Good News Notes: “Apple’s decision to exclude a charger in the iPhone 12 box has unsurprisingly sparked some controversy but it also ignited discussions around sustainability in the mobile world. True to its image as being a trendsetter, there are already speculations that other manufacturers like Samsung will eventually follow suit despite statements to the…
Month: October 2020
Washington coach Ron Rivera cheered at hospital as cancer treatments finish
Good News Notes: “One day after beating the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera took another victory lap Monday. But it was to celebrate a different win: the end of his cancer treatments. At a northern Virginia hospital Monday, Rivera received his last round of chemotherapy and proton therapy, marking the end of his seven weeks…
A new species of prehistoric winged reptile had been found in Inner Mongolia
Good News Notes: “Adding to the awesome aviary of lofty pterosaurs, a freshly identified species officially named Ordosipterus planignathus has just been identified and detailed in a new report recently published in the online journal China Geology. Unearthed in remote Inner Mongolia, Ordosipterus planignathus thrived in the Early Cretaceous period between 120 and 110 million years ago. This new genus and species…
Fast food chains testing reusable packaging to cut down on waste
Good News Notes: “Burger King is the latest of fast-food chain experimenting with reusable packaging for sandwiches, soft drinks, and coffee to cut down on waste winding up in landfills. The creator of The Whopper is among a growing list of food service chains partnering with TerraCycle’s zero-waste delivery platform, known as Loop. ‘[W]e’re investing…
316 mph SCC Tuatara supercar owner raising $316,000 for charity
Good News Notes: “The new SSC Tuatara didn’t just set a production car record when it posted a 316 mph speed on a closed Nevada highway last week, it set a goal. The $1.9 million supercar belongs to a private owner who was the first to buy one from the Washington-based automaker. Dr. Larry Caplan is a…
Tipping North Country spreading love with random acts of kindness
Good News Notes; “The Facebook page, ‘Tipping North Country’ is spreading love and positivity in the region. Over the last month, community donations have been fueling their mission, and helping small businesses and people in need during the pandemic. Emily Morrissey, the co-creator of ‘Tipping North Country,’ explained how the group chooses their donation locations….
Henkel advances sustainable packaging in Beauty Care portfolio
Good News Notes: “As part of the relaunches of three major retail brands, Nature Box, Gliss Kur and Syoss, the company is taking significant steps in advancing its packaging portfolio. With enhanced sustainability features in packaging, such as an increased proportion of recycled plastic, Henkel further reduces its environmental footprint. Philippe Blank, Head of Circular…
Photos of endangered animals raise funding for relief projects
Good News Notes:” The cheetah is the world’s most endangered large cat. There are only 7,100 cheetahs left in the wild, mainly in Africa. Outside of Africa, once cheetahs were prevalent throughout many countries in Asia, they are now only found in Iran, where their numbers have dwindled to around 50. In India, the cheetah…
Adidas trials recyclable trainer as part of its drive “to end plastic waste”
Good News Notes: “Adidas has started a public trial of its endlessly recyclable UltraBOOST DNA LOOP trainer, created as part of the sportswear company’s drive to conform to the principles of the circular economy. The UltraBOOST DNA LOOP trainers have been designed by Adidas so that they can be recycled at the end of their life and remade into new…
Fort Worth 5th Grader Starts ‘Race to Kindness’
Good News Notes: “‘This disease impacts so many people,’ Jean said of COVID-19. ‘Many people have lost their jobs and are being put out on the streets… and these are people that look like me that don’t have the resources and don’t have these privileges, and I know I can help.’ Jean started‘Race to Kindness’to…