GreenBiz.com
:: A free, content-rich nonprofit resource on business, the environment, and the bottom line. It contains descriptions of, and links to, thousands of organizations, tools, award programs, mentoring programs, and government offices aimed at helping companies of all sizes and sectors align environmental responsibility with business success. Issues: corporate responsibility; green business; sustainable business; environmental business; climate change; energy efficiency; waste reduction; environmental careers; clean technology. Location: Washington, DC 20006.
Mitsubishi Watch
:: News, analysis and commentary based on published and unpublished material and personal experience related to unethical behavior of Mitsubishi group of companies. Issues: corporate responsibility; environment; workplace democracy; consumer protection; equal rights; forests; labor; minorities; racism. Location: Berkeley, CA 94702.
Peacemaker Foundation For Economic Development
:: World leaders and global business leaders working for peace through economic development. Issues: development; peace; corporate responsibility; global understanding; jobs. Location: Miami, FL 33156.
INFACT
:: Stopping the life-threaening abuses of trans-national corporations. Issues: corporate responsibility; environment; health; watchdog; tobacco; accountability; corporate; organizing; boycott. Location: Boston, MA 02113.
GlobalCircle.net
:: networking and resources for all issues linked to corporate globalism, workers rights, spirituality, education, agriculture, industry, environment Issues: corporate responsibility; corporations; sustainability; spirituality; education; environment; native peoples; indigenous peoples; occupational safety Location: Santa Fe, NM 87105.
dirt.com
:: An innovative web site dedicated to sustainable development and social action. Site provides an interactive platform for viewers to actually vote on the social and sustainability record of profiled corporations. Through proprietary coding, social marketing data is generated from the difficult-to-reach audience of Generation X and the progressive Baby Boomers. Also provides grassroots activist opportunities, and great links to sustainable businesses, environmental jobs/education. Issues: corporate responsibility; sustainability; green; social responsibility; generation x; online voting. Location: Santa Fe, NM 87505.
ENDespair:Hope & Healing to Transform the World of Work
:: Mission: To discuss downsizing, heal despair, increase social responsibility, prepare people for change. How: Develop a coalition of concerned organizations and individuals, provide coaching, mediation, consulting services, public forums, emotional and spiritual counseling, research, writing. Focus is on healing the heart and soul of individuals, and through them, society. Non-profit charitable project of the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Lifebridge Foundation grantee in 1997 and again in 1998. Issues: jobs; downsizing; workplace issues; social change; spirituality; conflict resolution; corporate responsibility; counseling; education. Location: New York, NY 10025.
Texas Labor Party
:: A political party that uses grassroots action to fight for social & economic justice, corporate accountability, and sustainable growth. Issues: alternative parties; corporate responsibility; environment; government accountability; justice; labor; unions; worker ownership; workplace democracy Location: Denton, TX 76205.
American Newspeak
:: A satirical news journal celebrating the Orwellian face
of the 1990's with cutting edge advances in the art of
doublethink carefully scavenged from the back pages of
our finer newspapers. Issues: media watch; politics; corporate responsibility; justice; media; psychology. Location: Seattle, WA 98144.
Co-op America
:: a national nonprofit, providing economic strategies, organizing power, and practical tools for businesses and individuals to build a responsible, sustainable economy, society. Issues: corporate responsibility; investment; consumer; environmental; responsible business; financial; conservation; cooperative
Location: Washington, DC 20006.
523 W. 15th St.
Little Rock, AR 72202-4801 Phone: (501)376-7151
Issues: economics; demographics; politics; justice; activism; community investment; rape; housing; corporate responsibility. Description: The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) is the nation's largest movement organization of low and moderate-income people. It has grown to a membership of over 75,000 member families since the early 60's. Made up of neighborhood organizations who work on direct action campaigns to fight to preserve affordable and decent housing, prevent rape, force banks and corporations to be accountable to local communities and more. Contacts(s): Elena Hanggi (Executive Director) Established: 1960. Additional Address: 845 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217, (718)693-6700. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5963 La Place Ct., #302
Carlsbad, CA 92008-8823 Phone: (619)535-1070
Issues: economics; environment; green consumer; corporate responsibility. Description: Eco-education and training for businesses. Contacts(s): Tedi Jackson Type: business; service. Source: EarthBeat.
c/o Aurora Press
Box 573
Santa Fe, NM 87504-0573
Issues: energy; politics; economics; environment; global warming; air pollution; efficiency; transportation; conservation; corporate responsibility. Description: A partnership of companies and customers working to pressure Congress to fight global warming and air pollution by requiring greater gas economy requirements for car manufacturers. Goal: By the year 2000 standards should be 40mpg. "We are Aurora Press, Real Goods, Seventh Generation, Ben & Jerry's, The Body Shop, Rhino Records, Earth Care Paper, Smith & Hawkin, Utne Reader, Working Assets, and more." Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
129 Church St.
New Haven, CT 06510-2005 Phone: (203)787-0061
Issues: economics; Third World; justice; health; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; children; nutrition. Description: BOYCOTT NESTLE/AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS -- They are the largest marketers of infant formula in the Third World. Products: All Nestle including Beech-Nut items, Carnation, Coffeemate non-dairy creamer, Hills Brothers Coffees, Libby's MJB Coffees, Nescafe, Nestea, Nestle's chocolate, Stouffer's, and Taster's Choice. All AHP products including Advil, Anacin, Chef Boyardee, Easy Off items, Gulf Light, Kwik Light, and Wizard Charcoal lighters, Jiffy popcorn, Gulden's Mustard, Dristan, Easy-Off... Other Resources: To protest, write to: Alan MacDonald, Nestle Co, 100 Manhattanville Rd., Purchase, NY 10577 (914)251-3000; John Stafford, American Home Products, 685 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017 (212)878-5000. Write ACA for more information. Contacts(s): Janice Mantell, Carol-Linnea Salmon (Associate Director) Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 8731
Missoula, MT 59807-8731 Phone: (406)721-5420
Issues: environment; economics; wilderness; wildlife/endangered species; forests; bioregional; corporate responsibility. Description: A bioregional alliance of conservation organizations and businesses working to protect wildlands, wildlife habitat and water quality in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon, Washington, Alberta, and British Columbia. "We have a petition supporting our bioregional federal lands proposal, The Wild Rockies National Lands Act." Other Resources: Newsletter, THE NETWORKER. "We work with 110 member groups and businesses and conduct 'Forest Watch' programs. We've developed computer maps of the bioregion." Contacts(s): Mike Bader (Executive Director), Cass Chinske (President of Board) Fax: (406)721-5912. Established: 1988. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
711 4th Ave., NE
Austin, MN 55912-3745 Phone: (507)437-4110
Issues: labor; economics; justice; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; unions. Description: BOYCOTT HORMEL -- They are accused of unfair labor practices. Products: Black Label bacon and hams, Broiled and Browned sausage, Cure 81 hams, Cure Master hams, KiLusso Genoa salami, Dinty Moore stews, Dubuque products, Fast 'N Easy bacon, Frank 'N Stuff franks, Fresh Farm catfish, Great Beginnings products, Jennie-O turkeys, Light and Lean Canadian bacon and ham, Little Sizzlers sausage, Mary Kitchen roast beef and corned beef hash, Old Smokehouse barbecue sauce... Burger King & Pizza Hut. Other Resources: To protest, write to: Hormel, 501 16th Ave., NE, Box 800, Austin, MN 55912. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
2025 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-2001 Phone: (202)466-8191
Affiliate: International Center for Development Policy. Issues: Third World; economics; environment; corporate responsibility; government accountability. Description: A clearinghouse for environmental information on multi-lateral development bank (MDB) funded projects which monitors the activities of the MDBs and provides information and documents to overseas non-governmental organizations that are assessing or verifying the environmental public health and economic impact of bank projects in specific countries. Also promotes reform of MDB information and environmental policies. Other Resources: Library and databases on environmental policy, multilateral development banks, and development. Contacts(s): Chad Dobson Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Council on Economic Priorities
