Bottled water is among the first relief supplies that agencies send out into disaster situations. But what if these bottles are also useful to make an emergency shelter? When a disaster like a hurricane or a typhoon strikes, bottled water is always there, sent by relief agencies. Today, a team […]
As part of their effort to decrease the plastic waste that’s polluting our precious oceans and planet, governments from all over the world are putting a ban on single-use plastics. These tiny items like cutlery, cups, plastic bags, and balloons can stay polluting the oceans and marine life for hundreds […]
Having to stay in the hospital is no fun, particularly when you’re a child. So, it seems that there’s no better way to pass the time than by playing some video games. At least this is the idea behind the new Nintendo Switch gaming stations which are being installed throughout […]
Designed to help in the fight against ocean pollution, the Manta sailboat uses several surface collection systems. This pioneering and eco-friendly sailboat operates at 75 percent without fossil fuels. It’s a multipurpose boat that’s moved by renewable energies and it’s a new way to keep our oceans safe. The preservation […]
These two girls from Atlanta made it their mission to help the local refugee families who can’t buy backpacks and other school supplies as the new school year approaches. It all began with their passion for baking which was then transformed into a campaign to raise money to give back […]
This generous plumber went viral after people heard of his free-of-charge fixing of boilers and pipes for OAPs and disabled customers. James Anderson is a caring tradesman in his fifties who has helped thousands of vulnerable and elderly people in need. He even closed his private firm and launched a […]
This good Samaritan decided to use his $900 savings to do a nice thing for the nurses from Detroit who’re on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus. Allen Marshall spent a Wednesday and Thursday at an Exxon station near the Detroit Medical Center holding a sign saying […]
Before the pandemic, Heena Mandavia and her son Harsh had a delivery kitchen in Kandivali, India. They served homemade food to anyone who stopped by. But, when the pandemic hit, the duo decided to transform the kitchen into a social service that will feed those in need. They got inspired […]
Consumer goods giant Unilever has placed a ban on all animal testing not required by law for all of their products. The brand has been added to PETA’s list of companies that are working for regulatory change. It’s a category that recognizes companies that test on animals solely when required […]
Under the primary environmental law of Canada, plastic is now considered toxic. Under the CEPA, this law was announced by Trudeau’s government recently. This decision came after months of lobbying by the $28 billion plastics industry of Canada and it opened the way for a possible ban on single-use plastics. […]