Category: Positive News

International Women’s Day is intended to raise awareness of gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women. However, with the day now becoming a platform for commercial tie-ins, it can be challenging to make a meaningful difference. This year, we’ve compiled a list of practical ways to support girls and women. Becoming a mentor through… Continue reading 10 ways to really help women this International Women’s Day

California’s Delete Act, which aims to give residents more control over their online information, has been signed into law by the state’s governor Gavin Newsom. The act will allow residents to request that their personal information be deleted by all data brokers operating in California. While similar legislation may be some way off in other… Continue reading Becoming less visible online: five ways to shrink your digital footprint

Community-owned pubs in the UK have grown by over 62.6% in the past five years as an increasing number of pub closures have threatened the industry. There are currently 174 community-owned pubs in the UK, according to the Plunkett Foundation. After the Old Forge in Inverie, Scotland was put up for sale in January 2021,… Continue reading All hands to the pumps: the colourful rise of community-owned pubs

This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) theme is “Invest in women, accelerate progress.” Women can play a crucial role in addressing global issues, especially climate change. Studies show that increasing female representation in national governments leads to more stringent climate policies and lower emissions, while enfranchising women in natural resource management is linked to better… Continue reading Tell us about a woman who inspires you

The Green Alley Award is about to celebrate its 10th year anniversary, having recognized a number of innovative companies over the course of the decade. These companies have shifted our perception of what can be done to address the issue of waste and moved us closer to a greener, more sustainable future. All previous recipients… Continue reading Debunking junk: 10 years of rethinking rubbish

Europe passed a monumental law to restore nature while Finland almost completely eradicated homelessness. Additionally, a Scottish land deal empowered communities and the UK’s green economy defied early sceptics. The European parliament passed a law aimed at reversing biodiversity loss which has plagued the EU. This law will require EU countries to safeguard and restore… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

Recently, Daisy Greenwell, the features editor at Positive News, explained how she accidentally started a grassroots movement with a group of fellow parents who aimed to protect childhood from smartphones. It all began with a conversation she had with her friend, Clare, about the difficult decision parents had to make when deciding to give their… Continue reading ‘Our kitchen has become the hub of an exploding movement of parents’

Megan McCubbin, a wildlife presenter and zoologist who investigates illegal wildlife persecution and participates in scientific studies worldwide, talks about her passion for nature, her optimism about young people, and her poodles. McCubbin, who holds a BSc in Zoology from The University of Liverpool, co-authored the book Back to Nature: How to Love Life –… Continue reading Life lessons: Megan McCubbin on what life so far has taught her

London-based chef Douglas McMaster is the mastermind behind Silo, the world’s first zero-waste restaurant. His passion for reducing waste extends beyond his work in the kitchen, as he offers tips for reducing household waste. McMaster emphasises the importance of supporting reusable plastic containers with lids, which come in various sizes and can create an airtight… Continue reading Six ways to head towards a zero-waste home kitchen

Douglas McMaster, the founder of Silo, the world’s first zero-waste restaurant, has discussed the philosophy he has brought to the food industry and his latest venture. Silo takes a “bin-first” approach, with everything leftover fermented or composted and any packaging recycled or sent back up the supply chain. There are no general waste bins. Through his new platform, the Zero… Continue reading Thinking outside the bin at the world’s first zero-waste restaurant