
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: Wheyward Spirit
Wheyward Spirit is a pioneering craft distillery that upcycles excess whey – the liquid co-product of cheese and other dairy products -- into premium, award-winning spirits. The company blends sustainability with innovation to create a smooth, sippable base spirit, bringing a unique flavor profile to cocktails while elevating the spirits industry with a distinctly circular approach.

Spotlight: &BEYOND
&BEYOND is an award-winning experiential travel company on a mission to “leave our world a better place than we found it” through sustainable and responsible travel. Founded in 1991, the company is a bespoke tour operator for sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, South America and Antarctica as well as owner and manager of 29 lodges and camps across three continents.

Spotlight: TAKT
TAKT is a Copenhagen-based furniture company on a mission to redefine modern design with a strong sustainability ethos. Rooted in the Scandinavian tradition of functionality, simplicity and beauty, TAKT creates furniture that is timeless, durable and affordable. By working with top designers and using quality materials, TAKT bridges the gap between craftsmanship and environmental responsibility without sacrificing aesthetic appeal.

Spotlight: Alter Eco
Alter Eco is a San Francisco-based food company striving to deliver food that restores rather than depletes. Renowned for its commitment to producing organic, fair trade and environmentally responsible products, Alter Eco’s diverse product line includes rich dark chocolate bars, creamy truffles, crunchy granolas and heirloom quinoa, all crafted with a focus on quality and sustainability.

Spotlight: Heybike
Heybike is a California-based electric bike company founded in 2021 that has quickly become a recognizable name in the growing e-mobility market. With a product lineup that includes fat tire, foldable and off-road e-bikes, the company blends practical design with rider-friendly technology, offering features like long-range batteries, integrated lights and multifunctional LCD displays.

Spotlight: Toad&Co
Toad&Co is a California-based apparel company that blends casual, outdoor-inspired style with a longstanding commitment to responsible business. A brand “in the business of change,” Toad&Co designs clothing for everyday wear that’s versatile, durable and rooted in comfort and sustainability.

Spotlight: 50/50 Foods
50/50 Foods Inc. is a forward-thinking food company founded on a simple but transformative idea: reduce meat consumption by blending it 50/50 with vegetables. 50/50 Foods offers their flagship product, the Both™ Burger, as a combination of premium beef with wholesome plant ingredients to create a flavorful, satisfying burger that cuts animal protein in half without compromising taste or texture.

Spotlight: Winky Lux
Winky Lux is a beauty brand “here to be fabulous, not harmful.” On a mission to create luxury makeup at an affordable price point, the brand is known for its colorful, whimsical packaging and clean, cruelty-free formulations. Winky Lux’s wide range of products span skincare, lipsticks, eyeshadows and more and are sold online and through various major retailers.

Spotlight: UpChoose
UpChoose is rethinking how parents shop for baby clothes by offering a sustainable rental alternative to the overstuffed dresser drawer. Designed for newborns through toddlerhood, the platform provides curated, high-quality organic cotton wardrobes on a subscription basis.

Spotlight: UpCircle
UpCircle is a UK-based skincare brand pioneering the use of upcycled leftover natural ingredients in the beauty industry. UpCircle transforms food waste — like used coffee grounds, chai tea spices, oat husks and fruit byproducts — into high-performance skincare products, including coffee scrubs, face serums, balms and cleansers.

Spotlight: Carhartt Reworked and Repair
Carhartt, the iconic American workwear brand founded in 1889, is known for its rugged durability and connection to hardworking communities. Known for rugged workwear built to last, Carhartt has doubled down on its sustainability efforts with two standout programs: Reworked by Carhartt and Carhartt Repair.

Spotlight: Arbikie Highland Estate
Arbikie Highland Estate is a pioneering field-to-bottle distillery located on Scotland’s east coast. Recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable distilleries and purveyor of the world’s first “climate-positive” gin and vodka, Arbikie is a genuine field to bottle operation, combining traditional farming with forward-thinking innovation.

Spotlight: P.L.A.Y. Pet Lifestyle and You
P.L.A.Y. (Pet Lifestyle And You) is a San Francisco-based company that creates thoughtfully designed, high-quality pet products with pets, people and the planet in mind. Specializing in stylish and eco-friendly pet beds, toys and accessories, P.L.A.Y. aims to bring comfort, durability and modern aesthetics into the world of pet essentials.

Spotlight: Blueland
Blueland is redefining how we clean our homes to eliminate the need for single-use plastic bottles. Quickly gaining national attention since launch, Blueland offers a full range of household cleaning products — from multi-surface sprays and dish soaps to laundry tablets and toilet cleaners — all designed around a refillable system.

Spotlight: Ecobnb
Ecobnb is a global platform dedicated to transforming travel by creating a bridge between conscious travelers and short-term rental hosts committed to sustainability. On a mission “to promote a new way of tourism that respects nature, places, and people,” Ecobnb connects travelers with eco-friendly lodgings that meet rigorous sustainability standards—ranging from agritourism farms and mountain huts to urban eco-hotels and off-grid retreats.

Spotlight: Too Good to Go
Too Good To Go is on a global mission “to inspire and empower everyone to fight food waste together.” The certified B corp social impact company offers a mobile marketplace that connects consumers with surplus food from restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores and other local businesses.

Spotlight: Worn Wear by Patagonia
Worn Wear is Patagonia’s recommerce and repair program designed to keep gear in play and out of landfills and change the way we consume. Through Worn Wear, customers can trade in used Patagonia clothing and gear in exchange for store credit, which is then cleaned, repaired, and resold at a discounted price on the brand’s dedicated resale platform.

Spotlight: Silver Oak Cellars
Silver Oak is a celebrated Napa and Sonoma-based winery known for its iconic Cabernet Sauvignon and nearly 50 years of winemaking excellence. Called “California’s Most Eco-Conscious Winery” by the SF Chronicle, sustainability is deeply embedded at every step of the winemaking process and is seen as the long-term strategy for leading a healthy and thriving business without compromising natural resources.

Spotlight: V-Dog
V-Dog is a pioneering plant-based pet food company on a mission to revolutionize the way we feed our furry family members one dog bowl at a time. Established in 2005, V-Dog offers 100% vegan dog food, treats and chews designed to support optimal canine health without animal products.

Spotlight: Delilah Home
Delilah Home is a sustainable home textiles innovator that embodies the best of sustainability and community impact. Named after a golden retriever who survived a 62-day ordeal alone in the North Carolina mountains, this brand carries that same spirit of resilience and heart in everything they do. From farm to front door, their products are free from allergenic, carcinogenic and toxic chemicals.
