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 November 16, 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. 

Germany's VW and Rivian launch joint electric car venture

https://tinyurl.com/5yjj9d8z

Global EV sales up 35% in October, Europe ekes out a gain

https://tinyurl.com/fw9n27tu

Electric vehicle tipping point for US drivers expected in next 10 years

https://tinyurl.com/ncjadkdw

Electric car sales grow in UK despite decline in overall vehicle market

https://tinyurl.com/5ysxzvuk

Honda's New Electric Vehicle is Quietly Creeping Up on Tesla

https://tinyurl.com/4vmxh47z

Bentley's First Fully Electric Vehicle Will Debut in 2026

https://tinyurl.com/485wzjkk

People Have A Hard Time With Change — But Electric Vehicles Will Dominate By 2030

https://tinyurl.com/22c2k488

Kia launches its new affordable EV3 electric SUV in Europe with segment-leading range

https://tinyurl.com/462a5tkz

2025 Lucid Car and SUV Lineup: Introducing Gravity, Updating Air, Previewing Earth

https://tinyurl.com/3r9kykzp

2025 Polestar 3 Single Motor Debuts, Packs 350 Miles of Range

https://tinyurl.com/4mkwff4e

Extended Range Electric Vehicles Are The Talk Of The Town

https://tinyurl.com/3e9akmhr

APPAREL

Solutions for eco-friendly clothing and accessories, including those that reduce environmental impact through sustainable materials, sourcing, manufacturing processes and retail practices.

Can Vestiaire Collective Change the Conversation on Consumption?

https://tinyurl.com/2mxhcbzp

Textile and footwear industries to go green

https://tinyurl.com/32tbdr9z

LinenShirts.ca Launches Sustainable Linen Collection: The Superior Alternative to Cotton

https://tinyurl.com/54dddpm6

The Vision Behind Bearbottom’s Ethical and Functional Menswear

https://tinyurl.com/bdvwbtj

Circle launches new sustainable running trainer, SuperNatural Runner

https://tinyurl.com/5emp4ndd

Nike’s New Sustainable Sneakers

https://tinyurl.com/27663jdr

Amber Valletta X Triarchy Marry Sustainability with Style

https://tinyurl.com/ymbjbsh5

James Cropper and Untouched World roll out sustainable garment tags

https://tinyurl.com/ymt7687j

Archibald Frederitch Launches Sustainable Fashion for the Modern, Eco-Minded Shopper

https://tinyurl.com/54yk3nuk

 

HOME & PETCARE

Solutions for eco-friendly practices, products, and designs within the household, including pet ownership.

Young consumers spark rise of eco-friendly home, personal care products made by startups

https://tinyurl.com/39mj4kwf

Smart homes go green

https://tinyurl.com/4fzv59rk

Essentia Expands Into Sustainable Furniture

https://tinyurl.com/yjzcus6c

Whirlpool Commits $2.5M to Build 50 Net-Zero Energy Homes

https://tinyurl.com/bdfrdzpk

Samsung and Carbon Trust collab to make connected devices more eco-friendly

https://tinyurl.com/ysrdmhec

3D printed mobile home reuses plastic bottles for sustainable off-grid living

https://tinyurl.com/2khj2kw2

Full Cycle Home Using E-Ink Prism 3 Displays Exemplifies Low Carbon Sustainable Living Concept

https://tinyurl.com/5dunt22u

Ethan Allen Recognized for Sustainable Wood Sourcing

https://tinyurl.com/mtcj4tkt

Beyond Leather Materials and TAKT launch biobased furniture line using apple waste

https://tinyurl.com/9bde2mta

Demand for sustainable pet food drives industry change

https://tinyurl.com/ycxhe4kd

Earth Rated celebrates 15 years of sustainability in pet products

https://tinyurl.com/4cwp4cmb

Pet Valu advances sustainability and supply chain governance initiatives

https://tinyurl.com/5hajkrkp

IQI, Avebe partner to offer potato protein for pet food

https://tinyurl.com/u52fcfz2

Wynn Petfood packs wet food blends, snacks in paper

https://tinyurl.com/3yk5e9p8

  

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. 

