Today’s Solutions: July 09, 2025
The Optimist Daily Update
The Optimist Daily Update
Burial reefs and dissolving plastics: hopeful headlines for our oceans
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This week on The Optimist Daily’s Weekly Roundup, Arielle and Karissa dive into ocean-inspired solutions. From sea moss superfoods and memorial reefs that turn human ashes into coral habitats to breakthrough plastics that dissolve in seawater and soil without leaving a trace. Plus, they mention more of the week’s top headlines on climate, health, and connection, like community dementia cafés, a ‘Green Fee’ in Hawaii, and the subtle science of trust. Tune in for a grounded yet hopeful look at where sustainability and human dignity meet.

Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1420279

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