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 19, 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.
Electric Vehicle Sales Mark Another Record in Q3, Thanks to Higher Incentives, More Choices
Global EV sales up 30.5% in September as China shines, Europe recuperates
GM sees new vehicles and improving EV profitability driving continued growth
BMW Group posts significant BEV growth in challenging market conditions
U.S. Hits EV Record As Global Electric Car Sales Rise 30 Percent
Uber spurs electric vehicle use with pop-ups in 4 cities, new features
GM Nailed The New Chevy Equinox EV
Lucid Is Killing It
APPAREL
Solutions for eco-friendly clothing and accessories, including those that reduce environmental impact through sustainable materials, sourcing, manufacturing processes and retail practices.
Making sustainable zero waste fashion a reality
Circular Fashion Fund to help scale sustainable fashion solutions
Fashion brands take bold step toward compostable seaweed packaging with Sway
New 'Regeneration Nation' Collection is Inspired by Unity
Golfing Green champions sustainable golf apparel and accessory brands
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Fashion Brand Holzweiler Joins Forces With Kezzler and Trimco Group to Implement Digital Product Passport
Kelp Clothing Produces Seaweed-Based Scrubs for Healthcare Workers
HOME & PETCARE
Solutions for eco-friendly practices, products, and designs within the household, including pet ownership.
A taste of the future: How sustainable eating will shape kitchen design
Electrolux’s new sustainable packaging wins Red Dot
Highlighting The Home Depot’s Sustainability Commitments
Startup unveils sleek new tiny homes capable of generating energy for modern off-grid living
Sleep on Green Makes Market Debut with Eco-Luxury Mattress
LG wins big at IDEA 2024 with 23 design awards, including two gold medals
PetSmart launches in-store packaging recycling program
Henry Wag Unveils a New Eco-Conscious Pet Care Collection
KOSTON and WagBone Boast a New Eco-Friendly and Stylish Line
Mars ramps up regenerative agriculture in pet food supply chain
Purina uses electric semi-truck to reduce GHG emissions
Chuckit! Introduces Eco Fetch toy range
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.
McDonald’s puts Beyond Meat’s plant-based McNuggets on French menu
M&S Confirms Major Changes To Plant Kitchen Range
Companies partnering to improve plant-based cheese options
Corn Dogs and Lion King Nuggets Among Impossible Foods New Releases
Koia™ Unveils Koia Kids, Plant-Based Nutrition Shakes Inspired by Kids, Developed by Experts
Before the Butcher Introduces Cooked Plant-Based Breakfast Sausage
French Seafood Brand Petit Navire Launches Plant-Based Range in Collaboration With ALGAMA Foods
Plant-based investor Ahimsa snaps up Nuggs maker Simulate
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.
Secondhand shopping surges as Gen Z prioritises sustainability
New Report from Oxford Economics Reveals Second-hand Clothes Stimulating Billions of Dollars for Economies in Latest Win for Green Growth
Brands to expand secondhand trade-in programmes
Perfect Moment Expands U.S. Resale Program to Europe and UK
Geartrade powers Jones Snowboards expansion of Re-Up™ recycling program to include trade-in and resale
SPIRITS & WINE
Solutions for eco-friendly alcoholic beverages, including sustainable ingredients, farming practices, production, packaging and distribution.
The 2024 Drinks Sustainability Awards Winners Announced
Diageo trials its first bespoke circular keg and dispense system for spirits on Smirnoff vodka
Heineken & ENGIE's New Brew Partnership Stirs Sustainability
Mountain Valley Winery and Tennfold Brewing Join Tennessee’s Eco-Friendly Spirits Initiative
Boatyard Distillery in Fermanagh scoops ‘Sustainable Spirits Product of the Year’
3 Top California Wineries Putting Sustainability First
This Polish Vodka Company Puts Family and Sustainability Above All
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.
Bridging the Action-Awareness Gap: Trip.com Group's 2024 Sustainable Travel Consumer Report Insights
Travel trends 2025: Focus on shared experiences and sustainable decisions
Google and Amtrak Promote Sustainable Travel with New Search Integration
Uber Makes Travel Greener With New Sustainability Features
Four Seasons and Lucid Forge a Groundbreaking Partnership to Deliver Unmatched Sustainable Driving Experiences for Guests
Southwest Airlines Partners with Valero for Largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel Agreement at Chicago Midway International Airport
Beyond Green adds seven new hotels
Accor Continues Global Expansion with Focus on Sustainable Hospitality, Innovation, and Enhanced Guest Experiences
TUI Cruises Pursuing Sustainability Innovations
Hurtigruten updates plans for future zero-emission cruise ship
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.
Luxe Pack Monaco: sustainability is increasingly desirable!
Emma Watson-approved Platform Good on You Expands Into Beauty Category
Finalists announced for the Sustainable Beauty Awards
Disruptor London tops new beauty sustainability scorecard
Refillable Packaging, Explained: Beauty Has a “Ghost Refill” Problem
Baralan introduces its new refill solution: Premium Re-Charge System
Is Beauty Ready for a Post-Climate Crisis World?
Yves Rocher launches a "sustainable beauty" marketplace
Harnessing the power of upcycling: ROELMI HPC’s approach to sustainable beauty
Mintel’s Outlook on BPC Sustainable Packaging
Natura Ekos upcycles Nespresso capsules into sustainable packaging
Planet Positive Beauty directory launches for hair and beauty professsionals
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.
BBC Green Sports Awards 2024: Winners Announced
FIA to Host Third Sustainable Innovation Series on Nature and Motor Sport at 2024 FIA Motorsport Games
Svante and Speed Skating Canada announce collaboration to inspire action for a more sustainable future
Future rugby stars embrace World Rugby’s sustainability aims
Billie Eilish Fans Take a Bite out of Climate Change with Plant-Based Pledge
Meet the ‘Angel’ Helping Hollywood End Its Wasteful Ways
LIVE Green’s Launch of Green Clauses Wins Industry-Wide Support