Good News Notes: “About 30 community members strolled the streets of downtown Oakland Sunday, picking up garbage and taking time to view the murals that have sprung up on the boarded windows of businesses.” View the whole story here: https://www.eastbaytimes.com/oakland-community-members-clean-up-the-streets
Month: June 2020
Wearing water bottles? Entrepreneurs create clothes in Tenn. from recycled plastic
Good News Notes: “Eight million plastic water bottles now exist as sustainable clothing, and many pieces were finished in Tennessee. ‘It’s over 8 million right now, and counting more every day,’ said Ryan Moor, CEO of Allmade Apparel. According to Moor, the clothing industry consumes 100 million drums of oil a year to create polyester…
Researchers Say Wind Turbines Could Protect National Grids from Power Cuts
Good News Notes: “Researchers at the University of Birmingham are developing a ‘smart’ system that uses wind turbines to defend a national grid from power cuts. The system that controls the storage and release of energy from wind turbines will reduce the risk of power cuts and support the increase of wind energy use worldwide,…
4 easy ways beans help operators with sustainability
Good News Notes: “Consumers seeking sustainable food options are no longer a niche market. Whether they’re motivated by healthy eating habits or environmental concerns, more and more consumers are making sustainable food choices a priority, and operators are responding to the demand. According to Technomic’s May 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Report, the majority (73%)…
6 Modern Artists Who Are Keeping the Ancient Art of Glass Painting Alive
Good News Notes: “Whether it’s blown, cast, cut, or colored, glass has endless artistic possibilities. The material was adopted by ancient Egyptians who used it to create trinkets and colored beads. From the 1st century onwards, the Romans used glass to create decorative vessels and mosaics. However, it wasn’t until the Middle Ages that artisans…
Cancer prevention guideline emphasizes more physical activity, less meat and alcohol
Good News Notes: “An updated American Cancer Society guideline increases the amount of weekly physical activity recommended to reduce cancer risk. The guideline — published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians — also suggests individuals reduce consumption of red and processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages, processed foods and alcohol, and includes evidence-based strategies to reduce barriers to…
IEA Unveils $3 Trillion Covid-19 Clean Energy Recovery Plan
Good News Notes: “The International Energy Agency (IEA) unveiled on Thursday a sustainable recovery plan. According to IEA and IMF’s analysis, the plan could boost global economic growth by 1.1 percentage points each year over the next three years, and save or create 9 million jobs globally.” View the whole story here: https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Renewable-Energy/IEA-Unveils-3-Trillion-Covid-19-Clean-Energy-Recovery-Plan.html
Music Therapy for Children with Special Needs
Good News Notes: “Modern research has been demonstrating many positive effects of music for children with special needs. Some therapists are specially trained in utilizing these tools to help their clients increase focus, regulate emotions, increase social abilities, and improve motor skills.” View the whole story here: https://patch.com/california/paloalto/music-therapy-children-special-needs
This recent grad is upcycling thousands of graduation gowns to help hospitals in need of PPE
Good News Notes: “Nathaniel Moore, a recent graduate of an MBA at the University of Vermont, is among thousands who participated in a virtual ceremony this year due to Covid-19. Rather than letting his graduation gown go to waste, Moore, who is a physician assistant, decided to repurpose it as personal protective equipment for frontline…
Missing autistic toddler found safe with family’s dogs
Good News Notes: “Thank god for dogs! A missing 3-year-old autistic Florida boy was found safe and sound after being guarded by his family’s pooches. Marshal Butler, a non-communicative autistic, child wandered off from his family’s home Wednesday in Ponce de Leon, Florida, prompting a neighborhood search.” View the whole story here: https://nypost.com/2020/06/20/missing-autistic-toddler-found-safe-with-familys-dogs/