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What if your next purchase could strengthen your community and shrink your carbon footprint?
Dean Wegner, Authentically American Founder and CEO
While hundreds of leaders from business, government, and the climate sector gather in New York City to tackle climate issues, there’s one simple, impactful step every American can take right now: choose products made in the United States.
One of the most overlooked benefits of buying American-made products is their positive impact on the environment. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, transportation is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions—making imported goods an environmentally costly choice.
Think about it: how far did your clothes travel before reaching your closet? That “simple” T-shirt may have crossed an ocean, passed through multiple factories, and logged thousands of miles before you ever wore it.
An assessment WAP Sustainability completed for us found that a T-shirt made in China carries an approximately 25% higher carbon footprint than one made and sold in the U.S. That difference translates into cleaner air, cleaner water, and a healthier planet when you choose American-made.
Every purchase is more than a transaction—it’s an investment in the kind of economy and environment we want to build. At Authentically American, we challenge you to ask: Where is yours made?® and to consider the impact of that answer on both your community and the world.