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
Global EV sales up 35% in October, Europe ekes out a gain
Electric vehicle tipping point for US drivers expected in next 10 years
Electric car sales grow in UK despite decline in overall vehicle market
Honda's New Electric Vehicle is Quietly Creeping Up on Tesla
Bentley's First Fully Electric Vehicle Will Debut in 2026
People Have A Hard Time With Change — But Electric Vehicles Will Dominate By 2030
Kia launches its new affordable EV3 electric SUV in Europe with segment-leading range
2025 Lucid Car and SUV Lineup: Introducing Gravity, Updating Air, Previewing Earth
2025 Polestar 3 Single Motor Debuts, Packs 350 Miles of Range
Extended Range Electric Vehicles Are The Talk Of The Town
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?
Textile and footwear industries to go green
LinenShirts.ca Launches Sustainable Linen Collection: The Superior Alternative to Cotton
The Vision Behind Bearbottom’s Ethical and Functional Menswear
Circle launches new sustainable running trainer, SuperNatural Runner
Nike’s New Sustainable Sneakers
Amber Valletta X Triarchy Marry Sustainability with Style
James Cropper and Untouched World roll out sustainable garment tags
Archibald Frederitch Launches Sustainable Fashion for the Modern, Eco-Minded Shopper
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
Smart homes go green
Essentia Expands Into Sustainable Furniture
Whirlpool Commits $2.5M to Build 50 Net-Zero Energy Homes
Samsung and Carbon Trust collab to make connected devices more eco-friendly
3D printed mobile home reuses plastic bottles for sustainable off-grid living
Full Cycle Home Using E-Ink Prism 3 Displays Exemplifies Low Carbon Sustainable Living Concept
Ethan Allen Recognized for Sustainable Wood Sourcing
Beyond Leather Materials and TAKT launch biobased furniture line using apple waste
Demand for sustainable pet food drives industry change
Earth Rated celebrates 15 years of sustainability in pet products
Pet Valu advances sustainability and supply chain governance initiatives
IQI, Avebe partner to offer potato protein for pet food
Wynn Petfood packs wet food blends, snacks in paper
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
Fermentation Leads Investments In Plant-Based Sector In 2024
Aldi Launches Vegan Flank Steak
Danone debuts plant-based milk for kids
Former Alpro Sales Director Launches POTINA Banana Oat Drinks for Kids
Company Produces ‘Breakthrough’ Plant-Based Protein
Beyond Sun Sausage™ Expands to Whole Foods Market
Beyond Plant-Based: Trends Reshaping Alternative Milk
Boursin Launches New Dairy-Free Cheese For The Holiday Season
Ingredion and Lantmännen Create Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Development of Plant-Based Proteins
DINING & GROCERY
Sustainability tops NRA’s 2025 menu trends
Aldi Drives Expansion Efforts With Sustainability Initiatives
How Walmart is becoming a better-for-you grocery destination
Tesco launches sustainability partnership with milk suppliers
McDonald’s Drives Sustainability and Innovation with New Partnerships
Pizza Hut teams up with box supplier to increase pizza box recycling
The road to net zero – Big Food’s emissions pledges
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
Clothing Is First Choice for Second-Hand Shoppers
Evri reports rise in second-hand online shopping
Vinted: Second-Hand Fashion-Focused Marketplace Company Raises Funding At €5 Billion Valuation
Fleek Raises $20 Million to Expand Secondhand Apparel Platform
Second-Hand Fashion Favourite Uturn Launches an Online Marketplace
Pinstripe wants to redefine the way online sellers sell secondhand clothing
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
The Story Behind Carlsberg's First Regenerative Beer
Aldi’s new sustainable beers give surplus bread and fruit a second life
Sapling's New Vodka Uses Wheat Grown Within a Mile of the Distillery
Boutinot Signs Up to the Sustainable Wine Roundtable’s Bottle Weight Accord
Chilean wine maker Viña Concha y Toro pledges lighter wine bottles by 2026
Accolade Wines expands mini box offering with Jam Shed Shiraz
Rémy Cointreau partners with Intact in push for sustainability
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
How Accor’s sustainability initiatives go beyond the hotel stay
Hilton’s Hotel Marcel: A Net-Zero Transformation Reshapes Hospitality Industry
United Airlines Chart a Course for Greener Skies with SAF
Alaska Airlines’ path to sustainability: Leading the charge to net zero by 2040
Cathay Targets Monumental Carbon Reductions with Revolutionary Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program Expansion
Global Sustainable Tourism Council Introduces New Pathways for Sustainable Travel
Japan Airlines Partners with Lime to Enhance Sustainable Travel Options in Japan
Air Canada Achieves Clean Aviation Breakthrough
COP29 to Feature Thematic Day on Climate Change and Tourism for the First Time
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
Sephora and Manor Switzerland: Shaping the sustainable beauty industry together
Relevation Beauty Sets New Standards in Sustainable and Empowering Beauty
FASTEN Packaging wins Gold Pentaward for sustainable beauty packaging concept – ONE
Celebrating Innovation and Sustainability at the European Natural Beauty Awards 2024
Origins’s Youthtopia highlights powerful potential of upcycled beauty ingredients
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
Top football clubs unite to tackle climate change with new alliance
A great game. A sustainable game
Formula 1’s Bold Push to a Net-Zero Future
SIGA Latin America unveils landmark manifesto for sustainable sport
Collaboration & sustainability headline Nitto ATP Finals as Torino Green Project enters second year
Pledgeball Brings Football Sustainability Roadshow to the John Smith’s Stadium
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
Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour: Bringing People Together to Help the Environment
Environmentally Friendly Festivals: A Step Towards Sustainable Celebrations
A tiny grid is bringing clean power to the live music industry
The world's first 100% sustainable festival is held in Formentera
PERSONAL FINANCES
Solutions for advancing consumer sustainable behaviors through personal finances and transactions.
Sustainability as a key differentiator for banks
How to choose a bank that prioritizes sustainability?
Mastercard and Rabitabank launch Carbon Calculator in Azerbaijan to help consumers reduce environmental impact
This 'ethical marketplace' is skyrocketing in popularity