Good News Notes: “The idea of solar panels that don’t need sunlight might sound crazy, but it’s not completely impossible. As a cornerstone of the revolution to bring more clean energy to people, solar panels have become one of the best options out there. However, these energy conductors have one fatal flaw. They require direct sunlight to…
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Can This Sun-Reflecting Fabric Help Fight Climate Change?
Good News Notes: “IN 2020, A graduate student from Zhejiang University in China donned a seemingly plain white vest and sat in the direct sunlight for one hour. A few feet away, researchers monitored his body temperature with infrared cameras and sensors on his skin. Half of the vest was made from ordinary cotton; the other…
newly launched ‘leandrop’ brand provides sustainable clothing made from hemp and bamboo
Good News Notes: “formed by three young entrepreneurs concerned about climate change, the ‘leandrop’ fashion brand provides sustainable clothing made from hemp and bamboo. founded between the streets of barcelona and amsterdam, the company has a mission of contributing towards a lean world of fashion everyone is valued and respected, and the environment is treated with dignity. the new…
Las Vegas teen’s nonprofit has donated 2,000 duffel bags filled with clothes to foster youth
Good News Notes: “Since learning that many foster kids don’t have clothes or shoes that fit them, Nijel Murray has made it his mission to solve this problem. Four years ago, Murray’s family welcomed a foster son, and when he arrived at their Las Vegas home, he carried his ill-fitting clothes and shoes in a…
16 Best Sustainable Clothing Brands for Women 2020
Good News Notes: “When it comes to clothing, the best way to be truly sustainable is to buy secondhand. But if you’re looking for something new, sustainable fashion brands can be a solid choice for reducing your carbon footprint and ensuring that the people making your jeans, dresses, and bags are treated fairly. The problem: The process by which brands…
Southern Nevada charity develops ‘safe houses’ for victims of human trafficking
Good News Notes: “A grant from the MGM Foundation has made it possible for The Salvation Army Southern Nevada to provide housing and case management for the nonprofit’s SEEDS of Hope Program, which serves human trafficking victims. The SEEDS, or the Saving, Empowering, Educating and restoring Dream, program is partnering with Walker Furniture to fill…
‘Give hope, get hope’: Cleveland Hope Exchange combats poverty, human trafficking one project at a time
Good News Notes: “Give hope, get hope. Those four words are the basis of a faith-based non-profit in Cleveland that’s worked the past two years to break the cycle of despair that exists in some Northeast Ohio neighborhoods. Voices of Unity: Share your photos of community members coming together Whether it’s through donations of clothing…
Frustrated with North Charleston’s homelessness issue, community works to address epidemic
Good News Notes: “Pastor Alfrieda Deas-Potts was returning to Charleston to care for her parents when she drove past the cemetery where her son was buried. Formerly homeless and addicted to drugs, Deas-Potts lost her infant child during those times. Passing the cemetery, she had an epiphany that God wanted to send her back to…
Loudoun County nonprofit opens Threads of Hope clothing store
Good News Notes: “Loudoun nonprofit Mobile Hope, which assists homeless and precariously housed youth in the area, has launched Threads of Hope, a clothing boutique accepting donations for gently used, quality clothes. The shop will be open within Mobile Hope’s headquarters at 741 Miller Drive in Leesburg from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays….
Embracing Sustainable Fashion | News | tigertv.tv
Good News Notes: “In 2017, the United States Environmental Protection Agency found that out of 12.8 million tons of clothing and footwear made, 8.9 million tons were landfilled. According to PBS, Americans throw away about 85 percent of their clothes each year. With this information, people are seeing the need to make the fashion industry…