30 Irving Place, 9th Fl.
New York, NY 10003-2303 Phone: (800)U-CAN-HELP
Affiliate: Council on Economic Priorities. Issues: economics; environment; peace; investing; boycotts; corporate responsibility; green consumer. Description: Provides in-depth profiles of 100 major corporations, and discusses in detail the behavior behind their ratings. Also traces the history of ethical investing, profiles the leading socially screened funds, and offers a compendium of ethical investing options. Nearly everything you need to know in order to become an informed consumer and empowered investor. Contacts(s): Alice Tepper Marlin (President), Myra Alperson (Director for Social Responsibility) Dues: $35/yr. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Teamster Local 391
PO Box 35405
Greensboro, NC 27425-5405
Issues: labor; economics; justice; boycotts; corporate responsibility; unions. Description: BOYCOTT HOLLY FARMS/TYSON FOODS -- Unfair labor practices. Products: All Holly Farm and Tyson Foods products. Other Resources: Holly Farms Corp., P.O. Box 17236, Memphis, TN 38187-0236; Tyson Foods, 2219 West Oaklawn Dr., Springdale, AR 72764. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
c/o United Mine Workers America
900 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-2503 Phone: (202)842-7350
Issues: Third World; economics; justice; environment; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; South Africa; divestment. Description: BOYCOTT SHELL -- They have not divested from South Africa. Products: Shell Gasoline; Motor Oils- Aeroshell, Fire and Ice, Rimula, Rotella, Shell Super X, Shell X-100; Auto products- Comfort Ride, Meridyne radios, Sentinel batteries, Shell Radial Ride + Radial II + Shellride + Superlife, Superlife, Super Shell Aramid, Super Shell Snowshoe; Home Products - Child Protector Tops, Citrus Blossom air freshener, Heritage furniture polish, Home Freshener, Open Air air freshener, Shell Flea Collar... Other Resources: To protest, write to: Shell Oil, Frank H. Richardson, 1 Shell Plaza, Houston, TX 77001 (800) 331-3703; and Royal Dutch/Shell Petroleum, L.C. Van Wachem, 30 Carel Van Bylandtlaan, The Hague, Netherlands. Publishes a newsletter, BOYCOTT SHELL BULLETIN. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
630 3rd Ave., 5th Fl.
New York, NY 10017-6705 Phone: (212)818-1130
Issues: labor; economics; justice; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; unions. Description: BOYCOTT TWA -- They are accused of unfair labor practices. Other Resources: To protest, write to: Carl Icahn, TWA, 605 Third Ave., New York, NY 10158. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Government Accountability Project (GAP)
810 1st St. NE, Suite 630
Washington, DC 20002-3633 Phone: (202)408-0034
Affiliate: Government Accountability Project (GAP). Issues: politics; health; labor; whistle-blowing; occupational safety; hazardous waste; corporate responsibility; government accountability. Description: USDA meat and poultry inspectors, workers at nuclear weapons facilities and power plants; many other "whistle-blowers" are covered along with helpful hints. This magazine exposes government and corporate fraud, waste and health threatening conditions of workers. Reports to the public about government and corporate whistle-blowers and local citizen groups; investigative services to state and local government bodies; legal education to law students pursuing public interest careers. Contacts(s): Louis Clark (Executive Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1977. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
INFACT
Box 3223
South Pasadena, CA 91031-6223 Phone: (818)799-9133
Affiliate: INFACT. Issues: peace; media; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibilty; film. Description: A video about GE. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
914 7th St., #3
Santa Monica, CA 90403-2732 Phone: (310)395-4416
Issues: economics; corporate responsibility; community investment; land trusts. Description: Magazine about ethics in corporations and business. Contains profiles and real-life problems and solutions to ethical dilemmas in business. As we pass from the "me decade" to the "we decade" where decency and caring about people and the planet prevail, those businesses that show they care about their employees, their customers, their shareholders, their suppliers and their community will thrive. Includes new paradigm examples as well as inspiring articles. Contacts(s): John Raatz (Publisher/Editor) Subscriptions: $49/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Member of: Co-op America. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
c/o Island Press
Box 7
Covelo, CA 95428-0007 Phone: (202)232-7933
Affiliate: INFORM and Recourse Systems. Issues: environment; economics; recycling; waste management; corporate responsibility. Description: The first complete guide to every business's recycling needs. This manual walks recycling managers through the program development process, from gathering data to conducting waste audits, and from marketing recyclables to monitoring and evaluating recycling programs. Worksheets, illustrations, appendixes, glossary, bibliography. Publisher: INFORM. Published Date: 1991. Page#: 196. Price: $92/binder. Other:Orders (800)828-1302. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 426829
San Francisco, CA 94142-6829 Phone: (415)885-5102
Issues: economics; spiritual; interfaith; corporate responsibility; green consumer; investing. Description: An interfaith council on corporate accountability that rates banks for social responsibility. Type: organization; council. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
c/o Catalyst
PO Box 734
Montpelier, VT 05601-0734 Phone: (802)223-7943
Affiliate: Institute for Gaean Economics. Issues: Third World; economics; justice; labor; investing; indigenous peoples; green consumer; cooperative; worker ownership; alternative markets; community investment. Description: Opportunities to support grassroots, decentralized projects here and in the Third World with loans, investments and donations. This is the networking newsletter covering social responsibility, new economic models and projects, for people who want their money to make a difference, with a focus on native peoples. Focuses on small businesses, worker-ownership, co-ops, responsive (and usually small) publicly traded companies, nonprofits, local currency, appropriate technology, and alternative banks. Other Resources: Projects include, Grassroots Corporate Action Campaign, Green Mountain Biodiversity Project; All Species Project. See INVESTING FROM THE HEART newsletter. Resource Guide available. Contacts(s): Susan Meeker-Lowry Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Member of: Co-op America. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1612 K St. NW, # 600
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202)872-5307
Affiliate: Co-op America Business Network. Issues: economics; environment; health; cooperatives; alternative markets; investing; corporate responsibility; green consumer. Description: This is a catalog of Co-op America's "socially responsible" products. Products are from small businesses; some are volunteer-run groups. Not all are co-ops, but all of them are in some way "socially responsible." It is our goal to direct the consumer to these businesses and develop an alternative market. Natural fiber clothing; third world crafts, safe household cleansers, jewelry and more. Other Resources: Many of the descriptions that are found in Macrocosm USA were furnished by Co-op America. Many thanks to all their good work and contributions to this project. Contacts(s): Jyotsna Sreenivasar, (800)424-2667. Published Date: Every Fall. Page#: 16. Price: $1/ea. Fax: (202)872-5202. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1612 K St. NW, # 600
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202)872-5307
Affiliate: Co-op America Business Network. Issues: economics; Third World; environment; cooperatives; alternative markets; investing; corporate responsibility; green consumer. Description: A directory of Co-op America's organizational members. Most are small business; some are volunteer-run groups. Not all are co-ops, but all of them are in some way "socially responsible." Goal; to direct the consumer to these businesses. 400+ nonprofit public interest groups, cooperatives, small alternative type businesses, and other members. Other Resources: This is a special issue that appears yearly in CO-OP AMERICA'S QUARTERLY. Many of the descriptions that appear in Macrocosm were reprinted by permission from Co-op America. Special thanks to all their great assistance and good work! Contacts(s): Jyotsna Sreenivasar, Cindy Mitlo (Editor), (800)424-2667. Published Date: Every Fall. Page#: 16. Price: $1/ea. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (202)872-5202. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print+.
