Eco Trends

As environmental awareness continues to expand, elements of consumer lifestyle are subsequently adapting to integrate forms of sustainability. Illustrating trends in green packaging, solar energy and eco-friendly decor, Trend Hunter’s eco category is here to offer a glimpse into the growing world of sustainable living.

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Expanded Biocomposite Technologies

Midwest Composites will Use Funding to Expand its Manufacturing

Midwest Composites Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian firm, has gained recognition for its biocomposite technologies, which focus on sustainable material recycling. The company recently emerged as the Grand... MORE

University Sustainability Parnterships

Zhejiang University Partnered with C.P. Group

Zhejiang University and C.P. Group have partnered to advance sustainable innovation and human capital development. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to... MORE

Ethical Fashion Empowerment

Risa Vancouver Partners with Indian Artisans for Sustainable Bags

Risa Vancouver, founded by sisters Riddhima and Saloni Sayal, is redefining sustainable luxury through its ethical leather handbag production model. The brand combines Vancouver-based design with... MORE

Plant-Based Gym Wipes

Dutch Harbor Brands Has Introduced Wipex® Plant-Based Gym Wipes

Dutch Harbor Brands’ Wipex® Plant-Based Gym Wipes figures as a new solution for addressing gym hygiene needs. The product line, which includes wipes for fitness equipment, yoga mats, and bulk... MORE

Reusable Technical Packaging Solutions

Freudenberg Showcased Sustainable Innovations at Fachpack

Freudenberg Performance Materials showcased its sustainable innovations at Fachpack 2024, held in Nuremberg, Germany, from September 24-26. Among the highlighted products was Evolon® microfilament... MORE

Proprietary Waste Upcycling Processes

MacroCycle Aims to Transform Waste into Usable Plastics

MacroCycle has developed a proprietary process called SolvoGenesis, which aims to produce virgin-grade PET plastic from waste materials. This innovative technology addresses the growing issue of... MORE

Wireless EV-Charging Roadways

Electreon is Embedding EV-Charging Technology into Roads at UCLA

Electreon, a wireless charging company, is collaborating with UCLA to implement a groundbreaking project that embeds wireless charging technology in a street on the university’s campus. This... MORE

Conscious Clothing Capsules

Advance Denim, Tencel and Roica Partner to Debut the LoopTy Collection

Advance Denim, Lenzing’s TENCEL™ brand and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei are introducing the LoopTy Collection, a new offering that merges sustainability with style and functionality. The collection,... MORE

Vegetable Oil-Derived Diesels

The National Grid Uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as Diesel

Lincolnshire residents will now be able to witness the power of recycled vegetable oil as the substance is adapted for use with the National Grid Electricity Distribution’s vehicles. Launched... MORE

Recyclable Bakery Packaging Products

AMCOR's New Packaging Solution Contains No EVOH and PVDC

AMCOR’s new AmPrima Flowpack Pro has arrived on the market as a new solution for bakery products that are looking to adopt more sustainable packaging. This product eliminates EVOH and PVDC in... MORE

Eco Accountability

Consumers are holding brands responsible for their carbon footprint

Trend - Consumers are holding brands accountable for their environmental impact, driving a shift towards eco-action. This goes beyond mere greenwashing and performative gestures. Social media empowers consumers to expose greenwashing, demand transparency, and advocate for sustainable practices.

Insight - Fueled by heightened environmental awareness, shifting priorities towards sustainability values, and rising skepticism of greenwashing, consumers are demanding eco-action, not apology. Social media empowers them to expose greenwashing, demand transparency, and advocate for sustainable practices. This eco-accountability trend necessitates brands to demonstrate genuine commitment and systemic changes to address their environmental footprint and build a more sustainable future. Failure to adapt risks public scrutiny and market contraction in the face of empowered, eco-conscious consumers.

Workshop Question - How can your brand enhance transparency, authenticity, and genuine environmental efforts to meet the growing demand for eco-accountability from consumers?

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