Good News Notes: “A fire rescue crew outside Miami, Florida broke through the wall of an elevator shaft in order to rescue individuals stuck in the elevator. “On Thursday afternoon, #MDFR responded to two people trapped inside an elevator on the 37th floor of a high rise at 160 Street and Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach,” Miami Dade Fire…
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Introducing the First Zero-Waste Haircare for Beauty Retailers
Good News Notes: “Vaycay Beauty, focusing on inclusive and sustainable haircare, launches two new products this month, including an Ayurvedic shampoo bar to tackle growth. Vaycay Beauty is bringing the importance of plastic-free to the forefront of the clean beauty movement with two new luxury shampoo and conditioner sets launching this month. The South-Asian owned…
Luxury vegan silk startup sets high bar for sustainable fashion
Good News Notes: “Luxury comes in many forms but often at a significant cost to the planet. This U.S.-based company aims to make your home and pool lounging both opulent and eco-friendly with vegan silk-based products that draw attention to sustainability in material selection, manufacturing practices and post-consumer waste. niLuu offers a stunning collection of loungewear that seamlessly doubles…
Due to climate change, Miami Beach moving away from palm trees to create more shade
Good News Notes: “Whether swaying in the background of a Super Bowl glamour shot or printed on Art Deco-themed postcards, palm trees are synonymous with the sun-and-fun allure of Miami Beach. In a city with nearly 50,000 trees, more than half have fronds. But because of rising temperatures, that’s about to change. To help address…
Miguel Cabrera donates $250,000 to fight pandemic in Detroit
Good News Notes: “Miguel Cabrera is ready to go whenever baseball resumes. He has been working out at his home in Miami, so his preparation doesn’t worry him. ‘When they give me a call, I’ll be ready,’ he said. What worries him and his wife, Rosangel, is the situation in Detroit as the coronavirus pandemic impacts…
Centerville woman, students show that kindness goes a long way
Good News Notes: “When you go out of your way to do something nice for someone or just show appreciation, you’ll find that more often than not your good deed goes unnoticed. But every once in a while, these acts of kindness can inspire someone else to pay it forward. And it’s happening every day…
Zoo Miami welcomes pair of baby meerkats
Good News Notes: “Zoo Miami is welcoming two meerkat pups born Jan. 18 and being raised by their mother, an 8-year-old named Yam Yam. The pups opened their eyes last week and have been exploring their habitat, gradually moving further and further away, Ron Magill, the zoo’s communications director, said in an email.” “Meerkats are…
Adidas used 1.8 million plastic bottles to make a football field – CNN
Good News Notes: “Adidas has taken approximately 1.8 million plastic bottles and turned them into a sustainable football field. A typical turf field uses a large amount of virgin plastics and re-ground rubber. James Carnes, vice president of global brand strategy for Adidas, told CNN that the sustainable field that the company built was made…
FPL tries a new place to soak in solar power: Floating panels on a Miami lake
Good News Notes: “Flying into Miami can be a feast for the eyes. From a window seat, visitors can catch a glimpse of turquoise waters framed by white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and vibrant green ferns in the Everglades. Now, some may also see 400 solar panels floating on Blue Lagoon right next to…
Miami Heat’s Chris Silva Hugs Mom For First Time In Years During Pre-Game Emotional Reunion
Good News Notes: “Silva, 23, who left his home country of Gabon, in Africa in 2012, had only seen his mom only once in the past several years. On Friday, Chris’s mom, Carine surprised his son to tears just hours before tipoff in front of his coach and teammates at the American Airlines Arena. It…