One Finnish town is literally helping green-minded citizens eat cake as they reward eco-friendly behavior with various rewards: including free public transport tickets, swims, and yes, cake.
UC San Diego partnered with the startup company Algenesis Materials to produce a commercial grade polyurethane foam from algae oil to create a sturdy flip flop that will biodegrade in around 16 weeks
He chose the Batman outfit to cheer people up, and it fosters a feeling of togetherness
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“Look around you, see if you can dedicate a little time, a little food, a little shelter, a word sometimes of encouragement to those who need it,” he told Reuters.
Powered by solar panels and using innovative power management technology, Georgia Tech's SlothBot moves along a cable strung between two large trees as it monitors temperature, weather, carbon dioxide levels, and other information in the Garden’s 30-acre midtown Atlanta forest.
Some simple things to remember when thinking about yourself, the image you have of yourself is largely influenced by your own thoughts so let's try and make them nice ones.
#mentalhealthawareness
The combination of interruptions in international travel and periods of heavy rainfall has led to Kenyan wildlife officials reporting a recent elephant baby boom.
#zerowaste#kenya#goodnewsmonday
Indonesian cafe worker Rudi Hartono struggled to persuade residents of his small coastal community of Parepare to follow his example and pick up rubbish strewn on the streets and beaches — until he dressed up as Spider-Man. #positivenews
A ten-year-old ‘mini Monet’ in England paints stunning floral landscape paintings that can sell for up to £10,000 and donated it all to charity. #positivenews
We have to take care of our mental health at all times but specially now in these trying times.
Send this to someone that you think could use this reminder.
#mentalhealth
Rhino poaching in South Africa has decreased by almost 53% in the first six months of 2020, which continued a dramatic downward trend over the last five years. #GoodNewsMonday