Jaden Smith's free vegan food truck is a restaurant for the homeless
For his 21st birthday back in 2019, Jaden Smith, son of famed actor Will Smith, decided to celebrate with the launch of his series of 'I Love You' vegan food trucks that provide free, healthy, and sustainable meals to the homeless community of Skid Row in Los Angeles. Now, 22-year-old Smith Read More...
Major firms sign ambitious deal to cut plastic waste in the Pacific
Every year, more than 800,000 tonnes of plastic waste in Australia end up in landfills or the environment, contributing to an already toxic plastic soup that’s threatening marine ecosystems all across the world. In the coming years, that number is expected to decrease significantly thanks to a Read More...
Endangered red wolves give birth to 12 healthy pups at North Carolina Zoo
Red wolves are one of the most critically endangered animals in the world with their population numbering less than 20 in the wild — all in eastern North Carolina. That’s why it's great news that as many as three litters of American red wolves were recently born at the North Carolina Zoo. The Read More...
Looking to shop seasonally? Here are 16 resources to get you started
Consuming plant-based foods is a great way to cut down on your personal carbon footprint, but it’s not the only strategy available to make your meals more sustainable. Eating locally and seasonally cuts down on the transportation emissions from the food you eat and supports local growers Read More...
May 19, 2021
Today we're talking about the power of green facades and how a major wind turbine producer has made their product fully recyclable. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 19, 2021
Today we're talking about the power of green facades and how a major wind turbine producer has made their product fully recyclable. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 19, 2021
Today we're talking about the power of green facades and how a major wind turbine producer has made their product fully recyclable. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 19, 2021
Today we're talking about the power of green facades and how a major wind turbine producer has made their product fully recyclable. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
The Optimist View: Positive Podcast Roundup
“If you don’t condition yourself positively, the world will condition you negatively” - Lalla Brutoco, The Optimist Daily co-founder and impact investor Has work from home got you missing watercooler conversations? We wanted a way to stay better connect to our readers all over the world, Read More...
How green facades can help cities mitigate the effects of climate change
According to C40 Cities, more than 970 cities worldwide are expected to experience average summertime temperature highs of 35˚C (95°F) this year. This trend, exacerbated by climate change, will negatively affect all aspects of day-to-day life including working, socializing, and traveling. Well Read More...