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7 tips for zero-waste air travel
While traveling by air isn’t the most eco-friendly means of transportation, sometimes it's the only viable option to get us where we need to go in a highly globalized world. However, even if you do travel by plane, there are still ways to reduce the environmental impact of your trip (that go Read More...
LA County mandates compostable and recyclable dining ware
As the largest economy in the country, and often an economic trendsetter, California has often been at the forefront of major changes in the United States. This has been the case with many of California’s green vehicle and driving regulations, and now it might be the same case with plastic Read More...
This sloth orphanage nurses sloth babies back into the wild
As a result of decades of deforestation and other human activities, sloths are among the most endangered mammals in the world, with only about 1,500 remaining in the wild according to the WWF. In Costa Rica, sloths are often under threat from an early age. Many orphaned cubs are a common occurrence Read More...
3 benefits of sound healing to bring your body to vibrational balance
Music is a powerful force that can evoke all kinds of feelings and responses within our bodies. Scientists are only just starting to understand how our brains process these melodic sounds, with numerous studies looking into music's capabilities in treating human ailments. With that in mind, it’s Read More...
This app could put a stop to the illegal hawksbill sea turtle trade
“Beauty comes with a price”—a saying that rings painfully true for the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle. Among the other numerous problems sea turtles have to worry about (ocean plastic, a warming planet, and habitat encroachment to name a few), humanity’s attraction to the Read More...
Three things to keep in mind when voting on climate issues this fall
Like anything else in a democratic country, making decisions on climate change doesn’t depend just on the sitting president. There needs to be a majority of elected representatives acting concertedly in the interest of the people and the planet. The November elections are as important as the Read More...
APA, AAPI, APIDA or AANHPI? The history and significance of the “Asian American” identity crisis
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” ― Lao Tzu By Arielle Tiangco Weeks ago, seated cross-legged on my couch, I watched the small bobbing faces of my colleagues speaking within the confines of their equally-sized zoom rectangles. We were in our scheduled editorial Read More...
New Zealand’s new machine revolutionizes its e-waste recycling
Many of us might not consider what effect our computers and other devices have on the world once we’re done with them. There are a lot of consumers demanding the right to repair, and rightly so. Our smart devices have hazardous materials which can be very harmful to the environment and people if Read More...
Exciting discovery may revolutionize prostate cancer treatment & prevention
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men worldwide, and sadly the disease takes thousands of lives every year. However, a team of researchers led by the University of East Anglia may have a potential solution. The scientists Read More...
Why does the cream in an Oreo always stick to one side?
Most of us are familiar with the delicious treat that is an Oreo. The two chocolate wafers between their silky cream filling make the perfect treat to dip in a glass of milk. Although, we can guess most of you will not know that when you twist an Oreo to get to the creamy center, you are carrying Read More...