Issue #104: Consistency is key

updated on 02 September 2024
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Consistent education is key: A recent study by Nature has highlighted the power of education in fostering environmental concern and green consumption. A key finding from the research was that educators can significantly boost students' environmental knowledge and engagement by integrating effective feedback loops into learning processes. This highlights the necessity of promoting environmental concern and knowledge through consistent education campaigns while supporting eco-social benefits and green consumption practices. Holistically, this is one of the best ways to encourage positive attitudes and lasting sustainable behaviour shifts among the general population. [Nature]

The chain to green consumption behaviour is founded on one’s environmental concern and environmental knowledge. These two factors are essential if we are to inspire climate action. Image source: Nature
The chain to green consumption behaviour is founded on one’s environmental concern and environmental knowledge. These two factors are essential if we are to inspire climate action. Image source: Nature

The rise of the ‘open-omnivore’: The food and drink industry often introduces new terms to describe evolving consumer trends, with 'flexitarian' being one of the more recent in response to the climate crisis. FoodNavigator has now identified a new group dubbed 'open-omnivores' - consumers who are open to trying plant-based meats but haven't yet made the switch. According to Plantfutures founder Indy Kaur, omnivores account for 30% of the UK population. Open-omnivores currently don't spend in the plant-based category and are seen as providing a new and untapped opportunity to help accelerate the shift to greener consumption. [FoodNavigator]

Business Spotlight - Heck

Jamie Keeble, co-founder of Heck, has spoken to the Grocer about the vital need for a standardised carbon labelling system. The sausage brand has seen positive consumer changes in buying habits since it started displaying carbon footprint information on packaging two years ago. However, the company is wary that the average consumer lacks the knowledge to interpret a carbon label on packaging, with too many different systems and insufficient education by the category to explain the various labels. Heck now wants to lead the charge and create public information campaigns to inform consumers of “easy” swaps that collectively can have a significant positive environmental impact. [The Grocer]

Heck has been using carbon labels on packaging for two years and has seen positive shifts in consumer behaviour, with increased sales of lower-impact products. Image source: Heck Food
Heck has been using carbon labels on packaging for two years and has seen positive shifts in consumer behaviour, with increased sales of lower-impact products. Image source: Heck Food

The Big Picture

Compared by nutritional value, beef is still the highest emitting food product per 1,000 calories. Prawns are also a high-impact food product based on this comparison. Image source: Our World In Data
Compared by nutritional value, beef is still the highest emitting food product per 1,000 calories. Prawns are also a high-impact food product based on this comparison. Image source: Our World In Data
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