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The Retailer Sustainability Gap is Real — and It's Time to Close it
59% want sustainability prioritized — only 41% think retailers deliver
Age Determines Where Shoppers Look for Eco-Friendly Product Information
The package is the best place to communicate — for almost half of shoppers.
Waste Starts in the Kitchen, and with Plastic Packaging it Comes In.
International Day of Zero Waste (March 30,2026) reminds us that reducing waste starts at the plate and that reducing food waste is one of the top climate solutions available to us. And while the food itself is the focus
Make Recycling Easy, Then Make It Obvious
63% of consumers recycle the basics, but struggle with complex packaging
Operational Proof Beats Broad Promises
53% of buyers have purchased products in the past 12 months because companies reduced waste
Recycling Realities Differ By Where You Live
The same package meets different infrastructures across the country. Regional swings are material: the Northeast consistently outperforms the South on recycling frequency, highlighting how access, policy, and local syste
Health Turns Packaging Into A Decision Lever
81% of consumers are concerned about PFAS "Forever Chemicals" in their packaging.
Trust, Verified: What Honest Abe Might Say About Green Claims
More consumers distrust green claims (57%) than trust them—creating a white space for brands that can prove their commitments
Lead with Health to Unlock Sustainable Choices
Health is the bridge that turns eco-intent into everyday action
Parental Influence & Environmental Education
Parents aren’t just teaching values—they’re shaping everyday sustainability habits and the choices that become the next default.
Generational Differences in Sustainability Attitudes
Younger buyers aren’t opting into sustainability — they expect it. New EcoFocus findings show how early eco-socialization shapes Gen Z and Millennial purchasing behavior, and what this means for CPG and retail leaders.
Environmental Attitudes and Regional Concerns
Great Lakes residents express deep concern about environmental threats—from plastics and water pollution to climate change—while weighing those fears against economic pressures. Businesses that highlight real eco-actions tied to watershed protection will resonate most.
The Retailer Sustainability Gap is Real — and It's Time to Close it
59% want sustainability prioritized — only 41% think retailers deliver
Age Determines Where Shoppers Look for Eco-Friendly Product Information
The package is the best place to communicate — for almost half of shoppers.
Waste Starts in the Kitchen, and with Plastic Packaging it Comes In.
International Day of Zero Waste (March 30,2026) reminds us that reducing waste starts at the plate and that reducing food waste is one of the top climate solutions available to us. And while the food itself is the focus
Make Recycling Easy, Then Make It Obvious
63% of consumers recycle the basics, but struggle with complex packaging
Operational Proof Beats Broad Promises
53% of buyers have purchased products in the past 12 months because companies reduced waste
Recycling Realities Differ By Where You Live
The same package meets different infrastructures across the country. Regional swings are material: the Northeast consistently outperforms the South on recycling frequency, highlighting how access, policy, and local syste
Health Turns Packaging Into A Decision Lever
81% of consumers are concerned about PFAS "Forever Chemicals" in their packaging.
Trust, Verified: What Honest Abe Might Say About Green Claims
More consumers distrust green claims (57%) than trust them—creating a white space for brands that can prove their commitments
Lead with Health to Unlock Sustainable Choices
Health is the bridge that turns eco-intent into everyday action
Parental Influence & Environmental Education
Parents aren’t just teaching values—they’re shaping everyday sustainability habits and the choices that become the next default.
Generational Differences in Sustainability Attitudes
Younger buyers aren’t opting into sustainability — they expect it. New EcoFocus findings show how early eco-socialization shapes Gen Z and Millennial purchasing behavior, and what this means for CPG and retail leaders.
Environmental Attitudes and Regional Concerns
Great Lakes residents express deep concern about environmental threats—from plastics and water pollution to climate change—while weighing those fears against economic pressures. Businesses that highlight real eco-actions tied to watershed protection will resonate most.
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