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Group of Birds Employed by French Theme Park to Pick Up Trash
In exchange for picking up little bits of rubbish, the feathery freelance custodians are well compensated with bird food and treats.
Leader Named ‘Roosevelt’ Leads Caribbean Nation in Banning Plastics and Styrofoam
After a tropical storm brought a tidal wave of plastic debris and garbage bobbing along the Caribbean island’s famously beautiful shoreline, Dominica, joined the...
This Guy Has Fed Dogs of the City’s Homeless for 5 Years; Now He Has Bigger Plans
Paul Crowell has been a guardian angel to the homeless dogs of San Francisco for the last five years – and now, he wants to do more.
You Can Bring Your Plastic Waste to This Store to Use as Currency
This company is simultaneously tackling ocean pollution and poverty with a unique business model: using trash as currency.
When Little Girl’s Beloved Toy Disappears, Grocery Store Workers Sift Through Landfill Until They Find It
This 3-year-old was heartbroken over her missing friend – but thankfully, three determined grocery store workers were on the case.
When Widow Carries On Husband’s Kind Tradition of Filling a Cooler, People Pay It Forward
When Velvet Poveromo made sure to carry on her husband's compassionate tradition, it turned into a nationwide homage to her late spouse.
IKEA is Ditching All of Their Single-Use Plastics Throughout Stores
The company's 363 stores are ditching every kind of single-use plastic, from garbage bags to straws and drink stirrers.
Drinking Baking Soda Could Be Cheap, Safe Way to Combat Autoimmune Disease, Says Scientists
A daily dose of baking soda may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, scientists say.
They have some of the...
Remember the Teen With a Plan to Rid Oceans of Plastic? His Massive Project Launches in July (Podcast)
At just 18 years old, this Dutch teenager claimed he could tackle the Great Pacific Garbage Patch – and starting this summer, he is...
Check Out the Weekly GNN Radio Stories From Our Good News Guru
Every Friday morning, you can hear another story from the Good News Guru, broadcasting LIVE on the #1 morning show in Los Angeles hosted...
When Senior Couple Receives Citation Over Trash-filled Yard, Teens Step in to Help
The Dobsons were tired of always having to pick up other people's trash from their yard – so the local high school cross-country team volunteered to help.
No More Library Fines For Young Readers in LA County
If a child already has an existing debt on their account, they can pay it off by reading for $5 per hour.
These Youth in the Congo Offer a Choice of Music Over Conflict
Republished with permission from Peace News
Written by John Oryang
August 15th, 2017
When Kelvin and his friends filmed their own version of a US pop song, they...
Vancouver to Eliminate Harmful Single-Use Packaging
Vancouver is well on its way to becoming the greenest city in the world – and they are now tackling the arduous problem of...
On the Eve of World Environment Day, Volunteers Remove 160 Tons of Filth From Beach
On the eve of this most joyous of World Environment Days, hundreds of Indian volunteers have assisted in cleansing a beach of its 160...
Solar Water Wheels Prevent 1Mil Pounds of Trash From Entering Baltimore Harbor
Mr. Trash Wheel may look a little silly with his googley eyes and gaping mouth, but he has a serious job: keeping trash from...
Here’s How New Yorkers Are Coming Together Following the Chelsea Explosions
Nothing brings out the best in humanity like the aftermath of a disaster – check out what the community is doing to help the afflicted.
Company Creates Win-Win by Repairing Good Clothing Destined For Landfills
Instead of perfectly good apparel ending up in landfills because of missing buttons, this company is salvaging the clothing for you.
Days-old Puppy Rescued From Trash Pile Thanks to Clever Dog
Autumn may have been left for dead, but Poppy the terrier wasn't going to leave until the newly-born pup was rescued.
New Guidelines Will Push Landfills to Convert Their Emissions into Electricity
American landfills account for about 20% of the carbon emissions in the country – that's why the EPA's finally taking steps to slash that number down.