PLANT-BASED

Examining Plant-Based Consumer Trends

https://tinyurl.com/yj4skx2z

Fermentation Leads Investments In Plant-Based Sector In 2024

https://tinyurl.com/zweh5htu

Aldi Launches Vegan Flank Steak

https://tinyurl.com/2vbt4vtk

Danone debuts plant-based milk for kids

https://tinyurl.com/3zy9m8v3

Former Alpro Sales Director Launches POTINA Banana Oat Drinks for Kids

https://tinyurl.com/5a4rjkjj

Company Produces ‘Breakthrough’ Plant-Based Protein

https://tinyurl.com/ydv5mtsf

Beyond Sun Sausage™ Expands to Whole Foods Market

https://tinyurl.com/yxu7naev

Beyond Plant-Based: Trends Reshaping Alternative Milk

https://tinyurl.com/2mf3wr5r

Boursin Launches New Dairy-Free Cheese For The Holiday Season

https://tinyurl.com/pdkfknru

Ingredion and Lantmännen Create Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Development of Plant-Based Proteins

https://tinyurl.com/4b86yk62

 

DINING & GROCERY

Sustainability tops NRA’s 2025 menu trends

https://tinyurl.com/7smecamw

Aldi Drives Expansion Efforts With Sustainability Initiatives

https://tinyurl.com/2v6xc5ew

How Walmart is becoming a better-for-you grocery destination

https://tinyurl.com/mr2hh5xh

Tesco launches sustainability partnership with milk suppliers

https://tinyurl.com/3rph6maj

McDonald’s Drives Sustainability and Innovation with New Partnerships

https://tinyurl.com/3xffh8bf

Pizza Hut teams up with box supplier to increase pizza box recycling

https://tinyurl.com/4r643swp

The road to net zero – Big Food’s emissions pledges

https://tinyurl.com/2hszkt86

  

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.

Why second-hand platforms grow 50% faster

https://tinyurl.com/3zmj8344

Clothing Is First Choice for Second-Hand Shoppers

https://tinyurl.com/y6hb6fwb

Evri reports rise in second-hand online shopping

https://tinyurl.com/yh5dc8vx

Vinted: Second-Hand Fashion-Focused Marketplace Company Raises Funding At €5 Billion Valuation

https://tinyurl.com/msbfjt97

Fleek Raises $20 Million to Expand Secondhand Apparel Platform

https://tinyurl.com/9rns25dv

Second-Hand Fashion Favourite Uturn Launches an Online Marketplace

https://tinyurl.com/mpj8d2w

Pinstripe wants to redefine the way online sellers sell secondhand clothing

https://tinyurl.com/4s59ekc8

 

SPIRITS & WINE

Solutions for eco-friendly alcoholic beverages, including sustainable ingredients, farming practices, production, packaging and distribution.

Wine & Beer Brands Say ‘Cheers’ to Cost-Saving Sustainability

https://tinyurl.com/ytmhpkpw

The Story Behind Carlsberg's First Regenerative Beer

https://tinyurl.com/bdzjevez

Aldi’s new sustainable beers give surplus bread and fruit a second life

https://tinyurl.com/43ys5jnw

Sapling's New Vodka Uses Wheat Grown Within a Mile of the Distillery

https://tinyurl.com/mr32vmxe

Boutinot Signs Up to the Sustainable Wine Roundtable’s Bottle Weight Accord

https://tinyurl.com/2mbmy9z8

Chilean wine maker Viña Concha y Toro pledges lighter wine bottles by 2026

https://tinyurl.com/yeaar4m7

Accolade Wines expands mini box offering with Jam Shed Shiraz

https://tinyurl.com/39e32ke8

Rémy Cointreau partners with Intact in push for sustainability

https://tinyurl.com/mpvuuzdu

 

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.

