Good News Notes: “Iraq War veteran Jonathan Lubecky was deployed to Balad Air Base in 2006, where mortar attacks became part of daily life. During one enemy strike, Lubecky was knocked unconscious, suffering a traumatic brain injury. His overall combat experience resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder. After leaving the Army in 2009, he tried many treatments,…
Month: January 2020
Glad Introduces Recyclable Food Bags Through TerraCycle’s Loop Program
Good News Notes: “The Clorox Company’s Glad business recently announced that it has introduced recyclable food bags as part of its integration with TerraCycle’s Loop pilot program in the US. Through this program, consumers will be able to order the products online and then receive and recycle their favorite food bags through a reusable steel container and…
Rhode Island Is 1st US State To Commit To 100% Renewable By 2030
Good News Notes: “In the annual State of the State speech to lawmakers, the Democratic governor called for addressing climate change “with urgency.” Raimondo celebrated the announcement for the full transition to fully renewable energy but also cautioned that the climate crisis demanded no less action. ‘When we meet this goal, Rhode Island will be the first…
Starbucks Just Committed to the Environment in a Huge Way
Good News Notes: “They’ve developed a 5-point plan to make this goal a reality: Expanding plant-based options, migrating toward a more environmentally friendly menu. Shifting from single-use to reusable packaging. Investing in innovative and regenerative agricultural practices, reforestation, forest conservation and water replenishment in Starbucks supply chain. Investing in better ways to manage waste, both in Starbucks…
Robert Downey Jr. is Going Plant-Based for the Planet!
Good News Notes: “In great news for animals and the planet, Hollywood appears to be going plant-based! At this year’s Golden Globes, the menu was plant-based for environmental reasons. Animal rights and environmental activist, actor Joaquin Phoenix praised the decision and used his acceptance speech as an opportunity to remind everyone about the effects of animal…
France begins radical plan to phase out single-use plastic
Good News Notes: “As mentioned above, in 2020 single-use plastic plates, cups, and cotton buds are banned. In 2021, disposable cutlery, plastic takeout cup lids, confetti, drink stirrers, foam containers, plastic straws, and produce packaging containers will be banned. And there will be penalties for excessive plastic packaging. There will also be the deployment of…
San Diego company offers solution for recycling, redemption issues
Good News Notes: “A San Diego company says they have the solution to make people recycle more and get back the money they spend on redemption fees. One Earth Recycling wants to put the redemption centers in high-traffic areas like malls and grocery stores, rather than their usual spots in industrial areas of the city.”…
Day of kindness planned in honor of father-to-be
Good News Notes: “A West Michigan family is calling on others to perform random acts of kindness Feb. 6 to honor the anniversary of a loved one’s death. Jake Engel died of unexpected heart complications Feb. 6, 2018. Engel described her younger brother as a man who loved life.” View the whole story here: https://www.woodtv.com/news/ottawa-county/day-of-kindness-planned-in-honor-of-father-to-be/
Inspiring an act of kindness
Good News Notes: “Briana Stewart loves animals. ‘I bet there is more than a thousand pets that are not adopted,’ the 9-year-old Besser Elementary School fourth-grader wrote last week in an essay inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech. Teacher Gretchen Rea, who most weeks leads lessons in math, science, and…
The Kindness Objective
Good News Notes: “Giving Grace is proud to introduce the Kindness Objective (TKO) a new nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting caring and thoughtfulness in the community. Melissa Marquais, president and founder of The Kindness Objective said the organization began as an anti-bullying group but soon took a little bit of a turn after realizing many…