The opposite of hopelessness? It's helpfulness. Here are 31 game-changing ideas that will empower you to aid a neighbor, heal the planet, or hone your routine so that your everyday activities, from shopping to vacationing, serve a higher purpose.... 

#2 Feel Indestructible

Want to buy a bag that's built to last forever? Rewilder takes unrecyclable industrial materials, like NASA airbags and seatbelts, and turns them into tote bags, backpacks, and raincoats. 

Thanks Oprah Magazine for the feature.