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...
Your next pair of sneakers may be made of foam from algae blooms
Last week we wrote about a new pair of sneakers from the brand Cariuma made from bamboo, sugarcane, and natural cork. This time around, we present another new sustainable option from the brand Native Shoes that makes use of algae foam from the algae blooms that have been occurring across the Read More...
The Ocean Cleanup is now cleaning plastic debris out of polluted rivers
After successfully capturing and collecting its first debris from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch a couple of weeks ago, the Ocean Cleanup just announced a new device to catch plastic before it flows into the ocean. Called The Interceptor, the device is a solar-powered barge that’ll be Read More...
Listening carefully can benefit your career. Here are 3 ways to listen better
As the old saying goes, you have two ears and one mouth for a reason. Listening carefully can not only improve your relationships with those around you and make you more empathetic but also help you better convey your own points and propel your career. A Harvard study of 3,500 people Read More...