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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Nearly 460 volunteers take part in cleanups across Oahu
Volunteers removed about 30 tons of trash during cleanups across Oahu that were organized by the Department of Facility Maintenance Storm Water Quality Division for Earth Month. Some 460 volunteers participated in 24 cleanups across Oahu where they removed trash, tires and metals. The Hawaii community also celebrated Earth Month by participating in the city's 31-year-old Adopt-a-Block, Adopt-a-Channel and Storm Drain Marking programs, which aim to prevent pollution and ensure the responsible disposal of litter while preserving the cleanliness and health of our oceans and neighboring areas. To learn more about the city's storm-water programs and ways to get involved, visit.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paramount Wraps Up Earth Month With Hands-On Volunteering, Green Expos, and Creative Eco-Initiatives
NORTHAMPTON, MA / / May 12, 2025 / Paramount: That's a wrap on Earth Month at Paramount! In celebration of Earth Month, Paramount colleagues joined each other across their communities to help make an environmental difference where needed! A few highlights include: The Paramount Pictures Green Team joined Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) for their Spring Community Clean-Up in Lafayette Park. Volunteers picked up trash, planted flowers and greenery, and got creative-painting mini flowerpots and making beaded bracelets with encouraging messages for the local kids. In NYC, Paramount volunteers rolled up their sleeves to refresh Battery Park with some light gardening, aerating the soil, and spreading grass seed to allow for new growth. The NYC Paramount office also hosted a Green Expo spotlighting eco-conscious local businesses. Employees discovered sustainable products and caught a live cooking demo called the Chef's Table. Virtually, Paramount volunteers tuned in for a hands-on workshop with the Urban Ecology Center, where they learned how to upcycle old t-shirts into reusable tote bags. Paramount extends a huge thank you to all the passionate employees who got their hands dirty (literally) and had a great time doing it! About Paramount Global Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA,PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, its portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. The company delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, Paramount Global provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Paramount on Contact Info: Spokesperson: ParamountWebsite: info@ SOURCE: Paramount View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
Associated Press
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Paramount Wraps Up Earth Month With Hands-On Volunteering, Green Expos, and Creative Eco-Initiatives
That's a wrap on Earth Month at Paramount! In celebration of Earth Month, Paramount colleagues joined each other across their communities to help make an environmental difference where needed! A few highlights include: The Paramount Pictures Green Team joined Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) for their Spring Community Clean-Up in Lafayette Park. Volunteers picked up trash, planted flowers and greenery, and got creative—painting mini flowerpots and making beaded bracelets with encouraging messages for the local kids. In NYC, Paramount volunteers rolled up their sleeves to refresh Battery Park with some light gardening, aerating the soil, and spreading grass seed to allow for new growth. The NYC Paramount office also hosted a Green Expo spotlighting eco-conscious local businesses. Employees discovered sustainable products and caught a live cooking demo called the Chef's Table. Virtually, Paramount volunteers tuned in for a hands-on workshop with the Urban Ecology Center, where they learned how to upcycle old t-shirts into reusable tote bags. Paramount extends a huge thank you to all the passionate employees who got their hands dirty (literally) and had a great time doing it! About Paramount GlobalParamount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, its portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. The company delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, Paramount Global provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Paramount
AsiaOne
04-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- AsiaOne
Eco-friendly activities for the family , Lifestyle News
April is Earth Month, a time to reflect on our planet, appreciate nature's beauty, and take actionable steps toward sustainability. And what better way to celebrate than by involving the whole family? From toddlers to teens, there are plenty of fun and meaningful eco-friendly activities that everyone can enjoy. Here are some creative and simple ways to go green together this Earth Month. 1. Start a mini garden Whether you have a big backyard or a small balcony, gardening is a great way to connect with nature and teach kids about where food comes from. You can plant herbs, vegetables, or pollinator-friendly flowers. Make it a fun science experiment by tracking the growth of each plant and learning about composting food scraps as natural fertiliser. Tip: Use recycled containers or old egg cartons as plant starters! 2. Go on a nature scavenger hunt Take a family walk in a local park or nature trail and create a scavenger hunt list of things to spot — like a butterfly, a feather, or a tree with rough bark. This encourages kids to slow down, observe their environment, and appreciate the small wonders of nature. Bonus: Bring reusable bags and gloves and pick up litter along the way! 3. Do a home energy audit together Turn off unused lights, unplug devices, and look for ways to reduce energy usage. Get the kids involved by assigning them "energy detective" roles. They can check which appliances are left on unnecessarily or suggest ways to use less water during showers or dishwashing. Fun twist: Create a family eco-challenge. Example — who can save the most electricity this month? 