The COVID-19 pandemic has upheaved societies around the world – perhaps permanently. There’s an acknowledgement that everyday life will have to change post-lockdown to avoid further outbreaks, but could this transition also present a chance to usher in a fairer, greener, and less lonely future?

Getting kids to love vegetables is a daunting task for parents. Members of a local community near Ocean Grove, Australia, have cracked the code. Their collective approach to gardening has turned sourcing and consuming vegetables into a fun, communal, and sustainable affair.

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?

Food deliveries are the only way that some Australians are able to access food in the pandemic, and consequently, food waste has shot up due to inefficient shopping habits. As the progress that was made to reduce waste gets derailed, there are opportunities to help families get back on track.