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Consumer Behavior Change

The latest ways brands are supporting a shift toward sustainable consumption, and best practices for brands aiming to encourage more conscious consumer behavior and lifestyles

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The Multiplier Effect, in Action! SB’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Here’s this year’s list of tips for taking a more intentional approach to holiday gift giving and some of the many companies, platforms and products that we’d be happy to support anytime. ... View More

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Gear-Free Experiences Helping People to Connect More Deeply with Nature

The desire to slow down, reconnect with the physical body and draw on the many health benefits of nature are some of the key attractions to organic, immersive experiences like these. ... View More

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UK Electronics Retailer Reminds Shoppers ‘Black Friday Is a Load of Rubbish’

New research shows Brits will spend £3.5B on tech they don’t need this Black Friday, with 1 in 5 using new tech for only four months. CeX’s campaign reminds shoppers about the mountains of tech waste created by the annual shopping frenzy. ... View More

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Yuka Users Can Now Appeal Directly to Brands for Healthier Products

New in-app feature allows consumers to contact brands about harmful ingredients and urge them to reconsider products’ formulation. ... View More

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SB Circularity Communications Playbook

Led by Suzanne Shelton from ERM Shelton, this playbook guides brands in effectively communicating circular products and services. It emphasizes benefits of circularity beyond sustainability, providing tools to shift how consumers think, feel, and act... View More

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SB Consumer Behavior Design Playbook

Led by Sille Krukow from Krukow Behavioral Design, this playbook leverages behavioral science and choice architecture principles to inspire circular purchasing. It explores social triggers, emotional rewards, and strategies for fostering impactful be... View More

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SB Socio-Cultural Trends Research Fall 2024

The SB Socio-Cultural Trends Research conducted by Ipsos and Sustainable Brands assesses consumer sustainability attitudes and behaviors across various regions. It focuses on how consumers perceive and act on sustainability-related issues, particular... View More

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More Travel Offerings Highlighting Interinfluence of Climate Change and Tourism

Climate-focused tour operators are learning to balance bringing travelers to fragile destinations to learn about the effects of climate change while not exacerbating the negative impacts of the tourism industry. ... View More

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How Can Brands Help Consumers Unravel Myths Around Recycling?

For many consumers, the primary barriers to recycling are a lack of education and the effort required. Businesses can easily address both challenges and encourage better recycling habits. ... View More

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Study Explores Marketing Tactics for Lower-Impact Menstrual Products

Disposable menstrual products are a less-talked-about but major contributor to global plastic pollution. A recent study investigated consumer preferences and devised guidelines to bolster adoption of more sustainable options in different markets. ... View More

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SB Socio-Cultural Trends Research Spring 2024 Highlights

SB Consumer Research: Analysis & Insights on Consumer Sustainability Intentions & Actions - Highlights. Gen Z and Millennial consumers are driving the growth of the sustainability market, with nearly 40% switching brands in the last six months due... View More

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Study: Conflicting Motivations Prevent Us from Washing More Sustainably

A new study examines a critical, overlooked barrier to the sustainability of our laundry habits — the ingrained, psychological mechanisms behind how often we feel compelled to wash our clothes. ... View More

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SB Socio-Cultural Trends Research Spring 2024 Full Report

SB Consumer Research: Analysis & Insights on Consumer Sustainability Intentions & Actions - Full Report... View More

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Cross-Industry Collaborations Turning the Tide on Cold-Water Washing

Tide partnerships with everyone from appliance manufacturers and retailers to NASA and the International Space Station are helping us reduce the impact of cleaning our clothes. ... View More

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Abillion: Fueling the Plant-Based Revolution from Platform to Plate

Abillion founder & CEO Vikas Garg shares insights and impacts from the app — which has become the world’s largest consumer-review platform for vegan foods and products. ... View More

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Love, Loyalty & Lifestyle: Making Circularity Irresistible

To unleash the power of circular design at scale, brands require an understanding of the cultural conditions at play. Here are five design principles that we’ve learned from our work with brands helping lead the way. ... View More

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Hellmann's Declares New Holiday to Fight Post-Super Bowl Food Waste

The mayo brand is once again aiming to inspire game-day partiers to reimagine mouthwatering dishes out of their leftovers, in honor of #SickofFoodWasteDay. ... View More

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Brand-Led Culture Change

Building a culture of sustainable living can only be achieved when brands and consumers align their efforts and take action together on the most impactful behaviors. ... View More

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Starbucks Becomes First National Coffee Retailer to Accept Reusable, Personal Cups

Starting January 3, 2024, customers will be able to use their own clean, personal cup at all company-operated stores and participating licensed stores in the US and Canada. ... View More

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The Game within a Game: Eastman, UTenn, UMich Compete for a Common Good

Together, Eastman and the two teams helped turn the spirit of competition into a unique approach to diverting waste, keeping recycling top of mind and driving behavior change with football fans. ... View More

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