Good News Notes: “Mark Bucher, co-owner of Medium Rare, is taking a new approach to tackling hunger. On March 6, 2020, Bucher started delivering free Medium Rare meals to older people who could not easily access food during the coronavirus quarantine. COVID-19 had not officially arrived in the DMV yet, but Centers for Disease Control…
Month: July 2021
NONTOX Project: Recovering Contaminated Plastics from Waste
Good News Notes: “Led by the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the NONTOX Project is developing a novel approach to the recovery of waste from the construction, automotive, and electrical industries, which, until now, have been branded as non-recyclable due to their hazardous impurities. The project aims to increase the recycling rates of such…
From waste to wealth: Converting CO2 into butanol using phosphorous-rich copper cathodes
Good News Notes: “Human activities like the burning of coal and fossil fuels have caused CO2 to accumulate in the atmosphere, which has significantly affected the Earth’s climate. As a result, several scientists are looking for ways to convert CO2 into other valuable organic products, such as 1-butanol, which has shown promise as an alternative fuel for…
Cincinnati firefighters save dog Gertie stuck in concrete walls
Good News Notes: “A dog that had been missing for five days was found on Sunday after firefighters saved it from being stuck between two concrete walls. The dog, Gertie, went missing on Tuesday after owner Connie Frick told WXIX her dog ran into the woods and didn’t return. She made posters for the missing dog and put them…
Non-profit gives fostered and adopted kids a chance for fun on Gull Lake
Good News Notes: “A first time on a boat for some kids can be stressful. By the end of the day they don’t want to get out. That was the case for over 50 adopted and foster children on Gull Lake Monday, July 19, 2021. The local Wake the Worldchapter of West Michigan held a day…
Large-scale CO2 conversion to bioplastic: Dutch Photanol factory in Delfzijl takes first step
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This NASA-inspired technology converts carbon dioxide into food.
Good News Notes: “NASA asked the same question in the 1960s. And the challenge of feeding a year-long space mission led to a remarkable discovery: when astronauts exhale, the carbon dioxide in their breath can be captured by a special class of microbes – and potentially turned into nutrients. Now an American company has taken…
DC nonprofit uses donated miles to help connect military families
Good News Notes: “A D.C. nonprofit is helping connect military families who were unable to cover the costs of flights. Luke’s Wings began its mission in 2008. It started with helping patients at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center fly back and forth to their loved ones. It has since grown from providing 19 flights a…
Lululemon experiments with fabric made from recycled carbon
Good News Notes: “New fabric samples made for Lululemon are identical to the proprietary fabric that the company uses to make high-end yoga pants. But the fabric is the first to be made with recycled carbon emissions. The athletic brand partnered with LanzaTech, a biotech startup that turns pollution into ethanol for use in fuel…
Titan Farms’ Sustainable Packaging Receives High Praise
Good News Notes: “Titan Farms brings back its sustainable, eco-friendly packaging this summer to meet the increasing demand for less single use plastics. “Nature’s Peach” box is a 100% recyclable 4-pack that uses earthy tones to make the peaches pop. The durable yet convenient packaging allows shoppers to carry by the center handle and retailers…