Target plans to design all its products for circularity by 2040
While you can currently buy sustainable products at Target, such as compostable cutlery, cleaning products in glass bottles, and shoes that can be sent back for recycling, the retail giant plans to go further and make all the products in its stores circular by 2040. That goal is part of its wider Read More...
This map app helps pedestrians in Barcelona stay cool on the shadiest routes
A new app launched in Barcelona is helping the city’s residents deal with scorching temperatures this summer by finding the shadiest and coolest routes for pedestrians. The pedestrian routing app, called Cool Walks, was first developed at a data visualization contest. Its purpose is to show Read More...
What is critical race theory?
Critical race theory (CRT) has been a hot topic in the news lately as many states move to ban the educational concept, but what exactly is critical race theory and what role does it play in our schools? Today we’re clarifying the concept and exploring its academic implications. What is critical Read More...
Pair of brothers set record for longest highline walked in Yosemite
Yosemite National Park has long been a site for the daring and determined and now, a pair of brothers from San Francisco claim to have successfully walked the longest Highline ever within the park. Moises and Daniel Monterrubio recruited a group of friends to help them string up a 2,800 ft line Read More...
These photography projects reveal the resilience of single parents
Most parents, especially those with young children, will agree: the pandemic has been and continues to be a multifaceted challenge that requires a lot of adapting and adjustment. It has shone a spotlight on the importance of the care-taking sector and has stalled the careers of working parents, Read More...
Amidst pandemic, America’s small businesses are doing better than expected
You’ve probably heard how many small businesses struggled due to Covid-19. Maybe you even saw your favorite local retailer close down. Now, thanks to the introduction of vaccines, and government aid in the form of stimulus checks, we might be seeing some of those familiar faces again. One Read More...
How to discern between toxic and safe household plants for your pets
The pandemic has created a surge in houseplant popularity, which is a lovely way to make an indoor space greener and even has its fair share of health benefits. However, if you also care for pets such as dogs or cats, then it’s best to be selective when bringing plants in to join your personal Read More...
Connecticut passes law to make all prison phone calls free
We’ve written before about the importance of restorative justice in a truly effective criminal system, and a big part of that is ensuring that incarcerated individuals have access to resources to reduce recidivism rates and reintegrate as participating members of society. In an effort to bolster Read More...
June 25, 2021
We're nurturing nature on the Update today with stories about bee gardens in Germany and oyster reefs in Southern California. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
June 25, 2021
We're nurturing nature on the Update today with stories about bee gardens in Germany and oyster reefs in Southern California. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...