Mushroom caskets offer an earth-friendly goodbye in North America’s first burial of its kind
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Today in our Best of 2025 series, we’re highlighting business stories that prove doing good and doing well are not mutually exclusive. From ethical entrepreneurship to bold climate pivots, these are the innovations and ideas reshaping the economy for a more Read More...
Mushroom caskets offer an earth-friendly goodbye in North America’s first burial of its kind
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Traditional burials, though deeply meaningful, often come at a steep environmental cost. The chemicals, hardwood, and land use involved can have long-term ecological impacts. But a quiet revolution in burial traditions is beginning to bloom and its roots are Read More...
LSU’s ‘PlantMe Beads’ could make future Mardi Gras more sustainable
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Mardi Gras is synonymous with vibrant parades, dazzling floats, and—of course—plastic beads raining down from balconies and shimmery outfits. For years, the aftermath of these celebrations has left the streets and storm drains of Louisiana clogged with Read More...