Activists from Just Stop Oil have been taking drastic public actions to draw attention to the climate crisis through protests and disruptions designed to generate conversation. 

Just Stop Oil’s escalating tactics

Young activists are suing their governments for violating their human rights by failing to address human-caused climate change, hoping it will accelerate efforts to tackle global warming. 

Climate lawsuits

The NOAA has announced that 2023 was the hottest year since records began, with exceptional heat sweeping across the globe, exacerbating deadly wildfires and heatwaves. 

Hottest year on record

People are criticising billionaires and celebrities for their disproportionate carbon impact, believing that prominent figures with large platforms have a responsibility to set positive examples.

Taylor Swift is the world’s most carbon-polluting celebrity

As AI starts to permeate every aspect of life, people are concerned that computing power will drastically increase energy consumption. 

The AI revolution’s environmental impact

The world reached an agreement to transition away from fossil fuels at the UN COP28 climate conference in 2023, which may signal the beginning of the end of the fossil fuel era. 

COP28 transition away from fossil fuels

Fictional narratives around the difficult topic of climate change are helping people feel more grounded and connected, influencing the polarised perceptions of the crisis.

Cli-fi helps tackle eco-anxiety

Y2K audio aesthetics are receiving a second wind as classic CD players are being revived, with a more modern focus on sustainability through circular products. Nostalgia remains a powerful force for brands to leverage, but people have contemporary expectations around quality.

Designer CD player revival gets Y2K audiophiles hyped

Climate anxiety is significantly impacting the way people shop. From greenwashing to 'greenhushing', brands and businesses have consistently put profit before people and the planet – something that needs to change as conscious shoppers push back and demand demonstrable eco action.

How climate anxiety impacts shopping behaviours

Amid the housing crisis in America, compact and tiny living spaces are gaining popularity as people are priced out of typical US homes. Tiny home supplier Cosmic Buildings simplifies access to ADUs with modular homes, customisable eco-friendly features, and off-grid options that reduce labour.

Cosmic Buildings make tiny eco-smart homes a reality in the US

Australian broadcaster SBS announced on Earth Day that one of its cooking shows has become the first in the world to measure its carbon footprint actively. With the film and TV industry having a notable impact on emissions, it shows how other broadcasters can take a greener approach to production.

Australian TV show is the first to measure carbon footprint

UN Live's 'Sounds Right' is a music project that turns natural sounds into music on streaming platforms like Spotify. Listeners can support these causes indirectly by enjoying their favourite artists' collaborations or relaxing to nature sounds, all without letting go of extra cash.

Mother Nature can now earn music streaming royalties

As global trends in fashion and accessories homogenise self-expression, some people are feeling the need to stand out from the crowd. This is reflected in the growth of the handmade jewellery market, which is stoked by people’s desire to have unique and customisable items that feel like their own.

People are self-expressing through handmade jewellery

As climate anxiety mounts and dystopian narratives dominate media, the solarpunk movement is gaining momentum. Envisioning a future where humanity thrives amid the challenges of climate change, solarpunk embraces a harmony of nature and technology. Can it reshape hopes for a sustainable future?

How is solarpunk reimagining a sustainable future?

Normandie Tourisme's le tarif bas-carbone promotes greener tourism at a hyper-local level by offering discounts at cultural heritage sites for people who travel to destinations by train, bus, or bike. It aims to cut tourism emissions and raise awareness about climate change and eco-friendly choices.

Normandy reduces entry fees for eco-friendly travellers

German retailer Rewe has opened its first fully vegan supermarket in the country, offering double the number of vegan items found in conventional Rewe’s stores. Germans are more vegan-curious than citizens of other countries, leading conventional brands to expand their offerings.

Rewe store caters to vegan-curious Germans

Lack of funds and mishandling of public infrastructure have led to the privatisation of beaches in Lagos, Nigeria. As global warming and the climate crisis intensify, brands have an opportunity to tackle environmental issues and appeal to consumers who want to take breaks in nature.

