Consumer Trends

Episode 54: A Thanksgiving feast of stories about food systems

November 25, 2016

This week's GreenBiz 350 podcast: What does it take to be the most sustainable coffee business in the U.S.? How clothing fits in the circular economy.

Can Stuffstr become the Uber for stuff?

August 11, 2016

By Leo Raudys

Making a buck off your old goods is nice, but relationships are nicer. A new app can help.

5 ways to tap the power of sustainability-minded parents

June 7, 2016

By Lee Ann Head

Energy-conscious parents are an underused group of consumers primed to prioritize sustainability.

Consumers want to know: What does sustainability really mean?

June 2, 2016

By Nancy Himmelfarb

Vague communications strategies simply don't cut it when it comes to sustainable business.

How sustainable diets will future-proof the foodservice sector

May 31, 2016

By Michael Holder

New WWF-backed report argues there is a compelling case for food service sector to drive adoption of sustainable diets.

Are we doing enough to encourage next-generation sustainability pros?

February 26, 2016

By Heather Clancy

Disney, PwC and even scientist-activist James Hansen offer these insights.

Efficiency for all: How lower energy bills open new markets

February 12, 2016

By Eva Jiayu Wang

New groups are aiming to expanding access to energy efficiency upgrades for low-income consumers.

The green guru of Super Bowl 50 on planning a net-positive game

January 28, 2016

By Lew Blaustein

The world's biggest football game isn't exactly known for sustainability. This year's hosts in the San Francisco Bay Area hope to change that.

Poem by Nadir Godrej during the WBCSD 2015 Council Meeting in Paris

Nadir Godrej's climate poetry at the WBCSD 2015 meeting

December 12, 2015

WithNadir Godrej

As climate negotiators mulled over legalese and business people spoke of numbers, WBCSD member Nadir Godrej used poetry to describe issues at hand.

Mapping the future of meat — and what it means for sustainability

November 27, 2015

By Todd Reubold

As more people eat more meat, quantity is not the only concern; the nature of the beast makes a difference, too.

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