Research - Sustainability Online

Some 64% of consumers that purchase second hand clothes online are motivated by the ability to 'save money and get better deals', a new report by fast fashion operator SHEIN has found.

Two thirds of shoppers that purchase second-hand clothes online do so to save money

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Some 64% of consumers that purchase second hand clothes online are motivated by the ability to ‘save money and get…

As much as 90% of an apparel product’s environmental footprint occurs before the garment is even assembled, a new study by Glimpact has found.

90% of the environmental impact of apparel happens before products are assembled

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As much as 90% of an apparel product’s environmental footprint occurs before the garment is even assembled, a new study…

A new study by insights and advisory firm GlobeScan indicates strong bipartisan support for corporate engagement on both climate change and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Strong bipartisan support for corporate action on climate change

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

A new study by insights and advisory firm GlobeScan indicates strong bipartisan support for corporate engagement on both climate change…

For many young, Black Americans, sustainability is more than a passing trend, it's a relationship dealbreaker.

Sustainability increasingly a ‘relationship dealbreaker’, study finds

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

For many young, Black Americans, sustainability is more than a passing trend, it’s a relationship dealbreaker. A study by BLK,…

Some 67% of UK citizens accept that climate change is due to human activity, with 17% believing that climate change is due to other, non-human factors, according to a new study by YouGov, published to coincide with Earth Day 2025.

Two thirds of Britons believe climate change is due to human activity

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Some 67% of UK citizens accept that climate change is due to human activity, with 17% believing that climate change…

Pet dogs may be 'man's best friend', but they can also have a 'far-reaching negative effects on wildlife, ecosystems and climate', a new study by Curtin University in Australia has suggested.

Man’s best friend? Impact of pet dogs on the environment explored in new report

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Pet dogs may be ‘man’s best friend’, but they can also have a ‘far-reaching negative effects on wildlife, ecosystems and…

Financial institutions face challenge of decarbonising while staying tied to fossil fuels

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Financial institutions are continuing to accelerate their decarbonisation efforts, however they remain reluctant to reduce their fossil fuel investments, in…

The role that individual actions – such as changing how we eat, travel and power our homes – can play in terms of overall emissions reduction is the subject of a new working paper by the World Resources Institute.

Role of individual actions in emissions reduction explored in new WRI report

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The role that individual actions – such as changing how we eat, travel and power our homes – can play in…

Organic farming has significant positive effects on the environment and biodiversity, however its contribution to climate protection is 'less clear', according to researchers at the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL).

Organic farming provides proven environmental and biodiversity benefits, study finds

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Organic farming has significant positive effects on the environment and biodiversity, however its contribution to climate protection is ‘less clear’,…