eBay sets out target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045
eBay has unveiled its first Climate Transition Plan, which sets out how the online platform will seek to achieve net-zero…
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Sustainability to continue to be one of the ‘strongest drivers of change’ in packaging industry
Sustainability will continue to be ‘one of the strongest drivers of change’ in the packaging industry in 2026, according to…
More than half of consumers admit to recycling less at Christmas
More than half of consumers say that they recycle less at Christmas, due to the ‘overwhelming’ level of waste generated,…
Which is more sustainable – a real Christmas tree, or a plastic one?
Artificial Christmas trees need to be re-used a minimum of five times before their carbon emissions are lower than that…
Consumers continue to opt for fast fashion, despite environmental awareness
Consumers continue to engage with fast fashion, despite awareness of the environmental and social cost of doing so, a study…
European business associations raise concerns about ECGT Directive
A number of leading European business organisations, including AIM, EuroCommerce, Eurochambres, FoodDrink Europe, Ecommerce Europe and others, have raised concerns…
Majority of Danish consumers concerned about effect of climate change on insurance costs
Some 70% of Danish consumers are concerned that climate change will make it more expensive for them to insure their…
Majority of consumers plan to continue to purchase pre-owned items
Some 89% of global consumers plan to either increase their spend, or spend the same amount, on pre-owned items in…
Fears over greenwashing deterring consumers from sustainable finance products
Concerns over greenwashing and unclear product standards are deterring consumers from investing in sustainable finance products, a new survey by…
Water usage associated with AI misunderstood by many consumers
Fewer than half (46%) of US consumers are aware of the water required to manufacture AI technology and operate data…