As the new post-pandemic normal settles in and people adapt to a context of uncertainty, constant adversities, and pessimism, we are moving away from a moment in which consumers expected brands to rise up to society's challenges and into one when they’re demanding genuine allyship from businesses.

Conversations about sustainability are no longer enough. As it becomes all but certain that global heating will increase beyond the 1.5°C of the Paris Agreement, the effects of climate change are already a reality for many communities worldwide. People are not only sensing the urgency of the matter but are re...

The alarming reality of modern slavery is a difficult pilll to swallow. To bring it to life, Anti-Slavery Australia has opened an unconventional storefront selling hand-picked ‘crushed aspirations’, leaning into the power of playful subversion to hammer home uncomfortable truths.

With the need for drastic climate action more apparent than ever, people’s lifestyles choices are coming under intense scrutiny. Is it possible to live in comfort and luxury in a way that minimises harm to the planet? Proponents of ‘hedonistic sustainability’ believe it can be done.

Retailers’ sustainability initiatives show that shoppers don’t just want cheap, fast fashion – ethical and eco-savvy values are important too. But are visibly mended sweaters and ‘sneaker cleaning’ services just an updated version of the ‘It bag’, or are people ready to adopt low-impact lifestyles?

As people become more aware of the environmental impact of their consumer habits, there is a greater incentive to buy second-hand. Adopting principles of the circular economy, Twig has launched a free banking app that allows users to trade their pre-loved goods for instant cash.