1730 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, #200
Washington, DC 20006-4706 Phone: (202)393-4760
Issues: economics; politics; corporate responsibilty; corporate control/economic concentration; government accountability. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o LASC
4120 Michigan Union
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Issues: feminism; justice; labor; environment; Third World; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; sexism; racism; equal rights; unions. Description: BOYCOTT DOMINO'S PIZZA -- The Michigan Coalition suggests that owner Tom Managhan's practices span the gamut of possible violations, from women's rights, to anti-union and discriminatory employee practices, to socially irresponsible and environmentally unsound development, to support of right-wing activities at home and abroad. Products: Domino's Pizza, Domino Farms. Other Resources: To protest, write to: Tom Monaghan, CEO, 30 Frank Lloyd Wright, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Additional Address: NOW, 2307 Mershon, Saginaw, MI 48602 Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
92 Piedmont Ave., NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-2528 Phone: (404)586-0460
Issues: Third World; justice; environment; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; animal rights; divestment; South Africa. Description: BOYCOTT COCA-COLA -- They have not divested from South Africa and they also sponsored a rodeo. Products: Belmont Springs distilled water, Bright and Early drinks, Butter-Nut coffee, Coca-Cola (classic, diet, cherry, etc.), Fanta, Five-Alive, Fresca, Hi-C soft drinks, Maryland Club coffee, MAX energy drinks, Mello Yello, Minute Maid juices, Mr. PIBB, Nemasket Spring water, Ramblin' Root Beer, Saniba, Sprite, TAB, Columbia Pictures, Embassy Television, RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video... Other Resources: To protest, write to: Carl Ware, V.P. of Urban Affairs, PO Drawer 1734, Atlanta, GA 30301. Write CDC for more information. Contacts(s): Malkia M'Buzi, Tandi Gabashe Additional Address: International Society for Animal Rights, Inc., 421 South State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 1166
Boulder, CO 80303
Issues: environment; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; forests. Description: BOYCOTT AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. -- Partner in venture to build ski resort in San Juan Mountains, Colorado. Products: credit cards and services. Other Resources: To protest write to: Ken Chaenault, President, AMEX, World Finance Center, New York, NY 10258 (800) 528-4800. Additional Address: Earth First! Grizzley Task Force, Box 6151, Bozeman, MO 59715, (406)587-3356. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
2030 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-3306 Phone: (202)833-1200
Issues: politics; economics; justice; energy; government accountability; lobbying; municipal; foreign policy; budget; civil rights; voting; corporate responsibility. Description: A leading force in the battle for honest and accountable government at the national, state, and local level. Does not accept government grants or money from foundations, labor unions, or corporations for its financial support. Its purpose was to join individuals from across the nation in an effort to lobby officials on national issues of mutual concern. Also reports special interest campaign contributions in congressional races, standards of ethics, military spending, lobby disclosure, etc. Other Resources: Publishes COMMON CAUSE MAGAZINE. Contacts(s): Fred Wertheimer (President) Circulation: 270M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1970. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 220
Washington, DC 20044-0220 Phone: (202)833-1200
Affiliate: Common Cause. Issues: politics; economics; justice; energy; government accountability; activism; lobbying; municipal; foreign policy; budget; civil rights; conservation; corporate responsibility. Description: Focuses on national issues and features investigative articles, in-depth interviews, legislative updates, and Action Alerts explaining issues and suggesting lobbying actions member might take. Contacts(s): Fred Wertheimer (President) Office Address: 2030 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2000 Century Plaza, #238
Columbia, MD 21044 Phone: (301)740-1177
Issues: economics; politics; justice; urban; demographics; housing; monopolies; corporate responsibility. Description: A membership organization dedicated to influencing public policy. "We advocate solving problems by attacking their causes, not superficial symptoms. Issues of concern include property tax reform, cutting government subsidies and monopolies, affordable housing, and urban sprawl." Other Resources: GROUNDSWELL newsletter. Contacts(s): Hanno Beck (Executive Director), Steven Cord (Chief Operating Officer) Established: 1985. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Catalyst
PO Box 734
Montpelier, VT 05601-0734 Phone: (802)223-7943
Affiliate: Institute for Gaean Economics. Issues: environment; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; green consumer; forests. Description: BOYCOTT the following companies: SCOTT PAPER CO., 277 Pleasant St., #104, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B27 4BJ, Canada; KIMBERLY CLARK CORP., P.O. Box 61900, DFW Airport Station, Dallas, TX 75261; COCA-COLA CO., Drawer 1734, Atlanta, GA 30301; GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORP. 133 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; RJR NABISCO, Inc., 300 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339; and CASTLE & COOKE, INC., 10900 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Other Resources: Call or write for more details. Contacts(s): Susan Meeker-Lowery Type: organization; boycott. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 158
Newton Center, MA 02159-0001 Phone: (617)552-3674
Issues: economics; health; consumer protection; corporate responsibility; boycotts. Contacts(s): Fr. Robert McEwen Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility
475 Riverside Dr. # 566
New York, NY 10115-0122 Phone: (212)870-2295
Affiliate: Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility. Issues: economics; spiritual; peace; politics; environment; Third World; interfaith; corporate responsibility; alternative markets; divestment; investing; boycotts; anti-nuclear; economic conversion; boycott; South Africa; land trusts. Description: This guide challenges the financial institutions and corporations by identifying those involved with nuclear weapons production, investment in South Africa, and Star Wars, and other issues counterproductive to peace, economic justice, and stewardship of Earth. Other Resources: INVESTMENT SERVICES & DIRECTORY OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS. Contacts(s): Tim Smith Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: economics; health; environment; corporate responsibility; consumer protection. Description: Approximately 7,300 federal, state, and city agencies providing aid and information to the consumer in such areas as consumer finance, health, safety, environmental concerns, corporate responsibility, product safety and reliability, etc.; NGO's, centers, institutes, etc., active in consumer issues. Special articles that offer tips and recommendations on subjects of consumer interest. Contacts(s): Shawn Brennan (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 6/89. Page#: 530. Price: $185/ea. Frequency: Biennial. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Consumer Handbook Information Center
Pueblo, CO 81009
Affiliate: Consumer Handbook Information Center. Issues: economics; consumer protection; corporate responsibility. Description: 2,000+ corporate consumer contacts, automobile manufacturers corporate contact. Better Business Bureau offices, industry third-party dispute resolution programs, trade associations, state and local consumer protection officers, and other federal and state agencies commissioned to handle consumer complaints. Publisher: US Office of Consumer Affairs. Published Date: 10/90. Page#: 100. Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: Biennial. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 18384
Washington, DC 20036-8384 Phone: (202)429-6928
Issues: economics; politics; corporate responsibility; government accountability; criminal system. Office Address: 1322 18th St., Washington, DC 20036. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
475 Riverside Dr., #566
New York, NY 10115-0122 Phone: (212)870-2295
Affiliate: Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility. Issues: economics; corporate responsibility. Description: "This newspaper reports on policies and practices of the major US corporations with regard to women, the environment, foreign affairs, labor and consumers are featured. Most monthly issues cover the social impact of corporations and the application of social criteria to investments in these corporations." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Diane Bratcher Price: $3.50/ea. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 10/yr. Established: 1971. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
Data Center
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2204
Affiliate: Data Center. Issues: economics; labor; corporate responsibility; jobs. Description: The entire publication is devoted to "causes and effects of the permanent or temporary elimination of jobs due to plant closings, cutbacks in services, and runaway shops." Comprised of press clippings, it deals with many specific local situations as well as general conditions. Includes a directory section, with information accessible by company, location, industry, and number of workers affected. Other Resources: Data also available through computerized search service. Contacts(s): Tracy Helser (Editor) Page#: 100. Frequency: 12/yr. Type: reference; guide. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
