Ethical Consumption
6 articles

Slow design for product longevity and sustainable living
The expected lifespan of a television, once nearly nine years in 2011, has plummeted to just 6.

Why Shoppers Are Demanding Proof of Sustainable Choices Over Greenwashing
In 2023, 61% of UK adults pulled back from purchasing new goods, a stark re-evaluation of consumer habits.

What Are Sustainable Sourcing Principles in Modern Gastronomy?
In the U.S., a striking 80% of consumers are more likely to trust companies that publicly share data backing up their sustainability claims, according to Specright . This high percentage solidifies a

Why Gen Z Buys Secondhand & Mid-Priced Instead of Traditional Luxury
In 2025, the secondhand clothing market grew four times faster than the broader apparel industry.

Gen Z boycotts fast fashion over ethical concerns
This year, TikTok Shop alone drove over 50 percent growth in Tarte's direct-to-consumer business, a testament to Gen Z's unprecedented economic power.

High-end restaurants explore ethical food waste innovations.
A single Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris, famed for exquisite tasting menus, discards an average of 150 kilograms of perfectly edible food scraps each week.