Rainforest Alliance unveils new Regenerative Agriculture Standard for coffee
The Rainforest Alliance has announced the launch of a new Regenerative Agriculture Standard for coffee, which it said will provide…
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Three quarters of Australians factor sustainability into their purchasing decisions
Some 76% of Australian consumers say that they factor sustainability into their purchasing decisions, new research from South Pole has…
Consumers turn to faster wash cycles to reduce costs, save energy
Consumers are increasingly turning to faster washing and drying cycles, a trend that Electrolux has dubbed ‘speed laundering’, the electrical…
Trust in corporate sustainability ‘on a downward slope’, study claims
Trust in corporate sustainability claims is ‘on a downward slope’, a new study by 3BL has suggested, with close to…
More than two fifths of insurance professionals see environmentally friendly products as vital
Some 41.9% of industry professionals in the insurance sector consider it essential for the industry to offer environmentally friendly products…
Modifications to EU ‘green leaf’ logo would prompt better consumer understanding, study finds
The EU’s ‘green leaf’ logo, which seeks to communicate the certified organic credentials of products, should be modified to improve…
Majority of consumers view terms like ‘fully recyclable’ in a positive light
A majority of consumers in France, Germany, Great Britain and Poland perceive terms such as ‘fully recyclable’ and ‘contains recycled…
86% of consumers believe circular economy thinking should be prioritised
Some 86% of consumers believe that the circular economy should be a ‘priority’ for businesses and government, according to a…
Reckitt’s David Croft on why collaboration is crucial to achieving sustainability goals
David Croft is the group head of sustainability at health and home hygiene giant Reckitt. Having held previous roles at…
Significant variations in willingness to pay for sustainable packaging
Some 36% of consumers in India would be willing to pay a lot more for sustainable packaging, compared to just…