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Consumers environmental consciousness increasing
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Consumers environmental consciousness increasing
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Consumers environmental consciousness increasing
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23 Apr 2021 - 10:12
The Peninsula
As Earth Day is observed around the world today, new research on sustainability, commissioned by Mastercard, reveals a marked increase in consumer passion for the environment, as personal attitudes toward the environment evolve as a result of COVID-19.
In the Middle East region, 9 in 10 people, stated that they’re willing to take personal action to combat environmental and sustainability issues. This compares to 8 in 10 globally. Over 80% of adults in the Middle East also said they are even more mindful of their impact on the environment since COVID-19.
Social media seems to be driving an increase of environmentally conscious consumers, especially among Gen-Z, with 43 percent globally seeing social media posts from influential people showcasing climate change or environmental issues since the beginning of the pandemic.
SA consumers express willingness to help combat sustainability issues
As Earth Day is observed around the world on 22 April, new research on sustainability, commissioned by Mastercard, reveals a marked increase in consumer passion for the environment, as personal attitudes toward the environment evolve as a result of Covid-19.
GettyIn South Africa, 98% of adults stated they’re willing to take personal action to combat environmental and sustainability issues as compared to 85% globally. The vast majority (81%) of South African respondents also said they are even more mindful of their impact on the environment since Covid-19, with the trend being led by Gen Z (89%).