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

While there’s growing awareness of the impact of tourism on the environment and local communities, there’s also a widespread lack of truly meaningful action to address it. Canvas8 spoke to Jeremy Sampson to understand the role businesses can play in building a solution.

Jeremy Sampson on the future of sustainable tourism

Flexitarianism, or occasional vegetarianism, is finding new Australian converts every year thanks to a rise in health and environmental consciousness. Social media and foodie influencers have also played a role in popularising the trend but more work needs to be done to make flexitarianism more accessible, affordable, and enjoyable for the majority of Aussies.

Aussies are turning ‘flexitarian’ to fight climate change and heal their bodies

More than ever, South Koreans are seeking holiday accommodation that’s a destination in itself. With hotels in South Korea rebounding from the pandemic, Koreans are also evolving their definitions of ‘rest,’ ‘luxury,’ and ‘hospitality,’ prompting local tourism to adapt too.

How South Korean hotels are adapting to attract visitors

Due to traffic congestion, rising petrol prices, and pollution, people want sustainable and efficient modes of transportation. In India, Yulu is leading the change with tech-based EVs that reduce pollution and make it easy for people to travel short distances between public transport hubs.

Why Yulu forwards green biking habits to urban Indians

California schools are increasingly offering vegan meals due to student demand and climate concerns. This aligns with efforts to reduce emissions and allows young people to take control of their futures through their dietary choices while learning about food production and sustainable efforts.

American schools increasingly opt for meat-free lunches 

As Americans embrace second-hand shopping for its affordability, creativity, and community value, resale has evolved from an eco-conscious option to a mainstream approach. Canvas8 spoke to eight Americans to uncover the motivations behind their switch to pre-loved fashion.

Why Americans are buying second-hand fashion

As British shoppers embrace second-hand fashion for affordability and individuality, resale has shifted from an ethical choice to a mainstream movement, aligning with both personal values and financial pressures. Canvas8 spoke to six Britons to unveil the reasons behind choosing pre-loved pieces.

Why Britons are buying second-hand fashion

Libraries of Things is gaining serious traction as people search for smarter, more sustainable ways to access items without the burden of ownership.

How Library of Things builds community around rentals

An ageing population and overtime laws are placing pressure on Japan’s trucking industry, with the country projected to have 36% fewer truck drivers than needed by 2030. A new automated cargo transport corridor solution hopes to tackle labour shortages while reducing carbon emissions.

Conveyor belt road proposed to ease trucker shortage

In partnership with Trainline, Brentford FC is offering fans discounted train tickets to attend its away matches. The initiative highlights the gradual shift towards slow travel and the pivotal role brands can play in bridging the gap between eco-conscious desires and actions.

Brentford FC encourages sustainable game day travel

Alcohol consumption in Africa has often been led by lifestyle aspirations but now Nigerian artists are taking innovative, collaborative, and non-commercial approaches to producing alcohol by infusing craft beers and gins with botanical flavours and contemporary African narratives.

What’s behind the rise of Nigerian alcohol brands?

German brand Weleda has been creating botanical formulas for over 100 years, with Rihanna and Julia Roberts among its celebrity advocates. As people grow unsatisfied with simple ‘natural’ claims, the brand’s continued success stems from its adaptation to the need for transparency in beauty.

How Weleda repackages skincare for eco-conscious Germans

Brompton Recycled is a discounted program offering lightly used, refurbished products. As more and more people seek sustainable commutes and travel options, brands can play a pivotal role in reframing ownership mindsets and encouraging circular behaviors to hack mobility.

Brompton Bicycles pilots sustainable travel program

Car buyers in Germany are showing muted demand for electric cars as the cost and quality of EVs fail to meet their needs. Countries recognise the need for an urgent transition towards a greener future, but balancing the competing needs of people and brands is an uphill battle.

Fewer German car buyers are opting for electric vehicles

In Brazil, Nespresso coffee capsules are getting a new lease of life through Natura’s aluminium upcycling initiative for its hand moisturiser packaging. With the environment in crisis and shoppers being sensitive to greenwashing, brands are under pressure to take meaningful action.

Natura upcycles coffee capsules in hand cream packaging

What do people want from alcohol at a time when sober-curious lifestyles are becoming the norm? Why are people turning to hyperlocal culinary experiences? How are third spaces and immersive experiences evolving within the sector? Which sustainable solutions are catching people’s attention?

