Good News Notes: “A colorful storefront is making people stop and take a second look, and that’s exactly what the artists behind this installation want. Posters in the window promote a message of kindness and quote the king of kindness, Mr. Rogers. ‘I was personally very inspired by Fred Rogers, I have been for a…
Month: August 2020
Large blue butterfly returns to Cotswolds site for first time in 150 years
Good News Notes: “The biggest reintroduction to date of the large blue has led to the rare butterfly flying on a Cotswold hillside where it has not been seen for 150 years. About 750 butterflies emerged on to Rodborough Common in Gloucestershire this summer after 1,100 larvae were released last autumn following five years of innovative grassland…
Eco-Brand Prana Launches Sustainable Packaging Movement
Good News Notes: “We’ve been paying closer attention to our clothes’ environmental impact: practicing sustainable habits by repurposing garments, choosing recycled or eco-friendly materials, and, ultimately, trying to buy less. But, what we don’t consider often enough is the waste that accompanies every purchase we make. As online shopping has evolved from a convenience into a necessity over the…
Sustainable Face Masks Made by Eco-Friendly Companies
Good News Notes: “Against all odds, the face mask has become this summer’s hottest — and most lifesaving — accessory. And now that masks are a part of daily life, it’s important to own a selection of comfortable, sustainable cloth face masks that can be worn over and over. A few months back, when the CDC first…
Upcycling Plastic Waste For Supercapacitors
Good News Notes: “What if you could solve two of Earth’s biggest problems in one stroke? UC Riverside engineers have developed a way to recycle plastic waste, such as soda or water bottles, into a nanomaterial useful for energy storage. Mihri and Cengiz Ozkan and their students have been working for years on creating improved energy storage materials…
European life expectancy increases by 9 months due to less pollution
Good News Notes: “Europeans have gained an average of nine extra months of life expectancy, thanks to successful air pollution regulations. Since the creation of the European Environment Agency, resulting emissions targets have meant European citizens are now exposed to 41 per cent less particulate pollution than they were two decades ago. This insight was published…
Humane Society helps dogs find a ’furever’ home with Dog Days of Summer Program
Good News Notes: “The Humane Society of Greater Savannah needs your help finding their pups a furever home during the coronavirus pandemic. To help get people out the door and their pooches into homes, The Humane Society for Greater Savannah created their Dog Days of Summer Program. They’ve decided to extend the program year round…
Habitat for Humanity O.C. dedicates new homes to 3 families in Fullerton
Good News Notes: “Saturday marked the first day three Orange County families cut ribbons and stepped into their newly built homes in Fullerton. All three families were set up with affordable mortgages to pay for the houses from Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, which has built more than 200 homes for families in the county since…
Commonwealth Announces $10 Million to Support Pennsylvania Agriculture Producers, Charitable Food System
Good News Notes: “During a visit to Sauder’s Eggs the week, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced a $10 million contract with Feeding Pennsylvania to acquire surplus agriculture products from Pennsylvania producers to be funneled through the charitable food system to put fresh, local foods into the hands of Pennsylvanians in need.” “‘If there’s anything worse…
Charity helps bury the poor
Good News Notes: “When she took a job at a cemetery near Toledo, Dorene Sherman knew little about pre-planning for death. ‘I saw so many people coming in thinking the grave site was all they needed,’ she said, explaining that there are often overlooked fees for opening up and closing the grave. ‘I quickly learned…