The global climate strikes in 2019 may have stirred real-world action from people across the world, but few took to the streets in Japan. Even though they’re concerned about environmental issues, a stigma around protesting is keeping Japanese people from engaging with the problem.

The effects of climate change won’t discriminate between genders, but research suggests that men may not be doing as much as women to limit their impact on the planet. What stops men from buying eco-friendly goods, and how can brands shift perceptions to ensure sustainability appeals to all?

The UK has become the first nation to declare a ‘climate emergency’, but will raising an alarmist tone inspire action? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Ezra Markowitz, a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, to learn how different types of eco messaging influence people’s behaviours.

The pandemic has prompted people to want to eat better, yet choosing the healthier option isn’t always easy. Asda’s dedicated vegan shopping aisle, a UK first, aims to show that putting vegan products together, and away from non-vegan choices, could remove the friction of shopping sustainably.