Eating and Drinking Sector Snapshot: October 2024

eBay has unveiled the global expansion of its Circular Fashion Fund (CFF), aiming to support fashion start-ups with circular business models. As circularity becomes an expectation across sectors, brands are showing commitment by supporting smaller businesses and collaborative innovation. 

eBay expands fund to support circular fashion 

From the associated plastic pollution to the high levels of sugar, Australia’s love affair with soft drinks needs an intervention. How can companies in the fizzy pop game focus more on reuse than recycling and planet over profit? And what notes can they take from the functional beverage market?

Why Aussies want a functional future for soft drinks

Nespresso Professional has launched a coffee capsule in the Origins range that captures the diverse flavours of the Indonesian archipelago. Coffee drinkers are increasingly mindful of ethical and sustainable practices from producers, seeking benefits for the environment and local communities. 

Nespresso adds Indonesia to its premium Origins range

A study has found that British travellers want to tick off wildlife experiences like safaris, partly due to concerns about endangered species and a desire for memorable encounters. As people crave meaningful experiences, brands face a challenge balancing this demand with ethical considerations.

Wildlife trips appeal to experience-hungry Britons

To help mitigate food waste, the free app Saveful empowers Aussies to turn their leftover pantry ingredients into tasty dishes without sacrificing taste. The brand’s initiatives encourage creativity and personalisation in the kitchen amid the persisting cost of living and food insecurity crises.

How Saveful inspires mindful home cooks to combat waste

Amtrak has released a campaign that encourages people to embark on slow, mindful journeys. Amid rising concerns about accessibility and shared travel services, the railroad company taps into a desire for meaningful travel experiences that prioritize sustainability over rapid exploration.

Amtrak campaign highlights the beauty of slow travel

The meat alternative brand released three new products to make plant-based eating more accessible to families across the US, reflecting a shift in people's approach to vegan eating to be more approachable and taste-driven rather than focused on health or environmental causes.

Impossible foods launches family-friendly products

With many conscious shoppers considering plant-based milk to be more environmentally friendly and ethical than their dairy alternatives, Trewithen Dairy has launched Regen Milk, a semi-skimmed option that uses regenerative farming techniques to maintain soil health and biodiversity.

Trewithen Dairy courts sustainability-conscious shoppers

Considered by some to be a ‘climate haven,’ Asheville, North Carolina, was hit by Hurricane Helene, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. With extreme weather events increasingly salient to citizens, they may begin to expect climate mitigation as a minimum from the brands they shop with.

Hurricane Helene shatters myth of climate ‘safe zones’

Inspired by travelling, A Kind of Guise crafts timeless menswear that blends contemporary trends with a commitment to quality and lasting design. Its ‘slow and steady’ approach has earned it a loyal fanbase that values its sustainable credentials as much as its authentic street-style campaigns.

Why A Kind of Guise makes streetwear for practical Germans

The UK is piloting its first network of mobility hubs in the West Midlands to encourage Britons to go car-free. On top of their environmental benefits,  shared hubs have the potential to strengthen a sense of belonging and communal ownership amid increasing rates of social isolation.

UK introduces mobility hubs for connected communities

A report found that Diwali shoppers want to make sustainable choices when buying for the holidays. The findings highlight that even on special occasions, people are still looking to shop with their values first, giving brands the opportunity to balance cost and climate consciousness creatively.

Indian shoppers stay eco-conscious for Diwali

Pandora has committed to using 100% recycled gold and silver in its jewellery, joining a wider industry effort to put sustainability first. As people become more aware of the urgency of the climate crisis, they're increasingly expecting businesses to go the extra mile to do their bit.

Pandora pledges to use only recycled gold and silver

The restaurant Silo has launched a fermentation lab in London, spotlighting zero waste and regenerative culinary experiences. As people become increasingly aware of the climate crisis and food waste issues, innovative, creative, sustainable dining could provide new options for eco-conscious experimentation.

Silo tackles food waste creatively 

The outdoor brand’s resale platform allows customers to buy and sell second-hand products in the US, showcasing their commitment to sustainability. As people continue to prioritize eco-consciousness, brands that make it easier to shop with their values continue to stand out.

Fjällräven launches resale marketplace to reduce waste

Mulberry has achieved B Corp certification. As luxury fashion brands are increasingly scrutinised for their sustainability and green claims, third-party certifications like these spotlight transparency, rebuild trust and help people feel safer and more confident about their choices.

