Today’s Solutions: February 22, 2026

Business

Looking for positive and inspiring business stories? From green operations to employee rights, from innovative corporate structures to diversity and inclusion, the Business section at The Optimist Daily has got the latest innovative solutions from the corporate sector.

Changemakers of the week: The

Changemakers of the week: The Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative and Treasure House Fashions

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day on the Optimist Daily, we report on solutions from around the world. Though we love solutions big and small, the ones happening locally, and being driven by our communities often make the greatest impact. Today we are excited to publish the Read More...

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Federal Trade Commission implements tough new rule to combat fake reviews

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Today, online shopping is the default for many of us, meaning we rely heavily on reviews when deciding on our purchases. But in this wild internet era, how can we trust that all the reviews we’re reading are legit? Luckily, the Federal Trade Commission's Read More...

Changemakers of the week: Laha

Changemakers of the week: Lahaina Restoration Foundation and The Montana Institute

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day on the Optimist Daily, we report on solutions from around the world. Though we love solutions big and small, it is often the ones right in our communities that make the largest impact. Today we are excited to publish the third round of The Read More...

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How donating expiring food boosts supermarket profits while tackling food insecurity

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Millions of people in the United States suffer from food insecurity, with more than 40 percent of food lost throughout the production chain. Major merchants such as Kroger, Walmart, and Costco are stepping up to address this issue by donating expired food, Read More...

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Hundreds of veterans obtain honorable discharges following 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' review

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The United States Department of Defense announced that over 800 veterans who were previously removed under the now-repealed "don't ask, don't tell" policy have had their discharge statuses upgraded to honorable, in a historic action that finally begins to Read More...

Transforming climate anxiety

Transforming climate anxiety into positive action

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine dedicating your studies to the natural beauty of coral reefs, only to witness their rapid decline firsthand. That is precisely what occurred to Jada Alexander, a student at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The vivid life of the coral reefs Read More...

Changemakers of the week: Coal

Changemakers of the week: Coalition for Compassion and Justice and Fish Reef Project

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day on the Optimist Daily, we report on solutions from around the world. Though we love solutions big and small, it is often the ones right in our communities that make the largest impact. Today we are thrilled to present to you the second round of Read More...

Changemakers of the week: Natu

Changemakers of the week: Nature in the Classroom and The Man That Rescues Dogs

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day on the Optimist Daily, we report on solutions from around the world. Though we love solutions big and small, it is often the ones right in our communities that make the largest impact. A few weeks ago, The Optimist Daily asked you, our readers, Read More...

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World Animal Protection’s Unique Personality Awards: Celebrating the Sentient Souls of Wildlife

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM World Animal Protection has long been at the forefront of fighting animal cruelty, with initiatives aimed at ending the exploitation of animals in tourism and advocating for better welfare standards globally. In celebration of World Animal Day (October 4th) Read More...

4 immediate ways to help Hurr

4 immediate ways to help Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's trail of destruction, the residents of Asheville, North Carolina, are in a dire predicament. Despite being more than 300 miles inland from the coast, the storm devastated this lively mountain community, leaving a trail Read More...