Online shopping may be convenient, but conscious consumers are increasingly concerned about its environmental impact. To help people balance a desire for rapid delivery and sustainability, UPS has launched a fleet of electric vans that are cheaper and cleaner to run.

As the US reopens and works to restore some forms of pre-pandemic normalcy, people are trying to decide whether to stick to online shopping or to purchase food and clothes in-store. Canvas8 spoke to eight Americans to find out how they feel about shopping post-lockdown.

In an always-on consumer culture, people are used to buying what they want whenever they want. But can possessions comfort and fulfill us during uncertain times? Canvas8 spoke to Bruce Hood, author ofPossessed,to understand the psychology behind owning new things.

Britain’s lockdown measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 have led to an increase in online shopping. As expectations for deliveries increase – when it comes to both speed and hygiene – DS Smith has created packaging specifically designed for quick, clean, and socially-distant drop-offs.