Helping to Alleviate Poverty

January 19, 2011

Help us fight poverty and alleviate hunger! Seventh Generation has teamed up with FITE, a global empowerment platform powered by Kiva.org, the nonprofit leader in microfinance. Kiva's mission is to connect people, through lending, for the sake of alleviating poverty. Seventh Generation, which donates 10% of its pretax operating profits to non-profit groups, has created a lending team that we hope you'll join. By working together, we can make a difference in the lives of many. Please share this effort with your friends and colleagues. Thank you, Sheila Hollender Seventh Generation Director of Corporate Giving

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Sheila B likes to write about women's issues and the environment.

Language Matters: The Future of Period Care

As part of our mission to make Menstrual Equity a reality, we’re taking on the stigmas that have led not only to inequitable laws via the “tampon tax,” but to a culture of hiding and shame that affects everyone who gets their period. Tampons are endlessly tucked under sleeves and periods whispered about in hushed tones using coded language. Eliminating stigma, though, means getting real about the way we both think about periods and talk about periods, which is why we’re listening, learning, and making changes to be as inclusive as possible.

We Stand with the Youth Climate Movement

Our planet’s future and the health of generations to come is far too important for business as usual, which is why we constantly strive to make our products more sustainable, why we’re racing to reduce our carbon footprint and become a zero-waste company by 2025, and why we’re advocating for climate justice – including adding our voice and support to recent work led by organizations like NY Renews and PUSH Buffalo to help pass landmark climate legislation in New York State.

Take the Zero Waste Challenge

As we’ve continued to assess our own impact, we’ve also been inspired by individuals and organizations who are drawing attention to waste issues and spreading the word about how we can all make a difference, no matter how big or small the act. We’ve particularly been inspired by everyone taking on the #ZeroWasteChallenge and sharing their zero waste actions to help drive the conversation and do their part in helping our planet. We want to help spread the message and, since we know you share our commitment to a healthier future for your family, we’re inviting our community to join us in taking on the #ZeroWasteChallenge.

A Plant-Powered Movement is Underway

Here at Seventh Generation, we’ve been excited about all things plants for over 30 years. In fact, we worked hard to crack the code on harnessing the power of plants in many of our products – like our liquid laundry detergents – because plant-based materials allow us to lessen our reliance on the petroleum options out there. But what’s the real difference between the two? Why is ‘powered by plants’ such an exciting thing in the first place?

Save a Tree, Swap to Recycled TP

Hi. I’m Mike the Tree, and I’m here on behalf of my communitree. We trees have been out here making the planet a happier, healthier place for a long time. But you what has been bumming us out? Toilet paper. Trees produce oxygen, soak up extra CO2, and give your favorite birds and woodland critters a cozy place to crash. And we look mighty fine while doing it. I say the more trees our planet has, the better off our planet will be.