Mulberry recognised for eco-commitments 

The artist teamed up with Google Maps to spotlight sustainable transport and food options on her North American tour. As people want their favorite artists to reflect their values, there is an opportunity to appeal to eco-friendly habits by fostering discovery and community engagement.

Billie Eilish promotes eco-friendly actions on US tour

Morrisons has launched farm tours in the UK, bringing its customers closer to the people who make the food they eat. Supply chain transparency can undoubtedly boost brands’ eco-credentials, and Morrisons' initiative shows how companies can go beyond certifications for a more human approach. 

Morrisons ventures into eco-travel with UK farm tours

British Airways is investing in large projects to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. With people looking to the travel sector to take meaningful measures to curb climate impact, BA is setting a new standard for environmental responsibility with concrete steps to offset its carbon emissions.

British Airways invests massively in carbon removals

The RealReal taps people's emotional connections to clothes to encourage resale and fashion circularity. The company aims to help individuals turn their luxury goods into profit while promoting the idea of giving pre-owned items a new life and fostering a sense of shared purpose. 

The RealReal taps emotional connections for luxe resale

Italy’s antitrust agency is investigating the fast-fashion retailer over misleading sustainability claims on their website. As people feel they're shouldering the burden of climate change, they’re increasingly calling for government action that forces companies to change their behaviour.

Italy investigates SHEIN for greenwashing

Fair Luxury x The Goldsmiths' Centre taps ethical responsibility in luxury jewellery. The partnership responds to people's growing demand for eco-conscious offerings and ethical responsibility, aiming to set high standards of transparency from jewellery providers.

Ethical jewellery collective spotlights eco-values

How is climate change affecting people in Southeast Asia? How can companies evolve cooling technologies? And to what extent are people willing to adopt greener lifestyles? In the 2025 APAC Macro Expert Outlook, Lau Kong Cheen discusses what to expect from sustainability and business in 2025.

2025 Expert Outlook on APAC

Can Labour create a new reality? Will hope shape audience behaviour? Will the AI revolution mean more prosperity? And how can businesses stay connected to the shifting realities of life in the UK? In this Macro chapter of Expert Outlook 2025, Dr Nick Srineck discusses what to expect in the UK in 2025.

2025 Expert Outlook on the UK

Google Research's AI-powered Heat Resilience tool aids cities in combating extreme heat by analyzing satellite images and assessing the impact of cooling measures. Innovations like these help combat climate change, giving people hope for a future where they can live a low-impact life sustainably.

Google helps cities combat extreme heat with AI tool

Dove may be known for its focus on doing good for women, but Greenpeace is drawing attention to its role in damaging the planet through plastic pollution. With people cynical about eco efforts, they're looking to businesses to hold themselves, and each other, to account.

Greenpeace campaign targets greenwashing from Dove

Rotterdam Urban Winery is turning surplus table grapes into wine, addressing food waste and supply chain issues and appealing to eco-conscious wine sippers. This mirrors a trend of eco-driven innovations in alcohol but only acts as a part of a holistic approach to sustainable drinking experiences.

Rotterdam Urban Winery transforms grape waste into wine

Zara has announced plans to launch its pre-owned platform in the US after running in 16 European countries. As the shift towards circularity gains traction, people expect brands to support their eco-values by encouraging convenient ways to repair, reuse, and extend the life cycle of garments.

Zara bolsters eco-efforts with pre-owned expansion

Malaysian car brands are launching their own EVs to compete with BYD and Tesla. While local appetites for EVs are growing, promising affordability isn't enough – ensuring that both product and infrastructure are in a good place is also essential when convincing people to switch.

Malaysia bets on local brands to win over EV-curious

Renault has released the R17, a concept electric vehicle based on the 1971 Renault 17. With EV adoption facing challenges around the world, a number of auto manufacturers are blending nostalgia and sustainability by bringing retro-inspired designs to the electric vehicle market.

Renault concept EV blends nostalgia and sustainability

Audio manufacturers Bang & Olufsen have released a line of future-proof headphones with modular components designed for easy repair and replacement. As eco-concerns converge with more critical spending habits, perspectives on sustainability are shifting to centre durability and slower consumption

Bang & Olufsen centre durability with modular headphones

There is growing interest in sustainable travel as people reassess their priorities, but there’s an intention-action gap brought about by a lack of transparency from the tourism industry. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Christina Chi about how brands can align with their audience’s eco-conscious demands.

