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.

As environmental concerns see more Indians embrace sustainable daily choices, some are pushing for an eco overhaul of Diwali celebrations. Companies are responding by adapting, rather than scrapping, long-standing traditions in a bid to encourage employees to be green.

The traditional excesses of the festive season sit in stark contrast with the ever-strong healthy-eating movement. Does better-for-you behaviour have a chance against entrenched seasonal habit? How do ‘virtuous eaters’ celebrate and is there a new ‘clean Christmas’ trend in the making?

In keeping with tradition, London department store Selfridges has opened up its Christmas shop early – a full 149 days early, to be exact. As people are planning for Christmas and seasonal shopping earlier and earlier, brands are responding with off-season offers that fit into their schedules.