Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
23 years
What is your primary product or service?
Action Alerts and Action Kits with information and suggested actions that individuals and organizations can take wherever they are to solve global and local environment, development, peace and human rights problems.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I started volunteering for peace and environment organizations and then started my own.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We always link information with effective actions that citizens and organizations can take. Our global network of over 2,500 organizations in over 160 countries is the largest such network in the world.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have offices in Amherst, Massachusetts, Santiago, Chile and in the UK. No we have no plans to open more offices.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, credit cards and Paypal
Which areas do you service?
The world.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
EarthAction is a non-profit educational organization that is run by its Board of Directors. Lois Barber is the Executive Director who runs the daily operations.
What are your hours of operation?
9-5 Monday through Friday.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"EarthAction and its project 2020 Action is the most effective way for citizens and organizations to influence environment, peace, and human rights policies."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"The long arc of history bends toward justice" --Martin Luther King, Jr.