Good News Notes: “Some may argue it’s a little too soon to take down those Christmas trees, but thousands of Omahans and Lincolnites are already signed up to have theirs collected. “We have our annual Scouting for Trees service project where we pick up trees,” says Matthew McConnell, the senior patrol leader for Omaha Boy Scout Troop 282….
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Tim Hortons Announces Trial Of New Hot Beverage Cup That’s Compostable And Recyclable
Good News Notes: “Tim Hortons is excited to celebrate Waste Reduction Week by announcing three initiatives that reflect the Tims For Good platform and a commitment to sustainability. Tim Hortons is partnering with WestRock to launch a test of an innovative new hot beverage cup design in January at select Vancouver restaurants. The test will feature cups that are…
kenyan woman’s startup recycles plastic into bricks that are stronger than concrete
Good News Notes: “Nzambi Matee — a Nairobi-based 29-year-old entrepreneur and inventor — is the founder of a startup that recycles plastic waste into bricks that are stronger than concrete. called Gjenge Makers Ltd, her company initiated following the development of a prototype machine that turns discarded plastic into paving stones. one day at the…
25 Ways to Upcycle Your Old Stuff
Good News Notes: “The best things in life are (nearly) free. See how you can upcycle your old stuff into something beautiful and functional.” View the whole story here: https://www.hgtv.com/lifestyle/clean-and-organize/25-ways-to-upcycle-your-old-stuff-pictures
This recent grad is upcycling thousands of graduation gowns to help hospitals in need of PPE
Good News Notes: “Nathaniel Moore, a recent graduate of an MBA at the University of Vermont, is among thousands who participated in a virtual ceremony this year due to Covid-19. Rather than letting his graduation gown go to waste, Moore, who is a physician assistant, decided to repurpose it as personal protective equipment for frontline…
12 Ways to Repurpose Old Blankets and Bedding
Good News Notes: “One of the parts of having things is that they eventually wear out. Whether it’s a piece of furniture, clothing or bedclothes, we are ultimately left with something that we have to discard. With the world in the state that it’s in, many of us are looking for new ways to avoid…
Big Island Business Turns Plastic Trash Into Sales
Good News Notes: “Governments in every county across the state are cutting back on plastic. On Hawaii Island, the county is no longer recycling plastic, and that’s where one woman has turned a problem into a business. Upcycle Hawaii owner Mattie Mae Larson talks about how she got into the business of repurposing material that…
Kenyan scientist builds with bottles to beat plastic pollution
Good News Notes: “Hope Mwanake understands the plastic pollution crisis facing Kenya better than most.” “An environmental scientist who ran a waste collection service in Kenya’s central town of Gilgil, she witnessed first hand the mountains of plastic buckets, bottles and jerry cans discarded by residents, hotels, shops and schools.” “Along with business partner and…