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: The Pack
The Pack is a UK-based pet food company on a mission to revolutionize how we feed our dogs by making nutritious, healthy plant-based nutrition the new norm. Founded by a team of animal lovers and sustainability advocates, The Pack offers a range of nutritionally complete wet and dry dog foods crafted entirely from plant-based ingredients.
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: Holistic Spirits Co.
Holistic Spirits Co. is a pioneering venture in the spirits industry, blending wellness principles with artisanal distillation to create plant-based, functional spirits. On a mission to “nourish our well-being as humans and our planet at the same time,” Holistic’s flagship products, Origen Holistic Spirits specialty vodka and Harmony Gin, aim to offer a more mindful drinking experience.
Spotlight: Shameless Pets
Shameless Pets is a pet treat company on a mission to create delicious, functional snacks for dogs and cats while tackling food waste in the process. Launched in 2018, the brand offers a wide variety of soft-baked treats, dental sticks, jerky bites and calming chews that incorporate upcycled ingredients such as misfit apples, underused sweet potatoes and spent brewers’ grain and transform them into nutrient-rich pet treats.
Spotlight: Byway
Byway is a travel B Corporation on a mission to reimagine how people explore the world by offering personalized, overland journeys with lower environmental impact and greater economic contributions to local communities. Founded in 2020, the company specializes in curating multi-stop holidays that embrace the joy of the journey, helping travelers discover lesser-known destinations through thoughtfully planned itineraries.
Spotlight: EcoSoul Home
EcoSoul Home is on a mission to democratize the market for eco-friendly home essentials and drive the world’s transition to a more sustainable lifestyle. Focused on high-performance, compostable alternatives for everyday household essentials, EcoSoul’s product lineup spans kitchen, home and personal care categories—offering consumers convenient, planet-friendlier swaps for plastic-free and tree-based products.
Spotlight: True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen is a health-driven restaurant brand on a mission to empower more people to eat real food. With locations across the U.S., it offers a seasonal, ingredient- and plant-forward menu of whole, minimally-processed foods designed to support wellness without sacrificing flavor.
Spotlight: Campworks
Campworks is reimagining off-grid adventure with its fully electric, solar-powered micro-camper, the NS-1. On a mission to empower people to live intentionally, closer to nature and better equipped for the future, the NS-1 is built for outdoor enthusiasts to help people adventure further and to bring friends, family and strangers together.
Spotlight: Girlfriend Collective
Girlfriend Collective is a U.S.-based activewear brand known for its commitment to ethical production, inclusivity and sustainable materials. The company offers a wide range of sustainable apparel, including leggings, sports bras, tops and outerwear.
Spotlight: The Better Butchers
The Better Butchers is a Canadian plant-based meat company specializing in crafting high-quality meat alternatives using mushroom-based proteins, particularly oyster mushrooms, combined with ingredients like pea protein. Their product lineup includes offerings such as Natural, Italian and Chorizo plant-based grounds, as well as the Better Beast—a chickpea seitan-based stuffed roast designed for festive meals.
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.
