Good News Notes: “Bay City is offering residents a new program where they can turn their food waste into worm food and, ultimately, fertilizer. Bay City recently launched the pilot food scrap collection program for city residents for $20 per month. Participants will be provided with a 1-gallon kitchen pail to use during food prep and a…
Category: biodegradable
GE-Led Group Produces World’s Biggest Recyclable Wind Turbine Blade
Good News Notes: “A GE-led consortium has manufactured the world’s biggest recyclable turbine blade, a major milestone in the production of sustainable offshore wind turbines. The company, which is battling to be a leader in the supply of turbines, announced that the ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) consortium has produced its first prototype of a 100 percent…
TikTok influencer featured in beach cleanup campaign
Good News Notes: “Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and Keep Pinellas Beautiful have teamed up with local TikTok influencer Caulin Donaldson for a new campaign aimed at getting visitors to pick up their beach trash. “I feel so incredibly grateful that I am the one that gets to spread this message with the county,” said Donaldson, 25. “That we’re working…
Plastic-free packaging: a sustainable change at Velux
Good News Notes: “Velux Group, a manufacturer of pitched roof windows, is using new sustainable packaging for its best-selling pieces. 90% of its packaging is now plastic-free and made from a single FSC-certified cardboard-based material. This decision will save the company up to 900 tonnes of plastic per year and simplify disposal, which if not…
Burger King Opens a Vegan Location in London with 25 Plant-Based Options
Good News Notes: “On March 14, Burger King’s flagship location in London’s Leicester Square is going entirely vegan. This means the fast-food chain is replacing its regular menu items with all plant-based offerings. The all-vegan Burger King location will be open until April 10, and the one-month trial will help inform the company on whether…
The 7 Health Benefits of Not Eating Meat and 6 Plant-Based Proteins to Try Instead
Good News Notes: “Are humans meant to eat meat? It’s a long-standing debate. And the benefits of not eating meat continue to make the case for a plant-forward diet. Adding credibility to the argument that humans are not meant to consume animals are the voices of physicians such as cardiologist William C. Roberts, who writes, “Although…
How a biofuel crop can mitigate climate change
Good News Notes: “Newly published Michigan State University research details how switchgrass, a biofuel crop, can mitigate effects of climate change when grown on marginal land—agricultural land of little value. For farmers, it may also provide economic returns in these otherwise unproductive spaces. The research was published in Environmental Research Letters. The team was led by…
Keurig Dr Pepper To Pilot Compostable Paper Bottle
Good News Notes: “Keurig Dr Pepper is developing a recyclable and compostable paper bottle that it will test in the United States. The No. 56 consumer goods company is teaming with Cologne, German-based packaging manufacturer PAPACKS for a bottle that uses fiber and organic materials, rather than the plant-based PET plastic or sustainably sourced pulp with…
Starch-based, Compostable E-comm Cold Chain Panels are Good for Meal Kits
Good News Notes: “Veritiv is using its time at PACK EXPO East to demonstrate a range of new, fiber-based materials, including a starch-based panel system called Storopack Starch Insulated Panels. The product is manufactured in the USA by Storopack, a fifteen-year partner of Veritiv with a commitment to sustainability. The two have an exclusivity agreement. Food and beverage…
A New Paper To-Go Cup Removes Plastic Lids From The Fold
Good News Notes: “For the eco-minded cafe, single-use to-go cups are a tough nut to crack. On one hand, they are vital for a majority of coffee sales, especially since the start of the pandemic where a variety of measures have limited if not outright banned indoor dining (for a time). But on the other…