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!
Podcast: Greening My… Meal Kit Subscription
In this new episode of our Greening My… series — where we unpack our homes and everyday habits to explore practical ways to live a bit lighter — we’re focusing on meal kits. We look at the wins (less food waste, easier plant-forward meals, better sourcing), the hurdles (packaging and cold shipping), and the steps leading brands are taking to make weekly dinner deliveries better for people and the planet.
Spotlight: Ruffwear
Ruffwear is an Oregon-based outdoor dog brand reimagining gear with conscious design, from harnesses and coats to toys and bowls. With Bluesign® fabrics, PFAS-free products, renewable energy and a resale program through Ruffworn, they’re proving that what’s better for the planet can also be better for our pets.
Spotlight: Prime Roots
Prime Roots is a Berkeley-based food innovator reinventing deli meats with koji mycelium, offering classic favorites inspired by turkey, ham and salami. With a fraction of the water, land and emissions, they’re proving that what’s better for the planet can also be better for people.
Podcast: Greening My… Closet
In this new episode of our Greening My… series — where we unpack our homes and everyday habits to explore practical ways to live a bit lighter — we’re stepping into the closet. We break down the opportunities across resale, rental, repair, and return, suggest realistic shifts you can make today, and spotlight some of our favorite brands already proving that fashion can be both stylish and sustainable.
Spotlight: Lush
Lush is a UK-born beauty brand founded in 1995, known for its colorful bath bombs, fresh handmade cosmetics and bold stance on ethical sourcing and sustainability. Today, Lush operates shops in nearly 50 countries and continues to push the beauty industry toward cleaner, more responsible practices.
Spotlight: Six Senses
Six Senses isn’t your typical hotel group. Whether you’re waking up in a beachfront villa in the Maldives, sharing breakfast with monks in Bhutan or strolling through their urban oasis in Rome, each property is designed to connect you more deeply with place, people, and planet.
Simple Swap: Refill Systems
In today’s Simple Swap — Seeing Green’s series of practical tips for greener living — we highlight refill systems. A simple swap that helps cut plastic waste, save money and keep your bathroom clutter-free.
Spotlight: Next Level Veggie Grill
Next Level Veggie Grill is the largest vegan and vegetarian fast-casual network in the United States — created in early 2024 when two pioneers, Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill, joined forces. Together, they’re reshaping what plant-based dining can look like: accessible, craveable, and big enough in scale to reach consumers across the country.
Podcast: Greening My… Bedroom
In this new episode of our Greening My… series — where we unpack our homes and everyday habits to explore practical ways to live a bit lighter — we’re stepping into the bedroom. We break down the opportunities, suggest realistic shifts you can make today, and spotlight some of our favorite brands already offering sustainable solutions.
Spotlight: MasayaCo
MasayaCo is a furniture company that’s redefining what it means to be sustainable. Founded in Nicaragua in 2014, MasayaCo creates heirloom-quality furniture inspired by local design traditions and built to last for generations.
Spotlight: Ellers Farm Distillery
In the rolling countryside of North Yorkshire, UK, Ellers Farm Distillery is proving that great taste and bold sustainability can go hand in hand. Founded with the belief that the drinks industry can -- and should -- be a force for good, the distillery has quickly become known not only for its craft spirits but also for its uncompromising environmental and social commitments.
Spotlight: Nothing New
Nothing New is a footwear brand built on the bold idea that there should be nothing new in the materials that make your shoes. With a passion at the intersection of beautiful product design and sustainably developed materials, the brand doesn’t just want to make products that look good, they want to make products that do good.
Spotlight: ThredUP
When it comes to sustainable fashion, ThredUP is one of the original pioneers. Founded in 2009 and on a mission to inspire the world to think secondhand first, this online resale platform helped transform secondhand shopping from a niche habit into a mainstream movement.
Podcast: Greening My… Bathroom
In this debut episode of our new Greening My… series — where we unpack our homes and everyday habits to explore practical ways to live a bit lighter — we’re starting with the bathroom. We break down the opportunities, suggest realistic shifts you can make today and introduce you to some of our favorite brands already offering solutions.
Spotlight: Earth Animal
Founded in 1979, Earth Animal’s purpose is simple yet powerful: make the highest quality pet products, always consider environmental impact, and do it all another way. From their vet-formulated supplements to their now-iconic No-Hide® Chews, this family-owned brand has always put animal well-being, transparency and planetary care at the heart of their mission.
Spotlight: POLYWOOD
POLYWOOD is a trailblazer in outdoor furniture, best known for its durable, low-maintenance pieces made from recycled plastics. Founded on the principles of environmental stewardship and circular design, the company has reimagined classic outdoor styles — from Adirondack chairs to sectionals to dining sets — using its proprietary Genuine POLYWOOD™ lumber.
Spotlight: Barnana
Barnana is a snack company built around a simple idea: take bananas that would otherwise go to waste and turn them into craveable snacks. On a mission to become the leader in everything sustainable made from bananas, the brand’s products include various sweet or salty chips and bites offerings made from banana, plaintain, cassava, coconut and more.
Spotlight: G Adventures
G Adventures is a small-group adventure travel company founded in 1990 and now operating in over 100 countries. The company offers a wide range of trips -- from cultural and wildlife-focused expeditions to active adventures and local living experiences. Their model emphasizes intimate group sizes, local guides and immersive itineraries designed to connect travelers with authentic experiences in the communities they visit.
Spotlight: Anderson Valley Brewing Co.
A pioneer of the craft beer industry, Anderson Valley Brewing Company has been hand-crafting authentic ales and lagers with balance, complexity and a passion for sustainable brewing practices since 1987. With deep roots in Mendocino County and surrounded by century-old oaks and towering redwood forests, it’s a brand that blends local charm with quality, sustainable brewing.
Spotlight: COAT Paints
COAT Paints is reinventing the UK home painting experience with a modern, direct-to-consumer model that blends high-performance, designer-approved colors with a sharp focus on simplicity and sustainability.