Beaches in Lagos are being privatised

Google has partnered with local environmental agencies in Australia to study giant kelp forests, which play a vital role in the underwater ecosystem. The partnership shows how technology can underpin important conservation efforts and is part of Google’s wider environmental initiative.

Google uses AI to help restore Tasmania’s kelp forests

IWC's decision to stop publishing its sustainability report raises concerns about the luxury watch industry's commitment to environmental responsibility. To retain loyalty, particularly from younger generations, brands must prioritise transparency and align with global sustainability trends.

Watch industry's green credibility is being questioned

Fairphone's modular Fairbuds tackle e-waste by allowing easy repairs to the hardware. Beyond offering a premium sound, they align with eco-conscious consumers' values, signalling a commitment to sustainability and longevity in electronics while reducing waste and tackling planned obsolescence.

Fairbuds repairable earbuds combat e-waste habits

Furniture company Dowel Jones champions Australian-made furniture and embraces authenticity amid new market dynamics. The brand’s pillars of durability, timeless design, and emotional resonance effectively negotiate what it means to do functional design in the modern day.

How Dowel Jones puts fun in functional Aussie furniture

Three major UK fast-fashion retailers have signed an agreement to present 'only accurate and clear green claims' about their products. With people becoming increasingly concerned about greenwashing, brands should be aware that these plans can build trust, but they can also be met with scrutiny.

UK fast fashion brands commit to ethical codes

Mainstream media often spotlights climate doomism, yet 'protopian' narratives like A Brief History of the Future and solarpunk solutions offer hope and proactive climate action. Epitomised by off-grid living and sustainable tech, protopian ideas try to shape positive futures amid climate anxiety.

Protopian narratives challenge dystopian climate doomism

Hive's new 'distributed cloud technology' aims to democratise access to the cloud and reduce its environmental impact. As AI reignites the conversation around Big Tech and the environmental impact of technology, smaller players have an opportunity to stand out by offering more equitable solutions.

Swiss start-up eyes mass decentralisation of the cloud

M&S is investing £1 million in changing the diet of milk-producing cows to cut the amount of methane they release. As people demand greater environmental action from corporations, companies are implementing changes across their production and supply chain practices to show their commitment.

M&S target cows' diets to tackle methane emissions

‘Greenhushing’ has increased as businesses contend with erroneous claims of ‘woke agendas’ and the threat of being called out for greenwashing if they get it wrong. Partnering with experts in sustainability can give businesses the credibility they need to take sustainability practices public.

Greenhushing highlights people's distrust in business

A new report has revealed that Britons are eating 50% more takeaways than before the pandemic. With concerns rising about the impact of increased takeaway consumption on public health, brands have an opportunity to provide ways to secure a healthy food future for people in the UK.

Britons are eating more takeaways than pre-pandemic

Traditional city playmats for kids lack green spaces, promoting car-centric views of urban areas from an early age. Tackling this, a new generation of children has reimagined the old-school playmat with Bolt to promote healthier city living with greenery, public transit, and bikes. 

Bolt commissions kids to reimagine cities on playmats

A survey has shown that adults in Germany are growing concerned about the use of imported plastic waste as recycled products. At a time when eco-conscious consumers are becoming more aware of greenwashing, brands have an opportunity to prioritise and reward local sustainability efforts.

Germans are divided about the issue of plastic waste

Volkswagen-backed Chinese smart EV company Xpeng Motors has announced its official entry into the German market as part of its wider European expansion. With cost concerns being a primary barrier to EV adoption, Chinese car brands offer accessible, innovative, and sustainable mobility options.

Xpeng brings affordable EVs to German drivers

Internet search engine Karma prioritises animal and biodiversity protection by donating ad revenue to charities, aiming to support conservation efforts. People who use Karma appreciate its alignment with their values and empowerment in sustainable activism through online activity.

Karma allows people to boost biodiversity with searches

As part of its broader sustainability efforts, Dr. Martens has announced the launch of a resale app and a line of upcycled leather shoes. As more shoppers buy second-hand for financial and environmental reasons, brands are catering to the growing demand for resale apps.

