Good News Notes: “Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is throwing his weight behind a 21-day challenge to eat less meat. And he’s doing it by pointing out both his own transformational health journey, and how eating healthy can boost resistance to COVID-19. ‘When many people make small individual changes, it has the potential to transform…
Rhode Island issues its plan to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030
Good News Notes: A year ago, Executive Order 20-01 cemented in a place Rhode Island’s goal to meet 100% of the state’s electricity demand with renewable energy by 2030. The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) worked through the year on an economic and energy market analysis, and developed policy and programmatic pathways to meet the…
Inspiring Indiana: Restaurant owner looks to inspire kindness
Good News Notes: “It’s been an incredibly tough 10 months for so many people and so many businesses struggling to stay open. How do you stay positive? Chelsea Wetzel, who co-owns Union Jack Pub in Broad Ripple, said she’s found herself pondering that a lot, especially over the last week. ‘I was just watching the…
Jinkx Monsoon Recently Got Married, Proving Love Exists in Lockdown
Good News Notes: “Being in lockdown means we all are getting to look at the things and people in our life, and truly find what we value, what makes us happy. And while for some people that means shedding a few things — as we confront every aspect of it, 24/7 — for others that…
Meet the Box, a sustainable and safe alternative to cardboard packaging that can be reused for a 1000 times!
Good News Notes: “The year of the pandemic has changed the way people use e-commerce – online shopping figures have scaled new pinnacles, meaning there is an abundance of packaging waste ending up in landfills. Cardboard has its own merits as a packaging material but the amount of waste it generates is inseparable. Thankfully then,…
Climate scientists harness the power of moms to save the planet
Good News Notes: “Moms take pride in their problem-solving skills. They’re often prepared for crises large and small. But preventing the worst effects of climate change, which could materialize in a few short decades, is a problem many moms know will affect their children yet they frequently feel powerless to stop. That’s where Science Moms hopes to make a difference….
Proud dad shares post on 10-year-old son’s act of kindness. It’s heartwarming
Good News Notes: “Ravi Kahlon, a lawmaker from British Columbia, took to Twitter to share an incident involving his son and his classmate. He shared how his 10-year-old son, along with a friend, decided to give company to a new kid sitting alone during lunch hour at school. The post is complete with an image…
Local non-profit ‘ReMitts,’ shatters fundraising goal, collects $100,000 for charity through mitten sales
Good News Notes: “After a rough start to the new year, it’s always nice to hear some good news. The ladies behind the local non-profit ‘ReMitts‘ have some to share, and they say it’s thanks in part to the generosity of News 3 viewers! News 3 Now This Morning featured ‘ReMitts’ on its ‘Make a Difference Monday’…
Marcus Daniell Pledges 10% Of Winnings To Charity For Life
Good News Notes: “Marcus Daniell hit a booming ace off the court this week — for charity. The Kiwi announced that starting in 2021, he will donate at least 10 per cent of his annual winnings to effective charity organisations for the rest of his life. ‘I take deep pleasure in knowing that every success…
Seaweed breakthrough in east London could help save planet
Good News Notes: “Science graduate Marcos Ulloa, who did his Masters degree at Queen Mary University, aims to set up Britain’s first commercial land-based seaweed farm to mass produce the substance. The 27-year-old from Canary Wharf has found a way to use dried or fresh seaweed as wrapping for food products and other uses instead of plastics. ‘The material can reduce the waste accumulated in landfills,’ he explains….