Green America

Naturepedic Donates $50k Worth of Organic Mattresses and Bedding to Humble Design This Holiday Season

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Naturepedic, the leading GOTS-certified organic, MADE SAFE® certified non-toxic mattress and bedding brand, is helping to make a difference in the lives of local Chicago and Cleveland families this holiday season by donating $50,000 worth of kids and adult mattresses and bedding to Humble Design, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families emerging from homelessness by providing furnishing and design services.

Key Points: 
  • With the help of passionate volunteers like Naturepedic, Humble Design aims to transform the lives of displaced families by providing furnished and personalized new homes.
  • Since March 2022, Naturepedic has donated over $140,000 in mattresses to support Humble Design and its mission.
  • "The Naturepedic team was able to join Humble Design Cleveland and its selfless volunteers to help furnish a home for a local family this year.
  • "Partnering with Naturepedic has been so incredible," said Debbie Eastburn, Executive Director of Humble Design Cleveland.

Naturepedic Implements New Kraft Paper Roll-Packing Machine, Preventing 55,000 Pounds of Plastic Waste Each Year

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Naturepedic, the leading GOTS certified organic, MADE SAFE® certified non-toxic mattress and bedding brand, today announced the implementation of a new kraft paper roll-packing machine, which will prevent at least 55,000 pounds of plastic from entering landfills every year. Naturepedic's entire roll-packed product offering – all mattresses, EOS comfort layers and mattress toppers — will now be roll-packed in recyclable kraft paper instead of plastic. The new kraft paper is free of any additional coatings and is fully recyclable.

Key Points: 
  • Naturepedic's entire roll-packed product offering – all mattresses, EOS comfort layers and mattress toppers — will now be roll-packed in recyclable kraft paper instead of plastic.
  • The new kraft paper is free of any additional coatings and is fully recyclable.
  • More than 350 million metric tons of plastic waste are produced each year.
  • With plastic production predicted to triple by 2060 , reducing plastic is imperative to preserving the Earth and its wildlife, soil health and waters.

Handsome Brook Farms and USDA Launch First of Its Kind Climate Smart Organic Egg Project

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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The Climate Smart Organic Egg Project not only enhances the quality of Handsome Brook Farms' products but also extends their commitment to supporting their partner farms.

Key Points: 
  • The Climate Smart Organic Egg Project not only enhances the quality of Handsome Brook Farms' products but also extends their commitment to supporting their partner farms.
  • Jordan Czeizler, CEO of Handsome Brook Farms, expressed his enthusiasm for the Climate Smart Organic Egg Project, saying, "Our Climate Smart Partnership grant will help Handsome Brook Farms continue improving the sustainability of our farms and empowers us to communicate climate-smart practices directly to consumers.
  • University of Kentucky, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering will work with Climate Smart Organic Egg Project participants to enhance the efficiency of in farm infrastructure and agricultural engineering within Climate Smart Organic Egg Project.
  • As the Climate Smart Organic Egg Project unfolds, Handsome Brook Farms will share updates and progress through various channels, including their website .

Bezos Earth Fund Announces $400 Million for Greening in Underserved Urban U.S. Communities

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bezos Earth Fund announces today a $400 million commitment to enhance green spaces in underserved urban U.S. communities with more parks, trees, and community gardens. The Greening America's Cities initiative launches with $50 million for urban greening efforts in five cities–Albuquerque, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Wilmington, Delaware–and will expand to new U.S. cities through 2030.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bezos Earth Fund announces today a $400 million commitment to enhance green spaces in underserved urban U.S. communities with more parks, trees, and community gardens.
  • "Access to nature is deeply unequal, and the importance of green spaces to underserved communities is often overlooked and unaddressed," said Lauren Sánchez, Vice Chair of the Bezos Earth Fund.
  • "We're excited to help green underserved communities throughout the U.S.," said Jeff Bezos, Executive Chair of the Bezos Earth Fund.
  • I commend the Bezos Earth Fund for investing in our community and communities like Pacoima across the country.

Handsome Brook Farms Partners with Soil Carbon Initiative to Implement Regenerative Agriculture on Pasture-Raised Organic Layer Hen Farms

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Handsome Brook Farms , a leading national pasture-raised organic egg producer, is partnering with Green America ’s Soil Carbon Initiative (SCI) to accelerate regenerative agriculture on layer hen farms across the country.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Handsome Brook Farms , a leading national pasture-raised organic egg producer, is partnering with Green America ’s Soil Carbon Initiative (SCI) to accelerate regenerative agriculture on layer hen farms across the country.
  • Regenerative agriculture refers to farming and grazing practices that, among other benefits, build soil health, increase biodiversity above and below ground, and reduce agricultural nutrient runoff.
  • “Handsome Brook Farms is excited to partner with Soil Carbon Initiative,” says Jordan Czeizler, CEO of Handsome Brook Farms.
  • "Green America is honored to partner with Handsome Brook Farms to develop regenerative practices as part of this project and verify their accomplishments through Green America's Soil Carbon Initiative," says Alisa Gravitz, Green America's CEO.

