Researchers have found that when people spend time reading information on packaging, it makes them perceive their choices to be informed and worthwhile. With people rethinking their consumption patterns, there's an opportunity to prompt people to read the fine print.

As the green wave in shopping continues, people are reevaluating their everyday basics and looking to make eco-minded switches. This includes menstrual products, with the brand Daye offering ethical alternatives that prioritise transparency and sustainability for people who menstruate.

As people realise the impact of waste packaging on the planet, they’re making small lifestyle changes through independent brand innovations. But with convenience still high on people’s priority list, how is reusable, recyclable shopping platform Loop taking the circular economy mainstream?

As more people learn how plastic plagues the planet, the tide is turning against disposable water bottles, driving demand for stylish, reusable options from brands like Bkr. Why would people pay a premium for sustainable receptacles, and is there a danger in making functional goods fashionable?