The Solutionists Weekly Digest
Welcome to Seeing Green: The Solutionists Weekly Digest, your weekly roundup of the latest news and progress in sustainable living. From eco-friendly homes and sustainable mobility solutions to mindful travel, food, fashion, sport and entertainment, we bring you the news highlights of the week from The Solutionists – the brands and organizations empowering consumers to live more sustainably.
Edition: Week ending September 28, 2024
MOBILITY
Solutions for eco-friendly transportation options that reduce carbon emissions, promote energy efficiency, and encourage the use of alternative fuels and public transit.
GM’s EV sales momentum is finally building as new vehicle lineup fills out
Rivian Launches Pre-Owned Sales Program
Lime and Cutwater Suggest More Affordable and Sustainable Travel This Electronics Giant Wants To Enter The EV Game
Kia officially opens its first EV-only plant to build low-cost EV3, EV4 electric vehicles
Options with E-Bikes and E-Scooters
Siemens to carve out electric vehicle charging business to enable next level of growth
Mazda EZ-6 EV goes on sale with a starting price under $25,000
The number 1 electric car brand, Ford trains dealers, and Hyundai gets to work
APPAREL
Solutions for eco-friendly clothing and accessories, including those that reduce environmental impact through sustainable materials, sourcing, manufacturing processes and retail practices.
Explainer: How apparel is working together to solve sustainability
Sustainable Fashion: The Shift Towards Eco-Friendly Apparel
Hoka and Reformation Launch a Sustainable Sneaker Collab
Outerknown Partners with Keel Labs on Next-Gen Blanket Shirt
Soorty Plays a Crucial Role in Supporting the Denim Deal
Virgio: Where trendsetting fashion meets sustainability
Methods Sneakers: Circular, Customizable, and Sustainable Footwear
HOME & PETCARE
Solutions for eco-friendly practices, products, and designs within the household, including pet ownership.
Why Eco-Friendly Homes are the Future for Gen Z and Millennials
LG Brings Sustainability and Innovation to IFA 2024 with Eco-Friendly Appliances and Smart Home Solutions
Gensler's Environmental Strategy Shapes a Greener Future
LG Named Most Sustainable Brand for Home Appliances and HVAC Systems
CertainTeed’s Eye on Sustainability Starts With Solar
Building Healthy Homes for Wellbeing
Survey: Consumers more interested in sustainable pet foods
PawCo: Plant-based, sustainable dog food
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
ProAmpac Rolls Out QUADFLEX Recyclable Packaging: Big, Bold and Built for Sustainability
FOOD & PLANT-BASED
Solutions for eco-conscious eating practices, products, and sourcing methods that prioritize organic, locally-sourced, and ethically-produced food, including plant-based.
Survey finds Gen Z hungry for transparency in food sustainability
At Climate Week NYC, Advocates for Plant-Based Diets Make Their Case for the Climate
How Plant-Based Meat Can Win People Over, According To A New Report
Chicago Chef Teams up with MorningStar Farms® for National Vegetarian Month
ALDI Sets Ambitious Net-Zero Emissions Targets, Leading Grocery Retail Sustainability
Danone teams with Zoetis to advance sustainability
Plant-Based Maker Claims Landmark Milestone, Efficiency
The Raging Pig Co Secures Funds to Expand the “Best Plant-Based Pork Imaginable” to More Locations
Steakholder Foods Signs Commercial Sales Agreement for its Plant-Based Premixes with Bondor Foods
Plant-Based Steaks by Juicy Marbles Launch at 553 Sainsbury’s Locations UK-Wide
RECOMMERCE
Solutions for the resale and reuse of goods, highlighting platforms, practices, and products that extend the life cycle of items through resale, rental, refill and repair.
Patagonia and Eileen Fisher are true resale believers
Gen Z big on beauty products, QSR, resale
Flipkart Introduces Service to Help Resellers Reach Customers
Fjällräven launches peer-to-peer resale marketplace
Rebelstork Scores $18 Million in Funding to Revolutionize Baby Gear Returns
Why Archive is pushing its partner brands to participate in Secondhand September
Depop can now generate product descriptions from just one photo
Pistons partner with sneaker resale brand as jersey patch sponsor
SPIRITS & WINE
Solutions for eco-friendly alcoholic beverages, including sustainable ingredients, farming practices, production, packaging and distribution.
Diageo pilots 90% paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker Black Label
Sapling Spirits Vodka is Now Packaged in Aluminum Bottles
Diageo: Drinks Manufacturer Protects African Agriculture
Pernod Ricard at Climate Week NYC to Reaffirm Its Climate Commitments
A Change is Brewing: Carlsberg Commits to Regenerative Farms
TRAVEL & TOURISM
Solutions for enabling eco-conscious travel options, practices, and destinations – where to go, how to get there, where to stay and what to do.
Global tourists prefer sustainable travel products: Experts
Amtrak Debuts New Integration with Google to Support More Sustainable Transportation Choices
‘Cost and time’ among the key barriers to adopting sustainable travel practices
Global Destinations Join Together to Launch 100 Innovations for Sustainable Travel
LNER’s new train ‘Our Planet’ encouraging sustainable travel, What you need to know?
Green Tourism and Travel Counsellors Ignite a Tremendous Partnership to Transform Sustainable Tourism Practices
SkyTeam Partners with Eurostar to Launch Seamless Air+Rail Travel Across Europe
BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE
Solutions for eco-friendly cosmetics and personal care products that prioritize natural ingredients, ethical sourcing, minimal / reusable packaging, and environmentally responsible practices.
Returnable beauty packaging targets less plastic waste in e-commerce
Saie Hello to The Saie Climate Initiative
THG Beauty partners with Provenance to minimise greenwashing
SunKiss Unveils a Line of Refillable Products in New Bottles
Nefer Kemet’s eco-conscious perfumes raise the bar for sustainable luxury
SPORT & CULTURE
Solutions for advancing eco-friendly practices and initiatives of and through sports and cultural events, including around leagues, teams, venues, fans and major events.
Hollywood Shares Sustainability Communications Tips During Climate Week
Billie Eilish and Google Maps help fans travel sustainably
Initiatives to reduce environmental impact of entertainment production
How Coldplay’s Concerts Promote Sustainability
Green Sounds: Sustainability in Music Festivals and Concerts
Meryl Streep Promotes Eco-Conscious Storytelling in New PSA: “Climate Change Is Scary”
ISU, IIHF, and DEB in favour of sustainability in ice sports
British Rowing’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy wins at BASIS Sustainable Sport Awards
United Nations Pact for the Future highlights role of sport for SDGs
IOC announces winners of Climate Action Awards 2024
PERSONAL FINANCES
Solutions for advancing consumer sustainable behaviors through personal finances and transactions.
Payment Asia Partners with Mobile App Zero2 to Promote Green Consumption
How US banks can build trust through sustainable action
Five questions for Toni Thompson, executive vice president of debit & credit solutions, CPI Card Group