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Far too often, the concept of charity results in nothing more than the have's buying guilt relief for not being part of the have-nots. A more "we're all in this together" dynamic exists in the realm of green charity. Why give to a green charity? As Brian Merchant of Planet Green explains: "Many eco-oriented charities deal with issues as urgent as they come." In this cynical society, however, the trick is often how to find a trustworthy charity. Fortunately, there's Charity Navigator which "works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of over 5,300 of America's largest charities."
Whether you donate old sneakers or adopt wildlife, the opportunities abound.
A more interactive form of green charity is volunteerism. In a society less dominated by profit margins and fiscal quarters, volunteerism) would likely be more linked to everyday life. However, amidst severe inequality and an alarming disconnect between humans and their landbase, the concept requires a guide.
