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@GreenFire I believe that they extended the comment period until April 24: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2023/01/ftc-greenlights-green-guides-comment-extension. Even though the document shows the original dates, you can still leave comments.

Today is International Forest Day https://www.un.org/en/observances/forests-and-trees-day. We recognize some of the amazing members of the .eco community such as the Rainforest Alliance (@RnfrstAlliance), Reforest'Action (@reforestaction) or MoreTrees.eco (@moretreeshq) working to protect our forests.

Here's a summary of the environmental guidelines currently covered by the Green Guides: https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguidessummary.pdf #greenguides #sustainability

The FTC is accepting public comments, so take a few minutes to leave a comment before April 24 on why truth in environmental marketing matters: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/12/20/2022-27558/guides-for-the-use-of-environmental-marketing-claims

The US FTC is updating its Green Guides for the first time since 2012. At issue is whether it is whether it should regulate greenwashing and define terms like "sustainability", "net zero" and "carbon neutral". https://www.wsj.com/articles/ftc-weighs-stiff-penalties-on-deceptive-green-marketing-11673485112

Tomorrow is Digital Cleanup Day https://www.digitalcleanupday.org/. Check out the site for tips on how you can reduce the emissions of your online activities. #digitalcleanupday

How slimmed-down websites can cut their carbon emissions via the BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-64623955

On behalf of the 715 members of the .eco community working on SDG#5 Gender Equality, Happy International Women's Day! 🤗#IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity #doteco https://profiles.eco/profile/focus/gender

We are pleased to highlight the work of the latest .eco champion, Pirkani (https://pirkani.eco/). Learn about their unique, 5-step approach to sustainable fashion: https://go.eco/champions/pirkani/
#ecochampion #eco

Many great members of the .eco community are working on protecting wildlife. Such as https://raincoast.eco and https://rewilding.eco

Today is World Wildlife Day. It is a day to recognize wild planets and animals and how they contribute to the health of our planet. It is also the 50th birthday of CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. https://wildlifeday.org/ #worldwildlifeday2023

ChatGPT may have consumed as much electricity as 175,000 people in January 2023: https://towardsdatascience.com/chatgpts-electricity-consumption-7873483feac4 #carbonfootprint #ChatGPT

Two underrated ways that as individuals we can address climate change: reduce food waste and share our stuff - https://www.ted.com/talks/tessa_clarke_the_surprising_climate_benefits_of_sharing_your_stuff

Good news! Renewables will be world’s top electricity source within three years, IEA data reveals. Global power-sector carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions should plateau or decline thereafter: https://www.carbonbrief.org/renewables-will-be-worlds-top-electricity-source-within-three-years-iea-data-reveals/

Looking for a way to share the 💚 on #ValentinesDay? Check out these cards from
https://nicolekelner.com/pages/valentine via @nicolekelner

Read more about this campaign and about supermarket freezers are heating the planet: https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/hfc-climate-supermarkets-1.6726627

Looking for a simple way to take #ClimateAction? The EIA is looking for help tracking supermarkets that are using HFCs. Here are some quick instructions to get started: https://www.climatefriendlysupermarkets.org/add-your-store

https://wetlandstewards.eco and https://brooks.eco are 2 fantastic members of the .eco community working on wetland preservation #ecocommunity #ForWetlands

Wetlands need to be protected! They are home to 40% of plant and animal species and sequester significant amounts of carbon dioxide. Show your support for wetland preservation on Feb 2: https://worldwetlandsday.org #GenerationRestoration #forwetlands