Co-op America
was created in 1982 to help create socially just and environmentally
sustainable communities. The organization does this through programs that
encourage economic growth that leads to solving social and environmental
problems. Furthermore, they bring together people to take collective action on
issues of social justice and environmental responsibility. Co-op America's
programs include promoting green businesses, taking action on sweatshops and
climate change, educating people on how to live green, and promotion of social
investment.
The organization's focus on growing green businesses is
being done through promoting the 3000 businesses that are included in its National Green Pages which is
available
online and in print.
There are also guides to green living and smart shopping to educate consumers
on how to make their lives more environmentally sustainable. Furthermore, the
organization offers a medium to help raise money for community development
through its website. Their last major focus is uniting people to form a common
voice to pressure companies to change their operations to be more environmentally
sound. For more information on this organization please visit their
website.
