Concerns about sustainable consumerism took a back seat in the first half of 2020 as the coronavirus crisis made hygiene the foremost consideration while shopping. With packaged goods in high demand, how can brands reassure people who want to avoid infection without it costing the earth?

A free app has launched in Australia to help catalogue the nation’s butterfly population. As people show more interest in reconnecting with nature, brands have an opportunity to 'gamify' nature-spotting activities to appeal to the general public – and especially tech-savvy young people.

As Australia’s wildfires raise awareness of animal welfare and the future of endangered species, it’s bringing luxury fashion practices into question. In response to public pressure from increasingly eco-minded consumers, luxury brand Versace has quietly agreed to remove kangaroo skin from its products.

As societal and environmental ills mount, Aussies are demanding that brands and the government take more responsibility for the impact their decisions have on everyday life. What issues are most pressing for people Down Under and how are their ethical expectations being met?