Ethical Consumption
7 articles

What is Luxury Brand Identity and Why Does it Matter in 2026?
Even as the global luxury goods market is projected to swell to over USD 450 billion by 2034, its enduring appeal increasingly hinges not just on exclusivity, but on a brand's commitment to ethical pr

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.