Ban on Plastic Microbeads Finally Launched in the UK
As a follow up to their legislation that was passed in 2016, the UK government has launched a ban on harmful plastic microbeads.
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Roadside Raw Milk Vending Machine Offers Cow-venience
Village Milk, a New Zealand dairy farmer has installed a roadside milk dispenser that serve it raw. The Golden Bay family farm, with its twenty-two cows, invested in a state of the art milk machine to sell fresh, hygienic, raw milk 24 hours a day. Customers can buy up to five liters of unpasteurized milk, and even get change.
Ted Turner Donates $1 Billion to the U.N.
Trying to set a new standard for gallantry, billionaire Ted Turner announced to a delighted gathering of United Nations supporters that he would donate one billion dollars to U.N. efforts to help the poorest people of the world.
UPDATE: Jimmy John's Founder Delivers New Car to Driver Who Rescued Ailing Vet After Wrong Number
To reward a compassionate delivery driver, Jimmy John himself flew to the Nebraska city so he could give the worker a brand new car for his efforts.
Charging Your Electric Vehicle Will Soon Be as Easy as Ordering a Pizza Delivery
A tech company plans on easing the "road anxiety" of electric vehicle drivers by offering cheap, fast, and portable charging services.
New 'Talking Tables' Cafes Are Designed for People Who Want to Talk to Strangers
The Sainsbury's initiative is being tested as a means of combatting loneliness by bringing people together over a cup of tea.
Pilot Refuses to Depart Until Funeral-bound Man Delayed by Security Can Board
A man stuck in airport security gridlock was finally able to say farewell to his murdered grandson after a Southwest Airline pilot refused to depart without him.
Denmark May Begin Labeling Food According to Its Effect on Climate Change
Though the task may prove difficult for legislators, it could have a dramatic impact on grocery manufacturing, packaging, and shopping.
Watch Runner's Emotional Reaction to Becoming First Ever Pro Athlete With Cerebral Palsy Signed by Nike
Justin Gallegos has just become a prime example of how hard work pays off – no matter what your disability is.
New Cow Feed Causes Fewer Farts, Say Swiss Inventors Who Want to Curb Global Warming
The specialized recipe could put a big dent in the amount of harmful flatulence that is produced by livestock around the world.
Houston Furniture Store Invites Flood Victims and Pets to Shelter on its Mattresses and Sofas
He has advertised his two furniture stores in Houston for 35 years. Now, he's advertised his own cell phone number and opened both locations to 400 victims of the Texas floods.
Congress May Soon Put a Stop to Airlines Giving Passengers Less and Less Legroom
Lawmakers are preparing to put their foot down over the ever-shrinking amount of legroom allocated to airplane passengers these days.
Hospitals Slam the Industry by Creating Their Own Nonprofit Drug Company, Hitting the Market in 2019
The company will be starting with 14 generic medications that could be hitting the market as soon as January 2019.
Meet the World's First 'Non-Melting' Ice Pop
The sweet treat was developed using an edible adapted version of an ultra-resilient WWII material.
Heated Argument With Starbucks Manager Takes Unexpected Turn Towards Friendship and Kindness
The argument's positive outcome starkly contrasted with what happened at a Philadelphia Starbucks back in May—corporate kindness won the day.
America's Largest Grocery Store Chain is Saying Goodbye to Single-Use Plastic Bags
The initiative is expected to save 6 billion plastic bags from the landfill every year.
Sweden Opens World's First Mall for Repaired and Recycled Goods
This Swedish shopping mall takes the items that you don't want and turns them into refurbished products that other people will buy.
Guy Knocked On Doors So He Could Ask People for Advice On Amassing Wealth - Then a Door Opened
Reggie Nelson wanted to chase opportunity by doing something different - so he found the wealthiest neighborhood in London and started knocking on doors.
Starbucks to Cut Paper Cup Use, Announcing Sustainable Design Winner
Starbucks wanted to figure out a way to reduce the use of their cup and move towards a day where all cups are reusable, recyclable or compostable. They co-sponsored a competition to come up with eco-friendly alternatives and the winner, Karma Cup, has an absolutely brilliant plan that involves a chalkboard
Starbucks Tries Again to Tackle Cup Recycling
Starbucks has promised that 100 percent of its cups will be reusable or recyclable by 2015, but that doesn't mean none will end up in landfills. To deal with the challenges of cup recycling, the company hosted its third 'Cup Summit' last week in Boston convening more than 100 industry leaders – including Starbuck's competitors.
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