Would you use Used Diapers as recycled toilet paper?

From 5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun by Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab

June 4, 2026 · 4 min

About this episode

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories including innovative recycling methods and heartwarming animal tales.

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: Japanese towns facing shrinking landfill space recycle used diapers into new diapers and even toilet paper by having residents separate and label waste, then washing, shredding, breaking it down, and sterilizing pulp with ozone gas to meet strict hygiene standards. Luis, a 45-year-old with MS symptoms and past vision loss, is alerted by his guide dog Jerry, who persistently pressed his chin to Luis’ left leg; doctors found deep vein thrombosis exactly there. At Boston’s PAX East Expo, 254 people dressed as Michael Myers set a Guinness World Record tied to a new Halloween video game, with trivia that the mask is based on William Shatner. Five California friends have recreated the same cabin photo at Copco Lake since 1982, including a recurring jar with a roach. Sugar the Dove is recognized as the oldest dove in captivity, beating the prior record by 15 years. 5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free…

People in this episode

Host: Johnny Mac

Topics covered

recycling
health
world records
pets
community

Keywords

used diapers
recycling
Guinness World Record
deep vein thrombosis
oldest dove

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Guinness World Record, Caloroga Shark Media, Happiness Good News Lab

Places: Boston, California, Copco Lake