Summit and Continental Cement Invests in North America's Largest Cement Storage Dome in Davenport, Iowa

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE: SUM) ("Summit," "Summit Materials," "Summit Inc." or the "Company"), a leading construction materials solutions provider, in partnership with its subsidiary, Continental Cement Company, LLC ("Continental Cement," "CCC"), announced the official opening of the Davenport Cement Storage Dome, the largest cement storage dome in North America, with storage capacity of 125,000t of cement.

Key Points: 
  • Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE: SUM) ("Summit," "Summit Materials," "Summit Inc." or the "Company"), a leading construction materials solutions provider, in partnership with its subsidiary, Continental Cement Company, LLC ("Continental Cement," "CCC"), announced the official opening of the Davenport Cement Storage Dome, the largest cement storage dome in North America, with storage capacity of 125,000t of cement.
  • The dome substantially reduces the need for winter storage barges and provides a safer, more efficient operation, reducing barge storage costs and helping Summit more effectively serve its valued customers.
  • "We are proud to officially open the Davenport Cement Storage Dome and to celebrate this milestone achievement with our valued customers, suppliers, employees, and community stakeholders," said Anne Noonan, CEO of Summit.
  • The Davenport Cement Storage Dome project used PLC in all concrete supplied to this project, and Summit is the first cement producer in the United States to convert all cement production to PLC, a lower carbon product.

Telecom Report: AT&T and Verizon Receive “D” Grades, T-Mobile Gets “C-” on Energy Justice Initiatives

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile each received C or D grades in the organization’s latest report, which investigates energy use in the sector and assesses the companies’ energy procurement on key principles of energy and environmental justice.

Key Points: 
  • AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile each received C or D grades in the organization’s latest report, which investigates energy use in the sector and assesses the companies’ energy procurement on key principles of energy and environmental justice.
  • And all of the companies must do more to ensure that their energy purchases support energy justice.
  • The report includes a scorecard grading each company on renewable energy goals, renewable contracts, renewable use, and energy justice.
  • Part one of the report was released in 2022 and outlined the steps companies need to take to improve on energy justice.

US SIF Joins Representatives Juan Vargas and Sean Casten to Launch Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment today announced the launch of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus.

Key Points: 
  • US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment today announced the launch of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus.
  • The Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus will be a resource about sustainable investing, the use of environmental, social and governance criteria (ESG) and the relevance of the practice to congressional policy.
  • The Caucus will be led by Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA) and Sean Casten (D-IL).
  • “I’m proud to join with my colleague Rep. Casten to launch the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus.

Banza Announces Participation in New Regenerative Farming Verification Program To Help Transform Soil Health Through Chickpeas

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banza, the maker of chickpea-based comfort foods, today announced its participation in the Soil Carbon Initiative (SCI), a new program from the nonprofit Green America. Dedicated to the regenerative agriculture transition, SCI incentivizes farmers to improve soil health, biodiversity, climate resiliency, and farm economics. SCI and Banza will work together to quantify the impact chickpeas can have on soil health.

Key Points: 
  • Dedicated to the regenerative agriculture transition, SCI incentivizes farmers to improve soil health, biodiversity, climate resiliency, and farm economics.
  • SCI and Banza will work together to quantify the impact chickpeas can have on soil health.
  • Chickpeas, and more generally legumes, play a unique role in restoring soil health.
  • "We recognize Banza for its commitment to help rebuild soil health, restore the climate and contribute to farm and rural community prosperity.

CVS, Apple, Target, and Ben & Jerry’s Top “Skip the Slip” Scorecard Grading Sustainable Receipt Practices

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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In 2017, Green America began urging CVS to address its wasteful, phenol-coated (BPA or BPS) paper receipts.

Key Points: 
  • In 2017, Green America began urging CVS to address its wasteful, phenol-coated (BPA or BPS) paper receipts.
  • In April 2022, CVS added a new receipt prompt at cash registers so all customers could choose a printed receipt, digital receipt or no receipt.
  • As of July, the receipt prompt saved over 87 million yards of receipt paper.
  • The Skip the Slip scorecard graded companies on their current progress, including whether they offer digital receipts or receipt paper free of BPA and BPS.