Best Self Sabo Podcasts (2025)

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Spotlight: Marine Layer — Making Comfort, Craft and Responsibility Look Effortless 12:12

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Meet Marine Layer… an apparel brand proving that comfort, craft and responsibility can live in the same garment, and a Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day. In this Spotlight Series episode of the Podcast, we turn to the world of apparel, a category with an enormous environmental footprint and a long history of opaque supply chains. Marine Layer app…

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Spotlight: Califia Farms -- Making Plant-Based Dairy an Easy Everyday Choice 13:49

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Meet Califia Farms… a plant-based pioneer redefining how dairy-free can taste, perform and nourish both people and the planet — and a Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day. In this Spotlight episode we turn to the world of dairy, a category with a significant environmental footprint yet enormous potential for positive change when reimagined through a…

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Greening My... Kidswear -- Smarter Clothes for a Healthier Planet 20:52

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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 k…

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Spotlight: MorningStar Farms -- Leader Making Plant-Based Eating Part of Everyday Life 15:56

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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 green…

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Greening My... Laundry -- Lower Costs, Cleaner Clothes, Healthier Planet 26:01

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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 h…

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Spotlight: Depop -- Turning Secondhand Into a Cultural Movement 14:10

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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…

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Spotlight: Beco Pets -- Innovating Pet Essentials to Protect the Planet 17:20

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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…

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Spotlight: Christy Dawn -- Regenerating Fashion from Farm-to-Closet 14:06

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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 regenerati…

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Greening My... Sneakers -- Lighter Footprint, Cleaner Future 27:21

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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 …

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Spotlight: GoodSAM Foods - Regenerative Eating That’s Good for Farmers, People and Planet 14:10

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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 found…

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Spotlight: Thousand Fell – Recyclable Sneakers for a Circular Future 14:40

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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…

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Greening My... Happy Hour - Pouring Purpose into Every Glass 21:36

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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…

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Spotlight: La Crosse Distilling Co. - Organic Spirits, Local Roots 12:20

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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 it…

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Spotlight: Intrepid Travel - Exploring the World, Protecting What Matters 13:49

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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 …

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Spotlight: Avocado - From Mattress to Greener Home 15:49

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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 …

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Spotlight: Nuuly -- Style on Rotation - The New Normal 9:39

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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 d…

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Greening My... Meal Kit Subscription -- Fresh Dinners, Lighter Footprints 24:19

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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: Th…

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Spotlight: Ruffwear -- Adventure-Ready Gear with a Lighter Pawprint 13:45

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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 a…

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Spotlight: Prime Roots -- Reinventing the Deli Aisle through Koji 13:48

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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 …

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Spotlight: Houdini Sportswear -- Redefining Outdoor Apparel for People & Planet 11:58

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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 shi…

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Greening My... Pet Care -- Practical Solutions for Lighter Pawprints 20:08

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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 compro…

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Spotlight: Rad Power Bikes -- Accessible E-Mobility for Everyone 12:53

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Meet Rad Power Bikes... making e-mobility access for everyone, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 22. In this Spotlight series episode, we look at the mobility sector — vital to modern life but also one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions. With nearly half of U.S. car trips under three miles, e-bikes offer …

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Spotlight: Two Drifters Distillery -- Carbon Negative Rum Innovators 15:51

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Meet Two Drifters Distillery... world's first carbon negative rum brand and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 20. In this Spotlight series episode of Seeing Green: Solutions for Our Daily Lives, we look at the spirits industry — beloved for celebration and connection, but also one with a heavy environmental footprint from farmin…

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Spotlight: Thrive Market -- Marketplace for Healthier & Greener Living 12:01

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Meet Thrive Market… healthy and sustainable living grocery marketplace and Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 18. In this Spotlight series episode of Seeing Green: Solutions for Our Daily Lives, we look at the grocery industry — essential to our lives but also presenting significant carbon, packaging, access and other challenges. Ent…

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Greening My... Closet - Style With a Second Life 24:03

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Your closet is meant to express your style — but it’s also one of the biggest drivers of environmental impact. In this Seeing Green Podcast episode in the Greening My… series, we dive into how our fashion choices affect both people and the planet... and how taking a more "recommerce" approach can be good for wallet and good for planet. We cover: Se…

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Spotlight: Lush -- Ethical & Sustainable Beauty Pioneer 13:28

