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 October 5, 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 U.S. Q3 sales numbers show another record quarter for EVs
2024 Chevy Equinox EV Is An Electric Vehicle For The Masses
Ford to give away free charging units to new EV buyers
Kwik Trip To Add Electric Vehicle Chargers
Aptera Motors Launches Solar-Powered Car and Could Revolutionize the Electric Vehicle Market
Rivian applies for federal loan to restart Georgia EV factory construction
Kia launches the 2025 Ray EV starting under $21,000
China Rivals Set Delivery Records; Archrival BYD Tops 1 Million EV Milestone
APPAREL
Solutions for eco-friendly clothing and accessories, including those that reduce environmental impact through sustainable materials, sourcing, manufacturing processes and retail practices.
Major retailer to offer customers packaging alternatives with new nonprofit partnership
Cascale Expands Manufacturer Climate Action Program
Thermore develops sustainable garment insulation
TeeStitch Apparel: A New Voice in Sustainable Fashion Blending Artistic Expression with Eco-Friendly Streetwear
PCNA Launches New Apparel Line With Sustainable Focus
Soorty Plays a Crucial Role in Supporting the Denim Deal
Paradise Textiles and Matter team up to unveil breakthrough microfibre filter
HOME & PETCARE
Solutions for eco-friendly practices, products, and designs within the household, including pet ownership.
Kohler Partners with Samsung SmartThings to Enhance Shower Water Management
LG Elec tops US sustainable brand rankings for HVAC, appliances
Beko presents: AI in home appliances for enhanced efficiency
[Electrolux] new sustainable packaging wins Red Dot: Best of the Best design award
Go Lime Inc. Launches Cutting-Edge Home Services E-Commerce Site
THE PACK Reports 41% Growth in the First Half of 2024 as Interest in Plant-Based Pet Food Surges
PSC, HowGood partner to bring ‘unprecedented scale’ of sustainability transparency to pet food industry
Survey: Consumers more interested in sustainable pet foods
Lab-grown meat is coming to pet food
Partnership advances cultivated seafood production in South Korea
New alternative protein produced from CO2
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.
Getting People to Eat Plant-Based Foods Is Hard — but Why, Exactly?
How Carrefour entices customers to eat more plant-based food
Juicy Marbles Launches First Plant-Based Whole Cuts in 553 Sainsbury's Locations
Meat replacement startup Heura has a new mission to slay junk food with healthier plant-based swaps
Before the Butcher Launches Cooked Plant-Based Breakfast Sausage Patty
Steakholder Foods Secures First Revenue Stream with New Order of Plant-Based Fish Blends
Vegan Zeastar Introduces Plant-Based Sushi Rolls
NYU Joins NYC Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge to Decrease Its Food-Related Carbon Footprint
Nuts For Cheese Unveils New Line of Plant-Based Dips
A Record-Breaking Year for Plant Based World North America
Revo Foods Launches Mycoprotein Salmon Made At ‘World’s Largest’ 3D Food-Printing Facility
Meatless Farm Launches Two New ‘Meaty’ Sourdough Pizzas
Daring Plant Chicken Introduces New Vegetarian Frozen Entrees
Veef introduces range of ‘carbon neutral and affordable’ plant-based meat products
Plant-Based Meats Highlight Future Food Forum, Promising Sustainable Food Revolution
Henkel and Panverta CPP Develop Sustainable Airtight Packaging for Dry Foods
Kellanova Supports Regenerative Wheat Agriculture
Supermarkets Race to Reduce Packaging . Rising Consumer Demand for Sustainability
Lidl sets new climate targets as Co-op plans huge onsite solar roll-out
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.
The North Face expands secondhand program
US Resale market expected to grow 55% by 2029: Report
Move Over eBay, Ikea Has Entered the Secondhand Market
Exclusive: Béis is launching a resale program
How European Secondhand Startups are Shaping the Future of Sustainable Fashion
Meet The People De-Influencing Newness At Fashion Week
A quarter of Gen Z are furnishing their homes with second-hand items for a vintage look
Depop narrows losses as sales and user numbers jump
Coach and Poshmark leverage NFC for sustainable product resales
SPIRITS & WINE
Solutions for eco-friendly alcoholic beverages, including sustainable ingredients, farming practices, production, packaging and distribution.
United Airlines to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Bottles by 4.7 Million Annually Through Switch to Canned Wines
Global Drinks Intel announces winners of ESG Awards 2024
SustyTalk: How is the UK’s fast-growing wine sector becoming more sustainable?
Albertsons Releases Buzz-Worthy rPET Wine Bottles
Carlsberg Group's Regenerative Farming Commitment
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.
New Tourism Cares Campaign Promotes Sustainable Travel Solutions
Skift Partners With Intrepid Travel on a Climate Hub for Solutions-Based Journalism
Sabre releases 2024 Sustainability Report, introducing new Travel Positive strategy
Kensington Tours and The Nordics Partner for Sustainable Travel
Beyond Green Expands into Africa, Europe, and Latin America with Seven New Eco-Conscious Properties
Preferred Travel to Launch Companywide Climate Action Plan in December
Viva Resorts by Wyndham Promotes Sustainable Tourism in the Caribbean With New Partnership
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.
11 sustainable cosmetic packaging innovations at Luxe Pack 2024
oVertone's New Hair Treatment Packaging Launched Exclusively at Target
Re-Feel: Pioneering sustainable beauty with innovative 100% cellulose refill
Future scent: Acqua di Parma’s new sustainable perfumery
Credo Beauty introduces skin care line with focus on hydration and sustainability
MKTG Industry introduces Eco Beauty Palette®
Luxury eco-packaging in the future
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.
Benedict Cumberbatch Joins Green Rider Movement as Hollywood Becomes a Force at Climate Week
‘The Wild Robot’ Inspires Us to Protect Each Other and Our Planet
Top athletes and scientists commit to the planet with 4-day glacier hike
Rallying for change as ATP joins Sport Impact Summit
SailGP teams up with Sport Impact Summit
IGTM announces partnership with GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation
Support + Feed And GOAL Team Up To Drive Sustainability In Sports And Entertainment
ACL Music Festival introduces a sustainable stage
How Coldplay Is Setting Example With Their Eco-Friendly Concerts
PERSONAL FINANCES
Solutions for advancing consumer sustainable behaviors through personal finances and transactions.
Carbon counts: revolutionising climate impact via banking
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Top Eco-Friendly Banks: Sustainable Banking Solutions for a Greener Future
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