Christina Chi on how brands can boost sustainable travel

Tesla has launched the all-electric Giga Train in Germany, providing free rides between Erkner Station and Tesla Sud for employees and the public. This sustainable transit initiative emphasises the rising appeal and accessibility of greener transportation to a broader audience.

Tesla unveils first all-electric train in Germany

Some Gen Alpha kids are taking a stand against overconsumption – and dragging their parents along for the ride. With the climate crisis in mind, Alphas’ green expectations are impacting their parents’ purchasing choices, pushing brands to pursue sustainability in all offerings.

Kids are discouraging their parents from overconsumption

Primark is launching a Swap Shop pop-up experience where people can exchange pre-loved items in its stores. The initiative coincides with the rise of the circular economy and presents an opportunity for brands to extend garment lifespan by encouraging peer-to-peer exchanges and fashion rentals.

Primark’s pre-loved Swap Shop lures eco-minded shoppers

Tech startup Sunamp’s first product, a compact heat battery for domestic hot water, is designed for half of the population who can’t afford the space for a hot water tank. Using excess renewable power, Sunamp’s thermal batteries offer a more accessible energy solution for shrinking households.

Sunamp supplies space-saving renewable energy

Trainline is transforming European rail travel by making it more affordable, culturally engaging and aligned with the growing demands for ‘slow travel’. Through innovative technology and strategic partnerships, the platform enhances accessibility and sustainability.

How Trainline accelerates Britons’ love for slow travel

Once the undisputed ruler of the electric vehicle market, Tesla now faces intense competition and changing preferences. How is it adapting its strategies to maintain leadership? And can a combination of family-friendly vehicles and AI innovation counter ambivalence towards the brand’s founder?

How Tesla is targeting accessibility to stay relevant

Will AI put a stop to fashion creativity? Are brands adopting a back-to-basics approach? Can make-do mindsets reignite people’s love for sustainability? In this part of the 2025 Expert Outlook series, we speak to three experts about how people are rethinking fashion experiences for a new age.

2025 Expert Outlook on Fashion and Style

Blue beauty is emerging as a central focus among European beauty fans as shoppers look for ocean-friendly products that address environmental concerns. The 2024 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris will focus on the 'blue beauty' shift, addressing the impact of cosmetics on marine ecosystems.

Paris Cosmetics Summit rides the blue beauty wave

Net-A-Porter x King's Foundation champions local craftsmanship and sustainability with community training programs for new talent. The initiative highlights how luxury brands can build deeper connections with their audiences while fostering local talent and building long-lasting, enduring value.

Net-A-Porter spotlights local craft and community values

IKEA has launched a peer-to-peer marketplace in Madrid to help customers sell their unwanted furniture directly to others. As the shift towards circularity gains momentum, brands that adopt eco-driven business models can extend their lifespan and deepen consumer trust and long-lasting loyalty.

IKEA trials peer-to-peer marketplace in circularity push

As the realities of climate change start to threaten the production of raw ingredients, businesses are having to pioneer adaptable strategies to meet demand. Production in the cocoa industry is especially high stakes. Innovation is becoming a core strategy to build trust and solve supply challenges.

Cocoa industry uses sustainable solutions to build trust

British charity Oxfam has partnered with Vinted to host a runway show at London Fashion Week. As people seek more sustainable choices in their daily lives, they want brands to bridge the intention-action gap by showcasing innovative ways to combat clothing waste and discover unique items.

Oxfam and Vinted revive interest in sustainable fashion

As the saying goes, you’re never too old for Disney – but Hong Kong Disneyland also believes you’re never too young to make a difference. The park’s environmental efforts blend signature storytelling with best practices to teach kids how and why they should be climate warriors.

How Hong Kong Disneyland makes climate talk magical

Fashion rental platform Rent The Runway is at the forefront of this sector’s revival, thanks to an influx of Gen Y and Z intrigue, smart use of AI, and a wildly successful thread of IRL events. So, what can brands learn from this thriving subsector of sustainable fashion?

How Rent The Runway renews fashionistas' eco values

The Indian plant-based meat company has released an ad that stars renowned cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. The country’s burgeoning middle class is hungry for plant-based nutrition, and celebrity influence is driving the shift towards premiumisation in the space.

