Thinking like a Norwegian may help you cope with a winter lockdown
If you’re fearing another lockdown in the oncoming winter, then you might want to start thinking as Norwegians do in the northern city of Tromsø. Lying two hundred miles north of the Arctic Circle, the city does not see the sun from mid-November to mid-January, which spurred health psychologist Read More...
Telecommuting can slash emissions. Should it be required?
Working from home has become the norm in the San Francisco Bay Area, leading to a sizable drop in greenhouse gas emissions. Because of this, the Bay Area’s Metropolitan Transportation Commission has voted to move forward with a proposal to require people at large, office-based companies to work Read More...
Maryland becomes first state to implement a foam container ban
We recently wrote about New Jersey’s progressive single-use plastic ban. Now, Maryland is achieving its own waste-reduction goals by becoming the first state in the country to implement a ban on foam food containers. Passed in 2019, but implemented last week, the law prohibits restaurants, Read More...
This air purifier filters the air in your home in an eco-conscious way
Most air purifiers improve the air quality in your home by removing dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria, using filters made from a combination of glass fibers and plastic. At the end of their lives, typically six to eight months, the nonrecyclable filters are tossed, eventually ending up in a Read More...
September 29, 2020
Today we're joined by Optimist Daily Editorial Manager Marvin Lanes to talk pets, solar roadways, and what lockdown is like in his home in Amsterdam. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
September 29, 2020
Today we're joined by Optimist Daily Editorial Manager Marvin Lanes to talk pets, solar roadways, and what lockdown is like in his home in Amsterdam. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
September 29, 2020
Today we're joined by Optimist Daily Editorial Manager Marvin Lanes to talk pets, solar roadways, and what lockdown is like in his home in Amsterdam. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
September 29, 2020
Today we're joined by Optimist Daily Editorial Manager Marvin Lanes to talk pets, solar roadways, and what lockdown is like in his home in Amsterdam. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Experts give 7 life strategies to boost energy and focus
In a world where seemingly everything is trying to grab your attention, it’s not uncommon to feel tired and out of focus during the day. If this sounds relatable, we have seven lifestyle strategies that can help you regain your energy and mental clarity. These strategies come from two Read More...
Pet owners experienced lower levels of stress during lockdowns
From boosting morale to reducing levels of stress, sharing a home with an animal friend can go a long way in improving your overall mental health — especially during times of lockdown. At least, that’s what a recent survey from the University of York has found, after researching the Read More...