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Some 37% of Irish consumers would be willing to pay more for food that supports environmental causes, such as improving soil quality and enhancing biodiversity, a new study by PwC has found.
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37% of Irish consumers willing to pay more for food that supports the environment

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

Some 37% of Irish consumers would be willing to pay more for food that supports environmental causes, such as improving…

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Products that add sustainability-related labels see a 13% to 14% increase in sales on Amazon in the first eight weeks after adoption, a new study published in Harvard Business Review has found.
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Sustainability labelling drives higher sales on Amazon, study finds

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

Products that add sustainability-related labels see a 13% to 14% increase in sales on Amazon in the first eight weeks…

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5 trends driving Europe's plant-based meat market
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5 trends driving Europe’s plant-based meat market

1 year ago1 year ago5 mins

Following several years of strong momentum, Europe’s plant-based meat market is showing signs of sluggishness, with sales declining by 3.4%…

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KPMG Australia has reported a 27% reduction in carbon emissions against a 2019 baseline, however emissions were up slightly (+4%) in 2024 on a year-on-year basis, due to increased air travel.
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Three fifths of Irish consumers believe retailers should offer incentives for sustainable shopping

1 year ago11 months ago3 mins

More than three fifths (62%) of Irish consumers believe that retailers should offer incentives or discounts for choosing more sustainable…

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While 45% of European consumers consider sustainability when shopping, a rise of five percentage points year-on-year, just 17% would be willing to pay a premium for more sustainable products, a new BCG study has found.
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Just 17% of consumers willing to pay a premium for more sustainable products

1 year ago9 months ago3 mins

While 45% of European consumers consider sustainability when shopping, a rise of five percentage points year-on-year, just 17% would be…

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Sustainability is now a customer expectation when it comes to high-end, luxury packaging, a new report from Bain & Company and Fedrigoni has found.
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Sustainability now a consumer expectation in luxury packaging market

1 year ago11 months ago3 mins

Sustainability is now a customer expectation when it comes to high-end, luxury packaging, a new report from Bain & Company…

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Seven in ten (71%) consumers want to shop for fashion items in a more sustainable manner, while 74% want to wear clothes more sustainably, according to a new report by Zalando.
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71% of consumers want to take a more sustainable approach to fashion shopping

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Seven in ten (71%) consumers want to shop for fashion items in a more sustainable manner, while 74% want to…

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Some 62% of Spanish supermarket operators have a formal strategy in plan to reduce food waste, following on from the introduction of new legislation to prevent, reuse or donate surplus food.
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Two thirds of Greek consumers consider environmental impact when purchasing food

1 year ago10 months ago4 mins

Around two thirds of Greek consumers say that it is important that the food products that they buy are environmentally…

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The average American consumer experiences feelings of 'eco guilt' – a sense that they could be doing more to help the environment – around four times per month, a study by Talker Research on behalf of HP has found.
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American consumers experience ‘eco guilt’ four times a month

1 year ago11 months ago4 mins

The average American consumer experiences feelings of ‘eco guilt’ – a sense that they could be doing more to help the environment…

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Just 31% of Irish consumers see a link between purchasing clothing and textiles and climate change, the government has said, as it announced a public consultation on Ireland’s draft National Policy Statement and Roadmap on Circular Textiles.
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Less than a third of Irish consumers see a link between purchasing textiles and climate change

1 year ago11 months ago4 mins

Just 31% of Irish consumers see a link between purchasing clothing or textiles and climate change, the government has said,…

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