Dr. Martens resale app offers sustainable deals

The viral ‘Black Women Homesteading’ Facebook group and media platform acts as a virtual commune for Black women interested in self-sufficient agricultural lifestyles. Brands can champion underrepresented communities like these by amplifying their achievements, services, and initiatives.

‘Black Women Homesteading’ ignites community building 

Chronolog signs prompt park-goers to photograph local landscapes for conservation efforts, aiding community time-lapses, restoration, and monitoring biodiversity. This appeals to eco-minded travellers who expect brands to prioritise environmental efforts and future-proof the Earth.

Chronolog involves park-goers in local conservation

Following years of being cooped up in their homes, Filipinos are looking to break free from the monotony of the COVID-19 lockdowns. Brands can leverage this wave of revenge travel by tailoring services to their desire for active ecotourism, immersive experiences, and pandemic-resilient travelling.

Pent-up wanderlust is pushing Filipinos to revenge travel

Japanese transit companies like JAL are leading in sustainable upcycling, while Ace Luggage transforms retired train lines into chic travel goods. The collaborations with designers and transit enthusiasts elevate waste into aspirational accessories, aligning with travellers' sustainability goals.

Transit firms turn old vehicles into eco-collectibles

Posse has become the ‘it girl’ label of choice by winning the hearts of celebrities and fashion enthusiasts globally for its sustainable ‘leisurewear.’ As high-quality, timeless products take precedence over fast-fashion fleeting styles, how did the brand build such a formidable reputation?

Why Posse understates Paris chic for Aussie fashionistas

The travel platform Agoda will donate $1 for every booking at certain travel destinations to contribute to their preservation funds for natural sites. As people look for convenient ways to incorporate eco-conscious decisions into their everyday lives, partnerships like this continue to stand out.

Agoda and WWF offer booking-based conservationism

A UN report has revealed that e-waste recycling efforts are falling short of production and consumption. As people look to reduce their carbon footprints and take sustainability into their own hands, they’re looking for brands that can provide education and help them make informed decisions.

People need more education about e-waste recycling

Dutch startup The Switch has introduced 'Tiles of the Sun', which depict refugees carrying solar panels. Harking back to how Dutch tiles traditionally celebrate tradespeople, this embeds asylum seekers in Dutch heritage while addressing labour shortages in the Netherlands and welcoming refugees.

The Switch raises funds to train refugees in eco-jobs

In 2021, IKEA opened its largest branch in the world, right in the heart of Metro Manila. Despite reeling from the effects of the pandemic, its successful run is a masterclass in how brands can capture the tastes of the minimalist, sustainability-minded Filipino homeowner.

How IKEA designs curated spaces for Filipino minimalists

Vinted has launched a campaign that highlights the problem of clothing overconsumption. The ad – which aired across Europe – shows people dragging piles of clothes with them wherever they go. It encourages people to rethink their impulse purchases and to instead buy with intent.




Vinted asks how many is 'Too Many'?

Ulta is expanding its sustainability efforts through a program that encourages customers to recycle empty products. However, people are increasingly demanding initiatives that emphasize proactive waste reduction from companies rather than burdening consumers.

Ulta recycling program lacks eco-imagination 

Barcelona-based food technology firm Poseidona believes that algae could be the answer to our protein needs. The company has developed a soy protein alternative out of invasive seaweed and algal byproducts. They’re part of a growing global movement for alternative, sustainable food production.

Poseidona creates protein source from invasive algae

Lawmakers in France voted to back a series of measures that dissuade consumers from purchasing fast fashion items. The move is part of a larger shift that’s seen governments, brands, and consumers alike turn towards more sustainable alternatives, specifically in the fashion space.

French lawmakers vote to penalise fast fashion

Volkswagen has announced a line of electric SUVs under the classic Scout brand, reviving an icon of Americana to appeal to EV-curious drivers. As the EV market grows and options proliferate, people are turning to classic designs to project a familiar identity onto a new product.

