Seeing Green: Solutions for Our Daily Lives

Meet Prime Roots, a food innovator on a mission to clean up the deli aisle, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 26.  In this Spotlight series episode, we return to the food sector — where traditional meat production drives outsized impacts on land, water and emissions, not to mention human health. The challenge is to offer the same taste and cultural connection of deli favori...

Meet Houdini Sportswear... redefining outdoor apparel for people and planet, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 24.  In this Spotlight series episode, we look once again at the apparel sector — a significant driver of environmental impact, from resource-intensive fabrics to throwaway consumption habits. The challenge is to shift from linear take-make-waste models to circular...

Our pets bring joy, companionship, and love, but they also leave behind a surprisingly large environmental pawprint. From food and toys to all that waste, the choices we make as pet parents add up. In this Seeing Green Podcast episode in the Greening My… series, we dive into how to care for our four-legged friends more sustainably -- without compromising their health or happiness. We cover: Food &...

Meet Rad Power Bikes... making e-mobility access for everyone, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 22.  In this Spotlight series episode, we look at the mobility sector — vital to modern life but also one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions. With nearly half of U.S. car trips under three miles, e-bikes offer an energy-efficient, joyful and accessible altern...

Meet Two Drifters Distillery... world's first carbon negative rum brand and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 20.  In this Spotlight series episode of Seeing Green: Solutions for Our Daily Lives , we look at the spirits industry — beloved for celebration and connection, but also one with a heavy environmental footprint from farming, distilling, packaging, and shipping. Ent...

Meet Thrive Market … healthy and sustainable living grocery marketplace and Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 18. In this Spotlight series episode of Seeing Green: Solutions for Our Daily Lives , we look at the grocery industry — essential to our lives but also presenting significant carbon, packaging, access and other challenges. Enter Thrive Market, the online marketplace built o...

Your closet is meant to express your style — but it’s also one of the biggest drivers of environmental impact. In this Seeing Green Podcast episode in the Greening My… series, we dive into how our fashion choices affect both people and the planet... and how taking a more "recommerce" approach can be good for wallet and good for planet. We cover: Secondhand: why resale and thrift keep clo...

Meet Lush … ethical beauty pioneer and Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 15. In this Spotlight series episode of Seeing Green: Solutions for Our Daily Lives , we begin with laying out the impact of the beauty industry -- both the economic contributions but also the environmental shadow. Next, we spotlight how Lush is tackling the industry’s biggest challenges: ethical sourcing, reg...

Meet Six Senses... sustainable luxury hospitality and Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 12. In this Spotlight episode, we return to the topic of sustainable -- if not regenerative -- travel and tourism. We start with sharing the impact of the travel industry -- both positive economic impacts as well as the environmental and social footprint. Then, we spotlight Six Senses — a hospit...

What happens when two pioneers in plant-based dining join forces?  Meet Next Level Veggie Grill -- the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 10.  In this Spotlight series episode of the podcast, we explore how Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill have come together to reshape the future of fast casual — with a menu that now spans nearly 100 crave-worthy options, from classic burgers and...

Your bedroom is meant to be a place of rest and renewal — but it can also be a quiet source of environmental impact.  In this episode of the Greening My… series, we explore how the choices you make in your sleep space affect both your health and the planet. We cover: Furniture: fast furniture vs. timeless, sustainable pieces Mattresses: toxic foams vs. natural, certified organic alternatives Beddi...

Meet MasayaCo -- sustainable furniture leader and Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 8. In this Spotlight series episode, we start big picture to understand the scale of the furniture industry's impact (economic and environmental) as well as what truly makes furniture sustainable — from sourcing and design to durability and end-of-life impact.  Then we spotlight MasayaCo , a co...

Meet Ellers Farm Distillery… raising the bar for sustainable spirits, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 6. In this Spotlight series episode, we start by unpacking the wide-reaching impacts of the global spirits industry. Then, we turn to a spotlight on Ellers Farm Distillery in North Yorkshire, UK.  From planting orchards and restoring local habitats to reusing water and ca...

