With climate change a pressing threat, Britons are becoming more sensitive to their homes’ sustainable credentials. Shifted priorities due to the pandemic mean that some are now looking for eco-friendliness across everything from utilities to furniture design. So, how can brands tap into this?

Research finds that polluted office air is having a direct impact on employees' cognitive abilities which is jeopardising their wellbeing. As people return to the office, they have high expectations when it comes to employer action on safeguarding their wellness and wellbeing.

Remote working has changed the way people are furnishing their homes. The impermanent nature of WFH might put some off from making furniture purchases, but IKEA has launched the Buy Back scheme – allowing people to trade in used and unwanted items for credit against new purchases.

Air quality is becoming a hot-button issue thanks to concerns intensifying around viral transmissions as well as ongoing wildfires. For luxury home-buyers, in particular, air-purification technology is a must-have, tapping into evolving needs to make homes clean, safe spaces.