Here are this week’s uplifting headlines.
1-5 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
1. Kroger, America’s largest supermarket chain to ban plastic checkout bags and transition to reusable ones and ultimately eliminate 123 million pounds of garbage annually sent to landfills. – Source
2. To help his grandmother stay hydrated, man creates “water you can eat” Jelly Drops that look like candy and appeal to people with dementia. – Source
3. Muslims in Pakistani town refuse to slaughter cows “to avoid hurting the feelings of their Hindu fellows”. – Source
4. Anti-poaching unit nabs 365 poachers in six months. – Source
5. When students were bullied because of dirty clothes, a principal installed a free laundromat at school. – Source
6-10 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
6. 2,358 pets in Florida find homes during the “Clear The Shelters” adoption drive. – Source
7. Former President Jimmy Carter lives in a $167,000 house and shops at the Dollar General. – Source
8. The planet now has more trees than it did 35 years ago. – Source
9. Dutchman swims for 55 hours straight and 163km to raise €3,5 million for the fight against cancer. – Source
10. A police officer who breastfed Malnourished baby on duty in Argentina Hospital promoted from Officer to Sergeant. – Source
11-15 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
11. Greece, NY gives free meals to all students regardless of income. – Source
12. Walt Disney World workers land deal for $15 minimum wage: The agreement, which covers thousands of park and resort employees increases starting wages by 50%. – Source
13. Apparently, a majority of Gen-Z kids are worried about the planet and want to make a difference. “They are more than tech-savvy, digital minds addicted to screens: they are on a mission to save the world.” – Source
14. Scotland’s free tampons show the true mark of an evolved civilization. – Source
15. L.L. Bean donating $3 million to program promoting national parks. – Source
