Resources
We are proud supporters of:
www.fairtradefederation.org
The Fair Trade Federation (FTF) is an association of businesses and organizations who are fully committed to fair trade. FTF strengthens the capacity of its members, encourages the exchange of best practices, and raises awareness about the importance of choosing fairly traded products and supporting businesses committed to fair trade principles.
www.coopamerica.org
Founded in 1982, Co-op America is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our democratically-constituted board is elected by our members from our consumer, business, and staff stakeholders. Co-op America operates as a collaborative and participatory workplace, where staff members reach consensus through democratic decision-making processes on key strategic issues for the organization.
www.EarthShare.org
Earth Share supports a nationwide network of America's leading non-profit environmental and conservation organizations, and works to promote environmental awareness and charitable giving through workplace giving campaigns. Founded by its member charities in 1988, Earth Share is an opportunity for environmentally-conscious employees and workplaces to support hundreds of environmental groups through a charitable giving drive.
www.fairtraderesource.org
The Fair Trade Resource Network (FTRN) seeks to improve people’s lives through Fair Trade alternatives by providing information, leadership, and inspiration. FTRN gathers, develops, and disseminates educational resources to people and organizations interested in the movement to build a more just and sustainable world through Fair Trade.
www.SarasotaGreenConnection.com
Sarasota Green Connection (SGC) grows the local green economy by identifying and promoting SGC Approved Businesses online, through media partnerships and at monthly Green World Cafés. When your business is ready to GO GREEN, we are ready to help you, Right Now.
www.EarthPledge.org
Earth Pledge partners with business, communities and government to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices.
We have a range of innovative eco-tech initiatives that share one common objective: to demonstrate economic viability today and make a real difference tomorrow. We work closely with public and private organizations to help them understand and implement new operating techniques that cost effectively reduce their environmental impact.
Together, we are striking a balance between natural systems and human activity in nearly every aspect of our daily lives. By showing verifiable results, we intend to set new precedents for change on an even larger scale.
http://florida.sierraclub.org/sarasota
We represent Manatee and Sarasota Counties on the Florida Gulf Coast. We are dedicated to enjoying our environment and preserving it for future generations.
www.theworldwomenwant.com
The World Women Want helps women, their children and their families live healthier, safer, more rewarding lives.
www.greencorps.org
Since 1992, Green Corps has trained more than 200 environmental organizers, provided field support to more than 100 campaigns, and helped secure dozens of significant victories in conservation, corporate accountability, and public health.
www.nrdc.org
The National Resources Defense Council is one of the nation's most effective environmental action groups. Our mission is to safeguard the earth: it's people, it's plants, and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.
www.nativeenergy.com
NativeEnergy helps you help build Native American, farmer-owned, community based renewable energy projects that create social, economic, and environmental benefits. Native Americans and farmers traditionally care for and care about the environment because they are also very dependent on the gifts of the Earth for their survival. They are seeking a way to build their economies and their communities. This is one of the reasons we developed our novel approach to renewable energy; we want our business - our work - and so also our customers' purchases, to make a real difference.
www.eco-firms.org
We aim to connect eco friendly companies, organizations, and individuals that are involved in eco practices for the sake of cleaner and safer environment in this world. We hope that with our service eco companies and organizations will establish new partnerships that will thrive on environmentally friendly solutions and secure a better future for the generations to come!