VW's Scout electric SUVs offer nostalgic sustainability

Harvest Moon's Luna compost toilet offers a chic design, odour control, and off-grid functionality with solar power. It also separates waste for composting, appealing to eco-conscious consumers seeking sustainable alternatives and household resource autonomy for easy eco-wins in the home.

Swedish off-grid company offers chic compost Luna toilet

Japan Arigato Lager by Utage Brewing is a sustainable beer made from leftover rice at Narita Airport's lounge. As part of Japan Airlines' sustainability efforts, it educates travellers on food waste and environmental issues through small daily choices, such as grabbing a cold IPA eco-alternative.

Arigato Lager turns leftover rice into craft beer

'Climate grannies' are emerging as activist leaders in environmental spaces, offering guidance and experience in direct political action. Armed with free time and income, Boomers are increasingly becoming an activist generation, looking to provide leadership to their young counterparts.

'Climate grannies' signal politically active retirements

Beauty products have become one of Indonesia's fastest-growing markets and businesses in the last few years. However, local brands used to have less access to expand their market. Sociolla emerged as an e-commerce platform bridging the gap between beauty brand enthusiasts and the brands themselves.

How Sociolla blends Indonesian quality into global beauty

At Paris Fashion Week, Coperni updated its Swipe bag design with a science-backed twist: Aerogel, which is 99% air. By utilising this futuristic material and leading with science fiction-inspired design, the brand has created another viral moment, positioning itself as an industry innovator.

Coperni’s experimental bag elevates luxury codes

Amid rising climate anxiety, consumers are calling for brands to be more eco-conscious, socially responsible, and evidence-based. This is leading beauty brands to innovate with climate-adaptive products, which offer skincare solutions that counter harsh weather and give consumers peace of mind.

Why beauty brands are making climate-adaptive products

As part of an attempt to change China’s title as the world’s biggest polluter and bridge the say-do gap in EV adoption, homegrown brands are working double time to make innovation as accessible as possible. BYD rises to the top of this list, overtaking Tesla’s dominance in the eco-driving market.

How BYD speeds up Chinese drivers’ access to green vehicles

The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' campaign by the Agency for Nature appeals to Gen Z women seeking an escape from hustle culture and a connection to nature. Despite the positive impact nature has on mental health, many young Britons feel disconnected from nature, causing them to seek it out. 

Agency for Nature pushes for rewilding rustle culture 

Mill has introduced an odorless kitchen bin that recycles food scraps into compost in the kitchen. As people look to reduce their carbon footprints and take sustainability into their own hands, they're looking for quick, easy, and efficient wins to help bridge the intention-action gap.

Odorless Mill bin makes home composting an easy eco-win

Toyota has announced a 60% discount on its hydrogen-powered Mirai sedan as hydrogen fuel prices skyrocket in California. Although people claim they’re keen to make big lifestyle changes to help the environment – including spending more money – the intention-action gap remains for many.

Toyota slashes price of hydrogen EVs to boost adoption

In India's thriving luxury beauty sector, Bollywood biggie Deepika Padukone's skincare venture, 82°E, aims to seize attention. Despite facing pricing and communication challenges, star power and a focus on sustainability have boosted visibility, but the question remains – is it enough for success?

How 82°E associates Indian skincare with celebrity status

Redfin has taken the step of providing air quality insights for most of its US property listings. This move underscores the rising importance of environmental factors in real estate decisions, driven by increased awareness of poor air quality – especially in the western US – due to wildfires.

Redfin includes air quality insights on home listings 

The startup aims to help farmers in India reduce climate-harming practices like crop burning, creating tech-enabled solutions for sustainable agriculture. As people look to offset their carbon footprints, companies like Varaha help to clean up supply chains in ways that often go overlooked.

Varaha boosts regenerative farming with carbon credits

Veja's Paris store focuses on sustainable fashion, offering repairs and products to increase longevity. It embodies ethical consumption trends, reflecting values important to today's consumers, who prioritise environmental and social impacts and durability in their purchasing decisions.