30 Irving Place, 9th Fl.
New York, NY 10003-2303 Phone: (212)420-1133
Issues: economics; environment; peace; alternative markets; boycott; green consumer; boycotts. Description: A research organization which publishes newsletter and studies on corporate social responsibility, the environment and defense spending. Ms. Marlin recently won the Right Livelihood Award. Also initiated the Campaign for Cleaner Corporaions with priorities to identify the nation's worst corporate environmental offenders. Other Resources: See SHOPPING FOR A BETTER WORLD, THE BETTER WORLD INVESTMENT GUIDE, INVESTING IN AMERICA'S CORPORATE CONSCIENCE, and COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC PRIORITIES RESEARCH REPORT. See Committee for National Security; and Corporate Environmental Data Clearinghouse. Contacts(s): Alice Tepper Marlin (President), Myra Alperson (Director for Social Responsibility) Other:(800)729-4237. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1969. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
30 Irving Place, 9th Fl.
New York, NY 10003-2303 Phone: (212)420-1133
Affiliate: Council on Economic Priorities. Issues: peace; environment; economics; alternative markets; boycotts; green consumer. Description: A public interest research organization with a nationwide memberships. CEP seeks to promote corporate social responsibility and international peace. This newsletter addresses such topics as socially responsible investing, US-Soviet relations, arms control, and the environment. Contacts(s): Jacqueline Gelman (Marketing Director), Marci Soulakis (Marketing Assistant) Page#: 6. Price: $2/ea. Bulk Prices: $.50ea/24. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1969. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692
Issues: labor; justice; economics; Third World; media; development; Latin America; Africa; South Africa; Central America; South America; Caribbean; unions; corporate responsibility; press. Description: A user-supported library and resource center dedicated to collecting, organizing, and providing access to information concerning the political economy of the US and the world. Other Resources: Fees for walk-in use and "search service" mail requests. See CENTRAL AMERICA MONITOR, PLANT SHUTDOWNS MONITOR; CORPORATION RESPONSIBILITY MONITOR, a monthly clipping service. Contacts(s): Mary Welter (Librarian), Fred Goff (Director) Page#: 100. Subscriptions: $420/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; center. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
164-04 Goethals Ave.
Jamaica, NY 11432-1224 Phone: (201)836-6644
Issues: economics; Third World; education; peace; boycotts; South Africa; foreign policy; corporate responsibility; government accountability. Description: Promotes materials, teacher education, and a new curriculum for schools in the NY area and beyond. Specifically, they plan to demonstrate "20 Ways" to bring the issues of racism and apartheid into subject areas where they are not usually addressed, such as math, art, or English. Education and action projects to help end apartheid. Developed curriculum and newsletter for use in schools. APARTHEID IS WRONG: Curriculum for Young People, grades 1-12. Contacts(s): Paula Bower (Co-chairperson) Established: 1982. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
756 Gilman St.
Berkeley, CA 94710-1340 Phone: (510)526-3900
Issues: economics; environment; green consumer; corporate responsibility. Description: "We are a group of small companies providing product development and marketing management services to environmental and other socially beneficial clients." Contacts(s): Gil Friend Fax: (510)526-9255. Type: business; service. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1616 P St. NW, #150
Washington, DC 20036-1494 Phone: (202)387-3500
Issues: environment; law; forests; corporate responsibility; waste management; hazardous waste; lobbying. Description: Staff of lawyers, scientists and economists conducts research, public education, litigation, and administration and legislative advocacy on environmental issues; international interests focus on role of multinational development banks in encouraging exploitation of resources for export. Lawsuits for wildlife, clean air, environment and public health. Currently focussing on solid waste management, global climate change, tropical rainforest deforestation and toxin control. Other Resources: See EDF LETTER. Publications list available and brochure describing everything you ever wanted to know about recycling, COMING FULL CIRCLE: SUCCESSFUL RECYCLING TODAY. Summer internships. See Questers Tours and Travels. Contacts(s): Bruce Rich (Chairman, International Program), Michael J. Bean (Wildlife Program Director) Other:(800)CALL EDF. Dues: $20/yr. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition; Environmental Federation of America. Additional Address: 257 Park Ave. S, New York, NY, 10010 -7386 Contact: Frederic D. Krupp, (212)505-2100. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting
130 W. 25th St., 8th Fl.
New York, NY 10001-7406 Phone: (212)633-6700
Affiliate: Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting. Issues: media; politics; economics; media watch; press; corporate responsibility; government accountability. Description: A mini-directory of resources, general media factoids, and alternative press contacts with addresses and phone numbers. Contacts(s): Jeff Cohen (Executive Director), (202)332-FAIR. Fax: (212)727-7668. Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
130 W. 25th St., 8th Fl.
New York, NY 10001-7406 Phone: (212)633-6700
Issues: media; politics; economics; media watch; press; corporate responsibility; government accountability. Description: Media watch group. Monitors and challenges bias in the daily press, networks, PBS. The national media watch group offers well-documented criticism in an effort to correct bias and imbalance. FAIR focuses public awareness on the narrow corporate ownership of the press, the media's persistent Cold War assumptions and their insensitivity to women, labor, minorities, and other public interest constituencies. Advocates greater media pluralism. Other Resources: EXTRA! newsletter and FAIR RESOURCE LISTS, a mini-directory of resources, general factoids, and alternative press. Contacts(s): Jeff Cohen (Executive Director), (202)332-FAIR. Fax: (212)727-7668. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Southern Finance Project
329 Renesslear
Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: (919)419-1841
Issues: economics; agriculture; politics; environment; government accountability; corporate responsibility; activism; taxation. Description: Mr. Hightower was formerly with the Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture. Presently the focus is the S & L bailout. Other Resources: Starting a radio program. Contacts(s): Tom Schlesinger, Steve Kest (Coordinators) Office Address: Hightower, Box 13516, Austin, TX 78711. Additional Address: 739 8th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003 Contact: Jim Hightower (Chairman/Founder) Type: organization; campaign. Source: Macrocosm USA.
