Trying to control blood sugar levels? These 16 superfoods will help do the trick
Anyone who lives with type 2 diabetes or is actively trying to prevent it is constantly trying to keep their blood sugar in balance. It’s a tricky business sometimes, as some people respond to foods differently than others. There are, however, some superfoods that almost everyone responds well to Read More...
This club answers thousands of letters from heartbroken people across the world
In a small storage room tucked under an archway in a quiet courtyard in Verona, Italy, a group of people are diligently writing letters. They are members of the Juliet Club, an organization that receives letters from the heartbroken people of the world who have no one to write to. In a tradition Read More...
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s to be fur free by 2021
Macy’s and its subsidiary, Bloomingdale's, have announced that they will remove any authentic fur products from their stores by 2021. Considering that Macy’s private brands are already fur-free, expanding the practice to all commerce was the next natural step for the company. The ban only Read More...
Many banks invest in fossil fuels. This bank does the opposite
You have every reason to be skeptical about what your bank does with your money. After all, big banks such as Wells Fargo poured $1.9 trillion into fossil-fuel companies in the three years that followed the signing of the Paris Agreement. With that said, not all banks have been so irresponsible. Read More...
Moving beyond burgers: lab-cultured meat could bring us ethical steaks
Although plant-based meat startups, such as Impossible Foods, have been in the limelight lately, there are still startups that are working on ethical meat grown from animal cells, giving you a real burger without the cruelty and climate change issues. But, while it’s great to see a number of Read More...
What are quantum computers, and why do we need them?
After years of experimentation and setbacks, Google has announced they have reached the first steps into “quantum supremacy”. This could be a major breakthrough that would be able to completely change the landscape of computer and technology. A quantum computer would be able to generate Read More...
Here’s a guide to personalizing your waste reduction
We at the Optimist Daily are big on sharing solutions for waste and reductions in your own home. For today’s installment on low waste living, we challenge you to take a trip through your garbage (metaphorically or literally) to figure out what areas of your life are most wasteful. Following this Read More...
YouTubers launch fundraiser to plant 20 million trees to fight climate change
With a combined 650 million subscribers — nearly double the population of the United States — a coalition of YouTubers wants to tackle the climate crisis by raising $20 million to plant 20 million trees. The fundraising effort is being organized by Mr. Beast, or Jimmy Donaldson, a famous Read More...
Researchers have developed a more efficient way to remove CO2 from the air
While it’s vital we cut down on the amount of emissions that spew into the atmosphere, we also believe that carbon capture technology represents a powerful way to deal with excess carbon emissions. That’s why we’re keen to present to you a new device that is able to extra CO2 gas at almost Read More...
This slick carry-on suitcase is made out of plastic waste
As efforts grow to find new uses for discarded plastic before it gets into the environment, it’s amazing to see startups continuously coming up with neat ideas of how to upscale this waste. The latest of such ideas come from Phoenx, a London-based company that focuses on the eco-conscious Read More...