Research has found that while Canadians want to reduce their plastic waste, they don’t want to pay extra for more eco-friendly packaging. While environmental awareness is important, relevant financial incentives may be required to change buying behaviours across the country.

Research conducted by a Swiss university has found that Americans are open to the idea of a carbon tax if they perceive that the money is being put to good use. As more people wake up to the ills of climate change, they’re seeking ways to help mitigate it, even at a cost.

Despite a rise in public conscious over green issues, budget airlines have fuelled holidaymakers’ thirst for travelling further and more often. But the environmental consequences of this ever-growing market are huge. So why do people find it hard to live up to their eco-ideals when it comes to air travel? And how can brands help them to fly greener?

While the division of the EU is a focus of the media, travellers still want an increasingly connected Europe – at least when it comes to transport. Omio is the travel aggregator transcending borders to allow people to compare bus, train and flight fares, with the aim of simplifying multi-stage journeys.