Good News Notes: “A new “zero waste” policy in Los Angeles could see the city go plastic-free in the near future. L.A. city officials say it’s time to lead by example and continue phasing out plastic items and products that are wasteful and detrimental to the environment. This includes utensils, polystyrene or styrofoam food containers,…
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How Afghan Women Refugees In Delhi Are Helping Eliminate Plastic Waste From Their Host City
Good News Notes: “After being forced to flee from their country years ago, women refugees from Afghanistan have made a living for themselves in India’s capital. In New Delhi, Afghan women refugees are carving a career for themselves working on what our planet needs the most today – fighting plastic pollution. One such woman is…
McDonald’s and Starbucks are developing ‘smart’ reusable to-go cups
Good News Notes: “In the future, when you order a coffee at McDonald’s or Starbucks, it could be served in the same cup you used a few months earlier. That’s the vision behind pilot programs launching this week that will introduce two types of “smart” reusable cups in independent coffee shops in San Francisco and…
This Airline Is Testing Coffee Cups That You Can Eat
Good News Notes: “A cup of coffee paired with a sweet pastry is one of life’s simplest joys. In an effort to give that experience an all-in-one type of deal, Air New Zealand is testing vanilla-flavored, edible coffee cups. The airline has already made eco-friendly efforts with the implementation of its plant-based coffee cups. Now,…