Climate crisis, a pandemic, and political upheaval in 2020 have pushed many Americans to take these issues more seriously, holding political and socio-economic systems to account. Canvas8 spoke to eight people across the US to find out how these events have impacted their views on climate change.

Climate crisis platform Science Moms brings together trusted scientists to provide parents with expert information and resources on climate change. The self-described non-partisan group’s mission reflects a growing demand from mothers for credible sources of information on global issues.

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.

2019 has been the year we all woke up to the climate crisis. However, people still aren’t making monumental changes to their shopping habits. While shopping sustainably – when overtly offered by brands and businesses – is top-of-mind for some, others, who are aware that complete environmental soundness is difficult to achieve, are wary of greenwashing.