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Product Labels Are Powerful Sustainability Tools, but Only if the Message Cuts Through
Last week we looked at where consumers find eco-friendly product information and found that packaging and labels rank among the top sources. This week we look at what consumers prioritize when choosing food and beverages
Sustainability Messaging Only Works If It Reaches Consumers Where They're Looking For It
Brands invest significantly in sustainability communication through advertising, social media, websites, and PR. But the most carefully crafted message only works if it reaches consumers where they learn about eco-friend
Hemp Has an Environmental Story Most Brands Aren't Telling and Most Consumers Haven't Heard
Hemp is appearing in more places, including personal care aisles, food products, clothing, and packaging as brands explore its potential as both a wellness ingredient and a sustainable material. CBD, one of hemp's most w
AI Has a Water Footprint, and Brands Need to Account for it in Their Sustainability Story
Eight in ten consumers are concerned about AI data centers depleting local water resources.
Better Packaging Design and Clearer Recycling Guidance, That's What Consumers Are Asking Brands For
Recycling is a widely practiced sustainability behavior in American households. But consumer commitment to recycling and consumer confidence in the recycling system are two different things — and the gap between them is
AI Is Already in Your Hiring Process, and Candidates Are Paying Attention
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly into hiring, and most companies adopting it are doing so faster than they are communicating about it. For employers that have invested in building a strong workplace culture — in
Consumer Willingness to Compost Is High, Infrastructure and Clear Labeling Are What's Missing
Compostable packaging is increasingly appearing on store shelves as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic. For it to deliver on that promise, two things need to be true: consumers need to understand what comp
Consumers Accepting AI as a Tool, but Not as a Decision-Maker, and Not as a Climate Solution
Artificial intelligence is being adopted rapidly across industries, including in sustainability contexts where companies are using it to optimize supply chains, reduce waste, and track environmental impact. Some are goin
Refillable Food and Beverage Packaging Has Real Consumer Interest and Real Barriers Brands Need to Address
Consumer interest in sustainable packaging alternatives is growing, and refillable and reusable formats are increasingly part of that conversation, particularly for food and beverages, one of the product categories where
Most Employees Are Ready to Act on Sustainability at Work. Is Your Company Giving Them the Chance?
The barrier to workplace sustainability engagement isn't employee attitudes — it's access
Recycled Content Resonates With Consumers, but Trust Gaps Are Too Significant to Ignore
Plastic Free Month puts a spotlight on one of the most visible tools brands have deployed in response to consumer concern about packaging waste: recycled content. For brands that have invested in recycled materials, the
Packaging Isn't Just a Cost Decision — It's a Brand Switching Risk
Three in four consumers have had concerns about product packaging.
Product Labels Are Powerful Sustainability Tools, but Only if the Message Cuts Through
Last week we looked at where consumers find eco-friendly product information and found that packaging and labels rank among the top sources. This week we look at what consumers prioritize when choosing food and beverages
Sustainability Messaging Only Works If It Reaches Consumers Where They're Looking For It
Brands invest significantly in sustainability communication through advertising, social media, websites, and PR. But the most carefully crafted message only works if it reaches consumers where they learn about eco-friend
Hemp Has an Environmental Story Most Brands Aren't Telling and Most Consumers Haven't Heard
Hemp is appearing in more places, including personal care aisles, food products, clothing, and packaging as brands explore its potential as both a wellness ingredient and a sustainable material. CBD, one of hemp's most w
AI Has a Water Footprint, and Brands Need to Account for it in Their Sustainability Story
Eight in ten consumers are concerned about AI data centers depleting local water resources.
Better Packaging Design and Clearer Recycling Guidance, That's What Consumers Are Asking Brands For
Recycling is a widely practiced sustainability behavior in American households. But consumer commitment to recycling and consumer confidence in the recycling system are two different things — and the gap between them is
AI Is Already in Your Hiring Process, and Candidates Are Paying Attention
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly into hiring, and most companies adopting it are doing so faster than they are communicating about it. For employers that have invested in building a strong workplace culture — in
Consumer Willingness to Compost Is High, Infrastructure and Clear Labeling Are What's Missing
Compostable packaging is increasingly appearing on store shelves as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic. For it to deliver on that promise, two things need to be true: consumers need to understand what comp
Consumers Accepting AI as a Tool, but Not as a Decision-Maker, and Not as a Climate Solution
Artificial intelligence is being adopted rapidly across industries, including in sustainability contexts where companies are using it to optimize supply chains, reduce waste, and track environmental impact. Some are goin
Refillable Food and Beverage Packaging Has Real Consumer Interest and Real Barriers Brands Need to Address
Consumer interest in sustainable packaging alternatives is growing, and refillable and reusable formats are increasingly part of that conversation, particularly for food and beverages, one of the product categories where
Most Employees Are Ready to Act on Sustainability at Work. Is Your Company Giving Them the Chance?
The barrier to workplace sustainability engagement isn't employee attitudes — it's access
Recycled Content Resonates With Consumers, but Trust Gaps Are Too Significant to Ignore
Plastic Free Month puts a spotlight on one of the most visible tools brands have deployed in response to consumer concern about packaging waste: recycled content. For brands that have invested in recycled materials, the
Packaging Isn't Just a Cost Decision — It's a Brand Switching Risk
Three in four consumers have had concerns about product packaging.
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