Solutions
Looking for inspiration and solutions for living more sustainably? Check out these daily highlights of innovative brands and products in apparel, home, food, travel, beauty, spirits, mobility and more!
In Their Own Words: Lost Valley Wines on Farming, Packaging and Place
Lost Valley Wines shares how organic farming, thoughtful packaging and a modern approach to winemaking are shaping a more sustainable path from vineyard to glass. It’s a firsthand look at how place, story and stewardship come together in the wines they produce.
In Their Own Words: Frog's Leap Winemaker on Organic, Dry-Farmed Wine
Frog’s Leap Winery’s Winemaker shares how organic and dry-farmed practices are shaping more resilient vineyards in Napa Valley. It’s a firsthand look at how thoughtful farming can influence both the quality of the grapes and the wine in your glass.
Inside SF Climate Week: Beer Made From Air?
Seeing Green visited Almanac Beer Co. during San Francisco Climate Week to explore how Aircapture’s climate tech can show up in everyday products. From brewery operations to the beer in your glass, this is a real-world example of cleaner, greener innovation in action.
Inside SF Climate Week: Cleaner, Greener Living IRL at Planet Haus
Seeing Green stopped by Planet Haus during San Francisco Climate Week to explore how sustainability can show up across the home in practical, everyday ways. From what we eat and drink to what we wear and live with, these are real-world examples of cleaner, greener living in action.
Inside SF Climate Week: Chocolate, Craft & What’s Next
Seeing Green visited TCHO Chocolate during San Francisco Climate Week for a behind-the-scenes look at bean-to-bar chocolate making and a glimpse of what’s next. From responsible sourcing to Savor’s carbon-derived EcoButter, this is how chocolate may evolve with a lighter footprint.
Inside SF Climate Week: Refresh, Repair & Rewear
Seeing Green stopped by “Recharge Your Closet” by Rethink the Runway during San Francisco Climate Week to see how circular fashion is becoming more accessible, practical and personal. From mending and clothing swaps to live screenprinting and hands-on workshops, these are real-world ways to extend the life of what we already wear.
Inside SF Climate Week: Swaps, Repairs & Reuse
Seeing Green stopped by the Earth Summit Circularity Fair during San Francisco Climate Week to see how brands and communities are rethinking how we use, reuse and extend the life of everyday products. From clothing swaps and repairs to remade jewelry and plant-based food choices, these are real-world examples of lighter living already showing up.
Earth Month Finds & Offers: Seeing Green Newsletter Issue #2 Now Live
Check out Issue #2 of the Seeing Green Newsletter — Earth Month swaps and offers, five brand picks across beauty, pet and travel, a quick swap into secondhand fashion, plus a featured podcast episode. Subscribe now.
This Week in Seeing Green
This week on Seeing Green, we explored real-world resale through Tried It, spotlighted new Solutionists across personal care, home and spirits, and went deeper on everyday mobility with our guide to electric bikes and scooters, along with new and revisited podcast episodes. From what to try to who’s leading the way, it’s all about making better everyday choices a little easier.
Four Pillars Gin Pairs Great Gin with a Smaller Footprint
Four Pillars Gin is an Australian distillery crafting bold, modern gins with a more mindful approach to how they’re made. From fresh citrus and native botanicals to circular innovations like its “Made From Gin” range, the brand is also rethinking what happens before and after the bottle.
Our Guide to Greener E-Bikes and Electric Scooters Plus Brands We Love
From quick errands and daily commutes to longer weekend adventures, electric bikes and scooters are changing how we get around. Choosing them thoughtfully can make a meaningful difference. Here’s a practical guide, along with brands helping make everyday movement easier, more accessible and lower impact.
SIJO Delivers Better Sleep Through Thoughtful Materials
SIJO creates bedding designed to help you sleep more comfortably using thoughtfully chosen, lower-impact materials. From cooling eucalyptus sheets to breathable linen, bamboo and organic cotton options, its products are built to regulate temperature and support better rest night after night.
Resale Meets Boutique Experience: Discovering Republic Goods
In this episode of Tried It, we take a closer look at secondhand shopping through a visit to Republic Goods, a boutique-style marketplace built around giving clothing and accessories a second life. From curated apparel and accessories to a setup that makes selling surprisingly easy, it’s a quick look at how resale can fit into everyday life in a way that feels simple and accessible.
Listen: Jackalo - Designing a More Durable Approach to Kidswear
In this Spotlight episode of the Seeing Green Podcast, we explore Jackalo and how kids clothing can be rethought with durability, better materials and a more circular approach. Listen and discover how designing for real life can reduce waste and make everyday choices go further.
Plaine Products Is Making Low-Waste Personal Care Feel Surprisingly Easy
Plaine Products is a personal care brand making low-waste routines feel easy and realistic. With clean, plant-based formulas and a simple return-and-reuse system, Plaine Products offers everyday essentials like shampoo, body wash and lotion in refillable aluminum bottles designed to cut out single-use plastic.
This Week in Seeing Green
This week on Seeing Green, we explored real-world swaps through Tried It, spotlighted new Solutionists across apparel, pet care and recommerce, and went deeper on adventure travel and everyday personal care through the podcast. From what to try to who’s leading the way, it’s all about making better everyday choices a little easier.
It’s Here! Seeing Green Newsletter Issue #1 Now Live
Check out the inaugural issue of the Seeing Green Newsletter — six brand picks across apparel, home and food, a quick swap for refillable home products, a greener recipe and more. Subscribe now.
Listen: Meow Meow Tweet - Making Personal Care Simpler, Lower Waste
In this Spotlight episode of the Seeing Green Podcast, we explore Meow Meow Tweet and how personal care can be reimagined with better ingredients, less waste and simpler routines. Listen and discover how small shifts in everyday products can add up in meaningful ways.
Fair Harbor Is Creating Coastal-Inspired Essentials From Recycled Plastic
Fair Harbor is a lifestyle brand creating coastal-inspired apparel from recycled materials, best known for its swimwear and everyday essentials designed for real life. Founded in 2014, the brand offers swim trunks, board shorts and everyday casual wear that balance comfort, performance and sustainability.
Shopping Without Packaging: Exploring Refills at Re-Up
In this episode of Tried It, we take a closer look at the refill model through a visit to Re-Up Refills, a store built around everyday essentials without the packaging. From soaps and detergents to oils, grains and more, it’s a quick look at how refill can fit into everyday routines in a way that feels simple and accessible.