful to the hundreds of Green Americans that have reached out to me to say we NEED Green America's work now more than ever. Folks have shared how horrifying it is that workers on the frontlines of this p…
  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 10:01 PM

Amazon Workers Need Our Help!

  Take Action to Support Amazon Workers! Friend, I hope you and your loved ones are staying healthy. In light of the current health crisis, when millions of Americans are turning to Amazon for essentials, join us in c…
  Alisa Gravitz, Green America · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Moving forward on Climate, even in troubling times

  Dear Friend, Here at Green America, we’ve been inspired by the actions that individuals and communities are taking to address COVID-19 and keep as many people as safe as possible. We also know that COVID-19 is a wakeup call. If …
  Green America · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Tips to support each other and ourselves right now

  As we all adapt to the new reality of this pandemic, we at Green America are looking for ways to support you and your communities. Women are likely to be particularly hit hard since women make up large portions of service positions that are out of work…
  Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 6:48 PM

Thinking of You

  Dear Friend, We at Green America want to let you know that we are thinking of you in this time of COVID-19. Please tell us how you are doing, what is most on your heart and mind, and what you are inventing to take care of yourse…
  Jes Walton, Green America · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 11:26 PM

This Wed: Grow Climate Solutions in Your Garden

Dear Friend, Since we are being urged to practice social distancing right now, you probably won’t be spending this Wednesday evening out socializing, so why not start planning your Climate Victory Garden. Gardening is also calming, which c…
  Jes Walton, Green America · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 11:04 PM

Grow Climate Solutions with Climate Victory Gardening

Dear Friend, Spring is just around the corner, and we want to make sure you have all the resources you need to tackle the climate crisis and grow good food in your garden this season. Whether you're a beginner, expert, or just garden-cu…
  Green America, Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
March 2, 2020 at 9:27 PM

Have you seen our guide to green your 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…
  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]
February 20, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Bezos: $10 billion won't erase Amazon's climate impact!

  Take action against Amazon! Friend, $10 billion. That is a HUGE sum of money, and the amount that Jeff Bezos committed to addressing the climate crisis. But, as the richest person on Earth, Bezos is making his money…
  Green America, Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 4:02 PM

❤️Your chocolate-covered thank you!❤️

  Donate Today Dear Friend, Twenty years ago, major chocolate companies promised to address child labor in chocolate.   Today, these companies want you to focus on how good their treats taste and ignore the horrib…
  Green America · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 10:01 PM

We're 😍 for these climate leaders

  In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting some of the great Black leaders advancing the climate movement and business owners growing the green economy. Also, learn about and take action against corporate labor abuses and environmental pollut…
  Green America, Alisa Gravitz · [email protected]
February 10, 2020 at 9:04 PM

Big chocolate is FINALLY listening!

  Donate Today Dear Friend, Twenty years ago, major chocolate companies promised to address child labor in chocolate.   Today, these companies want you to focus on how good their treats taste and ignore the horrib…
  Charlotte Tate, Green America · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 11:01 PM

Buying Valentine's Day treats? Check out this scorecard!

  Check out the Scorecard! Friend, Valentine's Day only comes around once a year. But children labor in cocoa farms every day to make the chocolates in heart-shaped boxes. Before you head to the store to buy Valentine…
  Fran Teplitz, Green America · [email protected]
February 3, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Stop the #1 funder of the climate crisis

  Dear Green American, Leaders in the finance sector are making some important changes for the climate, but JPMorgan Chase – the biggest funder of fossil fuels - remains a laggard. With the climate crisis worsening and no more ti…
  Beth Porter, Green America · [email protected]
January 29, 2020 at 11:01 PM

What do Americans really think about paper receipts?

  Learn More Friend, There is a growing movement to address the single-use items we encounter every day. From plastic bags to coffee cups, people are questioning those items that serve us for a few minutes before bein…
  Kathy Harget · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 11:20 PM

What’s your 2020 resolution?

  Dear Green American, On behalf of everyone at Green America, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year. As we prepare for another busy year working together for justice and sustainability, I would like to take this time to help…
  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…