Good News Notes: “India is the world’s third-largest carbon polluter, behind China and the United States. It accounts for about 6 per cent of the world’s carbon emissions. If India—along with the US and China—doesn’t take steps to combat climate change, we will continue to suffer the consequences: a warming climate, changing rainfall patterns, droughts,…
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Take Two Barleymilk Receives First Ever Upcycled Food Certification
Good News Notes: “Take Two, an upcycled foods company creating second chances for people and the planet, is proud to announce that Take Two Barleymilk is one of the first products ever to receive the Upcycled Food Certification developed by the Upcycled Food Association. The Upcycled Certified Program celebrates brands who manage their resources in…
Record 500,000 people pledge to eat only vegan food in January
Good News Notes: “A record 500,000 people have signed up to the Veganuary challenge to eat only plant-based foods for a month. The milestone is double the number who pledged to go vegan for January in 2019. A quarter of those taking up the challenge – 125,000 – are in the UK, and this year…
Starbucks Is Officially Promoting Meatless Mondays for the First Time
Good News Notes: “In 2021, Starbucks will join the Meatless Monday campaign for the first time. Every Monday from January 4 to January 25, the chain will offer customers $2 off its vegetarian breakfast items at participating stores to promote its meatless options. The offer is limited to one item per customer at participating locations…
Zero-Waste Groceries During Coronavirus Quarantines
Good News Notes: “Over the past three months of coronavirus lockdowns in the U.S., zero wasters have understandably had to change their grocery shopping habits. But now that quarantining has become a way of life, and cities are slowly lifting lockdown orders, it could be a good time — for those who are able — to…