Good News Notes: “As we previously reported, the department started testing new hybrid vehicles in May, 2021. Police cehicles are transitioned every 4-5 years, and the department is currently taking steps to purchase hybrid/electric vehicles for the entire Burien Police fleet. “These efforts are consistent with Burien’s Climate Action Plan proposal currently under development and consideration,”…
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Mary Kay Inc. Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation to Commit to Circular Economy
Good News Notes: “Mary Kay Inc., the multibillion-dollar direct-sales cosmetics company, has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation as a member of its network, the mission of which it states is to lead the transition to a circular economy with the most influential organizations to demonstrate what is possible, based on the principle of eliminating waste and…
‘Save The Divers’: The Sustainable Trend Innovative Watch Brands Are Following
Good News Notes: “The watch industry is frequently criticised for being quite unsustainable. The reality is that the materials that go into watchmaking – precious metals, jewels, batteries – are often produced via extractive and environmentally damaging methods. Of course, watchmaking is nowhere near as wasteful as some other industries, and watch brands have made…
Norwegian Becomes First Major Cruise Line to Eliminate Plastic Bottles
Good News Notes: “Norwegian Cruise Line is now single-use plastic beverage bottle free across its fleet, according to a press release. The company said it was the first major global cruise operator to do this. The brand announced last year that it partnered with JUST Goods, which enabled the cruise line to replace all single-use…
Chester Zoo targets mobile gamers to promote conservation of endangered species
Good News Notes: “Chester Zoo launches new augmented reality mobile game that transforms players’ worlds into a jungle – enabling them to experience what it’s like to track real apes and carry out conservation challenges, all from their smartphones. Players join a team of wildlife scientists and help them protect the last wild spaces on…