4. Try a no-waste craft day Gather materials like old magazines, cardboard, fabric scraps, or bottle caps and challenge each other to create something new. From toy robots to homemade bird feeders, upcycled crafts are a fun way to repurpose materials and spark creativity. Pro tip: Share your creations on social media to inspire others and spread the Earth Month message! 5. Host a family swap party Spring cleaning season pairs perfectly with Earth Month. Instead of throwing away items, host a swap at home! Let each family member pick toys, clothes, or books they no longer use and exchange them with each other. You can even invite neighbours or friends to join. Eco-win: Less waste going to the landfill, and fewer new things to buy! 6. Watch eco-themed documentaries or movies Curl up with popcorn and watch a family-friendly film that highlights the beauty of our planet or teaches about climate change. Some great options include The Lorax, Wall-E, Our Planet, or The Biggest Little Farm. Discussion starter: After the movie, chat about what your family learnt and one eco-action you'd like to try. 7. Support local and sustainable brands Use Earth Month as a reason to explore local farmers' markets, refill stores, or sustainable brands. Take your kids along and explain how shopping locally reduces carbon footprints and supports community businesses. Activity idea: Let kids help pick fruits and veggies and create a meal using local produce. 8. Walk, bike, or take public transport Choose car-free days when the whole family can walk, bike, or ride public transport to your destinations. It's healthier for the environment and for everyone's bodies too! Make it fun: Plan a walking tour of a neighbourhood you've never explored before. Earth Month is a wonderful opportunity to show kids that small actions can lead to big change. By making eco-friendly choices fun, hands-on, and family-focused, we teach the next generation to love and protect our planet every day of the year. So grab your reusable bags, put on your walking shoes, and get ready to celebrate Earth Month the green way, with love, laughter, and lots of nature! [[nid:716799]] This article was first published in theAsianparent.
Forbes
01-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Sustainability Leaders Confront Fashion Industry On Carbon And Waste
As we leave Earth Month 2025, and with prospects for any positive legislation or government environmental action at the national level in the U.S. stymied in the short-term, sustainability leaders are turning their attention to state legislatures, foundations, and the nonprofit sector to help achieve their goals. One of the largest polluting industries, which remains largely unregulated, is the apparel and footwear – or fashion -- industry. But that lack of regulation may change if environmental leaders in California, New York and other states are able to get a version of the Fashion Act passed in state legislatures. As introduced in New York, the Fashion Act would mandate that any apparel or footwear company doing business in New York that has global revenue of $100 million or more be required to map their supply chains down to their raw material providers. Once these supply chains are mapped, companies would be required to reduce the negative environmental impact of these providers by setting and achieving climate reductions in line with the Paris Agreement, work with suppliers to effectively manage their chemical use, and take steps to improve the lives of garment workers in the industry. The environmental impact statistics are staggering. While environmental leaders remain cautiously optimistic of some legislative help at the state level in the United States, and many countries in Europe have initiated efforts to rein in the industry, there are no real global standards or regulations, and little attention to this crisis has historically been shown by many companies or foundations. One notable exception is the H&M Foundation, which is committed to supporting the textile industry's journey to halve greenhouse gas emissions every decade by 2050, while promoting a just transition both people and the planet. Funded by the Persson family, the H&M Foundation recognizes change makers, leaders, and innovators who are working to transform the industry. Since 2015, its Global Change Award has backed 56 trailblazing teams, helping to move innovative ideas toward real world solutions. Another is the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (UK and US), which is committed to furthering a circular economy designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature. Through evidence-based research, the Foundation seeks to contribute to solving global challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss, and through its support of organizations and individuals, it creates learning opportunities through circular economy courses and resources for teachers and academics. The nonprofit Apparel Impact Institute leverages data to identify solutions that stand to make a meaningful carbon reduction in textile production, and it uses this portfolio of solutions to help suppliers create customized decarbonization plans, implement programs, and secure financing for improvements. Its Fashion Climate Fund is aimed at empowering suppliers with subsidies to jumpstart carbon technology assessments and efficiency programs, and to assist in the development of industry leaders engaged in cutting-edge research, comprehensive reports and the convening of key stakeholders. While tackling a huge global industry that employs over 430 million people and is valued at over $1.84 trillion is a monumental challenge, sustainability leaders are hoping to slow down the 'fast fashion' trend by both requiring companies to reduce their carbon emissions and use of water and encouraging consumers to purchase less and recycle their clothes rather than discarding them. The future of the planet may require no less.
