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Washington Medical Spa Launches $500 Kindness Week Contest
Acts of KindnessFeb 12

Washington Medical Spa Launches $500 Kindness Week Contest

A medical spa in University Place, Washington is inviting the community to share random acts of kindness for a chance to win $500 in spa services. The initiative comes after one co-owner's life was changed by a stranger's kindness in 2019.

Google News - Random Act Kindness2 min read
North Queensland Launches Free Battery Disposal Program
Planet WinsFeb 7

North Queensland Launches Free Battery Disposal Program

A new free program in North Queensland is making it easy to safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries after fire incidents more than doubled since 2022. The initiative covers everything from electric toothbrushes to e-scooters, protecting communities and waste workers from dangerous fires.

ABC Australia2 min read
Botswana Town Launches Monthly Clean-Up for Tourism Boost
SolutionsFeb 4

Botswana Town Launches Monthly Clean-Up for Tourism Boost

Maun, Botswana's gateway to the Okavango Delta, kicked off a community-led cleanliness campaign that ties environmental care directly to economic growth. The initiative supports a national directive making the second Saturday of every month a country-wide clean-up day.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Belize Plants 1 Million Trees to Fight Climate Change
Planet WinsJan 28

Belize Plants 1 Million Trees to Fight Climate Change

Belize just launched an ambitious mission to plant one million trees by 2035, with the Prime Minister planting the first one himself. The Greening Belize Initiative brings together government, the UN, and everyday citizens to restore forests devastated by wildfires and development.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read