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!
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…
Intrepid Travel Is Turning Adventure Into a Force for Good
Intrepid Travel is redefining adventure through purpose-driven journeys that connect travelers with people and places while protecting the planet. From carbon-labelled trips to community impact projects, they’re proving exploration can be both exciting and responsible.
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…
Nuuly’s Approach to Make Fashion on Rotation Mainstream
Nuuly is an apparel rental platform from the URBN family reinventing how we experience fashion, offering monthly access to a rotating closet of premium brands and vintage finds. By extending the life of garments and reducing the need for constant new production, they’re proving that what’s better for the planet can also be better for your style.
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.
50/50 Foods: Recipes
50/50 Foods blends beef with plant-based protein, and its recipes show easy swaps for tacos, burgers and everyday meals.
Arbikie Highland Estate: Recipes
Arbikie Highland Estate crafts climate-positive, field-to-bottle spirits and shares cocktail recipes that spotlight farm-grown ingredients and sustainable distilling innovation.
Abbot’s: Recipes
Abbot’s makes clean-label plant-based meats from whole ingredients, and its recipes show swaps in pizzas, tacos and pastas.
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.
Ellers Farm Distillery: Recipes
Ellers Farm Distillery crafts carbon-neutral spirits in North Yorkshire and shares cocktail recipes that highlight fresh, local flavors and sustainable craftsmanship.
Actual Veggies: Recipes
Actual Veggies makes colorful plant-based burgers from real vegetables, and its recipes show creative ways to use them in bowls, salads and sandwiches.
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.
Gray Whale Gin: Recipes
Gray Whale Gin crafts coastal-inspired recipes and cocktails using botanicals sourced along California’s coast, pairing great taste with a mission to protect ocean wildlife.
Alpha Foods: Recipes
Alpha Foods makes plant-based comfort foods like burritos and nuggets, and its recipes show quick and versatile ways to cook with them.