The Optimist Daily’s Weekly Roundup
With Arielle Tiangco and Karissa Garcia
Do you like the stories from around the world that recognize and celebrate the people and events making a positive change? Tune in to The Optimist Daily’s Weekly Roundup, where our solutions-focused stories continue, and hear behind-the-scenes discussions from the people bringing you the news.
Episodes
February 01, 2022
Fake Poop & LGBTQ+ Movement within Roman Catholic Church in Germany
Today's good news: How conservationists in California use fake poop to boost endangered Western Burrowing Owls population and a discussion about the powerful fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the Roman Catholic Church. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 11:44 min
January 31, 2022
Digital Skills Training for Older Workers & Restaurant Messaging
Today's good news: AARP and Google.org team up to help older workers boost income and employment opportunities with free digital skills training. Plus, a new study reveals the influence restaurant messaging has on consumers and how we can use that influence to help the planet. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 13:05 min
January 28, 2022
Bee Bricks & Overcoming Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Today's Good News: A buzz-worthy new planning law was passed in the city of Brighton and Hove in England, which requires new buildings to include special bricks that have nests for solitary bees. Plus, researchers are tackling the problem of drug-resistant bacteria with promising leads. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 16:59 min
January 27, 2022
ByBlocks & Cooling Bamboo
Today's good news: ByBlocks give hard-to-recycle-plastic a new life and this bamboo system can offer us a sustainable and affordable alternative to air conditioning. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 12:17 min
January 26, 2022
Fibers Unsorted & Wordle
Today's good news: Fibers Unsorted recycles unrecyclable textiles and the psychological reason behind the Wordle craze. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 10:49 min
January 25, 2022
Maps & Preventing Collisions in Space
Today's good news: Learn why the world map we know is wrong and a new AI tool prevents collisions in outer space. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 11:31 min
January 24, 2022
Pristine Coral Reef & Aquaponics
Today's good news: Coral reef seemingly unscathed by climate change discovered off the coast of Tahiti and the world's largest indoor vertical farm adds a special ingredient: fish! Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 13:22 min
January 20, 2022
Food Scrap Recycling & Zero-Waste Stores
Today's good news: New York introduces new food waste recycling law and discussing the exciting rise of zero-waste stores. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 10:50 min
January 19, 2022
The Sniff Test & Retrofitting Old Buildings
Today's good news: Why the sniff test beats "use-by" dates and retrofitting older buildings so they can reach net zero. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 12:59 min
January 18, 2022
Jigsaw Puzzles & Edible Cellulose Coating
Today's good news: Jigsaw puzzles and edible plastic-free coating for produce. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 14:57 min