United Farm Workers, AFL-CIO
Box 62
Keene, CA 93531-0062 Phone: (805)822-5571
Affiliate: United Farm Workers, AFL-CIO. Issues: labor; economics; health; unions; hazardous waste; boycotts; farm workers; corporate responsibility. Description: "The frequent table grape boycotts by the farmworkers and children's deaths caused by cancer from pesticides are typical features. Profiles of volunteers helping the farmworkers are also an important part of Cesar Chavez' magazine." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Cesar Chavez Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $5/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1984. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/LABOR.
The Society of Professional Journalists
53 W. Jackson Blvd., #731
Chicago, IL 60604-3610 Phone: (312)922-7424
Affiliate: Society of Professional Journalists. Issues: justice; media; politics; economics; government accountability; media watch; censorship; broadcasting; civil rights; corporate responsibility. Fax: (312)922-7668. Type: periodical; report. Source: Macrocosm USA.
777 Post Rd., #205
Darien, CT 06820 Phone: (203)656-1522
Issues: environment; politics; animal rights; wildlife/endangered species; oceans; lobbying; corporate responsibility; boycotts; law; volunteers. Description: An international animal protection organization dedicated to eliminating human brutality to animals. Programs are as follows: A breeding control service; wildlife and marine mammal protection including the fur trade, national refuge, public lands; a wild animal orphanage and rehabilitation center in Liberia; protection of animal used in experiments and testing; protection of farm animals. Other Resources: Committee for Humane Legislation in DC. Volunteers needed in each branch for low cost breeding programs, as well as grassroots activities and other services., (203)866-5223. Dues: $20/yr. Established: 1957. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
122 Maryland Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5610 Phone: (202)546-3732
Issues: politics; justice; media; government accountability; civil rights; law; press; corporate responsibility. Description: Established to actively promote an accountable, honest performance from government, including relations with corporations and labor unions, through journalistic and litigation activities. Contacts(s): Anne Zill Established: 1974. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
INFACT
Box 3223
South Pasadena, CA 91031-6223 Phone: (818)799-9133
Affiliate: INFACT. Issues: peace; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility. Description: A report on one of the largest defense contractors actions in making components for nuclear weapons. Remember, at GE they bring good things to light except their involvement in the war machine. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 450981
Atlanta, GA 30345-0981 Phone: (404)296-9526
Issues: Third World; environment; health; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; substance abuse; forests; Latin America. Description: BOYCOTT TOBACCO COMPANY SUBSIDIARIES -- GASP maintains that the tobacco industry adversely affects the Third World, Latin American rainforests, and individual human lives. Other Resources: Send $.50 and an SASE to GASP in order to receive a complete list of tobacco subsidiaries and their products. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
810 1st St. NE
Washington, DC 20002-4227 Phone: (202)408-0034
Issues: politics; economics; labor; health; energy; public health; occupational safety; hazardous waste; whistle-blowing; government accountability; corporate responsibility. Description: Public interest organization supporting public employees and corporate workers who seek to prevent waste, corruption and threats to public health/safety. Has developed a unique program that offers desperately needed legal counsel and representation to government and corporate whistle-blowers and local citizen groups; investigative services to state and local government bodies; legal education to law students pursing public interest careers; and information to the general public on above issues. Other Resources: Publishes quarterly newsletter, BRIDGING THE GAP. Contacts(s): Louis Clark (Executive Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1977. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
The Ordway Building
One Kaiser Plaza, #901
Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510)832-1415
Issues: environment; economics; recycling; hazardous waste; conservation; corporate responsibility. Description: Certifies specific claims that represent significant steps to reduce solid and toxic wastes, conserve energy and protect precious natural resources, like forests and clean water. Its certification standards are among the nation's toughest and are designed to encourage manufacturers to stay at the forefront of environmental change. Type: business; service. Source: Eco-Expo.
1436 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-3997 Phone: (202)462-1177
Affiliate: Greenpeace, USA. Issues: environment; peace; energy; politics; health; animal rights; oceans; rivers; wildlife/endangered species; nonviolence; activism; anti-nuclear; polar; corporate responsibility; government accountability; hazardous waste. Description: "Nonviolent direct action is a key tactic of Greenpeace in defending human and animal rights at sea and on land. Petitions, rallies, and direct interference against nuclear weapons ships and whaling expeditions are some ways this group fights the good fight. The magazine is slick and well-written, and will probably move you to action on these issues." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Jeanne Wahlen (Communications Director), Daphne Wysham (Editor) Page#: 28. Subscriptions: $30/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1980. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Progressive Periodicals/ENVIRONMENT.
1436 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-3997 Phone: (202)462-1177
Issues: environment; energy; peace; politics; health; animal rights; oceans; rivers; wildlife/endangered species; nonviolence; disarmament; activism; anti-nuclear; polar; corporate responsibility; government accountability; hazardous waste. Description: An international organization that advocates grassroots nonviolent direct action to save whales, seals, wolves, stop nuclear tests and stop toxics. Fathered the "Rainbow Warrior" which was blown-up by French agents in Australia. Advocates nuclear disarmament, public education, nonviolent direct action, research, and worldwide organizing, anything that might grab the attention of the media and bring these injustices to public attention. Other Resources: See GREENPEACE ACTION Magazine; EVERYONE'S GUIDE TO TOXICS IN THE HOME; STEPPING LIGHTLY ON THE EARTH. Volunteers accepted at 23 locations around the world. Pundit Watch on PeaceNet/EcoNet. See, also, American Peace Test and Planetary Survival Alliance. Contacts(s): Peter Bahouth (Executive Director), Peter Dexter (Media Director), (202)232-1590. Other:Info: (202)319-2444. Dues: $15/yr. Additional Address: Box 3720, Washington, DC 20007 Contact: Clifton E. Curtis (Lobbyist) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Common Ground USA
2000 Century Plaza, #238
Columbia, MD 21044 Phone: (301)740-1177
Affiliate: Common Ground USA. Issues: economics; politics; monopolies; corporate responsibility; government accountabilty. Description: A newsletter, that like its parent group, focuses on the causes of today's problems not the symptoms. The newsletter also wants to help identify those with special privileges and monopolies TO abolish them. Contacts(s): Hanno Beck (Executive Director), Steven Cord (Chief Operating Officer) Page#: 8. Price: $2/ea. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Subscriptions: $12/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 3M. Established: 1985. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Island Press
Box 7
Covelo, CA 95428-0007 Phone: (202)232-7933
Issues: environment; economics; hazardous waste; recycling; waste management; corporate responsibility. Description: How to influence public policy; how waste laws effect your business; proper disposal; waste reduction; meeting regulations and assessing risks; liabilities for clean-up of hazardous waste. Includes tables, figures, glossary, directory, bibliography, and index. Contacts(s): J. William Haun (Author) Publisher: Fulcrum. Published Date: 1991. Page#: 308. Price: $17.95 paper; $34.95 cloth. Other:Orders (800)828-1302. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1319 F St. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20004-1106 Phone: (202)347-9600
Issues: justice; economics; politics; consumer protection; corporate responsibility; government accountability; monopolies. Description: National consumer organization that works to reform the civil legal system and educate people so they can handle their legal affairs simply, affordably and fairly. Its legislative agenda includes ending lawyers' monopoly over legal services, simplifying legal processes, reducing costs, providing alternatives to lawsuits and bringing public accountability to the regulation of the legal profession. Contacts(s): Richard Hebert Established: 1978. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Medical Consumers
