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Dear Customers,
As a retailer we get swept up in promoting the
purchase of products, especially during the holidays. Because striving to make
the world a better place is a natural part of what we do, we thought it was
a good time to stop and consider what each
of us can do to give back as a part of the holiday season.
Please
take a few minutes and donate to one of these worthy causes today. Below are 5 outstanding "change
agents"- organizations making significant, positive impacts through their
efforts. Learn more about their work and
consider helping them meet their end-of-year contribution goals with a
donation.
Forward
this email on. Together we can make a difference!
Vincent Cobb - Founder, ReusableBags.com
p.s. As always, thanks for your support - to date you've enabled us to donate over $140,000!
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5 Organizations to Support
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 Who: Organization dedicated to eradicating genocide.
What: Empowers individuals and communities with tools to prevent and stop genocide.
Why: As part of their $150,000 challenge, all donations received by the end of the year will be matched 100%.
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 Who: The preeminent organization harnessing the strength of consumers, investors, businesses and the marketplace to create a socially-just and environmentally-sustainable society.
What: Tackling climate change, promoting fair trade, stopping corporate abuse and growing the Green Economy.
Why: Through a matching gift challenge, all donations will be doubled through the end of the year.
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 Who: A coalition of labor, business, environmental and community leaders working to catalyze a clean energy revolution to put millions of Americans to work.
What: Promoting federal policies to spur national economic recovery through
investment in the clean energy economy and strengthening and building state and
local coalitions to promote such policies and create jobs.
Why: Accelerating the paradigm shift away from fossil fuels impacts everything - from national security and
jobs creation to the environment & climate change.
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Who: Organization using the power of public information to protect public health
and the environment through useful resources and pushing for national
policy change.
What: Protect vulnerable segments of the human population from health problems
related to contaminants. Forces change of federal policies and subsidies that
damage the environment and natural resources.
Why: Their publications arm consumers with solid facts and thorough research
and keep government in check on issues like BPA, water quality and pervasive
toxins.
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 Who: Not-for-profit organization of researchers and reporters working hard on
the behalf of consumers to help them make intelligent purchasing decisions.
What: Free publication helps 50,000 customers a month make greener, healthier, safer choices.
Why: ConsumerReports Greener Choices will receive $65,000 from a foundation if they raise $35,000 in outside donations. Funds will help keep the
information at the website free.
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 Surfrider Foundation, Roots & Shoots and the WaterKeeper Alliance are a few of the organizations we've supported through our partnership with 1% For the Planet! See all of the outstanding organizations we've contributed to and consider supporting them as well!
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Some of the ways we're more than just a store
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1. We've enabled 200,000+ customers to reduce their consumption of use-and-toss items by more than 750 million units.2. Joining the likes of Patagonia, we donate 1% of sales to the preservation and restoration of the natural environment. To date, we've donated more than $140,000.3. We are a triple bottom line company, which means we work to achieve the best possible results for people and the planet, as well as profit.4.
We're skeptical consumers just like you. all products we offer meet strict criteria including quality, style, performance, durability, value, safety and ecological impact.5. We cut through the noise, providing solid information and thought-leadership through myth-busting articles, eye-opening facts, news stories and more.
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