Seeing Green: Solutions for Our Daily Lives

What we pour into a glass can feel simple — a quick gin and tonic at home, a cocktail out with friends, a familiar bottle on the shelf. But behind that everyday ritual is a footprint that’s easy to overlook, from how ingredients are grown to how spirits are distilled, packaged and transported. In this episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Greening My… series, we celebrate gin by exploring how some...

Kids go through clothes fast. But what if the problem isn’t just how quickly they grow… it’s how quickly the clothes fall apart? In this episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Spotlight series, we take a closer look at Jackalo, a kidswear brand rethinking clothing from the ground up by starting with durability instead of treating it as a premium add-on. We explore: Why kids clothing has quietly bec...

The products we use every day, from deodorant and soap to skincare and hair care, are easy to overlook. But behind those routines is a steady stream of packaging, ingredients and waste that adds up quickly over time. In this episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Spotlight series , we take a closer look at Meow Meow Tweet , a small-batch, plant-based personal care brand rethinking what we actually...

The trips we take shape how we see the world and connect with it. From wildlife expeditions and cultural immersions to polar adventures and slow journeys by rail, these are the experiences we plan for, save for and remember long after we're home. But behind every adventure is a footprint that's easy to overlook: transportation emissions, where tourism dollars actually flow, and the press...

The furniture we live with every day — from sofas and dining tables to beds and chairs — shapes our homes and routines. But behind each piece is a story of materials, resource use, chemicals and waste that’s easy to overlook. In this episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Greening My… series, we take a closer look at furniture — the pieces we use every day — and explore how they can fit into a more...

Getting dressed is one of the most routine parts of our day — but behind every tee, pair of jeans or jacket is a story of materials, energy, water and waste. In this episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Greening My… series , we take a closer look at menswear — the everyday staples we reach for again and again — and explore how they can fit into a more sustainable lifestyle. We cover: The real foo...

Meet Marine Layer… an apparel brand proving that comfort, craft and responsibility can live in the same garment, and a Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day. In this Spotlight Series episode of the Podcast, we turn to the world of apparel, a category with an enormous environmental footprint and a long history of opaque supply chains. Marine Layer approaches this challenge differently: by building a...

Meet Califia Farms… a plant-based pioneer redefining how dairy-free can taste, perform and nourish both people and the planet — and a Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day. In this Spotlight episode we turn to the world of dairy, a category with a significant environmental footprint yet enormous potential for positive change when reimagined through a plant-based lens. Califia Farms was founded on a...

Kids grow fast — and so does their impact on the planet. From constant wardrobe changes to fast fashion’s hidden costs, children’s clothing creates a surprisingly large environmental footprint through resource use, waste, and microplastic pollution. In this new episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Greening My … series, we explore how families can keep their kids dressed, comfortable and stylish w...

Meet MorningStar Farms — the plant-based pioneer making sustainable eating accessible to everyone — and today’s Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day. In this Spotlight episode, we explore one of the most important drivers of climate impact and public health: the food we eat every day. Animal agriculture is responsible for up to 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, requires massive land and wat...

Laundry is one of the most routine parts of daily life — but it’s also one of the biggest hidden contributors to household emissions, plastic waste and water use. From heating water to microplastic pollution, our laundry habits have ripple effects across the planet. In this new episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Greening My… series, we uncover how something as ordinary as doing laundry can beco...

Meet Depop — the resale platform turning secondhand into a cultural movement — and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day. In this Spotlight episode, we explore one of the fastest-growing shifts in sustainable living: the rise of recommerce. The fashion industry is responsible for up to 10% of global carbon emissions and 92 million tons of textile waste each year — but a new generation is redefin...

Meet Beco Pets — a pet care company proving that loving our animals and caring for the Earth go paw-in-paw — and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 24. In this Spotlight episode, we turn to an often-overlooked contributor to household emissions and waste: our pets. From food to toys to poop bags, the pet industry generates millions of tons of plastic, agricultural emissions and la...

Meet Christy Dawn... a fashion brand redefining what clothing can do for people and the planet and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 22. In this Spotlight episode we turn to apparel, one of the most environmentally damaging industries on Earth yet one of the most powerful levers for restoration when reimagined through a regenerative lens. Christy Dawn was founded on a bold premis...

Sneakers may seem like an everyday essential — but behind every pair lies an environmental journey that spans raw materials, manufacturing, shipping and, too often, landfill disposal. The global footwear industry produces more than 24 billion pairs of shoes every year, making it one of the most resource-intensive categories in fashion. In this new episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Greening My…...

Meet GoodSAM Foods — a company reimagining how the global food system can work for farmers, consumers and the planet and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 20. In this Spotlight episode, we turn to food, an industry that touches every life on Earth and holds enormous power to drive climate and social impact. GoodSAM Foods was founded with a bold premise: that truly sustainable foo...

Meet Thousand Fell — a sneaker brand redefining what it means to walk lightly on the planet, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 17. In this Spotlight episode, we turn to footwear — an industry known for its massive footprint yet bursting with opportunity for change. Thousand Fell, based in New York, was founded on a radical but simple idea: design sneakers that never need to e...

Happy hour might be a small ritual, but behind every bottle, can and glass poured lies a complex environmental story. From vineyard to brewery to distillery, our favorite drinks depend on water, energy and agriculture — all of which have a planetary price tag. In this Seeing Green Podcast episode in the Greening My… series, we explore what it means to make your next toast a little greener. We cove...

Meet La Crosse Distilling Co. — crafting spirits true to their Driftless roots, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 10. In this Spotlight episode, we turn to spirits — an industry steeped in tradition yet increasingly ripe for reinvention. La Crosse Distilling Co., founded in 2018 in Wisconsin’s scenic Driftless Region, built its entire operation around local agriculture and re...

Meet Intrepid Travel… the purpose-driven adventure company leading a global movement toward more sustainable tourism, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 8 In this Spotlight episode, we turn to travel — one of life’s greatest joys and one of the planet’s biggest challenges. Tourism supports roughly one in ten jobs worldwide yet contributes close to 8 percent of global carbon em...

In this special milestone episode of the Seeing Green Podcast "Spotlight Series," we look back at the first 30 Seeing Green Spotlights to uncover five big themes shaping the future of sustainable living solutions — from vertical integration and upcycling to frictionless tech, net-positive climate action and collaboration at scale. The co-hosts also share their personal top three favorite...

Meet Avocado ...  the sustainable home company redefining how we sleep, furnish and live, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 4. In this Spotlight episode, we focus on the home, one of the biggest contributors to our environmental footprint. Furniture and mattresses are a $750B global market on track to surpass $1T, with millions of mattresses discarded each year and convention...

Meet Nuuly — the clothing rental platform making style more circular — and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 2. In this Spotlight episode, we focus on apparel, one of the highest-impact sectors of daily life. With over 100 billion garments produced each year and the average piece worn only 7–10 times, the challenge is clear: how do we extend the life of clothing while reducing wa...

Meal kits have become a staple in many households, promising convenience, variety, and fewer last-minute grocery runs. But how do these subscription boxes stack up when it comes to sustainability? In this Seeing Green Podcast episode in the Greening My… series, we dig into how meal kits can help — and sometimes hinder — greener living. We cover: The benefits : less household food waste, easier acc...

Meet Ruffwear, the outdoor dog gear pioneer keeping pups and the planet in mind — and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 29. In this Spotlight series episode, we turn to the pet sector — where the growing demand for gear, toys and accessories brings joy to dogs and their humans, but also carries a footprint in materials, energy and waste. The challenge is to create durable, high...