Today’s Solutions: February 26, 2026

May 3, 2021

May 3, 2021

Today we're talking about the benefits of universal preschool as well as how a mangrove reforestation project is providing carbon credit revenue for communities in Kenya. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...

May 3, 2021

May 3, 2021

Today we're talking about the benefits of universal preschool as well as how a mangrove reforestation project is providing carbon credit revenue for communities in Kenya. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...

May 3, 2021

May 3, 2021

Today we're talking about the benefits of universal preschool as well as how a mangrove reforestation project is providing carbon credit revenue for communities in Kenya. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...

May 3, 2021

May 3, 2021

Today we're talking about the benefits of universal preschool as well as how a mangrove reforestation project is providing carbon credit revenue for communities in Kenya. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...

Colorado becomes second state

Colorado becomes second state to legalize human composting

Last year, we shared how Washington state became the first in the country to legalize human composting. Now, Colorado is adopting similar legislation that will allow residents to become one with the earth at the end of their lives.  The bill passed the Colorado House by a margin of 45 to 18. Read More...

The educational benefits of un

The educational benefits of universal preschool

One component of the newly proposed American Families Plan is the institution of universal public preschool. In most US states, preschool is a private, optional educational foundation while public schools are only available starting in kindergarten. Preschool, however, holds many social and Read More...

Troubleshooting 7 common compo

Troubleshooting 7 common composting mistakes

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM So you’ve purchased a composting bucket and instituted sustainable food scrap disposal in your home. Great! Now, let’s make sure you’re compositing properly to generate the most benefits for you and the planet. Today we share some of the most common Read More...

Mangrove restoration expands c

Mangrove restoration expands carbon credit benefits to coastal Kenya

Eight years ago, mangrove forests in the Kenyan village of Gazi were greatly depleted for use as firewood and construction poles while poaching ran rampant nearby. Today, the village has turned over a new leaf. The mangrove forests are thriving once again and poaching has fallen 90 percent over the Read More...

Rad Radishes: 5 Reasons to add

Rad Radishes: 5 Reasons to add this zesty veggie to your diet

Radishes add some beautiful color and peppery punch to your recipes, but did you know these small vegetables also hold hidden health benefits? Here’s five more reasons to add this garnish to your repertoire.  Great for digestion. Radishes are rich in lignin, an insoluble fiber, which helps Read More...

April 30, 2021

April 30, 2021

Happy Friday! Amelia and Summers discuss the scientific benefits of optimism and why you should invest in all-electric gardening tools. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...