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!
Califia Farms Aims to Replace Dairy the Delicious Way
Califia Farms is a plant-based beverage innovator creating delicious, versatile alternatives to dairy across milks, creamers, coffees and more. The brand pairs great taste with meaningful climate impact, making it easier for people to choose options that are better for their health and the planet.
Greener Bites: Veggie Quiche
Zero Egg’s veggie-packed quiche brings a rich, custardy texture and savory flavor without the eggs, offering a lighter-impact twist on a classic comfort dish. Check it out…
Greener Bites: Spicy Baby Ribs
Juicy Marbles’ Spicy Vegan Ribs deliver smoky heat, tender texture and a bold raspberry glaze for a plant-based dish that’s big on flavor and lighter on the planet. Check it out…
MorningStar Farms Makes Plant-Based Eating Easier Than Ever
MorningStar Farms is a pioneer in plant-based eating that has helped make meatless meals mainstream by offering familiar, affordable foods found in everyday grocery stores and dining halls. By focusing on accessibility and convenience, they’ve empowered millions of people to reduce their environmental footprint simply by swapping in plant-based versions of foods they already love.
Greener Bites: Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Burrito from Eat Just wraps fluffy, plant-based eggs with sautéed veggies, guacamole, and salsa in a warm tortilla for a hearty, satisfying start to the day that’s better for you and the planet. Check it out…
Tried It!: Easy Breezy — Can Sustainable Dessert Be Delicious?
In this episode of Tried It!, we explore how dessert can be both sustainable and satisfying. Today, we visit Easy Breezy Frozen Yogurt — proving that indulgence and eco-conscious choices can swirl together beautifully.
Greener Bites: Crispy Crunchy Fried Sweet Chili Shrimp Bowl
Crispy Crunchy Fried Sweet Chili Shrimp Bowl from Mind Blown Plant Based Seafood layers golden, plant-based shrimp with a sweet chili glaze, fresh veggies, and rice for a bold, ocean-friendly meal that’s big on flavor and light on impact. Check it out…
Greener Bites: Spicy Avocado Beyond Burger
Spicy Avocado Beyond Burger from Beyond Meat combines bold flavor with heart-healthy ingredients, making it a delicious plant-based twist on a classic. Check it out…
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.
Prime Roots Reinvents Deli Classics with a Mushroom-Based Future
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.
Next Level Veggie Grill Brings Plant-Powered Dining Mainstream
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.
Harmless Harvest Pushes Transparency Into the Beverage World
Harmless Harvest is an organic food and beverage company that transformed the coconut water category with its vibrant pink color and a steadfast focus on quality, transparency and sustainability. Founded in 2010, the company is on a mission to farm, craft and share remarkable coconut products that create a natural demand for sustainable farming, better business practices and community impact.
FireRoad Delivers Performance Nutrition With Purpose
FireRoad is a direct-to-consumer plant-based meal company that delivers chef-crafted, nutritionally balanced food straight to consumers' doors. FireRoad was launched both to help athletes and fitness enthusiasts thrive on a plant-based diet and to dispel myths that animal products are necessary for optimal performance.
Abbot’s Crafts Clean-Label Proteins for a Better Food System
Founded in 2017, Abbot’s emerged with a bold vision: create plant-based meat alternatives that deliver real flavor, texture and satisfying performance without artificial additives or synthetic ingredients. Today, their lineup includes items such as protein veggie burgers and plant-based ground beef, chorizo and chopped chick’n -- all crafted from simple, wholesome ingredients.
Greens & Grains Brings Plant-Based Dining to the Mainstream Table
Greens & Grains is a fast-casual, 100% plant-based restaurant chain bringing fresh, flavorful vegan fare to communities across New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area. At the heart of Greens & Grains is a clear mission: to make fast, fresh, plant-based meals accessible to all. By centering their menu entirely around plants, they’re helping diners reduce their environmental footprint—no complicated swaps or fine print required.
Daiya Foods Leads the Plant-Based Revolution with Dairy-Free Innovation
Daiya Foods is a pioneering plant-based food company known for its wide range of dairy-free products that make it easier for consumers to enjoy familiar comfort foods without animal ingredients. Based in Canada, Daiya has been on a mission since 2007 to create "delicious moments that everyone can feel good about—plant-devotees, the plant-curious and cheese aficionados alike."
The Pack Is Redefining Pet Nutrition with Plant-Based Meals for Dogs
The Pack is a UK-based pet food company on a mission to revolutionize how we feed our dogs by making nutritious, healthy plant-based nutrition the new norm. Founded by a team of animal lovers and sustainability advocates, The Pack offers a range of nutritionally complete wet and dry dog foods crafted entirely from plant-based ingredients.
The Better Butchers Blends Tradition and Innovation in Plant-Based Meat
The Better Butchers is a Canadian plant-based meat company specializing in crafting high-quality meat alternatives using mushroom-based proteins, particularly oyster mushrooms, combined with ingredients like pea protein. Their product lineup includes offerings such as Natural, Italian and Chorizo plant-based grounds, as well as the Better Beast—a chickpea seitan-based stuffed roast designed for festive meals.
Eat Just Reimagines Eggs and Meat with Plant-Based and Cultivated Protein
Eat Just, Inc. is a pioneering food technology company on a mission to build a healthier, safer and more sustainable food system. The company is renowned for its flagship product, Just Egg—a plant-based egg alternative made from mung beans that mimics the taste and texture of traditional eggs.
Spotlight: Thistle
Thistle is a plant-forward meal delivery service on a mission to make it easy for everyone to get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. With a focus on providing fresh, chef-crafted meals made from organic, seasonal ingredients, Thistle’s offerings range from breakfast and lunch to dinner and snacks, all designed to nourish the body and promote overall well-being.