Kids grow fast — and so does their impact on the planet. From constant wardrobe changes to fast fashion’s hidden costs, children’s clothing creates a surprisingly large environmental footprint through resource use, waste, and microplastic pollution. In this new episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Greening My… series, we explore how families can keep their kids dressed, comfortable and stylish while shrinking their footprint — through smarter materials, circular design, and creative reuse. W...
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Kids grow fast — and so does their impact on the planet. From constant wardrobe changes to fast fashion’s hidden costs, children’s clothing creates a surprisingly large environmental footprint through resource use, waste, and microplastic pollution. In this new episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Greening My… series, we explore how families can keep their kids dressed, comfortable and stylish while shrinking their footprint — through smarter materials, circular design, and creative reuse. W...
Kids grow fast — and so does their impact on the planet. From constant wardrobe changes to fast fashion’s hidden costs, children’s clothing creates a surprisingly large environmental footprint through resource use, waste, and microplastic pollution. In this new episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Greening My… series, we explore how families can keep their kids dressed, comfortable and stylish while shrinking their footprint — through smarter materials, circular design, and creative reuse. W...
Meet MorningStar Farms — the plant-based pioneer making sustainable eating accessible to everyone — and today’s Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day. In this Spotlight episode, we explore one of the most important drivers of climate impact and public health: the food we eat every day. Animal agriculture is responsible for up to 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, requires massive land and water resources, and contributes to deforestation, biodiversity loss and pollution. But while many s...
Laundry is one of the most routine parts of daily life — but it’s also one of the biggest hidden contributors to household emissions, plastic waste and water use. From heating water to microplastic pollution, our laundry habits have ripple effects across the planet. In this new episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Greening My… series, we uncover how something as ordinary as doing laundry can become a powerful climate solution — and how simple shifts in our routines can save money, extend gar...
Meet Depop — the resale platform turning secondhand into a cultural movement — and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day. In this Spotlight episode, we explore one of the fastest-growing shifts in sustainable living: the rise of recommerce. The fashion industry is responsible for up to 10% of global carbon emissions and 92 million tons of textile waste each year — but a new generation is redefining what it means to shop, wear and express personal style. Depop is leading this transformation....
Meet Beco Pets — a pet care company proving that loving our animals and caring for the Earth go paw-in-paw — and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 24. In this Spotlight episode, we turn to an often-overlooked contributor to household emissions and waste: our pets. From food to toys to poop bags, the pet industry generates millions of tons of plastic, agricultural emissions and landfill waste each year. But what if our everyday choices for our pets could become a powerful for...
Meet Christy Dawn... a fashion brand redefining what clothing can do for people and the planet and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 22. In this Spotlight episode we turn to apparel, one of the most environmentally damaging industries on Earth yet one of the most powerful levers for restoration when reimagined through a regenerative lens. Christy Dawn was founded on a bold premise: fashion should not simply minimize harm but actively heal ecosystems and empower the communiti...
Sneakers may seem like an everyday essential — but behind every pair lies an environmental journey that spans raw materials, manufacturing, shipping and, too often, landfill disposal. The global footwear industry produces more than 24 billion pairs of shoes every year, making it one of the most resource-intensive categories in fashion. In this new episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Greening My… series, we explore what it really means to walk lighter on the planet — and how the next pair of...
Meet GoodSAM Foods — a company reimagining how the global food system can work for farmers, consumers and the planet and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 20. In this Spotlight episode, we turn to food, an industry that touches every life on Earth and holds enormous power to drive climate and social impact. GoodSAM Foods was founded with a bold premise: that truly sustainable food must nourish people while restoring ecosystems and creating economic justice for the growers at...
Meet Thousand Fell — a sneaker brand redefining what it means to walk lightly on the planet, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 17. In this Spotlight episode, we turn to footwear — an industry known for its massive footprint yet bursting with opportunity for change. Thousand Fell, based in New York, was founded on a radical but simple idea: design sneakers that never need to end up in landfill. Their shoes blend timeless design and modern performance with circular thinkin...
Happy hour might be a small ritual, but behind every bottle, can and glass poured lies a complex environmental story. From vineyard to brewery to distillery, our favorite drinks depend on water, energy and agriculture — all of which have a planetary price tag. In this Seeing Green Podcast episode in the Greening My… series, we explore what it means to make your next toast a little greener. We cover: The hidden footprint behind spirits, wine and beer — from farming and fermentation to packagin...
