ORGANIZATIONS B CORP B Lab is the nonprofit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. The B Corp certification involves defining social, environmental, and governance best practices for businesses. BEYOND PLASTICS Launched in January 2019, Beyond Plastics is a nationwide project based at Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont, that pairs the wisdom and experience of environmental policy experts with the energy and creativity of grassroots advocates to build a vibrant and effective movement to end plastic pollution. We use our deep policy and advocacy expertise to build a well-informed, effective movement seeking to achieve the institutional, economic, and societal changes needed to save our planet, and ourselves, from the negative health, climate, and environmental impacts of the production, usage, and disposal of plastics. ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP They found the research for the database which the Think Dirty app uses. Their site has tons of information and other useful links. They also like Made Safe have a list of verified brands. 1% for the planet 1% for the Planet is a global network with thousands of businesses and environmental organizations working together to support people and the planet. Turning Green Turning Green is a global student-led movement devoted to cultivating a healthy, just, resilient planet through education and advocacy around climate justice, environmental sustainability, and public health. We educate, empower, and mobilize elementary, middle, high school, college and graduate students to become visionary catalysts for sustainable change and positive social impact in their lives, school campuses, and local communities.