Blue Tribe’s celebrity appeal courts the vegan-curious

eBay is bringing secondhand items to the runway with the launch of its first-ever Pre-Loved Fashion Week. As younger generations continue to turn to circular fashion to redefine luxury norms, brands can stand out by creating convenient and accessible ways for people to update their wardrobes.

eBay’s Pre-Loved Fashion Week boosts circular economy

Bookshop.org has launched a buy-back scheme, offering readers website credit in exchange for used books. As conscious shoppers look to balance ethical consumption with time constraints and financial strain, the move helps bridge the value-action gap by making sustainability a more convenient option.

Bookshop.org is incentivising ethical consumption 

Newless is a bespoke upcycling service in the UK, aiming to transform pre-loved garments into custom, fashion-forward pieces. As people seek ways to reduce their environmental impact, there is a strong desire for products that align with these values while still offering individuality and style.

Custom upcycled service courts eco-ambitious fashionistas

Indians are becoming eco-conscious and more discerning about brands’ efforts to protect the environment. To meet their growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives, design company YLEM creates decorations, notebooks, and footwear from agricultural waste like eggshells, feathers, and palm leaves.

How YLEM uses eco-creativity to combat waste in India

As people begin to embrace a more experimental approach to sustainable solutions, designer Jinghan Li is pioneering a new approach to both waste and industry collaboration. Her Project FabriCandy initiative turns waste textiles into edible treats and attempts to show a new way of creating food.

Designer sustainably turns waste fabric into safe sweets

A report published by the EAFO has revealed widespread interest in electric vehicles. However, people are concerned with charging infrastructure, providing brands in the auto space with an opportunity to meet audience needs and boost brand salience through charging networks.

EAFO report flags up ongoing EV charging challenges

The EU has announced plans to reduce tariffs on Tesla EVs made in China while maintaining higher tariffs on other Chinese EVs. According to ING, this risks slowing the push to net zero, pointing to the complex relationship between people’s financial concerns, desire for convenience and ethics.

Fluctuating EV cost in Europe reveals dwindling interest

India faces a severe water crisis, with many people lacking clean drinking water. Water utility company Uravu offers a sustainable solution through water-from-air technology. The brand’s installed modular systems and water bottles urge Indians to reduce reliance on erratic groundwater sources.

Why Uravu designs a futuristic water system for Indians

NIU, a Chinese luxe e-scooter brand, is speeding ahead of the market with its award-winning designs. With e-scooters becoming popular to both the eco- and cost-conscious, NIU proves that safety and the ability to customise are key in courting new scooter fans – especially Gen Z.

How NIU scooters drive personalised eco-travel in China

The singer’s music video is facing potential legal action for possible damage to the protected dunes of S’Espalmador in Spain. With ongoing shifts in artist-fan relationships, people are expecting their favourite artists to use their platform for social and environmental good.

Katy Perry’s comeback further mired by eco legal action

AI is supercharging the desire for personalised experiences, but its environmental toll is massive. As energy demands skyrocket, the pressure is on for convenience-focused brands to innovate sustainably or risk falling behind. But how can they balance cutting-edge AI with eco-friendly practices?

Can convenience and sustainability coexist in the age of AI?

In line with its sustainable ethos, CPHFW SS25 saw designers deconstruct micro-trends through material innovation. As people are torn between buying into trend culture and pursuing slower consumption, there’s an opportunity to examine what it means to be on-trend through a more sustainable lens.

Copenhagen Fashion Week’s eco focus resists trend cycles

In 2024, Australians will navigate the balance between their deeply held values and economic realities. While their decisions mirror their desire for societal change, the cost of living crisis has shifted priorities. How do these dual realities shape people’s lives and decisions amid trying times?

A Cultural Snapshot of Australia: 2024

’Tis the season to gift, browse, and shop. Aussies haven’t lost any appetite for the Christmas season as a majority of the country continues to celebrate despite rising costs of living, spending most of their time and money with family. How can brands tap into the country’s holiday spirit?

How are Aussies shopping for Christmas?

Tesco is launching digital passports to provide people with more information about the lifecycle of their clothes. As audiences look for support in making sustainable choices, new technologies can support greater transparency and confidence in sustainable decision-making. 

Digital clothes passports show life cycle of fast fashion

Nestlé’s Nespresso is expanding its product category to honey and honey syrup for the first time in nearly 40 years. As people continue to seek tailored nutrition that focuses on their daily needs, brands can cater to functional dietary requirements by offering healthier alternatives to sweeteners.

