The best sustainable intentions can be hampered by confusion when it comes to packaging and recycling. Addressing this challenge, a UK manufacturing company has released a recycled-paper wine bottle, with a carbon footprint six times lower than that of its glass alternative.

As the awareness of environmental issues grows, people are looking to shop sustainably but are often confronted with hefty price tags. Asda’s sustainability concept store appeals to those who are both cost conscious and environmentally conscious, promising low prices for greener shopping.

Whether it’s buying a reusable coffee cup, ditching single-use water bottles, or simply recycling, there are countless ways for people to reduce their plastic waste and help to preserve the planet. Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons to find out whether they’re taking such actions and why.

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?