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Meet Lush… ethical beauty pioneer and Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 15. In this Spotlight series episode of Seeing Green: Solutions for Our Daily Lives, we begin with laying out the impact of the beauty industry -- both the economic contributions but also the environmental shadow. Next, we spotlight how Lush is tackling the indu…

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Spotlight: Six Senses - Redefining Luxury Through Sustainability and Well-Being 16:37

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Meet Six Senses... sustainable luxury hospitality and Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 12. In this Spotlight episode, we return to the topic of sustainable -- if not regenerative -- travel and tourism. We start with sharing the impact of the travel industry -- both positive economic impacts as well as the environmental and social f…

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Spotlight: Next Level Veggie Grill -- Plant-Based Dining for the Curious Middle 13:12

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What happens when two pioneers in plant-based dining join forces? Meet Next Level Veggie Grill -- the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 10. In this Spotlight series episode of the podcast, we explore how Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill have come together to reshape the future of fast casual — with a menu that now spans nearly 100…

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Greening My... Bedroom: Toward a Sustainable Sleep Sanctuary 20:21

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Your bedroom is meant to be a place of rest and renewal — but it can also be a quiet source of environmental impact. In this episode of the Greening My… series, we explore how the choices you make in your sleep space affect both your health and the planet. We cover: Furniture: fast furniture vs. timeless, sustainable pieces Mattresses: toxic foams …

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Spotlight: MasayaCo - Sustainable Furniture from Seed to Seat 15:14

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Meet MasayaCo -- sustainable furniture leader and Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 8. In this Spotlight series episode, we start big picture to understand the scale of the furniture industry's impact (economic and environmental) as well as what truly makes furniture sustainable — from sourcing and design to durability and end-of-li…

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Spotlight: Ellers Farm Distillery - Raising the Bar for Sustainability Spirits 20:54

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Meet Ellers Farm Distillery… raising the bar for sustainable spirits, and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 6. In this Spotlight series episode, we start by unpacking the wide-reaching impacts of the global spirits industry. Then, we turn to a spotlight on Ellers Farm Distillery in North Yorkshire, UK. From planting orchards and…

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Spotlight: Nothing New - Better for Your Feet, Better for Our World 20:53

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Is it possible for a pair of shoes to be stylish, durable, and sustainable? Meet Nothing New, sustainable sneaker footwear innovator and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 5. In this Spotlight series episode, we take a closer look at the hidden footprint of footwear — an industry producing 24 billion pairs of shoes a year, with n…

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Spotlight: ThredUp - Empowering the Resale Revolution 15:26

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Meet ThredUp… movement maker in apparel resale and the #SeeingGreen Solutionist of the Day for September 4 (our 200th Solutionist!) In this Spotlight series episode, we unzip the oversized carbon footprint of fashion— and spotlight one of the original pioneers making secondhand shopping both seamless and stylish: ThredUp. From their humble beginnin…

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Greening My... Bathroom: Clean Body, Clean Conscience. 26:19

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What if your bathroom could be both beautiful and better for the planet? From water-saving fixtures to plastic-free products, eco-friendly textiles to low-impact cleaners — there are more sustainable options than ever before, and they’re easier to access than you might think. In this debut episode of our new Greening My… series — where we unpack ou…

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Spotlight: Earth Animal -- Putting Pets, People & Planet First 17:01

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What if your pet’s treats could also reflect your values — from animal welfare to plastic reduction? Meet Earth Animal… a company that’s been doing things “another way” since the beginning and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for September 2. In this Spotlight series episode, we explore the surprisingly large pawprint of the pet industry — f…

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Spotlight: Pebble - Back to Nature & Forward with Technology 16:55

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Meet Pebble... innovating the RV camping experience and the Solutionist of the Day for September 1. In this Spotlight series episode, we explore how the environmental footprint of RVing is being reimagined by Pebble, the company behind the all-electric Pebble Flow. We dive into the broader context of how more time outdoors often inspires a deeper d…

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Spotlight: Credo Beauty - Clean Beauty Curator & Catalyst 13:39

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Meet Credo Beauty… clean beauty curator and catalyst and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 29. In this Spotlight series episode, we start with the big picture: the societal impact of the beauty industry and the growing consumer demand for and approach to cleaner, more sustainable options. Then we dive into the story of Credo Beauty…

