Covid-19 increases interest in ‘conscious consumption’, research finds Print
21st April 2021
The pandemic has intensified interest in ‘conscious consumption’ defined as those who seriously consider the environmental and societal impacts of their shopping choices, new research reveals.
The research by Accenture suggests that more consumers are focusing on: limiting food waste (72%), shopping more health-consciously (68%), and making more sustainable choices when shopping and will likely continue to do so (66%).
In addition, the research shows 65% of consumers believe that the government should introduce legislation to promote ‘conscious consumption’, such as charging for plastic bags.
Oliver Wright, senior managing director and global lead of Accenture’s consumer goods industry group, said: “The pandemic is making consumers think more about the impact their purchasing decisions are having on the environment and society at large.
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