Nespresso launches honey range for functional drinkers

As the heat wave persists in South Korea, leading to outages, fires, and heat-related deaths, there is growing concern for older adults who are more vulnerable to its impacts. As the climate crisis worsens, people are calling for governments to provide greater health and safety protections.

Korean heatwave prompts concern for older adults at risk

Across the US, climate disasters fueled by Big Oil will be shown on billboards in California, New York, Arizona, and Philadelphia as part of the Make Polluters Pay campaign. With greenwashing a major concern, direct communications can cut through cynicism while holding polluters to account.

OOH billboards reflect new expectations of climate comms

PepsiCo has launched the Planting Pathways initiative to provide opportunities for under-supported and early-stage farmers in Iowa. Intersectional environmentalism is key to developing a diverse and resilient ecosystem, and people are looking for targeted and holistic help from businesses.

PepsiCo pledges to support local farmers

Jewellery brand Paspaley is a legend in the pearl industry and is responsible for responsibly producing some of the world’s rarest and most expensive pearls. The brand’s success can be attributed to its focus on using rarity to appeal to the 1% while delivering on its promise of ethical practices.

Why Paspaley pearls became a natural luxury for Aussies

California's new safety measures protect workers by mandating safe indoor working conditions in extreme heat. As people increasingly feel the impact of climate change, employers and governments will need to address and manage the challenges people face while working in extreme weather.




California mandates indoor heat protection at work

Thrifting is becoming more popular in Japan, driven by the rising cost of goods, weakening yen, and shifting attitudes towards sustainability. With the fashion industry among the top polluters worldwide, brands face new challenges to meet the needs of fashionable but price- and eco-conscious youths.

Behind the sustained rise of thrifting in Japan

Loved Before's stuffed animals will be featured in shops across Essex, with the selection of toys reflecting animals and insects in the area. The partnership shows the brand’s commitment to conservation through circular toy practices while also supporting Gen Alpha's discovery of local nature.

Loved Before enters eco-partnership with Wildlife Trust 

Fast fashion giant SHEIN will open its first pop-up in Johannesburg, offering audiences serendipitous encounters with fellow brand fans. Even as digital-first brands nurture digital communities, the power of IRL activations offers a chance for deeper engagement and brand discovery.

SHEIN hosts curated exhibition pop-up to court fans IRL

Discarded Spirits is revolutionising the alcohol industry by transforming food waste into premium liquors. With innovative collaborations and a strong focus on sustainability, the Scottish brand appeals to those seeking purpose-driven products to elevate their drinking experiences.

How Discarded Spirits makes food waste ‘taste beautiful’

Researchers at Washington State University have found that a majority of Americans are prioritizing sustainability when traveling. The findings point to a growing aversion to greenwashing claims from companies, as people instead look to support local communities as a sustainable alternative.

Survey reveals American sustainable travel habits 

Japan’s favourite flea market app, Mercari, is hitting multiple birds with one stone. Its website offers second-hand items to the masses and is an outlet for the Japanese people’s stockpiling behaviour – all while innovating with crypto and becoming the government’s aid to recycling waste.

How Mercari helps Japanese people declutter their lives and homes

As much as Aussies want to cut back on fast fashion purchases, living costs make the issue unavoidable. This pattern is why circular fashion brand Citizen Wolf is using AI to cut back on the price of lasting, personalised clothes, as it lends a hand to solving Australia’s textile waste problem.

How Citizen Wolf tailors eco-fashion for Aussie budgets

A Mercedes partnership will add DC fast chargers to 100 Starbucks along Interstate 5, the main north-south highway on America's west coast. As EVs transform how we 'refuel', people will seek new ways to spend charging time, turning brief gas station stops into longer, more meaningful experiences.

Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks expand EV charging network

Jaguar is planning to end its production of petrol and diesel vehicles and move to an all-electric line-up. It will replace its old models with new ones with improved technology and design, providing high-quality, sustainable transport options that seek to ease concerns around EVs' performance.

Jaguar prepares for a new all-electric era

The EV brand Zeekr has been edging out Tesla in the brand’s home turf of China, thanks to its focus on sleek modernity and efficiency. Zeekr’s rapid output and practical functionality deliver new features to Chinese car-seekers that simultaneously drive patriotic purchases and the local workforce.

How Zeekr shifts the EV gear toward Chinese identity

Lifecycle

People are recognising the urgency of global environmental measures 