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Circular Economy
5 ways the circular economy will transform your fashion habits
Clothing production has doubled in the last 15 years to meet the demands of fast fashion. What changes will the circular economy bring to our wardrobes?
United States
Why Americans don't want kids
The majority of US non-parents who say they're not likely to have children, simply don't want to. Medical and financial were the next most common reasons.
Inclusive Growth Framework
Consumer demand for Black brands is rising
In the age of the inclusive consumer, harnessing the power of retail can increase demand for Black-owned brands. There are actions that retailers can take.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
Your secondhand clothes might not be as sustainable as you think they are. Here's why
Research indicates the best secondhand clothing sales strategy for the environment and business depends on the brand and the item's quality and material.
Future of Consumption
Black Friday - Consumers are still shopping but searching harder for bargains
Despite rising inflation and supply chain disruptions, the world’s consumers are on course to spend more this year during Black Friday and the end-of-year holiday shopping season.
Science
What Adele's new album 30 can teach us about the psychology of sad music
Adele has released her album, '30'. Its first single, Easy On Me gained millions of streams. A psychology professor explores the science of sad music.
Ageing and Longevity
There are 1.8 billion millennials on earth. Here's where they live
There are 1.8 billion millennials around the world, equal to 23% of the global population. They make up the largest adult generational cohort worldwide.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
How 'digital denim' could make a more sustainable pair of jeans
Digital denim, according to a new study, is a good match for more labour-intensive methods of denim production as it uses less energy and has fewer costs.
Climate Change
Overcoming 3 hurdles to building sustainable products and brands
Companies must consider new ways of engaging with customers to communicate the wider shifts to the value chain that make products truly sustainable.
ASEAN
Asia's consumer class is growing. This chart shows how
Asia is home to 55% of the global consumer class. Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan and the Philippines will cause Asia's consumer class to grow even more.
Global Health
Trendy microgreens could help feed the world
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the vulnerability of our food systems. Here's how microgreens can help to provide future global nutrition security.
Global Health
These are the health benefits of showering in cold water
Multiple studies have shown that cold water can boost your immune system, improve brain function, and fight off depression, helping you stay healthy.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
Suits you - and the planet: Why fashion needs a sustainability revolution
At the Sustainable Development Impact Summit, two pioneers explore how the make the fashion industry more sustainable, from consumers to manufacturers.
SDIS2021
This simple framework can drive responsible consumption
Both corporations and consumers need to drive more responsible consumption. New research from JD.com and Kearney provides a simple framework for doing it.
Global Health
Want your fitness programme to succeed? Set your own goals
Setting your own exercise goals and pursuing them immediately, could help result in long lasting changes, according to a new study looking a step counts.
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