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!
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…
Rooted in Identity, Driven by Impact at Cheekbone Beauty
Cheekbone Beauty, an Indigenous-owned cosmetics brand founded by Jenn Harper, is redefining clean beauty through vegan formulas created without harmful ingredients and guided by its Biinard Beauty Standards. Grounded in Indigenous principles like Two-Eyed Seeing and the 7th Generation Principle, the brand blends sustainability, circular design and cultural integrity to make beauty both ethical and empowering.
Week In Review
This week on Seeing Green, we launched Tried It!, our new exploration series, debuted Sustainable Sips greener cocktail recipes, and added three new Greener Bites to the mix. We also celebrated 30 podcast Solutionists and spotlighted Intrepid Travel, La Crosse Distilling Co., and Every Man Jack for their leadership in making sustainable living more accessible and inspiring.
How Every Man Jack Balances Clean Ingredients with Real Impact
Every Man Jack built its name on simple, effective grooming, and now it’s redefining what “clean” means. From natural ingredients and recyclable packaging to a B Corp commitment that puts people and planet first, this Bay Area-born brand shows how everyday routines can lead to meaningful impact.
Sustainable Sips: Big Sur Sunset
Big Sur Sunset from Gray Whale Gin mixes bright citrus, smooth gin, and a hint of berry for a cocktail that’s fresh, coastal, and easy to love — proof that sustainable spirits can taste every bit as good as they look. Check it out…
Tried It!: Purely Elizabeth
In this episode of Tried It, we explore how choosing organic, plant-based options can make mornings both greener and delicious. Today, we try Purely Elizabeth — redefining breakfast with better ingredients and a lighter footprint.
Greener Bites: Dairy-Free Chocolate Cream Pie
Dairy-Free Chocolate Cream Pie from Elmhurst 1925 blends silky chocolate filling, fluffy whipped topping, and a buttery crust for a decadent dessert made completely dairy-free — indulgent, simple, and lighter on the planet. Check it out…
Greener Bites: Easy Meatless Lasagna
Easy Meatless Lasagna from MorningStar Farms layers rich tomato flavor, creamy cheese, and hearty plant-based protein for a comforting, family-friendly classic made greener. Check it out…
Podcast: Reflections on 30 Solutionist Spotlights
The Seeing Green podcast celebrates a milestone: 30 episodes spotlighting innovators reshaping sustainable living. This special reflection explores five big themes emerging across the series — from upcycling and transparency to tech-driven change and collaboration — and revisits the hosts’ favorite Solutionists leading the way toward a greener future.
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.
Our Faves: Sustainable Spirits & Planet-Friendly Drinks
Sustainable beverage brands are redefining how we enjoy wine, spirits and beer by crafting drinks that celebrate flavor while protecting the planet. This post highlights innovators proving that great taste and environmental responsibility can go glass-for-glass.
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.
Houdini Sportswear Redefines Outdoor Apparel Through Circular Design
Houdini Sportswear is a Stockholm-based brand on a mission to reconnect people with nature and rethink how clothing is made, used and reused. Their guiding idea is simple but powerful: when people spend more time outdoors, they care more about safeguarding the planet.
Podcast: Greening My… Pet Care
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 pet care. We break down the opportunities across food and treats, toys and accessories, and waste, suggest realistic shifts you can make today and spotlight some of our favorite brands already proving that caring for pets can also care for the planet.
How Two Drifters Distillery Crafts Community-Rooted Spirits with Impact
Two Drifters Distillery is the world’s first carbon-negative rum company, founded in Exeter, UK, by Russ and Gemma Wakeham. Blending bold flavors with bold climate action, they craft award-winning rums while proving sustainability can be at the heart of every bottle.
Ellers Farm Distillery Crafts Spirits With Purpose
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.
POLYWOOD Reinvents Outdoor Living Using Recycled Plastics
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.