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!
Actual Veggies' Whole-Food Approach to Plant-Based Eating Done Right
Actual Veggies is rethinking what plant-based eating can look like, building a lineup of chef-crafted veggie burgers, Super Fries and Dinosaur Nuggets from whole, recognizable ingredients that are as colorful as they are delicious. Discover how this better-for-you brand is making it easier to put more vegetables on the table — without the fillers, the processing or anything you can't pronounce.
Plant-Forward Foods Bringing New Choices to the Table
Plant-forward foods continue to evolve as brands experiment with new ways to deliver familiar flavors while reducing the environmental footprint of what we eat. In this roundup, explore several innovative companies reimagining burgers, chicken, seafood and dairy alternatives, including brands we encountered while exploring Expo West.
7th Heaven Reimagines Vegan Chocolate
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with the team behind 7th Heaven about the brand’s creamy vegan chocolate made with oat milk and about 30% less sugar. The lineup includes chocolate bars, peanut butter cups and other indulgent treats designed to deliver the nostalgic milk-chocolate experience while staying fully plant-based.
Oshi Co-Founder Introduces Plant-Based Fish Fillets
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with the co-founder and CEO of Oshi about the company’s plant-based fish fillets designed to look, cook and taste like traditional seafood. Using proprietary technology that recreates fish texture flake by flake with ingredients such as algae oils and fungi, Oshi is bringing a new alternative to seafood without concerns like mercury, antibiotics or microplastics.
Daring Highlights the Versatility of Its Plant-Based Chicken
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with the team at Daring about how the brand is expanding the possibilities for plant-based chicken. The company showcases several dishes featuring its vegan, non-GMO plant chicken, highlighting its versatility across different recipes.
Green Girl Bakeshop Founder on Clean, Plant-Based Ice Cream Sandwiches
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Lisa Stoy, founder of Green Girl Bakeshop, about creating plant-based frozen desserts with simple, organic ingredients. Their ice cream sandwiches and gelato use coconut as a base and maple syrup for sweetness, offering indulgent treats that are dairy-free and allergen-friendly.
Our Faves: Making Mealtime Easier — Plus 5 Favorite Meal Delivery Services
Thoughtful meal delivery can make it easier to eat well without adding friction to your week. Click through for five of our favorite services pairing plant-forward menus, lower-waste design and more responsible sourcing to support both personal health and the planet.
Abe’s Is Making School Treats More Inclusive and Intentional
Abe’s Muffins is a family-founded bakery brand creating vegan, allergy-friendly treats designed to be safe for more kids to enjoy. Baked in a dedicated School-Friendly facility and made with all-natural, non-GMO ingredients, Abe’s makes inclusive snack time both intentional and delicious.
From Dairy Legacy to Plant-Based Pioneer: The Elmhurst 1925 Story
Elmhurst 1925 is a plant-based beverage company reimagining dairy-free milk and creamers with clean labels and remarkably simple ingredients. Using its patented HydroRelease method, the brand transforms nuts, grains and seeds into creamy, nutritious drinks without gums, oils or unnecessary additives.
Quorn Shows How Small Food Swaps Can Make a Big Difference
Quorn is a long-standing meat-free brand making it easy to enjoy familiar foods like burgers, nuggets and grounds without relying on animal protein. By growing protein through fermentation instead of livestock, Quorn helps people reduce their environmental impact while keeping everyday meals satisfying and approachable.
Gardein Helps Families Make Simple, Greener Swaps at Mealtime
Gardein is a plant-based pioneer offering familiar comfort foods that make it easy for families to choose greener meals. Their wide lineup of chick’n, beefless, porkless and fishless options helps people make simple low-impact swaps without changing how they cook or eat.
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.
12 Days of Greener Giving: Day 3 - Healthy, Greener Meals
Healthy, planet-friendly meals are our pick for Day 3 of 12 Days of Greener Giving, offering thoughtful gifts that bring ease, nourishment and lighter-impact choices to the week. Click here for some of our favorite services that blend convenience, flavor and sustainable design for the eco-minded people on your list (or for your own wish list).
From Holiday Roast to Weeknight Meals, Tofurky Keeps Better Choices Simple
Tofurky is a pioneer in plant-based comfort food, making familiar favorites that fit easily into everyday routines. Tofurky is also a mission-driven leader proving that great taste and lighter-impact eating can go hand in hand.
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…
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.