Solutions
Looking for inspiration and solutions for living more sustainably? Check out these daily highlights of innovative brands and products in apparel, home, food, travel, beauty, spirits, mobility and more!
Spotlight: LIVEKINDLY Collective
LIVEKINDLY Collective is a global plant-based food company dedicated to reshaping the future of food by making plant-based living the new norm. The company has built a portfolio of leading brands, including Fry’s Family Food Co., LikeMeat, Oumph!, No Meat, The Dutch Weed Burger and Alpha Foods, offering a diverse range of plant-based meat alternatives and convenience foods.
Spotlight: PLANTA Restaurants
Planta is a modern, plant-based restaurant concept that blends elevated dining with a commitment to sustainability. Founded by Steven Salm and Chef David Lee to expand the accessibility and acceptability of plant-based dining, Planta offers a diverse menu inspired by global flavors—all crafted without animal products and served in its beautifully designed spaces.
Spotlight: Compass Group
Compass Group is one of the world’s largest food service and support services companies, operating in over 40 countries. In addition to promoting regenerative agriculture and waste-reduction efforts, the company is driving change by actively promoting plant-forward dining initiatives across its global operations to enhance sustainability and encourage healthier eating habits.
Spotlight: Blackbird Foods
Blackbird Foods, founded by chefs in 2019, is a leading producer of plant-based comfort foods. The company began by crafting seitan, a natural plant-based meat made from wheat protein, for local restaurants and has since expanded its offerings to include a variety of vegan products, including restaurant-quality frozen pizzas and plant-based wings.
Spotlight: Purely Elizabeth
Purely Elizabeth is a natural foods company founded in 2009 by Elizabeth Stein, a certified holistic nutrition counselor. The brand is best known for its nutrient-dense granola, oatmeal and pancake mixes, made with organic, gluten-free and non-GMO ingredients.
Spotlight: Odd Burger
Odd Burger is a Canadian fast-food chain that specializes in 100% plant-based, sustainable and ethically sourced meals. As Canada’s first vegan fast-food restaurant, Odd Burger focuses on creating classic fast-food favorites with an emphasis on affordability and accessibility to prove that plant-based options can be just as satisfying and convenient as their animal-based counterparts.
Spotlight: Cotton Creations
Cotton Creations is a plant-based food company focused on providing healthier food alternatives in the plant-based space. Founded by Chef Sheenee Cotton with a belief that food is medicine, the brand focuses on making plant-based eating accessible and enjoyable through delicious, easy-to-make products and hands-on learning.
Spotlight: Mosaic Foods
Mosaic Foods is a plant-based meal delivery company that specializes in providing nutritious, chef-crafted frozen meals made from whole, high-quality ingredients. Their meals are designed to be both delicious and easy to prepare, catering to busy individuals who want to maintain a plant-forward diet without compromising on taste or nutrition.
Spotlight: Reewild
Reewild is a sustainability-focused technology company that empowers consumers to make environmentally conscious decisions in their grocery selections. At the heart of its offering is the Reewild app, a digital platform designed to help users understand and reduce their food’s environmental impact, primarily their carbon footprint.
Spotlight: Armored Fresh
Armored Fresh is an innovative food technology company specializing in plant-based alternatives, with a particular focus on vegan cheese. The company combines advanced food science with a commitment to sustainability to create dairy-free cheese products that mimic the taste, texture and melting properties of traditional cheese.
Spotlight: Daring.
Daring Foods is a Los Angeles-based plant-based food company founded in 2018. The company is on a mission to revolutionize the food industry by offering a healthier, sustainable, and cruelty-free alternative to chicken.
Spotlight: PLNT Burger
PLNT Burger is a fast-casual restaurant chain dedicated to delivering a delicious and satisfying plant-based dining experience. By making plant-based meals accessible, affordable and appealing, PLNT Burger empowers individuals to make more sustainable dietary decisions that benefit the planet.
Spotlight: Purple Carrot
Purple Carrot is a U.S.-based meal kit delivery service that specializes in 100% plant-based recipes. By focusing exclusively on plant-based meals, Purple Carrot promotes a sustainable lifestyle while delivering flavorful and innovative dishes to customers across the country.
The Solutionists Weekly Digest
Your biweekly 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.
Spotlight: Thrive Market
On a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone, Thrive Market is an online membership-based retailer that offers a wide range of organic and natural grocery products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014, the company provides a curated selection of sustainably-sourced groceries and related products, with a business model centered on convenience and affordability.
Spotlight: Rebellyous Foods
Rebellyous Foods is a Seattle-based food technology company focused on creating affordable, high-quality plant-based chicken alternatives. Founded in 2017 and on a mission to fight “for a food system that’s equitable, humane, and tasty,” Rebellyous Foods leverages engineering innovations to develop meat alternatives that closely mimic the taste and texture of traditional chicken to make plant-based meat accessible to a broader audience – traditional meat and plant-based consumers alike.
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.
Spotlight: Tesco
As one of the largest multinational grocery and general merchandise retailers, Tesco plays an important role in enabling its customers at scale to live more sustainably. These efforts complement Tesco’s initiatives for its own operations, including around net-zero emissions, food waste, renewable energy and more.
Spotlight: Mind Blown The Plant Based Seafood Co.
The Mind Blown Plant Based Seafood Co. is a women-owned, premium plant-based seafood brand with delicious and familiar seafood experiences made from plants that help relieve, restore and revive our ocean. Founded in Virginia, their mission is to provide delicious, sustainable, award-winning options for seafood lovers who are looking to enjoy the taste, texture, and experience of real seafood while also reducing their environmental impact and addressing concerns about overfishing and ocean health.
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.
