Good News Notes: “Beta Technologies, an electric aircraft startup working with UPS and backed by Amazon AMZN -14%, said it raised a further $375 million to prepare to build a fleet of cargo-delivery copters and the charging network they’ll need to keep them powered up. The South Burlington, Vermont-based company said the Series B round was led…
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You can now tell Alexa to plant a tree
Good News Notes: “Starting today, customers in the US can donate $1 to plant one tree by telling Alexa-enabled devices, “Alexa, grow a tree,” Amazon announced today. Customers will be able to keep track of how many trees they’ve planted in their Amazon Pay account. Amazon also said that it’s donating $1 million to the environmental charity it’s…
Musk, Bezos Agree on a Solution to San Francisco Homeless Crisis
Good News Notes: “Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are the two richest people in the world. They are tech-savvy and entrepreneurs who have both disrupted legacy industries. Automotive with Tesla (TSLA) – Get Tesla Inc Report for Musk and trade and distribution with Amazon (AMZN) – Get Amazon.com, Inc. Report for Bezos. They have not finished transforming the world given the…
Amazon and U.S. Department of Energy team up to cut plastic waste
Good News Notes: “Imagine a new technology that breaks down existing plastic materials to create a new, innovative type of material. This new material could then be broken down more easily when recycled—and even biodegrade in natural environments. That scenario does not have to be imaginary. In fact, the mission of the BOTTLE consortium—a key research initiative…
MacKenzie Scott donates millions to nonprofit that works inside schools, filling gaps left by overstretched staff – The Seattle Times
Good News Notes: “Several hours into her day at Nelsen Middle School in Renton, Gena Woodke walked out of her little office to help monitor the boisterous lunchtime crowds. School counselor Tiffany Smith was waiting for her, laptop in hand. Could they make a call to a student’s mom together? The student, who is homeless…
Walmart makes an investment in vertical farming start-up Plenty
Good News Notes: “Walmart said Tuesday that it is investing in vertical farming company Plenty and plans to carry the start-up’s leafy greens in all California stores later this year. The big-box retail giant did not disclose the size of the equity stake or the terms of the commercial deal, but said a Walmart executive will…
Amazon’s new packaging for cold and frozen food is made from layers of recyclable paper
Good News Notes: “Amazon is taking plastic liners, bubble bags, and some of the consumer guilt out of grocery deliveries. The company says it has created new packaging for cold and frozen foods that is made from recycled paper, and can be recycled in curbside bins. It rolls out starting this month for Amazon Fresh…
Climate Change Improvements from Eating Less Meat
Good News Notes: “Not everyone needs to be a vegan to help combat climate change, but reducing meat consumption is both good for the planet and good for individual health, according to two national/international groups creating awareness of climate change impacts related to food consumption, as well as advocating for fair treatment of animals. Animal…
Amazon To Invest In Sustainable Agroforestry And Reforestation In Brazil
Good News Notes: “Amazon (AMZN) has launched Agroforestry and Restoration Accelerator in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, a global environmental organization. This carbon removal project is part of the company’s commitment to meeting The Climate Pledge. It will be implemented in the Brazilian Amazonian state of Par by restoring native rainforests and fighting climate change…
Amazon plans to cut waste following backlash
Good News Notes: “Amazon has launched two programs as part of an effort to give products a second life when they get returned to businesses that sell items on its platform or fail to get sold in the first place. The so-called Fulfilment by Amazon programs, announced in a blog post on Wednesday, will help to build a circular…