Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

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A social justice-focused alternative to Girl Scouts is gaining popularity

“Radical Monarchs,” an emerging organization for Black and Brown youth aged 8 to 11, is gaining recognition as a progressive alternative to the long-established Girl Scouts of the USA.
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How Long It Takes 50+ Common Items To Decompose

All non-living things are eventually broken down into simple molecules by the elements, microorganisms, and the ravages of time, but some things take significantly longer to decompose than others.
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The "5" R's: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle, Rot, Resist

Only 9% of plastic waste produced from 1950–2015 was recycled. A waste hierarchy urges individuals to only resort to recycling when necessary.
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You Can Adopt an Axolotl and Bring These Adorable 'Water Monsters' Back From the Brink of Extinction

A Mexican university is using a virtual adopt-an-axolotl campaign to raise funds, build habitats, and save the rare aquatic salamander species from extinction.
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Shredded newspaper and rice husks

Scientists have figured out how to use rice husks and newspapers for eco-friendly insulation

Researchers in Panama have used a mix of newspaper, rice husk, borax, and glue to develop an eco-friendly thermal insulation material.
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Keith Lee; Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz; Dylan Mulvaney

From Food Reviewers To Climate Activists, Meet Some Change-Makers From This Year's Forbes '30 Under 30'

The yearly list introduces individuals making a positive impact, inspiring with bold solutions, and contributing to a more inclusive world.
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3 sustainable Black Friday Sales: A Bedding Set, Dipping Sauces & Experiences.

49 Best Sustainable Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales To Shop This Year

If you're looking to intentionally shop sustainably during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we have some recommendations to give you a head start.
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A person wearing jeans and playing guitar, a FREITAG storefront, and a clothing tag that reads 'RAEPAIRED'

These Brands Want To Redefine Black Friday: 'Don't Buy. Just Borrow.'

These companies are deviating from traditional Black Friday practices by closing their online stores, offering repairs, and even loaning out products to people for free.
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A Thanksgiving turkey, rolls, and pumpkin pie

No, You Can't Donate Thanksgiving Leftovers - But Here's What You Can Do Instead

It’s tempting to want to do something good with all of those Thanksgiving leftovers, but food banks can’t take them. Here’s other ways you can help donate this Thanksgiving.
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A photo collage of a man wearing a "I Carry Narcan" shirt, a box of Hank Green's 'Cancer Socks', a screenshot from Jourdan Johnson's TikTok Live, a Wilma Mankiller Barbie doll, and a flatlay of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: November 18, 2023 - Barbies, Socks, & AR Filters

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Nest and Etsy Partner To Create Climate Guides for Artisan Workers Across U.S.

Nest and Etsy have released two free online guides to assist artisans and small business owners dealing with the increasing risks of climate-related disasters.
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Graphic Quote: Nature once determined how we survive. Now we determine how nature survives. — Sir David Attenborough

64 Most Inspiring Quotes from Sir David Attenborough

His messages remind us that we are not apart from nature, but a part of it, and that the stewardship of this planet is not just an environmental concern but a matter of our own survival.
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