237 Thompson St.
New York, NY 10012-1017 Phone: (212)674-7105
Affiliate: Center for Medical Consumers. Issues: health; politics; economics; government accountability; corporate responsibility; consumer protection. Description: "Another public interest consumer health periodical, this one deals both with advocacy issues such as a more effective FDA and with simple personal health issues. These personal health consumer issues include physician/patient relations, unnecessary surgeries and like topics." - C.Canan Other Resources: Free medical library. Contacts(s): Mary Ann Napoli Price: $5/ea. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1976. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HEALTH.
Health Research Group
2000 P St. NW, #605
Washington, DC 20036-5915 Phone: (202)872-0320
Affiliate: Health Research Group. Issues: health; politics; labor; consumer protection; preventive medicine; government accountability; corporate responsibility; occupational safety. Description: "Information from tightly sealed government and industry files on health issues, as well as information on common health problems, is explained monthly. From aspirin deaths to X-ray safety - this newsletter will eventually cover it all." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Sidney M. Wolfe Price: $1.50/ea. Subscriptions: $18/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1985. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HEALTH.
310 E. 38th St., #301
Minneapolis, MN 55409-1300 Phone: (612)825-6837
Affiliate: INFACT. Issues: economics; peace; justice; education; boycotts; corporate responsibility; government accountability; anti-nuclear; disarmament; budget; children. Description: "This newsletter beats Nestles, making that corporation more concerned about proper use of their infant formula. They continue their efforts for children and others, currently targeting companies that contribute to nuclear weapons production, in particular GE." - C.Canan Other Resources: See INFACT (GE Boycott). Contacts(s): Nancy Cole Price: Free. Frequency: 2/yr. Established: 1977. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CHILDREN.
816 W. Francisco
San Rafael, CA 94901 Phone: (415)453-9984
Issues: environment; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; animal rights. Description: BOYCOTT PROCTER & GAMBLE -- They continue to use animal testing. For a complete list of products, contact IDA. Other Resources: To protest, write to: J.G. Smole, CEO, Procter & Gamble, Fifth & Sycamore Sts., Cincy, OH 45202. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
649 E. 19 St.
Brooklyn, NY 11230-1805 Phone: (718)859-3435
Issues: economics; environment; labor; corporate responsibility; monopolies; occupational safety. Description: Individuals and organizations from all over the world, concerned about economic, social and cultural problems associated with industrial activities. Industrial activities bring jobs, products, taxes and economic prosperity to communities and nations. However, they are also the source of environmental degradation, large scale industrial accidents, product injuries and occupational hazards. Preventing such crises and coping with them requires an understanding of their causes and consequences. Contacts(s): Paul Shrivastava, (717)524-1821. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Catalyst
Box 734
Montpelier, VT 05601-0734 Phone: (802)223-7943
Affiliate: Center for Economic Revitalization. Issues: economics; environment; boycotts; forests; corporate responsibility; investing; green consumer. Description: This organization believes that the emphasis should not be on the purse, but that economics should be conscious of the Earth, morality, peace and justice. A great institute! Other Resources: See newsletters CATALYST and INVESTING FROM THE HEART. All Species Project; Center for Economic Revitalization; Companies Which Cut Rainforest Boycott. Contacts(s): Susan Meeker-Lowrey Additional Address: Box 364, Worchester, VT 05682 Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
475 Riverside Dr., #566
New York, NY 10115-0566 Phone: (212)870-2295
Issues: economics; peace; Third World; spiritual; interfaith; corporate responsibility; alternative markets; divestment; investing; boycotts; anti-nuclear; economic conversion; South Africa. Description: A coalition of Protestant and Roman Catholic agencies which hold corporations accountable by sponsoring shareholder resolutions, divesting stock, conducting public hearings and investigations, publishing special reports. It challenges nuclear weapons production, investment in South Africa (Chemical Bank in particular), and Star Wars, and other issues concerning peace, economic justice, and stewardship of the Earth. Coordinates corporate shareholder's resolutions on South Africa for churches. Other Resources: See newspaper, CORPORATE EXAMINER; guides, THE CONSCIENTIOUS INVESTOR'S GUIDE TO SOCIALLY-RESPONSIBLE MUTUAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS and INVESTMENT SERVICES & DIRECTORY OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS; GUIDE TO CHURCH ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUNDS--1991. Contacts(s): Tim Smith, (212)870-2936. Dues: $35/yr. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility
475 Riverside Dr. # 566
New York, NY 10115-0122 Phone: (212)870-2295
Affiliate: Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility. Issues: economics; spiritual; peace; politics; interfaith; investing; corporate responsibility; green consumer; alternative markets; divestment; boycotts; anti-nuclear; economic conversion. Description: This guide challenges the financial institutions and corporations by identifying those involved with nuclear weapons production, investment in South Africa, and Star Wars, and other issues counterproductive to peace, economic justice, and stewardship of Earth. Other Resources: THE CONSCIENTIOUS INVESTOR'S GUIDE TO SOCIALLY-RESPONSIBLE MUTUAL AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS. Contacts(s): Tim Smith Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1755 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2102 Phone: (202)234-7500
Issues: economics; peace; politics; investing; corporate responsibility. Description: This center provides information and conducts research on business issues that relate to corporate impact on society, focusing on socially responsible investing. An independent corporation that provides timely reporting and analysis to institutional investors and others. Other Resources: Publishes a newsletter, NEWS FOR INVESTORS, a monthly newsletter; and annual survey of voting results on shareholders resolutions; in-depth reports on social responsibility issues. Contacts(s): Margaret Carroll (Executive Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1972. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
413 E. Capitol St. SE
Washington, DC 20003-3810 Phone: (202)544-0568
Issues: justice; labor; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; faith. Description: BOYCOTT FORD MOTOR COMPANY -- The Fair Employment Agency has found Ford guilty of discrimination against Catholics. Products: all Ford automobiles. Other Resources: To protest, write to: Mr. D.E. Peterson, CEO, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI 48121, (313) 322-3000. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 8659
Santa Fe, NM 87504-8659 Phone: (505)984-1428