Veja brings sneaker repairs to the shop floor

Re:COIN transforms beach plastic into currency – promoting waste collection and community ties with local businesses. While sustainability is a priority for many, there is often an inaction gap – focusing efforts on local areas, and offering rewards, are approaches that could help to close it.

Japanese cities use RE:COIN to turn trash into cash 

The University of Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) is set to test-run an eco-friendly bike-sharing app for students. As eco-conscious consumers remain committed to making sustainable everyday choices, there's an opportunity for brands to enhance transparency and active participation.

Philippine university pilots an eco-bicycle sharing app

The Chinese EV maker has announced its entry into the European market with its ultra-premium line, Yangwang. While European buyers continue to show hesitation around Chinese brands, there’s an opportunity to explore more novel forms of luxury storytelling to enhance customer trust.

BYD looks to conquer European luxury EV market

Singapore has announced that travellers will have to pay a levy to boost the use of sustainable fuel in commercial airliners. The move has drawn mixed responses from the public, which speaks to people’s fatigue towards narratives of individual responsibility in tackling the climate crisis.

Singaporeans ambivalent about paying for green jet fuel

School Strike 4 Climate has created a sick note signed by climate PhDs encouraging kids to skip class to take part in a national climate protest without worrying about being punished. The campaign recognises the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for community action to tackle it.

Climate sick note gives kids permission to strike

Mondial's Deep Sea Funeral features an eco-friendly urn that sinks to the ocean floor before dissolving and a virtual grave marker to pinpoint the 'burial' site. The service provides a poignant goodbye and enables people to stick to their eco values by reimagining rituals around death.

Deep Sea Funeral offers a eco-farewell in Japan's oceans

Have we reached the watershed moment for EV adoption? How are shared mobility services shaping the lives of urbanites? What does it take to get people to switch to more innovative or sustainable travel methods? What are people’s expectations from exclusive travel experiences?

Getting Around Sector Snapshot: February 2024

In Brazil, smart tech is helping cities provide eco-friendly solutions to everyday issues, while digital developments within agriculture are similarly promoting sustainability in rural areas without affecting efficiency. How can the country’s efforts serve as an example for planet-first policies?

How Brazil uses tech to enhance climate action

Blue Tribe Foods wants to cater to Indian palates’ unique needs – pleasing cultural tastes and nutritional charts while ensuring what’s good for the planet. With meat lovers growing concerned about cruelty in food production, plant-based options are stepping up with filling yet gratifying flavours.

Why Blue Tribe Foods makes Indian meat lovers hungry for greens

Clothing brand PH5 is turning heads with its experimental knitwear designs and commitment to ethical fashion. In a world increasingly seeking luxury and sustainability in equal measure, that might be just the ticket to set it apart and elevate China’s worldwide fashion profile.

How PH5 stitches lasting luxury into ‘Made in China’ labels

New Zealand will ban toxic chemicals in cosmetics by 2026, citing both the chemicals' impacts on the environment and people’s health as the main drivers for the ban. With growing interest in cleaner beauty standards, customer expectations of ingredient transparency and understanding are increasing.

New Zealand backs ban on toxic cosmetic ingredients

Fashion brand Pipatchara has a dream – to be a fashion brand that empowers local artisans and entices fashionistas into sustainability. As Thai consumers seek out local brands to support, Pipatchara steps up, offering elegance and modernity, making it one of Thailand’s most promising brands.

Why Pipatchara makes Thai eco-weaving a fashion must-have

Combining aromatherapy with reusable vessels, Rokuscent is helping Malaysians scent their homes without sacrificing their eco-conscious values. The brand highlights how people are elevating their living spaces and seeking a sense of comfort and wellness through home fragrances.

Rokuscent brings sustainability to home fragrances

Gusto Snacks is a sustainable snack company combating the excess waste of food by focusing on the social impact of climate change. Backed by £186 million funding, the company is expanding into the European market and encouraging consumers to lean into healthy alternatives to snacking.

