Today’s Solutions: June 27, 2026

After building Method, the sustainable soap brand, into a $100 million-plus business, cofounder Adam Lowry probably could have retired. Instead, he tackled a new problem: the unsustainability of milk. Dairy has a massive carbon footprint, and a single gallon of milk takes 1,000 gallons of water to produce. Plant-based alternatives, from almond milk to coconut milk, are gaining in popularity, but they have issues of their own. So Ripple is using another unusual ingredient—peas—instead. “It’s…

Print this article
More of Today's Solutions

This simple Blue Zone habit can improve your longevity

How often do you find yourself sitting on the floor in your day-to-day life? It turns out, sitting on the floor, while it may ...

Read More

Meaningful moments: how to make family gatherings more engaging over the holi...

During the holiday season, the spirit of family togetherness is sometimes overshadowed by family tensions and unavoidable disputes. Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., a recognized childcare specialist ...

Read More

Improve your daily routine: a neuroscientist’s advice to strengthening ...

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In today's fitness-focused society, the importance of brain training is frequently overlooked. Daniel Amen, M.D., draws on over ...

Read More

LA homelessness declines for a second consecutive year

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Los Angeles County’s homelessness crisis has long loomed large, but new data offers a rare glimmer of progress: ...

Read More