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Ford Has Been Recycling 1.2 Billion Plastic Bottles Every Year to Make Vehicle Parts
Using an average of 250 bottles per vehicle, the company has been turning the plastic waste into undershields, carpets, and wheel liners.
U.S. Contributes to $100 Million Public-Private Partnership to Preserve Wetlands and Waterfowl
$28 million in new funding from the US will be tripled by partner grants, helping to preserve some of the most delicate park ecosystems in the U.S..
Police Officer Makes House Call to Reassure Boy That There Aren’t Monsters Hiding in New Home
This youngster has been sleeping soundly in his new home ever since a compassionate policeman made sure there were no monsters or bad guys in the house.
Football Fan’s Request for Beer Money Racks Up $90,000 in Donations; So He is Giving It All to Charity
When donations began pouring into this 24-year-old's online bank account, he knew that he couldn't just spend all of it on Busch Light Beer.
Wheelchair Climber Pushes Limitations on 2,300-mile Road Trip Through Majestic Wilderness
When Nerissa Cannon became disabled in 2013 and had to use a wheelchair full-time, she felt like she had lost her entire identity. As...
Historic First: Wind Turbines Deliver More Energy Than Coal in Texas–the Largest Consumer of Coal in US
For the first time in history, wind power has surpassed coal in Texas: the largest consumer and producer of coal energy in the country.
When Mortuary Intern Invites Strangers to Veteran’s Funeral, 3,000 People Travel From All Over for the Service
When an intern at a Michigan funeral home published an open invitation to a Vietnam veteran's memorial service, over 3,000 people answered his call.
Another Chick-fil-A Worker Turns into Good Samaritan, Going Above and Beyond For WW II Veteran
A Chick-fil-A worker in Maryland went ‘above and beyond’ for a WW II veteran, changing his tire outside in a ‘beautiful’ act of kindness caught on camera.
Frugal Carpenter Scrimped and Saved So He Could Give Full College Scholarships to 33 Strangers
Iowa carpenter Dale Schroeder didn't go to college, but he saved money his whole life so he could pay full tuitions for 33 others with dreams of college.
Want to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing? This New Study Says You Could Try Playing Minecraft
A new study from Iowa State University says that playing certain video games – particularly Minecraft – can help people think more creatively.
School Gives Students Credit for Physical Education Class When They Do Yard Work for Seniors and the Disabled
Not only has the yard work been beneficial to the homeowners who can't mow their own lawns – it has also had a tremendous impact on the students as well.
Minnesota Will Soon Pay for Your Landscaping Costs If You Plant Bee-Friendly Greenery
If you're a gardener living in Minnesota, the state may soon reimburse you for planting bee-friendly plants on your property.
World’s Smallest Baby, Born the Size of an Apple, Finally Leaves Hospital as Healthy 5-Pound Infant
This 5-month-old baby has defied all the odds after she was delivered at just 8.6 ounces – which is about the size of an apple.
Frantic Trucker Miraculously Reunited With Cat Co-pilot After Posting Photo to Obscure Online Forum
This 23-year-old trucker was sick with worry when his beloved cat companion went missing – but thankfully, this Reddit page helped to reunite them.
Watch Burly Construction Workers Rescue Baby Ducklings That Had Fallen into Storm Drain
Construction workers in Des Moines, Iowa took some time off from their road work to become heroes to this adorable family of ducks.
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Determined to Save His Country’s Water Supply, 26-Year-old Has Revived 10 Lakes From a Polluted Mess
This young engineer's determination has sparked a massive statewide cleanup – and it has already had spectacular results.
Legally Blind Basketball Player Took One Shot in His Only Game – and He Sank It
This disabled 18-year-old student has been shooting hoops since the 3rd grade, but this is the first shot that he has ever taken on his school team.
Oficiales de Policía y Bomberos a Través de los Estados Unidos Están Manejando el Estrés Cotidiano de sus Servicios al Deslizarse ante Algo no tan Convencional
El grupo sin fines de lucro Yoga Para Primeros Respondedores está enseñando a estos rescatistas de emergencia una mejor manera de manejar las demandas...
How a Yoga Teacher is Saving First Responders Across America From Depression – With Downward Dog
Yoga is not just good for exercise – it is saving police officers and firefighters from depression and mental illness.
Sir Richard Branson Will Give $3 Million to Whoever Can Save the Planet By Reinventing the Air Conditioner
Redesigning one of the world's most common household appliances could divert over 100 gigatons of carbon emissions from the atmosphere by 2050.