Gusto's apple crisps make snacking sustainable

As more and more people seek products that align with their values, France has introduced various schemes to promote sustainability within fashion. Will these initiatives pave the way for a re-evaluation of shopping habits? How might they change French consumers’ relationships with fashion?

The future of sustainable fashion in France

O Boticário unveiled Extinto, a fragrance evoking the pre-pollution scent of Brazil's Guanabara Bay. With 18,000 litres of sewage dumped per second into the bay, Extinto aims to emotionally and viscerally connect people to environmental loss, urging responsible habits amid dismal recycling rates.

O Boticário captures the scent of pre-pollution Brazil

AirFarm is an inflatable aeroponic farm developed to revolutionise agriculture with a portable, water-independent design, converting air humidity into water. Demand for eco-solutions throughout supply chains is growing, and people are keen to explore self-sufficient alternatives to gardening.

AirFarm offers sustainable aeroponic farming solutions

Chanel is leading the efforts to enhance traceability across the beauty industry. As consumers increasingly demand transparent and genuine action when it comes to supply chain sustainability, brands that show leadership in transparency efforts will gain trust among eco-shoppers.

Chanel initiates beauty industry traceability efforts

Cabbage Hill offers a vegan alternative to traditional fertilizers – which often include animal products – catering to ethically conscious home gardeners. People are embracing and prioritizing eco-values, pushing for ethical, self-sufficient means of production – even in their own homes.

Cabbage Hill offers fertilizer for vegan gardeners

YSL has showcased its rewilding and ecofeminist efforts in Morocco. As consumers increasingly prioritize sustainability and value-driven choices, rewilding strategies help brands authentically engage in environmentally conscious initiatives that empower local communities and protect biodiversity.

YSL Beauty celebrates ten years of rewilding efforts

With Britons cutting back on socialising due to high living costs, many are spending more time at home and looking to upgrade their living spaces with affordable ‘soft’ improvements. Dunelm offers an extensive range of furnishings that encourage cosy elevations for cost-conscious homebodies.

How Dunelm helps budgeting Britons make home improvements

Extreme heat, wildfires, and hurricanes – these are just a few of the natural disasters that American tourists have had to contend with over the last two years. What does climate change mean for the idea of vacations, and what do brands need to know?

Is it time to start ‘climate-proofing’ our holidays?

Presteigne and Norton has become the first International Dark Sky Community in Wales and England combating light pollution with LED upgrades, programmed dimming, and a curfew. It's designed to reduce CO2 emissions and inspire eco-conscious lifestyle changes amid growing climate concerns.

Welsh 'Dark Sky' community reduces light pollution

Lee Valley urged crafters to repurpose their Christmas trees in the new year. Embracing sustainable values, the woodworking company promotes upcycling amid a broader shift in reconsidering possessions. People are looking for purposeful crafting, a circular economy, and eco-minded decor trends.

Lee Valley helps DIYers turn Christmas trees into crafts

In a world addressing environmental challenges, sustainable packaging has now become an essential choice for both brands and consumers. From refillable compacts to mushroom-derived boxes, beauty brands are now shifting away from traditional plastic packaging in response to consumer demand.

The rise of sustainable beauty packaging

LG Household & Health Care has debuted Ugly Lovely, a new cosmetics brand that repurposes ‘ugly’ foods into eco-friendly skincare ingredients. It’s offering Korean customers a refreshing spin on what it means to be ingredient-conscious in an increasingly crowded clean beauty landscape.

Ugly Lovely combines K-beauty with combating food waste

Embracing inclusivity by featuring models of all backgrounds, Indonesian makeup brand Mad for Makeup proudly showcases its struggles in building a people-first brand. Its unique meta-marketing strategy appeals to Gen Z, who desire involvement in lasting impacts on the notion of beauty.

How Mad For Makeup actively engages a halal beauty community

Gen Zers are digitally tracking their outfits to monitor how often they wear each piece and move towards slower models of fashion consumption. As budgets get tighter and sustainability awareness increases, young people are looking to become more intentional with their money choices.

