Good News Notes: “We’ve gotten very, very good at making things that are cheap and durable. Unfortunately, there are some deleterious side effects. Among them: Our society generates massive amounts of waste that is going to remain in landfills for a long time. What’s more, the process of making these goods is also bad for…
Tag: eco-friendly
Halloween Gone Eco: Thank Ghouls
Good News Notes: “Let’s be honest, we’re all currently haunted. The human impact on this planet is catastrophic, and we live in the aftermath of our misguided decisions. But hope is not lost! And while we slowly work to repair—to put the ghosts to rest, as it were—we must consider all the aspects of our…
Tru Earth is eliminating plastic pollution, one laundry detergent jug at a time
Good News Notes: “Each year, at least eight million tons of plastic leaks into the ocean, the equivalent of dumping one garbage truck into the ocean every minute. Unless we dramatically reduce our plastic consumption, researchers believe that the amount of plastic flowing into our oceans will nearly triple by 2040, to 29 million metric…
Repour bar now open at Charlotte’s Innovation Barn
Good News Notes: “When you visit Repour for a pint, make sure you bring some recyclables with you. The bar is the first business to open at Innovation Barn, a partnership between Envision Charlotte and the City of Charlotte designed around the idea of a “circular economy” operating with minimal resources and waste. Repour opens Friday, August 6, and will…
Titan Farms’ Sustainable Packaging Receives High Praise
Good News Notes: “Titan Farms brings back its sustainable, eco-friendly packaging this summer to meet the increasing demand for less single use plastics. “Nature’s Peach” box is a 100% recyclable 4-pack that uses earthy tones to make the peaches pop. The durable yet convenient packaging allows shoppers to carry by the center handle and retailers…
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…
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…
Starbucks’ experimental new cup costs extra, but it’s worth it
Good News Notes: “Starbucks is launching an experimental “borrow a cup” program at select locations in its hometown, Seattle. The program is part of Starbucks’aim to make its cups more sustainable, and it will kick off as a two-month trial in five Seattle stores. Customers at those stores will have an option to receive their drinks…
Disney World to remove all plastic silverware from theme parks
Good News Notes: “April is Earth Month and in celebration, Disney World is making an eco-friendly decision to remove all plastic silverware from their Florida theme parks starting today. A few years back Disney decided to remove all plastic straws from the theme parks in an effort to protect wildlife, especially at Disney’s Animal Kingdom….
These biodegradable facemasks bloom into flowers when planted after use
Good News Notes: “A Dutch designer has created biodegradable facemasks made from rice paper that will transform into flowers when planted. Face masks are now part of our daily lives and are likely to remain so for months, if not years. But while they may be essential in stopping the spread of coronavirus pandemic, they…