ECO Protein • Founded by Andrew Kidd

A one-ingredient plant protein — powered by water lentils.

ECO Protein is a nutrient-dense plant-based protein powder made from whole-ground water lentils. We built it for people who want ingredient simplicity, transparent quality standards, and a protein they can use daily.

🌱 What we are

Water lentils (also known as duckweed) are tiny aquatic plants that can be naturally rich in protein and micronutrients. ECO Protein gently mills whole water lentils into a clean, easy-to-use protein powder — with no added gums, flavors, sweeteners, or fillers.

If you want the deep-dive reference guide we maintain, start here: Water Lentil Protein (Evidence-Based Guide) →

🎯 Why ECO Protein exists

We believe daily nutrition should feel simple, trustworthy, and sustainable. ECO Protein exists to offer a cleaner option for people who want a plant-based protein without a long list of additives.

  • Strong body: A simple daily protein ritual built around whole-plant nutrition — designed to be easy to use and easy to trust.
  • Strong planet: Water lentils are an efficient crop, and our long-term goal is to support an even more sustainable local supply chain.

🔬 How we earn trust

Trust is earned through clarity, transparency, and repeatable standards. Here’s what that looks like at ECO Protein:

  • 🌿 Ingredient simplicity: One ingredient: whole-ground water lentils. No gums, no flavors, no sweeteners.
  • 🔬 Testing & transparency: We publish batch-level testing documentation in our Trust Hub, including COAs and key safety panels (e.g., heavy metals and microbiology), so customers can verify what they’re consuming.
  • 🌱 Responsible sourcing: We work with trusted supply partners today and are building toward a local Vancouver grow operation.
  • 📚 Evidence-based education: The Green Scoop exists to explain nutrition clearly — with context and nuance, without hype.

ECO Protein certificate of analysis example

Verification and testing details are maintained in our Trust Hub page.

📚 References & transparency

ECO Protein prioritizes evidence-based nutrition and transparent sourcing.

Current transparency includes batch-level COA documentation (published in the Trust Hub) and evidence-based educational summaries in The Green Scoop.

Where a claim benefits from additional context, we link to deeper guides and will add external academic or regulatory references when they materially improve accuracy for readers.

👤 Founder

Andrew (Andy) Kidd, founder of ECO Protein, at Lynn Canyon in Vancouver, BC

Andrew Kidd
 Founder of ECO Protein • Reggie’s human 🐶

I built ECO Protein because I wanted a daily protein that felt clean, simple, and trustworthy — without the additives that many people associate with discomfort. Water lentils stood out as a whole-plant option that could deliver strong nutrition with a lighter footprint, and we built the brand around transparency and education.

For the full founder story, read: My Protein Story →

📜 Our content standards

  • Authorship: Articles are written by ECO Protein and attributed to a real author.
  • Updates: We update pages when new information materially changes the takeaway.
  • Accuracy: We aim to reflect current nutrition research and present it with context.
  • Transparency: We prioritize clarity over hype and link to deeper guides when relevant.
  • Not medical advice: Educational content only — consult a qualified professional for medical concerns.
  • Support: support@ecoprotein.co
  • Last reviewed: Jan 21, 2026
  • Next review: Apr 26, 2026

❓ FAQ

What are water lentils (duckweed)?

Water lentils (duckweed) are tiny aquatic plants that can be naturally rich in protein and micronutrients. Learn more here: What are water Lentils? A Complete Beginner's Guide →

Is ECO Protein really just one ingredient?

Yes — ECO Protein uses whole-ground water lentils with no gums, sweeteners, flavors, or fillers.

Where can I find your lab testing / COA?

We publish testing documentation in our Trust Hub page. Trust Hub (COA & transparency) →

Is water lentil protein safe?

Water lentils have a history of use as food, and ECO Protein is produced using food-grade processes with batch-level testing for safety and purity prior to release.

Read our safety, allergens & purity guide →

How do I contact support?

Email us at support@ecoprotein.co or use https://ecoprotein.co/pages/contact. We aim to respond promptly.

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