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…
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Singapore online retailers go green by merging fashion with sustainability
Good News Notes: “There are rising concerns about packaging waste as internet shopping takes off — but some online retailers say they won’t let sustainability take a backseat. Singapore-based online fashion retailer Zalora says it’s pushing ahead with its green commitment and trying to reduce its environmental footprint. “We decided that the best way to…
SpaceX launches double-duty satellite and doubles down on rocket reuse
Good News Notes: “Liftoff from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida came at 7:10 p.m. ET (4:10 p.m. PT) at the end of a trouble-free countdown. A little more than a half-hour after launch, the JCSAT-18/Kacific1 satellite was successfully deployed in geostationary transfer orbit.” “SpaceX has also developed procedures for recovering components of the…