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Ecosystems have the unbelievable power to restore themselves, even if they are on the brink of extinction. All it takes is time and a group of amazing, dedicated people who refuse to believe it’s too late to make a positive change.

From recovered ecosystems to millions of trees being planted, these 7 heart-warming messages from Mother Earth will lift your eco warrior spirits.

Akashinga: The Brave Ones tells the truly inspiring story of female rangers who are putting their lives at risk to protect African wildlife.

The fashion industry is a dirty business in many ways. It is the second most polluting industry after the big oil industry and labor conditions are often horrifying. But there are companies who do things in a different way. They turn waste into fashion and help those in need.

There is a giant whale swimming in the canals of Utrecht. And it’s made of plastic rescued from the ocean.

From October 5th til October 14th, the Dutch Sustainable Fashion Week (DSFW) will be organized. There are tons of cool (and free) activities!

I gathered my favorite “Yay for the Earth” moments of the past week. Read how Starbucks sees an increase of 150% in the use of reusable cups, how one mayor in Italy takes a firm stand against the plastic soup and why Hawaii is banning sunscreens.

Iceland Foods aims to replace the plastic packaging of it’s own brand with packaging including paper and pulp trays and paper bags which would be recyclable through domestic waste collections or in-store recycling facilities.