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"Green America is a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1982. (We went by the name "Co-op America" until January 1, 2009.) Our mission is to harness economic power-the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace-to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. Our Vision We work for a world where all people have enough, where all communities are healthy and safe, and where the bounty of the Earth is preserved for all the generations to come. What Makes Green America Unique We focus on economic strategies-economic action to solve social and environmental problems. We mobilize people in their economic roles-as consumers, investors, workers, business leaders. We empower people to take personal and collective action We work on issues of social justice and environmental responsibility. We see these issues as completely linked in the quest for a sustainable world. It's what we mean when we say "green." We work to stop abusive practices and to create healthy, just and sustainable practices. "

"Crafts Made from Recyclables It's easy being green -- and fun too -- when you reuse your household items to make creative new recyclable crafts!"

"In this collection you'll learn how MacBook, iLife, and a Challenge Based Learning approach have helped eliminate the use of textbooks, create a digital classroom, and empower Greene County Middle School students to be responsible for their learning. You'll also hear how Lenape High School ninth graders have used Apple products such as iPad to author their own textbook chapters-maximizing individual contributions to group-based research and strengthening their organizational, research, and communication skills in the process. Use the video tutorials to begin applying these ideas in your learning environment."

"WHAT The Sustainability Education & Economic Development Center (SEED) is the first national coordinated strategy to support community colleges in building the green economy. Created by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and ecoAmerica, SEED is A Leadership Initiative: Hundreds of college presidents pledging membership and taking action A Resource Center: 400+ fresh resources, toolkits, and college promising practices curated by industry and higher education experts A Sharing Community: Online and through peer-to-peer professional development workshops and webinars And More! All designed to help community colleges dramatically ramp up quality workforce development programs in areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green building. "

"The Biomimicry Institute promotes learning from and then emulating natural forms, processes, and ecosystems to create more sustainable and healthier human technologies and designs."

"RMI aims to free the global economy from dependence on fossil fuels. Learn how RMI is advancing cleaner ways to power our future."