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Hyundai Glovis Extends Ocean Cleanup Partnership to 2030
Planet Wins6d ago

Hyundai Glovis Extends Ocean Cleanup Partnership to 2030

A South Korean shipping company has extended its partnership with The Ocean Cleanup through 2030, building on efforts that have already removed 50,000 tons of plastic from the world's waters. Their camera-equipped ships are mapping ocean trash to make cleanup faster and smarter.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
VW and Mastertons Brew 75th Anniversary Coffee Blend
Acts of KindnessMay 20

VW and Mastertons Brew 75th Anniversary Coffee Blend

Two of South Africa's most beloved brands are celebrating 75 years of automotive heritage with a limited-edition coffee created by employees. Volkswagen and century-old Mastertons Coffee joined forces to craft "The People's Blend" using beans from across Africa.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Japan Tech Giants Team Up to Tackle Healthcare Costs
SolutionsMay 19

Japan Tech Giants Team Up to Tackle Healthcare Costs

Three of Japan's biggest companies are joining forces to solve a critical challenge: keeping healthcare affordable as the nation ages. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Fujitsu, and SoftBank are launching a tech-powered alliance to help contain medical costs expected to surge by 2040.

Japan Times2 min read
Kia and Ocean Cleanup Block 175 Tons of LA River Plastic
Planet WinsMay 15

Kia and Ocean Cleanup Block 175 Tons of LA River Plastic

A partnership between Kia and The Ocean Cleanup has stopped 175 tons of plastic waste from reaching the Pacific Ocean, and they're just getting started. The project is now expanding to protect LA's waters ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Fuel Company Powers Food Rescue Across South Africa
InnovationMay 6

Fuel Company Powers Food Rescue Across South Africa

A major fuel company is solving hunger not with donations, but by powering refrigerated trucks that transport rescued food to communities in need. The partnership has turned wasted produce into delivered meals across the country.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Germiston Fundraiser Walk Draws Hundreds for Good Cause
Acts of KindnessApr 15

Germiston Fundraiser Walk Draws Hundreds for Good Cause

Hundreds of walkers turned out at Germiston Stadium on April 12 for a community fundraising event that brought neighbors together for charity. The Walking the Talk Foundation partnered with Macsteel to host the uplifting day of exercise and giving.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
Four Giants Team Up to Power 11 Million Gallons of Green Jet Fuel
InnovationApr 15

Four Giants Team Up to Power 11 Million Gallons of Green Jet Fuel

DSV, Microsoft, United Airlines, and Phillips 66 just joined forces to unlock 11 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel, proving corporate climate action can fly high. This collaboration marks one of aviation's biggest leaps toward cleaner skies.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Ships Scan 22,000km² of Ocean to Map Plastic Hotspots
Acts of KindnessApr 9

Ships Scan 22,000km² of Ocean to Map Plastic Hotspots

Nine cargo ships equipped with special cameras have helped create the world's most detailed map of ocean plastic, guiding cleanup crews to pollution hotspots. The successful three-year partnership just got renewed for four more years.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup3 min read
123-Year-Old School for Blind Students Gets Major Upgrade
SolutionsApr 8

123-Year-Old School for Blind Students Gets Major Upgrade

A historic school for blind students in Mysuru, India just received brand new facilities to better serve its students. The upgrades mark a major step forward for inclusive education at one of the country's oldest institutions of its kind.

The Hindu2 min read
AT&T Trade-Ins Plant 150K Trees in California Wildfire Zones
Planet WinsApr 3

AT&T Trade-Ins Plant 150K Trees in California Wildfire Zones

Every device traded in to AT&T this April will plant a tree in California's wildfire-scarred forests, with 150,000 trees already committed through this simple program. It's proof that everyday tech upgrades can help heal the planet.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
AT&T Trade-Ins Plant 150,000 Trees in California
Planet WinsApr 2

AT&T Trade-Ins Plant 150,000 Trees in California

Every phone traded in to AT&T this April helps plant a tree in California's wildfire recovery zones. The program has now supported 150,000 trees across two years.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Kia Trucks Speed Up Guatemala River Cleanup Effort
Acts of KindnessMar 18

Kia Trucks Speed Up Guatemala River Cleanup Effort

Two new trucks are helping transport 20,000 tons of intercepted river plastic each year in Guatemala before it reaches the Caribbean Sea. The donation strengthens a partnership that's already pulled massive amounts of waste from critical waterways.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Georgia's 44,000 Women-Owned Businesses Drive Growth
SolutionsMar 3

Georgia's 44,000 Women-Owned Businesses Drive Growth

Georgia now hosts more than 44,000 women-owned employer firms, one of the largest concentrations in the Southeast. Corporate partnerships are opening doors to larger contracts, creating a ripple effect of jobs and economic opportunity across the state.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read
Unilever Transforms Nigerian School With Solar Power
Acts of KindnessFeb 23

Unilever Transforms Nigerian School With Solar Power

Students in Ogun State now have renovated classrooms, modern toilets, and solar panels after a major school upgrade. The February 2025 project shows how corporate partnerships can create lasting change for children's education.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Omega-3 Brand to Remove 500K Pounds of Ocean Plastic
Planet WinsFeb 18

Omega-3 Brand to Remove 500K Pounds of Ocean Plastic

A Canadian supplement company is turning every product sale into ocean cleanup action. For each bottle sold, AquaOmega will fund the removal of one pound of plastic from waterways.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
EV Tire Sales Fund 160,000-Pound Ocean Cleanup
Daily MixFeb 11

EV Tire Sales Fund 160,000-Pound Ocean Cleanup

Every electric vehicle tire sold by ERANGE now funds verified ocean cleanup work, and the partnership has already removed more than 160,000 pounds of plastic and trash from waterways. What started as a simple business idea has turned into a powerful way for everyday consumers to make a real environmental difference.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Hydro Flask Joins Ocean Conservancy to Cut Plastic Waste
Planet WinsJan 26

Hydro Flask Joins Ocean Conservancy to Cut Plastic Waste

Hydro Flask is teaming up with Ocean Conservancy for a multi-year partnership aimed at eliminating single-use plastics from stadiums, venues, and coastlines. The collaboration will mobilize athletes, artists, and millions of fans to take action against ocean plastic pollution.

Google News - Plastic Reduction3 min read
India's Kalaburagi District Launches New Development Trust
SolutionsJan 26

India's Kalaburagi District Launches New Development Trust

A district in India just became the first in the country to create a government-backed foundation that channels corporate donations directly into local development. Major companies have already committed millions in support for students, job training, and community projects.

The Hindu2 min read
Deutsche Bank Partnership Feeds 100 Million Kids in India
SolutionsJan 24

Deutsche Bank Partnership Feeds 100 Million Kids in India

A banking giant and nonprofit just hit an incredible milestone that's keeping millions of Indian students fed and focused on learning. One hundred million meals later, they're proving that no child should choose between hunger and homework.

Google News - Education Milestone3 min read