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Colgate releases vegan-certified toothpaste line in recyclable packaging
Good news for your teeth and the planet! Colgate has released its new “Smile for Good” toothpaste line which features a certified vegan recipe packaged in a fully recyclable tube. Traditional toothpaste contains glycerin, a byproduct of animal fat, and is packaged in plastic which can take Read More...
Microsoft on a mission to capture all the carbon it’s ever emitted
When companies buy carbon offsets and call themselves carbon-neutral, it feels like a bit of a cop-out. The fact is they still produce emissions and use the money they make while creating those emissions to fund projects that absorb carbon. But until companies find ways to actually make their Read More...
These parasite sniffing dogs are saving Florida orange groves
Florida’s iconic citrus groves have been a symbol of the state for generations. That's why it's extra sour that the future of the crop is in danger due to an agricultural parasite. Fortunately, canine helpers may be able to save the day. Huanglongbing, or HLB, is a bacterium that prevents Read More...
Flowers are already sprouting amongst the ashes in Australia
Needless to say, the Australian wildfires have been painful to observe. More than 6.3 million hectares (63,000 sq km or 15.6 million acres) have been burned so far. To get a perspective of just how much that is, know that one hectare is roughly the size of a sports field. Although the wildfires Read More...
To mark its anniversary, NY Library released a list of its most loaned out books
Do you ever read a library book and wonder who devoured its pages before you? The age of stamped check out dates in the front of library books may be coming to an end, but the New York Public Library wants readers to know it has not forgotten the meandering path of shared books. For its 125th Read More...
Peru will plant 1 million trees to protect Machu Picchu’s historical sites
Peru’s Machu Picchu is one of the most important historical and archaeological sites in the world, but due to a changing climate, the site has been facing increased risks of mudslides due to heavy rainfall in the winter and forest fires during the summer. Now in an effort to rehabilitate and Read More...
How a tortoise named Diego single-handedly saved his species
Back in the 1960s, one of the most fascinating Galapagos turtle species was on the verge of extinction. With only 2 males and 12 females left on the island, a breeding program was initiated to save the dying species in the San Diego zoo. The good news for the scientist involved in the project was Read More...
Cancer deaths dropped dramatically in the US in 2019
Good news! The American Cancer Society published its latest data last week, which revealed a 2.2 percent drop in the number of deaths caused by cancer in 2019. That’s the biggest decrease in cancer deaths ever recorded. The drop in mortality was mostly attributed to a decrease in lung cancer Read More...
Ready, Set, Food! This company prevents food allergies from developing in kids
Food allergies can plague a person throughout their life, but research tells us we have the power to prevent life-threatening food allergies from developing if we introduce allergenic foods in infants early on. And while the idea of giving allergenic foods to your kid might sound scary, the good Read More...
OPTIMIST VIEW: Creating A Vision for The Life You Want
by Summers McKay In January of 2013, I sat on my living room floor amidst an egregiously large pile of magazines collected over the years, old bridal magazines, fitness, wellness, and Oprah mags, aging New Yorkers, dozens of unread Entrepreneur magazines and university alumni magazines. In Read More...