Issues: environment; health; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; hazardous waste; water. Description: BOYCOTT STONE-WASHED JEANS -- Mining pumice for the stonewashing process has a deleterious effect on New Mexico's environment. Products: Stone-, acid- indigo-, snow-, & white-washed denim jeans. Other Resources: To protest, write to: Richard Cook, General Manager, Copar Pumice Co., P.O. Box 38, Espanola, NM 87532. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Union Labor & Services Trade Dept./AFL-CIO
815 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-4104 Phone: (202)637-5000
Affiliate: AFL-CIO. Issues: labor; justice; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; unions. Description: LABOR BOYCOTTS -- To get a complete list of official labor boycotts contact Labor Letters. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Essential Information
Box 19405
Washington, DC 20036-9405 Phone: (202)387-8030
Affiliate: Essential Information. Issues: economics; politics; Third World; monopolies; lobbying; corporate responsibility. Description: "Ralph Nader inspired the founding of the Monitor, which keeps tabs on the manipulations and misdeeds of multi-national corporations. It serves to give both current news on these companies and ways citizens can fight their abuses. It is a top choice periodical in the field. Frequently focuses on the Third World." - C.Canan Contacts(s): John Richard Price: $2.50/ea. Subscriptions: $22/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1979. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
Box 2157
Champaign, IL 61825-2157
Affiliate: National Coalition on Television Violence. Issues: media; economics; media watch; boycotts; corporate responsibility. Description: This newsletter lists television shows, networks, and advertisers who are targeted for excessive violence. Contacts(s): Thomas Radecki, M.D. (Chairperson & Research Director) Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2157
Champaign, IL 61825-2157 Phone: (310)278-5433
Issues: media; economics; media watch; boycotts; corporate responsibilty. Description: This coalition is against violence on television. Lists of advertisers and networks being targeted. Successfully boycotted FRIDAY THE 13TH/FREDDY'S NIGHTMARE -- The coalition is concerned about the extreme brutality of these programs. Write for a list of advertisers and network being targeted. Other Resources: Publishes NCTV NEWS. Contacts(s): Dr. Carole Lieberman (Chairperson/Research Director) Type: organization; coalition. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
2000 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140-2100 Phone: (617)354-2210
Issues: Third World; justice; economics; foreign policy; boycotts; intervention; government accountability; Latin America; corporate responsibility. Description: A national organization committed to promoting a new US policy in Central America based on independence and equality. In January 1990, it will launch an international boycott of Salvadoran coffee as a vehicle to engage millions of Americans in cutting US funding for the death squad government in El Salvador. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
325 E. 25th St.
Baltimore, MD 21218-5303 Phone: (410)235-3575
Issues: peace; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; anti-nuclear. Description: BOYCOTT LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE Service -- They have major nuclear weapons communications systems contracts. Products: AT&T and MCI long distance telephone services. Other Resources: To protest, write to: Burt Roberts, Chairman, MCI, 1801 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20006, (800)950-5555. Bob Allen, CEO, AT&T, 32 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10013-2412, (800)222-0300. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Women's International Coalition to Stop Making Radioactive Waste
77 Homewood Ave.
Allendale, NJ 07401-2217 Phone: (201)327-3914
Affiliate: Women's International Coalition to Stop Making Radioactive Waste. Issues: energy; environment; peace; politics; anti-nuclear; hazardous waste; appropriate technology; government accountability; corporate responsibility. Description: This newsletter exposes deceit and corruption behind the nuclear power/weapons/space program. Development of clean free energy (electro-gravitic-magnetic). Promotes the philosophy of "voluntary simplicity" which was espoused by Duane Elgin in his book by the same title. Contacts(s): Larry Bogart (Coordinator), Karen Westdyk (Director), (201)728-2395. Page#: 2. Price: Free. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 26/yr. Circulation: 1.5M. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2658
Madison, WI 53701-2658 Phone: (608)256-4146
Affiliate: Progressive Foundation. Issues: peace; environment; boycott; activism; disarmament; government accountability; corporate responsibility; nonviolence; anti-nuclear. Description: Originally chartered as The Progressive Foundation (still its legal name), Nukewatch broadened its agenda after federal government in 1979 abandoned its attempted censorship of The Progressive. It developed programs to promote formation of NFZ's, to encourage public and private disinvestment in major nuclear weapons contractors and facilitate direct citizen action against the nuclear threat. It heightens public awareness of the H-bomb in our midst, stimulating greater resistance to militarism. Other Resources: Programs--Missile Silo Campaign; Citizen's Action Guides; The H-bomb Truck Watch campaign; Invest In Peace; Protest and Resist. Newsletter, PEACE PLANTER and newspaper, NUKEWATCH PATHFINDER. Offers: maps, poster, T-shirts, postcards, NFZ kits. Contacts(s): Samuel H. Day, Jr. (Co-director) Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Progressive Foundation
Box 2658
Madison, WI 53701-2658 Phone: (608)256-4146
Affiliate: Progressive Foundation. Issues: peace; environment; boycotts; corporate responsibility; government accountability; activism; nonviolence; anti-nuclear. Description: This newsletter details events, actions, and ideas relating to nuclear disarmament campaigns in the US and abroad. Other Resources: See Nukewatch under organizations. Contacts(s): Samuel H. Day, Jr., Bonnie Urfer (Co-directors) Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
930 E. 50th St.
Chicago, IL 60615-2799 Phone: (312)373-3366
Issues: justice; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; racism. Description: Has weekly forums broadcasted on WGCI 1390AM. It encourages everybody to help make a change. BOYCOTT NIKE -- Sells millions of dollars of merchandise to African-Americans without involving these companies or individuals in their operations. Products: All NIKE brand footwear and athletic wear. Other Resources: To protest, write to: NIKE Corp., 9000 S.W. Numbus Dr., Beaverton, OR 97005-7198, (503) 671-6453. Contacts(s): Rev. Willie T. Barrow Dues: $20/yr. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 90775
San Diego, CA 92169-2775
Issues: environment; peace; Pacific/Pacific Rim; anti-nuclear; boycotts; corporate responsibilty. Description: December 1991: A PacRim view of things. Japan Nuclear Disarmament Conference. Energy efficiency in Sacramento. The dangers of San Onofre. Greenpeace. Descriptions of DOE nuclear weapons sites. Whom to boycott and why. Kinda APA like. Contacts(s): Bradley Gordon Page#: 10. Price: $2/ea. Type: periodical. Source: Jerod Pore.
