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Pilot program turns Boise, ID plastic recycling into a bench”

Good News Notes: “When the Hefty EnergyBag recycling program was announced in Boise about three years ago, it asked residents to separate those hard-to-recycle No. 4-7 plastics into orange bags. The bags were shipped to a Utah company which planned to chemically deconstruct the plastic into diesel fuel. Equipment problems quickly forced the end of that destination,…

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$150,000 Awarded to Maui Nonprofit for Fresh Food Program | Maui Now

Good News Notes : “Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. is the recipient of a $150,000 award for a fresh food voucher program that will support the Native Hawaiian community through the Office of Hawaiian Affairs COVID-19 Impact and Response Grant. “‘Ai Hua will help to reinforce and strengthen Native Hawaiians’ ʻohana and the health of the…

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The health benefits of a random act of kindness

Good News Notes: “This year, “Random Acts of Kindness” Day fell on Monday, but the foundation behind it wants you to consider being kind every day. In fact, they want you to be a “RAKtivist,” or a “Random Acts of Kindness activist.” Here’s why: Spreading kindness not only helps others feel better about themselves — it can…

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Rocker Darius Rucker fronting charity concert at Elder HS in May

 Good News Notes: “Darius Rucker is coming to Cincinnati in May 2020 — but he won’t perform on a concert hall stage or pack an arena.” “Instead, the Hootie & the Blowfish frontman will rock out for charity at Elder High School’s famous stadium, The Pit, on May 7.” “Minnesota Vikings tight end and Elder…

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