Plant-Based Diet Rich in Olive Oil, Tomatoes Lowers Heart Disease Risk

Good News Notes: “Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the US. To avoid it, a mostly plant-based diet is your best bet, according to a meta-analysis published July 6 in Cardiovascular Research.  Researchers from the University of Naples reviewed nearly 100 studies on the relationship between heart disease risk and dietary habits. They focused on…

25 Amazing Virtual Field Trips For When You Can’t Be There in Person

 Good News Notes: “Field trip out of the question? Think again. Thanks to technology, it’s now possible for kids to visit all kinds of places from the comfort of their classroom (or home!). We’ve compiled a list of the best virtual field trips for you, so enjoy your “visit”! Note: For anyone who needs it,…

Pete and Gerry’s launches a reusable egg carton

Good News Notes: “If you have zero-waste in mind when you do your shopping, egg cartons may not seem the worst of the waste. Paper pulp cartons can be recycled or composted; PET plastic ones are made of recycled plastic (often bottles) and can be recycled again.” “But consider this: Hens in the United States…

JUST Buys 30,000-Foot Production Facility to Make Vegan Eggs Cheaper than Chicken Eggs

Good News Notes: “This week, California-based food technology startup JUST acquired a 30,000-square-foot production facility and 40 acres of land in Appleton, MN—making it the largest private employer in that city.” “The new facility will help the company scale its production of plant-based foods, such as its popular mung bean protein-based egg replacer JUST Egg,…

SunLive – 2000 eggs hatched at National Kiwi Hatchery

 Good News Notes: “The world’s leading kiwi hatchery has reached an exciting milestone, with the arrival of its 2000th kiwi chick since the first egg hatched onsite 24 years ago.” “The National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa celebrated the special occasion by livestreaming the chick’s arrival to the world.” “The National Kiwi Hatchery is hosted at Rainbow…