Green America

Civic and Social OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees

Green America is a civic and social organization based in Washington, DC, employing 51-200 people and located at 1612 K Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20006, United States. It aims to harness economic power—encompassing consumers, businesses and the marketplace—to advance social justice and environmental sustainability by providing economic strategies, resources and organizing power to drive change on issues such as renewable energy, climate change, fair trade and labor, safe food, and responsible banking. The organization envisions a world in which all people have enough, communities are healthy and safe, and Earth's bounty is preserved for future generations. Its four core strategies include empowering individuals to make purchasing and investing choices that support social justice and sustainability; promoting collective economic action to curb corporate irresponsibility; advancing green and fair trade principles while expanding the market for compliant businesses; and building sustainable communities in the US and abroad. Green America has launched several initiatives, such as the Get A Better Bank map, the Nutrient Density Alliance, the Soil and Climate Alliance, the Soil Carbon Initiative, and the Climate Victory Gardens program. More information can be found on its website at greenamerica.org.

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