Meet La Crosse Distilling Co. — crafting spirits true to their Driftless roots, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 10. In this Spotlight episode, we turn to spirits — an industry steeped in tradition yet increasingly ripe for reinvention. La Crosse Distilling Co., founded in 2018 in Wisconsin’s scenic Driftless Region, built its entire operation around local agriculture and renewable energy. Their goal: produce honest, organic, grain-to-glass spirits that reflect a sense ...
Meet Intrepid Travel… the purpose-driven adventure company leading a global movement toward more sustainable tourism, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 8 In this Spotlight episode, we turn to travel — one of life’s greatest joys and one of the planet’s biggest challenges. Tourism supports roughly one in ten jobs worldwide yet contributes close to 8 percent of global carbon emissions through flights, lodging and food. Intrepid’s founders, two friends from Australia, saw a...
In this special milestone episode of the Seeing Green Podcast "Spotlight Series," we look back at the first 30 Seeing Green Spotlights to uncover five big themes shaping the future of sustainable living solutions — from vertical integration and upcycling to frictionless tech, net-positive climate action and collaboration at scale. The co-hosts also share their personal top three favorite episodes each, revisiting stories that inspired, surprised and stuck with them — from carbon-negative rum ...
Meet Avocado... the sustainable home company redefining how we sleep, furnish and live, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 4. In this Spotlight episode, we focus on the home, one of the biggest contributors to our environmental footprint. Furniture and mattresses are a $750B global market on track to surpass $1T, with millions of mattresses discarded each year and conventional products made with plastics, foams and chemicals that strain both our health and the plane...
Meet Nuuly — the clothing rental platform making style more circular — and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for October 2. In this Spotlight episode, we focus on apparel, one of the highest-impact sectors of daily life. With over 100 billion garments produced each year and the average piece worn only 7–10 times, the challenge is clear: how do we extend the life of clothing while reducing waste and emissions? Nuuly offers one solution. Launched in 2019 and backed by URBN (the parent of ...
Meal kits have become a staple in many households, promising convenience, variety, and fewer last-minute grocery runs. But how do these subscription boxes stack up when it comes to sustainability? In this Seeing Green Podcast episode in the Greening My… series, we dig into how meal kits can help — and sometimes hinder — greener living. We cover: The benefits: less household food waste, easier access to plant-forward meals, and sourcing shifts toward organic and regenerative ingredients.The ch...
Meet Ruffwear, the outdoor dog gear pioneer keeping pups and the planet in mind — and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 29. In this Spotlight series episode, we turn to the pet sector — where the growing demand for gear, toys and accessories brings joy to dogs and their humans, but also carries a footprint in materials, energy and waste. The challenge is to create durable, high-performance products for active dogs while designing with responsibility at every step. Enter Ru...
Meet Prime Roots, a food innovator on a mission to clean up the deli aisle, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 26. In this Spotlight series episode, we return to the food sector — where traditional meat production drives outsized impacts on land, water and emissions, not to mention human health. The challenge is to offer the same taste and cultural connection of deli favorites without the heavy footprint or hidden additives. Enter Prime Roots, the Berkeley-based b...
Meet Houdini Sportswear... redefining outdoor apparel for people and planet, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 24. In this Spotlight series episode, we look once again at the apparel sector — a significant driver of environmental impact, from resource-intensive fabrics to throwaway consumption habits. The challenge is to shift from linear take-make-waste models to circular ones that keep garments in play longer. Enter Houdini Sportswear, the Stockholm-based brand...
Our pets bring joy, companionship, and love, but they also leave behind a surprisingly large environmental pawprint. From food and toys to all that waste, the choices we make as pet parents add up. In this Seeing Green Podcast episode in the Greening My… series, we dive into how to care for our four-legged friends more sustainably -- without compromising their health or happiness. We cover: Food & Treats: exploring plant-based, insect, and cultivated proteins alongside upcycled ingredient...
Kids grow fast — and so does their impact on the planet. From constant wardrobe changes to fast fashion’s hidden costs, children’s clothing creates a surprisingly large environmental footprint through resource use, waste, and microplastic pollution. In this new episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Greening My… series, we explore how families can keep their kids dressed, comfortable and stylish while shrinking their footprint — through smarter materials, circular design, and creative reuse. W...
