April 26, 2021
Today we're sharing how a roofing company is making the industry more circular and Santa Barbara County's launch of the nation's first 100% rental assistance program. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
US Commits to cutting emissions by 50% by 2030
Last week’s global summit on climate change yielded some pretty impressive climate commitments from a variety of world leaders. One of the prominent pledges is that from the US which committed to reducing emissions by 50 percent by 2030. This commitment is expected to be made official in a Read More...
Study links mushroom consumption to lowered risk of cancer
We at The Optimist Daily are no stranger to the power of mushrooms. These versatile fungi can be used to make sustainable clothing, treat depression, and even build decomposable coffins. Now, a new study from Penn State College of Medicine indicates that mushroom consumption could help protect Read More...
North Dakota to offer Covid-19 vaccines to Canadian truck drivers
The border between the US and Canada has been closed since March of last year, but truck drivers continue to drive essential goods between the two countries. To protect these essential workers and extend the reach of unused Covid-19 vaccines in the US, North Dakota is extending vaccine eligibility Read More...
Santa Barbara institutes nation's first 100 percent rental assistance program
As families struggle financially during the pandemic, we’ve highlighted different solutions like mandatory mediations and legal assistance services that are helping avoid a housing crisis. Santa Barbara County is addressing the issue with a novel comprehensive rental assistance Read More...
French drivers will soon be able to exchange their old cars for e-bikes
In recent years, e-bikes have become increasingly popular among commuters and cyclists, as well as people who previously dreaded the thought of cycling uphill for long distances. This interest in e-bikes has exploded during the coronavirus, as many have sought out ways to travel while avoiding Read More...
Fixing Fashion reduces textile waste with consumer education
Dutch designer Dave Hakkens has launched a new sustainable fashion collection, but he doesn’t want you to buy any of it. Instead, he uses this line to illustrate the different techniques he teaches users on Fixing Fashion, a platform that features instructions and video tutorials on how to Read More...
Recycling asphalt shingles is now possible thanks to this roofing giant
Affordable and easy to install, it’s not surprising that asphalt shingles are the most popular roofing material in the US, covering about 75 percent of the country’s roofs. The problem with it, however, is that 12 to 15 years after installation, they need to be replaced. Due to this, shingles Read More...
US’ largest coal miners’ union voices support for a transition to renewables
A huge hurdle in the transition to renewable energy is the question of what will happen to the thousands of jobs in the coal and gas industries. Fortunately, multiple studies have shown the economic benefits associated with a transition to a greener energy future, and now, even the US’ largest Read More...
These classic deodorant lines now come in zero-waste packagings
Coming up with new delivery models and redesigning the packaging of consumer goods is an essential step in achieving a future where plastic waste is obsolete. This is particularly relevant when it comes to giant fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers who are the main contributors to our global Read More...