Gen Zers turn to wardrobe tracking to manage consumption

Debuting in 2024, the Tren Maya offers 'slow' travellers a trip through Mexico’s Yucatan jungle, leaning into desires for ecotourism off the beaten track. However, the burden of proof for responsible travel has risen, with brands needing to demonstrate their social and environmental impact.

Tren Maya tests ecotourism priorities in Mexico

Starbucks has introduced a program allowing the use of reusable mugs for drive-thru and app orders across North America, investing in more sustainable solutions for takeaways. Brands like Starbucks are innovating to offer customers customization without compromising their eco-priorities.

Starbucks initiative makes drive-thru more sustainable

Data shows that China’s BYD has surpassed Tesla to become the top EV manufacturer globally. With APAC shaping up to be the next battleground for EV dominance, brands need to strike a balance between accessibility and premiumisation when courting customers from emerging markets.

China's BYD beats Tesla in global EV race

Consumer electronics brand Xiaomi is launching its first electric car with the unveiling of the SU7. The brand is taking a ‘human-centric’ approach that aims to mesh the in-car UX with the experience of its smartphone users, creating a point of difference as battery technology and range improve.

Xiaomi takes a human centric approach to EVs

The Body Shop has become the first global beauty brand offering 100% vegan product formulations certified by The Vegan Society. With confusion and inconsistency around ESG terminology, as well as scepticism around greenwashing, transparency and clear communication can appeal to values-led consumers.

The Body Shop goes fully vegan on products

Eco-printing tutorials are flooding TikTok as eco-minded fashion icons repurpose and upcycle old garments with age-old dyeing techniques. As people rethink their relationship with fast fashion, there's a growing demand for knowledge and tools that give more longevity to clothes.

Eco-printing is taking sustainable fashion to a new level

Safety first! Creatara’s two-wheeler electric vehicles (EVs) are winning among fast-paced Indian Gen Zers with their innovative designs, security guarantees, and customisation options. Will its efforts be able to keep up with, or even help, India’s EV push, and what does this mean for other brands?

Why Creatara accelerates EV safety for Indian Gen Zers

Veuve Clicquot and Belmond have teamed up to curate a selection of exclusive train journeys across three continents aimed at HNWIs. Amid an economic crisis, the collaboration highlights how brands are catering to a subset of the luxury demographic via unique and sustainable travel experiences.

Veuve Clicquot and Belmond cater to luxury eco-travel

Filson’s Unfailing resale program sees the brand embrace responsible consumption. Circular practices are increasingly common among fashion’s heavyweights, but Filson shows how brands with a legacy focus on durability have a legitimate leg up when entering the crowded world of resale channels.

Filson leverages longevity to court the eco-conscious

Japanese attitudes toward thrifting are changing as people revitalise fashion aesthetics and embrace secondhand clothes. Rising prices have made secondhand shopping more appealing, reflecting a shift in consumer sentiment beyond just style considerations and sustainable values.

Secondhand garments get a second life in Japan

Despite grid expansions, millions in Africa lack reliable electricity, impacting healthcare and causing food wastage. EasyFreeze is an affordable solar-powered and ice battery-cooled fridge that aims to address concerns about energy crises and traditional infrastructure that are severely lacking.

EasyFreeze offers off-grid fridges to rural African homes

Tennessee is suing BlackRock for allegedly failing to disclose ESG investments to clients, revealing challenges in navigating environmental concerns in the financial sector. The case underscores the need for corporate transparency and effective communication to navigate polarised public sentiment.

BlackRock sued over lack of environmental transparency

Champion has unveiled its Eco Future Reverse Weave collection, which combats microplastic impact. This aligns with their 'Champion What Moves You' initiative that has seen the brand advocate for sustainable innovation, appealing to value-driven consumers seeking environmentally friendly products.

Champion tackles microplastics with althleisure fabric

Lifecycle

People are recognising the urgency of global environmental measures 