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…
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Jetty Is Turning Recycled Plastic and Oyster Shells Into Clothing
Good News Notes: “Surf Culture in the U.S. is often skewed towards the West Coast and Hawaii. California is of course the center of the surf industry. And Hawaii is the birthplace and unofficial home of high-performance. Well, what about the East Coast? It’s arguably kicked out more champions (see Kelly Slater, Lisa Anderson, Caroline Marks). It’s…
Jacksonville man close to completing 11,500-mile bike journey to raise money for cancer nonprofit
Good News Notes: “A Jacksonville man is riding roughly 11,500 miles across the country to raise money for cancer. Greg Taylor left the River City more than four months ago. “The trip has been unbelievable,” said Taylor. “You know, you try to put into words everything and just the magnitude that it’s been to be…
Major Offshore Wind Project Sets Stage For Clean Energy Shift
Good News Notes: “The U.S. Interior Departmentapproved the country’s first large-scale offshore wind project Tuesday, a final hurdle that reverses course from the Trump administration and sets the stage for a major shift in the energy landscape. This “is a significant milestone in our efforts to build a clean and more equitable energy future while addressing…