2025’s Top Trends For Sustainable Travel, Per These Flight-Free Experts

https://tinyurl.com/43uzdc4f

How Accor’s sustainability initiatives go beyond the hotel stay

https://tinyurl.com/4t8a9nch

Hilton’s Hotel Marcel: A Net-Zero Transformation Reshapes Hospitality Industry

https://tinyurl.com/msbstja3

United Airlines Chart a Course for Greener Skies with SAF

https://tinyurl.com/cver7c2x

Alaska Airlines’ path to sustainability: Leading the charge to net zero by 2040

https://tinyurl.com/2rtkrrfp

Cathay Targets Monumental Carbon Reductions with Revolutionary Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program Expansion

https://tinyurl.com/5dcth56c

Global Sustainable Tourism Council Introduces New Pathways for Sustainable Travel

https://tinyurl.com/f5n2ym96

Japan Airlines Partners with Lime to Enhance Sustainable Travel Options in Japan

https://tinyurl.com/3xpbzykr

Air Canada Achieves Clean Aviation Breakthrough

https://tinyurl.com/5pf8vwym

COP29 to Feature Thematic Day on Climate Change and Tourism for the First Time

https://tinyurl.com/3ujwwt4r

 

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.

Sustainable and vegan trends are conquering the care industry

https://tinyurl.com/yc28uxux

Sephora and Manor Switzerland: Shaping the sustainable beauty industry together

https://tinyurl.com/742d3x3u

Relevation Beauty Sets New Standards in Sustainable and Empowering Beauty

https://tinyurl.com/4k653bmh

FASTEN Packaging wins Gold Pentaward for sustainable beauty packaging concept – ONE

https://tinyurl.com/53ucu8sr

Celebrating Innovation and Sustainability at the European Natural Beauty Awards 2024

https://tinyurl.com/29r367ep

Origins’s Youthtopia highlights powerful potential of upcycled beauty ingredients

https://tinyurl.com/yyn337k4

 

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.

Global sports teams unite to run fan-driven sustainability campaign

https://tinyurl.com/5n8td977

Top football clubs unite to tackle climate change with new alliance

https://tinyurl.com/56wm9br7

A great game. A sustainable game

https://tinyurl.com/vb27f6ca

Formula 1’s Bold Push to a Net-Zero Future

https://tinyurl.com/3rn25zzz

SIGA Latin America unveils landmark manifesto for sustainable sport

https://tinyurl.com/f5hjxjc9

Collaboration & sustainability headline Nitto ATP Finals as Torino Green Project enters second year

https://tinyurl.com/4azw47zu

Pledgeball Brings Football Sustainability Roadshow to the John Smith’s Stadium

https://tinyurl.com/vw6ct2h7

UN Flips the Script on Climate Action With New Film and TV Committee

https://earth.org/un-flips-the-script-on-climate-action-with-new-film-and-tv-committee/

Musicians, bands practice sustainability on tour

https://tinyurl.com/29tjbftz

Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour: Bringing People Together to Help the Environment

https://tinyurl.com/5b679j6e

Environmentally Friendly Festivals: A Step Towards Sustainable Celebrations

https://tinyurl.com/475n8w4y

A tiny grid is bringing clean power to the live music industry

https://tinyurl.com/3pj3v3hk

The world's first 100% sustainable festival is held in Formentera

https://tinyurl.com/4ucfet8f

PERSONAL FINANCES

Solutions for advancing consumer sustainable behaviors through personal finances and transactions.

Sustainability as a key differentiator for banks

https://tinyurl.com/pvbct5mz

How to choose a bank that prioritizes sustainability?

https://tinyurl.com/4nxse3wr

Mastercard and Rabitabank launch Carbon Calculator in Azerbaijan to help consumers reduce environmental impact

https://tinyurl.com/78v5688w

This 'ethical marketplace' is skyrocketing in popularity

https://tinyurl.com/v5saxkxz

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