Good News Notes: “The path toward sustainability in plastics packaging has taken a simple, yet wickedly clever new twist, thanks to an innovative company in the United Kingdom that looks to disrupt the household cleaners market. It goes beyond other tried-and-true methods that have taken root over the years, an evolution that began when brands…
Month: June 2020
Harry Reid Says He’s Cancer-Free After Experimental Treatment
Good News Notes: “A year and a half ago, former Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada all but pronounced himself dead from pancreatic cancer. ‘As soon as you discover you have something on your pancreas, you’re dead,’ the former Senate Majority Leader told the New York Times Magazine, in late 2018. But 18 months later, Reid and…
Feather designs circular economy furniture for rental and reuse
Good News Notes: “Around 12 million tons of furniture ends up in landfills in the U.S. each year. A startup called Feather wants to begin to change that by shifting ownership: Instead of selling furniture, the company rents it. When someone moves or wants a different sofa, they can send it back, and the company will…
New Start-Up Program Launched to Support Entrepreneurs Building Circular Economy
Good News Notes: “Today, the U.S.-based nonprofit Food System 6 (FS6) announces the launch of a comprehensive startup program in partnership with global sustainable food packaging leader Huhtamaki. The Huhtamaki Circular Economy Startup Program by Food System 6 is designed to accelerate the development of young and promising companies working for a more sustainable future. It will focus on identifying…
Going meatless? Take a page from these cultures
Good News Notes: “As the pandemic pokes holes in America’s meat supply chain, many people are thinking about eating less meat or even going vegetarian. Maybe you’re thinking about the safety of plant workers, animal welfare, cleanliness or costs. That leads to the following questions: What should a newbie eat? How do you get enough nutrients?…
Tennis Ball Hacks: Life-Improving Uses for Tennis Balls
Good News Notes: “Think beyond the tennis court: Tennis balls can help you park the car, fluff up your laundry, and get a better night’s sleep.” View the whole story here: https://www.rd.com/list/tennis-ball-hacks/
17 Dollar Store Holiday Hacks That’ll Make You Say “Why Didn’t I Know About These Sooner?”
Good News Notes: 1. Layer dollar wreaths in your artificial tree to add extra fluff. 2. Turn two candlesticks and three glass plates into a glamorous three-tier serving stand using some heavy-duty E6000 craft glue. 3. OR if you have a white elephant to attend, glue $1 candlesticks to red Solo cups to make “wine glasses.”……. View the…
Pope Francis donates electric bicycle for charity auction
Good News Notes: “The Pope’s contribution aids the work of UNITALSI, the Italian National Union of Transport for the Ill to Lourdes and International Sanctuaries. The charitable organization is dedicated to assisting the sick in travelling to Lourdes and other shrines around the world. The proceeds of the auction will be used to bring children…
Taming plastic waste with silica plastic blocks
Good News Notes: “In a bid to curb plastic waste pollution, India-based company Rhino Machines has invented a way of using plastic to make construction blocks. The silica plastic blocks (SPBs) are strong enough to build a house and can be useful in reducing world pollution problems. As the company behind this new technology, Rhino Machines experimented…
Summer fun for kids
Good News Notes: “Summers have always had a nostalgic feel to them — especially as parents try to recreate some of those perennial scenes from their own childhoods. But with current hesitation to partake in the usual beach days, summer camps, community pools, park festivals and road trips, this season won’t be that kind of…