As extreme weather events and record-breaking heat become the norm, climate change has moved beyond future fears and become a present-day reality. On average, 57% of people worldwide report that climate change has already severely impacted where they live. Permanently changed, erratic weather patterns are col...

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.

Zero Waste as a movement is not embodied by festivals, websites or organisations, but by bloggers and YouTubers who have a collective desire for polished beauty and a clean, minimalist aesthetic. How are these extremely eco-conscious consumers minimising their impact on the planet?

Super-size culture is out-of-step with new world sentiments as the zero-waste and clean eating movements mark the end of wasteful excess, making a strong case for petite purchasing. But how can brands scale down their products without leaving people feeling short-changed?

With more circular initiatives surfacing – from small start-ups to corporate strategies – not everybody is on the same page about what a circular economy entails. As global debates in academic, business and consumer circles heat up, will a zero-waste lifestyle move from a fringe movement to the mainstream?

‘Fast fashion’ retailer C&A has launched a line of ‘Cradle to Cradle Certified’ t-shirts that turn into compost after 11 weeks. Amid rising consumer concerns about climate change, is the initiative enough to convince conscious shoppers that the brand is committed to fix the broken fashion industry?