Doing good makes you feel better. That’s according to researchers at the University of Hong Kong who find that random acts of kindness benefit mental and physical health. As COVID-19 inspires people to trade individualism for collectivism, brands can point out the perks of being kind.

A conservation charity aiming to rewild parts of the UK has set up an online network providing advice for anyone wanting to create more green spaces. This comes amid rising concerns about the environment, driving people to take a more proactive approach to tackling climate change.

A combination of growing cities and transient populations has led to residents feeling alienated from each other. The Nextdoor app aims to rectify this by bringing neighbours together on its social platform, fostering a genuine sense of community and positive social exchanges.

Concerns about sustainable consumerism took a back seat in the first half of 2020 as the coronavirus crisis made hygiene the foremost consideration while shopping. With packaged goods in high demand, how can brands reassure people who want to avoid infection without it costing the earth?