The pandemic shone a light on the effects of climate change, especially for those who were sceptical. People are changing their habits and putting pressure on policymakers and brands to do so, too. Canvas8 spoke to nine Britons to learn how COVID-19 has impacted their views on climate change.

Retailers’ sustainability initiatives show that shoppers don’t just want cheap, fast fashion – ethical and eco-savvy values are important too. But are visibly mended sweaters and ‘sneaker cleaning’ services just an updated version of the ‘It bag’, or are people ready to adopt low-impact lifestyles?

The COVID-19 pandemic has upheaved societies around the world – perhaps permanently. There’s an acknowledgement that everyday life will have to change post-lockdown to avoid further outbreaks, but could this transition also present a chance to usher in a fairer, greener, and less lonely future?

As sustainability becomes an increasingly important factor in decision-making for many shoppers, more brands are leaning into buzzwords like ‘green’ and ‘compostable’. But the definitions of these terms remain cloudy, meaning many people are falling prey to greenwashing.