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Reel, the bamboo-based toilet paper, emerged victorious. It scored highest on strength. Like virgin hardwoods, bamboo tends to have long fibers, which bond more easily to create a stronger sheet.

For a healthier alternative to traditional cheese puffs, Hippeas introduces two new chickpea-based snacks: Vegan White Cheddar Explosion and Blazin' Hot. Both varieties have three to four grams of protein, as well as three grams of fiber per one-ounce serving.

Finally, a finger-licking snack that allergy peeps need not miss out on. “I actually cannot believe they’re vegan. They’re a great (better) Cheeto Puffs dupes, and I love them.”

While the classic treat is still going strong on grocery store shelves, for those who can't have dairy cheese (or just want a shorter ingredient list and a less processed option), Hippeas delivers on all the same cheesy crunchy goodness with its reimagined cheese puffs.

If you love white cheddar popcorn and Cheetos, meet their healthier cousin, Hippeas. You can feel good about eating them, too, as each serving has three grams of fiber and four grams of protein, helping them keep you full while satisfying your crunchy chip cravings.

The chickpea puffs you know and love just got an upgrade. Hippeas' new flavor blast line offers the signature crunchy puff in dialed-up flavors. You'll find even more buttery, cheesy goodness in the White Cheddar Flavor Explosion and more heat on the Blazin' Hot variety. Not only are they Certified Gluten-Free, but these puffs are also completely vegan and Non-GMO Project Verified

Hippeas might look like regular old cheese puffs, but these crunchy bites are made with chickpea and rice flour, so they're higher in fiber and protein with just 1 gram of added sugars.

High-protein snacks that are also gluten-free speak to us in a way no other foods can. These Hippeas are the perfect example, providing a cheese-filled crunch every time!

There are a ton of puffed snacks out there, but none that pack as much plant-based protein and fiber in as these cheezy-flavored bites.

If you're craving a crunchy, cheesy snack, reach for a bag of HIPPEAS White Cheddar Puffs the next time you're in 7/11. These snacks, made from sustainably grown chickpeas, contain 3 g of fiber and 4 g of plant-based protein, with just 130 calories per 1-ounce serving. Plus, they're vegan, Kosher, and gluten-free, making them suitable for various diets.

Made with chickpea flour, corn flour, and pea hull, and fully void of artificial colors, the newest Nacho Vibes™ Chickpea Tortilla Chips snacks are a smart choice for nacho chip lovers.

A favorite among judges and testers, Hippeas are a nutritious upgrade and taste great on their own or paired with your favorite dip.

Craving Cheetos? These vegan, organic, and gluten-free cheesy puffs are the perfect substitute. They deliver a surprising amount of flavor and a satisfying crunch.

Mavericks Cookies is a line of great tasting cookies with 40% less sugar than the leading kids cookie brand – in flavors that kids love (think Birthday Cake).

Vegan cookies to enjoy with our dairy-free milk? Don’t mind if we do! Add Mavericks Cookies to your after-school routine—you won’t regret it.

This Black-owned business offers one-time purchases or subscriptions so you never run out of toilet paper.

Bamboo toilet paper? You heard right. It sounds incredibly fancy, but Reel Paper is extra sustainable and still soft and skin-friendly for any and all purposes.

Reel is an eco friendly toilet paper company that was founded on the principle of giving back. For every roll of Reel you buy, they donate a single-use biodegradable toilet to someone who needs it. Reel's TP is tree-free, BPA-free, fragrance-free, chlorine-free has no inks, dyes, is plastic-free, and is biodegradable! All packaging is 100% compostable and recyclable.

The Black Friday/Cyber Monday discounting strategy has proven beneficial for both new customer acquisition and repeat customers. Santa Monica-based Reel Paper, which sells tree-free toilet paper and paper towels, sees success with an annual 30-percent-off Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal.

Of all the brands of bamboo toilet paper we tested this year, Reel came out on top. It had the best texture, the roll sizes were generous and the cost was comparable to other toilet paper brands.

Reel Paper doesn’t want to see trees flushed down the toilet. It has created products, like paper towels and tissues as well as this toilet paper, that are made from like bamboo, a readily renewable resource. The brand uses no dyes or inks, and all its shipping materials are plastic-free and biodegradable.

A box of 40 plant-based garbage bags that are 100% compostable, aka they won't sit in a landfill for hundreds of years, and instead will break down cleanly without producing microplastics or toxic residue.

For plastic bag replacements, I turned to Hold On. Specializing in plant-based, home-compostable trash and storage bags, I was able to line my large garbage can and enjoy snacks on the go completely guilt-free.

A trash bag is not a typical gift but Hold On’s heavy duty and plant-based bags are so good that they’ll enhance anyone’s experience with daily chores.

Out with the old and in with the new. These trash bags are made from nontoxic, plant-based materials, so they’re free from microplastics, otherwise known as what’s added to a bag to make it more stretchy.

HoldOn makes our favorite line of compostable kitchen bags, compost bags, and storage bags.

Not only are they much cuter than your regular-degular black Hefty’s, they also break down cleanly, without producing microplastics or toxic residue.

You may already have seen HoldOn on social, as they are quickly becoming a favorite with the wellness set.

HoldOn uses sugar and/or corn-derived polymers and corn starch to create its trash bags, which are as durable as any other trash bag, but are also safe for the environment and suitable for home composting.

HoldOn wins 1st Place in the Household Maintenance & Home Improvement category.

House Beautiful crowned HoldOn as one of the buzziest home products of 2023 — and gave it a Live Better Award seal of approval.

HoldOn is the Materials winner in Fast Company’s 2023 Innovation by Design Award.

Mindful Awards’ independent recognition platform highlights conscious companies and products that mindfully make waves in the ever-expanding world of consumer packaged goods (CPG).

Being a parent means always having a food ready to go. From morning through after-school and dinner, here’s a look at some under-the-radar ones you can feel good about giving to your family (and that won’t make you unpopular with their friends!).

Better-for-you kids snacks brand Mavericks is now in Target stores, after a turbulent pandemic launch forced the company to refresh its packaging and streamline its products. Green Park Brands, the CPG holding company started by entrepreneur Livio Bisterzo, first launched Mavericks as a better-for-you, kids snacking brand featuring cookies and crackers.

Since attending London’s University of the Arts, Livio Bisterzo (now 35) who originates from Italy, has built businesses that range from hospitality to consumer goods.

The dude didn’t even have a product yet. But there was Livio Bisterzo, pitching his vision for a new snack brand to an influential group of Starbucks executives. Their response: thumbs up.

The vegan snack brand HIPPEAS has just launched a new limited edition to celebrate the launch of the upcoming Minions movie, Minions: Rise of Gru.

Leonardo DiCaprio – who has already shown quite an interest in the food and beverage sector via investments in guayusa-fueled tea brand RUNA and seafood company Love the Wild – has poured an undisclosed sum into chickpea snack brand Hippeas.

Why should kids get all the clean notebooks, new backpacks, and fresh pens? As fall approaches and back–to-school season arrives, this week we’re rounding up our favorite office items that will give your desk or WFH space new life.

Their Cookiez have 40% less sugar than the leading kids cookie and their Crackerz boast 8 grams of whole grains. All snacks are non-GMO and peanut-free.

What do you get when you cross the 1970s with Gen Z art styles? You get the Hippeas!

If you know, you know. Regular grocery stores sell the small bags of Hippeas chickpea puffs but at beloved Costco, you can find a giant bag.

Hippeas said it would use the money to increase innovation, expand production and grow distribution.