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Spotlight: Harmless Harvest - Regeneration and Refreshment 14:47

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Meet Harmless Harvest... regenerative, organic farming pioneer and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 28. In this Spotlight series episode, we begin with exploring the broader environmental and social footprint of the food and beverage industry—then zoom in on a standout solutionist brand: Harmless Harvest. Known for its iconic pink…

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Spotlight: Viatu - Reshaping Travel for Good 17:07

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Meet Viatu… making sustainable travel radically more accessible and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 27. In this Spotlight series episode, we explore the complex impact of the travel and tourism industry -- both the joy and connection it brings as well as the environmental and social challenges it can create. Our conversation cent…

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Spotlight: MATE the Label - Dress Clean from Seed to Skin 18:20

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Meet MATE the Label… empowering consumers to Dress Clean and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 4. In this Spotlight series episode, we open with a look at the footprint of the global apparel industry and why the status quo isn’t working. Then, we turn the spotlight to MATE the Label, a company reimagining what clean, conscious clot…

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Spotlight: POLYWOOD - Empowering Sustainable Outdoor Living 14:24

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Meet POLYWOOD... empowering a more sustainable outdoors and the #SeeingGreen Solutionist of the Day for August 25. In this Spotlight series episode, we explore how POLYWOOD is tackling the twin challenges of the sustainability impacts of the furniture industry and the growing need for uses of recycled plastic. POLYWOOD is a pioneer in sustainable o…

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Spotlight: Barnana - Upcycling Bananas for a Sustainable Future 13:11

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Meet Barnana... upcycled, better-for-you snack innovator and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 21. In this Spotlight series episode, we spotlight Barnana, the innovative brand turning “imperfect” bananas into delicious, nutrient-rich snacks — and leading a broader movement toward upcycled foods and regenerative agriculture. Join us…

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Spotlight: Beni - Reinventing Resale for Circular Fashion 16:11

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Meet Beni… circular fashion accelerator and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 19, 2025. In this Spotlight series episode, we explore how Beni, a fast-growing browser extension, website and digital app, is helping consumers make more sustainable fashion choices -- without sacrificing style, ease or affordability. Join us as we break…

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Spotlight: West Paw - Pet Sustainability and Eco-Innovation 13:44

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Meet West Paw… leader in the sustainable pet movement and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 18. In this Spotlight series episode, we shine the spotlight on West Paw, a certified B Corp and trailblazer in sustainable pet products. From eco-friendly chew toys made with recycled materials to closed-loop recycling initiatives, West Paw…

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Spotlight: Gray Whale Gin - Charting a Sustainable Course in Spirits 15:19

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Meet Gray Whale Gin… purveyors of “gin for good” and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 16. In this Spotlight series episode, we dive into a topic that often flies below the green radar -- the sustainability challenges specific to spirits, wine and beer. We then explore how one standout brand is raising the bar. Gray Whale Gin is no…

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Spotlight: La Bouche Rouge - Sustainable Beauty Pioneer 12:07

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Meet La Bouche Rouge… clean, sustainable beauty pioneer and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 15. In this Spotlight series episode, we explore how La Bouche Rouge, a French beauty brand rooted in eco-luxury, is challenging the status quo. From refillable lipstick cases crafted without plastic to clean formulas and responsible manuf…

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Spotlight: EVgo - Accelerating EV Charging Access 16:30

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Meet EVgo… e-mobility enabler and the Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day for August 14. In this Spotlight series episode, we highlight EVgo, one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks, and explore the critical role of electric mobility in creating a more sustainable future. This episode unpacks the key barriers that continue to hold…

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Episode 21: Why Are People Transitioning Into Tech 20:26

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Everyone seems to be making the big leap into the tech world, but what is the reason behind this huge global career shift? Why are people transitioning into Tech? In this episode, we dive into the driving forces; higher pay, remote opportunities, creative problem-solving, and the possibility of building the digital future. Tune in for inspiring sto…

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Spotlight: G Adventures - Pioneering Travel for People, Planet & Purpose 15:59

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Meet G Adventures… enabling adventure travel as a force for good since 1990 and the #SeeingGreen Solutionist of the Day for August 11. In this Spotlight series episode, we explore the double-edged nature of travel and tourism -- its power to connect us, foster understanding and drive local economies as well as the risks of negative impacts on natur…