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: Swagtron
Swagtron is a leading brand in the world of personal electric transportation, offering a wide range of products designed to enhance mobility and make commuting more accessible. Specializing in electric scooters, e-bikes, and other e-mobility devices, Swagtron aims to provide a versatile and affordable alternative to traditional modes of transportation.
Spotlight: My Cluck Hut
My Cluck Hut is a Nashville-based artisan soap company founded by Dr. Jennifer Berry and Trevor Silva during the pandemic in 2020 as “a mission-driven movement to spread love and acceptance.” The company emphasizes high-quality ingredients, unique scent blends and a quirky, fun-loving brand identity, including a bold, unapologetic emphasis on prioritizing people over profit, embracing diversity and championing sustainability.
Spotlight: Archive
Archive is a leading technology platform that specializes in enabling brands to create and manage their own resale programs. Now supporting over 55 brands across 10 countries, Archive serves a diverse range of categories such as apparel, footwear, accessories, kids, home goods and outdoor gear.
Spotlight: Bright Planet Pet
Bright Planet Pet makes sustainable and allergy-friendly vegan treats and chews for dogs that mimic the flavors of popular meat-based options without using any animal ingredients. Founded to provide a more sustainable alternative to traditional pet treats, the company uses natural, plant-based ingredients to create low-calorie, protein-rich snacks for dogs.
Spotlight: The Boatyard Distillery
Boatyard Distillery is a family-owned, independent distillery based in Northern Ireland, dedicated to producing high-quality craft spirits. Inspired in part by the natural beauty of its location on the banks of Lough Erne, sustainability is at the heart of Boatyard Distillery’s operations, with several initiatives aimed at reducing their environmental footprint from grain-to-glass.
Spotlight: Parachute Home
Parachute Home is a modern home essentials brand known for its high-quality bedding, bath linens and home decor. Sustainability is at the core of Parachute’s philosophy, influencing everything from material selection to production and end-of-life solutions.
Spotlight: Taylor Stitch
Taylor Stitch is a California-based menswear brand known for its timeless, durable clothing designed with quality craftsmanship and functionality in mind. From fiber to fabric to factory to end functionality, Taylor Stitch has built its brand on a commitment to sustainability and ethical production practices.
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: Eurostar
Eurostar is a high-speed rail service that connects the United Kingdom to mainland Europe, primarily operating routes through the Channel Tunnel. By making rail travel a more eco-friendly option, Eurostar enables passengers to make sustainable travel choices while enjoying a seamless and eco-conscious journey across Europe.
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: ILIA Beauty
ILIA Beauty is a clean beauty brand known for its high-performance, skin-centric makeup products that prioritize both aesthetics and skincare benefits. Founded in 2011 by Sasha Plavsic,
sustainability is a core pillar of ILIA Beauty, and the brand takes a holistic approach to minimizing its environmental impact.
Spotlight: Pedego Electric Bikes
Pedego Electric Bikes is a leading brand in the electric bike industry, known for its focus on providing high-quality, comfortable and stylish e-bikes. Founded in 2008, Pedego is committed to empowering sustainable living by offering a greener alternative to traditional transportation.
Spotlight: Grailed
Grailed is a leading online resale marketplace specializing in men’s fashion, streetwear and luxury clothing. Founded in 2013, the platform has grown into a global hub where style enthusiasts can buy and sell pre-owned designer pieces, rare sneakers and sought-after streetwear.
Spotlight: Bond Pet Foods
Bond Pet Foods is a biotechnology company revolutionizing the pet food industry by developing high-quality animal proteins through fermentation – “so people, pets, farm animals and the planet all win.” Founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Bond uses precision fermentation to produce real meat proteins without the need for factory farming.
Spotlight: Jackson Family Wines
Jackson Family Wines is a family-owned wine company based in Sonoma County, California, known for its portfolio of high-quality wines from renowned regions worldwide. Sustainability is at the heart of Jackson Family Wines’ operations, with ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact and promote regenerative agriculture.
Spotlight: VivaTerra
VivaTerra is a sustainable furniture and home decor retailer that focuses on eco-friendly, ethically sourced and artisan-crafted products. Founded with a mission to bring sustainability and style together, VivaTerra offers a curated selection of furniture, textiles and home accessories that prioritize natural materials and responsible production.
Spotlight: Nudie Jeans
Nudie Jeans is a Swedish denim brand founded in 2001, known for its commitment to high-quality, organic denim and a transparent, ethical supply chain. Nudie Jeans embraces a circular fashion model, encouraging customers to repair and reuse their products instead of discarding them.