Is it possible for a pair of shoes to be stylish, durable, and sustainable? Meet Nothing New , sustainable sneaker footwear innovator and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 5. In this Spotlight series episode, we take a closer look at the hidden footprint of footwear — an industry producing 24 billion pairs of shoes a year, with nearly 300 million pairs tossed out in the U.S. al...

Meet ThredUp… movement maker in apparel resale and the #SeeingGreen Solutionist of the Day for September 4 (our 200th Solutionist!) In this Spotlight series episode, we unzip the oversized carbon footprint of fashion— and spotlight one of the original pioneers making secondhand shopping both seamless and stylish: ThredUp. From their humble beginnings in 2009 to becoming a resale powerhouse with ov...

What if your bathroom could be both beautiful and better for the planet? From water-saving fixtures to plastic-free products, eco-friendly textiles to low-impact cleaners — there are more sustainable options than ever before, and they’re easier to access than you might think. In this debut episode of our new Greening My… series — where we unpack our homes and everyday habits to explore practical w...

What if your pet’s treats could also reflect your values — from animal welfare to plastic reduction?  Meet Earth Animal… a company that’s been doing things “another way” since the beginning and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 2.  In this Spotlight series episode, we explore the surprisingly large pawprint of the pet industry — from food sourcing to packaging waste to the mate...

Meet Pebble... innovating the RV camping experience and the Solutionist of the Day for September 1.  In this Spotlight series episode, we explore how the environmental footprint of RVing is being reimagined by Pebble, the company behind the all-electric Pebble Flow . We dive into the broader context of how more time outdoors often inspires a deeper desire to live sustainably, then zoom in on how P...

Meet Credo Beauty… clean beauty curator and catalyst and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 29. In this Spotlight series episode, we start with the big picture: the societal impact of the beauty industry and the growing consumer demand for and approach to cleaner, more sustainable options.  Then we dive into the story of Credo Beauty . Credo is more than just a retailer. They’re a...

Meet Harmless Harvest... regenerative, organic farming pioneer and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 28. In this Spotlight series episode, we begin with exploring the broader environmental and social footprint of the food and beverage industry—then zoom in on a standout solutionist brand: Harmless Harvest.  Known for its iconic pink coconut water, the company is equally bold in it...

Meet Viatu… making sustainable travel radically more accessible and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 27. In this Spotlight series episode, we explore the complex impact of the travel and tourism industry -- both the joy and connection it brings as well as the environmental and social challenges it can create. Our conversation centers on responsible and sustainable travel , from r...

Meet MATE the Label… empowering consumers to Dress Clean and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 4. In this Spotlight series episode, we open with a look at the footprint of the global apparel industry and why the status quo isn’t working. Then, we turn the spotlight to MATE the Label , a company reimagining what clean, conscious clothing can look like. From low-impact dyes and orga...

Meet POLYWOOD... empowering a more sustainable outdoors and the #SeeingGreen Solutionist of the Day for August 25. In this Spotlight series episode, we explore how POLYWOOD is tackling the twin challenges of the sustainability impacts of the furniture industry and the growing need for uses of recycled plastic. POLYWOOD is a pioneer in sustainable outdoor furniture that’s been turning recycled plas...

Meet Barnana ... upcycled, better-for-you snack innovator and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 21. In this Spotlight series episode, we spotlight Barnana , the innovative brand turning “imperfect” bananas into delicious, nutrient-rich snacks — and leading a broader movement toward upcycled foods and regenerative agriculture.  Join us as we dive into the brand’s origins, its commi...

Meet Beni… circular fashion accelerator and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 19, 2025. In this Spotlight series episode, we explore how Beni , a fast-growing browser extension, website and digital app, is helping consumers make more sustainable fashion choices -- without sacrificing style, ease or affordability. Join us as we break down how Beni is making resale shopping mainstre...