Nukewatch/The Progressive Foundation
Box 2658
Madison, WI 53701-2658 Phone: (608)256-4146
Affiliate: Nukewatch/The Progressive Foundation. Issues: peace; boycotts; corporate responsibility; anti-nuclear. Description: This progressive periodical keeps readers informed of which companies and products to boycott due to their involvement in the nuclear industry. Also reports on the activities of the organization. Contacts(s): Samuel H. Day, Jr. (Co-director) Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 42516
Washington, DC 20015-0516 Phone: (301)770-7444
Issues: environment; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; animal rights. Description: BOYCOTT GILLETTE -- They were found to be in violation of the Animal Welfare Act for inhumane and unnecessary animal testing. Loreal--They conduct cruel and unusual animal testing. Carme--Sold to IRDC which was found guilty of six willful violations of laws preventing cruelty in animal testing. Other Resources: To protest, write to: Gillette, The Prudential Towers Bldg., Boston, MA 02199 (617) 421-7765. Loreal, c/o Cosmair, Guy Preleougne, 575 5th Ave. NY, NY 10017 (800) 631-7356. IRDC, Frances Wazeter, 900 Main St. Mattewan, MI 49071 (616) 668-3336. Office Address: 4928 Wyaconda Rd., Rocky Ridge, MD 21778. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
2000 P St. NW., #605
Washington, DC 20036-5915 Phone: (202)833-3000
Issues: economics; environment; health; politics; labor; consumer protection; corporate responsibility; occupational safety. Description: A citizen research, lobbying and litigation organization. Since its founding by Ralph Nader, it has fought for consumer rights in the market place, for safe products, and for a clean and healthy environment and workplace. Other Resources: Freedom of Information Clearinghouse; Critical Mass Energy Project; Congress Watch; Buyer's Up; Health Research Group. See, also, periodical PUBLIC CITIZEN and PEOPLE & TAXES; POWER OF THE STATES and SPICES OF LIFE (directories). Contacts(s): Ralph Nader (Founder), (202)785-3704. Fax: (202)728-4095. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1971. Contact: Ralph Nader (Founder) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2000 P St. NW., #605
Washington, DC 20036-5915 Phone: (202)833-3000
Affiliate: Public Citizen. Issues: economics; health; environment; consumer protection; corporate responsibility. Description: "Nader's Raiders advocate better-quality products and corporate and government reform in this thick newspaper. Citizen involvement in these issues is recommended to reform the system and make it work better. Investigative reports and articles of timely political interest on consumer rights, health and safety, environmental protection, safe energy, tax reform, and government and corporate accountability." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Catherine Baker Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 6/yr. Dues: $20/yr. Established: 1980. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
450 Sansome St. #700
San Francisco, CA 94111-3315 Phone: (415)398-4404
Affiliate: Earth Island Institute. Issues: environment; agriculture; economics; Third World; conservation; forests; global warming; boycotts; corporate responsibility. Description: Works to save the world's rainforests through direct action, grassroots organizing, facilitating communication between US and Third World organizers, spearheading public education projects, and organizing boycotts. BOYCOTT EMPIRE/BEROL PENCILS -- Uses rainforest wood in some pencils. MITSIBUSHI CORP. -- Import tropical rainforest woods into Japan for use. To Protest, write to: Robert T. Phillips, Empire/Berol Corp., Pencil St., Shelby TN 37160 (615) 684-4133. Other Resources: Publishes RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK ALERT newsletter; WORLD RAINFOREST REPORT; and conducts boycotts. See also, Planetary Survival Alliance. Contacts(s): Randall Hayes (Executive Director), Victor A. Menotti (Info Coordinator) Fax: (415)398-2732. Type: organization; NET. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
450 Sansome St. #700
San Francisco, CA 94111-3315 Phone: (415)398-4404
Affiliate: Rainforest Action Network. Issues: environment; Third World; conservation; forests; global warming; development; boycotts; corporate responsibility. Description: This newsletter focuses on the nightmarish destruction taking place against the rainforests of the world and the actions being taken to stop them. Contacts(s): Randall Hayes (Executive Director) Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
The Ordway Building
One Kaiser Plaza, #901
Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510)832-1415
Issues: environment; economics; recycling; hazardous waste; conservation; corporate responsibility. Description: Certifies specific claims that represent significant steps to reduce solid and toxic wastes, conserve energy and protect precious natural resources, like forests and clean water. Its certification standards are among the nation's toughest and are designed to encourage manufacturers to stay at the forefront of environmental change. Type: business; service. Source: Eco-Expo.
Box 1093
Norwich, CT 06360-1093
Issues: peace; education; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; childhood. Description: A boycott of toy manufactures that produce toys that refer to violence or war., (508)744-3417. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1168
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1168 Phone: (919)967-4600
Issues: economics; environment; education; justice; youth; corporate responsibility. Description: SEAC is a national network of over 1,000 student environmental groups. SEAC's goal is to show the interconnections between environmental and other social concerns, and to make corporations more accountable to the public. Other Resources: See newsletter, THRESHOLD. Contacts(s): J. Burger (National Office Representative), Eric Odell (Newsletter Editor) Web or BBS: Bitnet. E-Mail: SEAC @ UNC.BITNET. Dues: $15, $25 group, $35 non-student. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1988. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Stop Teenage Addiction to Tobacco (STAT)
121 Lyman St., #210
Springfield, MA 01103
Affiliate: Stop Teenage Addiction to Tobacco (STAT). Issues: health; economics; substance abuse; boycotts; corporate responsibilty. Description: Great newsletter about protesting tobacco companies. Contacts(s): Joe Tye Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692, x113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World; corporate responsibility. Description: For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Please, order from Third World Resources. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors), (510)536-1876. Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Fall 1989. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
SRI Advisors
24861 Alicia Pkwy, #C-293
Laguna Hills, CA 92653-4620 Phone: (714)588-9863
Affiliate: SRI Advisors. Issues: economics; environment; investing; hazardous waste; recycling; corporate responsibility. Description: This newsletter tracks business and financial news of companies in the hazardous and solid waste industries, as well as alternative resource companies involved in recycling, renewable energy, and other non-polluting technologies for environmental development. Contacts(s): David L. Brown (Publisher) Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Michael Marsh
339 Lafayette St.
New York, NY 10012-2725 Phone: (212)228-0450
Issues: peace; education; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing. Description: BOYCOTT WAR TOYS -- Such toys are a contradiction to efforts for world peace. Other Resources: See Alternative Revenue Service; guides, GUIDE TO WAR TAX RESISTANCE and ORGANIZERS' MANUAL (directories); periodicals, SPEW and NONVIOLENT ACTIVIST magazine. Contacts(s): Michael Marsh Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 134
Frankenmuth, MI 48734-0134 Phone: (517)624-5536
Issues: environment; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; recycling. Description: BOYCOTT CHEVROLET, CHRYSTLER, OLDSMOBILE, PONTIAC -- They refuse to use recycled petroleum products in manufacture. Other Resources: To protest, write to: Robert A. Lutz, President, Chrysler Corp., 12000 Chrysler Dr., P.O. Box 1919, Highland Park, MI 48288 (313); (800) 992-1997. John F. Smith, Jr., Chairman, General Motors Corp., 3044 West Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202. (313)556-5000 Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1880 N. Eastman Rd.
Midland, MI 48640-8838 Phone: (517)631-0009
Affiliate: Wysong Institute. Issues: health; education; environment; economics; preventive medicine; corporate responsibility. Description: Along with its nonprofit Wysong Institute it produces a variety of products and educational materials emphasizing health prevention and ecological fiduciary responsibility. The winner of new product, environmental and in-house day care facility awards. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: business. Source: Eco-Expo.