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Some 74% of Spanish consumers consider sustainability to be an 'important factor' while shopping, however less than two fifths (37%) say that they find it easy to maintain a sustainable lifestyle, new research from AECOC has revealed.
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Three quarters of Spanish consumers say sustainability is an ‘important factor’ when shopping

7 days ago1 week ago3 mins

Some 74% of Spanish consumers consider sustainability to be an ‘important factor’ while shopping, however less than two fifths (37%)…

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Newton's Wil Schoenmakers talks to SustainabilittyOnline about why circularity needs a strong business case
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Newton’s Wil Schoenmakers on why circularity needs a strong business case

1 week ago7 days ago12 mins

Businesses looking to build circular economy models should start by developing a commercial case, rather than relying on small pilot…

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People are more likely to respond to environmental messaging, or take part in environmental actions, if it carries personal benefits, a new study from the University of Georgia has suggested.
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People respond better to environmental messages that offer personal benefits, study finds

2 weeks ago1 week ago4 mins

People are more likely to respond to environmental messaging, or take part in environmental actions, if it carries personal benefits,…

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The environment is the third-most important area of concern for European citizens, after public health and the economy, having grown in prominence over the past decade, new analysis from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) has suggested.
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Climate change trails public health and the economy among European consumer concerns

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago3 mins

The environment is the third-most important area of concern for European citizens, after public health and the economy, having grown…

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While more than four fifths (84%) of US consumers have seen sustainability claims on packaging more than once over the past six months, just over half (53%) felt unsure as to what these claims meant, a new report by packaging manufacturer ALPLA has found.
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Consumers ‘second-guessing’ sustainability claims on packaging, study finds

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While more than four fifths (84%) of US consumers have seen sustainability claims on packaging more than once over the…

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Absorbent hygiene products, such as disposable nappies, account for between 160 million and 200 million tonnes of waste each year, globally, with a new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) exploring how coordinated action can reduce the environmental impact of said products.
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How to tackle the world’s growing diaper waste crisis

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago4 mins

Absorbent hygiene products, such as disposable diapers and nappies, account for between 160 million and 200 million tonnes of waste…

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Polish consumers by and large support the energy transition, but it needs to be affordable, according to a new survey by the E.ON Foundation, conducted alongside the Civey Institute.
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Polish consumers back energy transition, but not at any cost

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Polish consumers by and large support the energy transition, but it needs to be affordable, according to a new survey…

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Some 39% of Brazilian consumers are unaware of the circular economy, while just 12% claim to be well informed about it, according to a new study by Movimento Plástico Transforma, in partnership with Instituto QualiBest.
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Four in ten Brazilian consumers are unaware of the circular economy

1 month ago1 month ago5 mins

Some 39% of Brazilian consumers are unaware of the circular economy, while just 12% claim to be well informed about…

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LocalDutch’s Maurice van der Knaap on how technology can help make healthy food hyper-local

1 month ago1 month ago19 mins

LocalDutch is on a mission to bring healthy produce to food deserts in the United States, as well as locations…

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Consumers are more likely to support regenerative agriculture and other sustainable farming practices when their benefits are communicated in ways that are personally relevant,
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Consumers more likely to support regenerative agriculture if benefits are communicated clearly

1 month ago1 month ago4 mins

Consumers are more likely to support regenerative agriculture and other sustainable farming practices when their benefits are communicated in ways…

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