Eco Chic Jun 22, 2018 fashion & beauty food & beverage clothing eco footwear style sustainable ... committing to sustainability in the food cycle through eco-friendly sourcing and production. Hershey The Hershey Company announced the creation of a new sustainable cocoa program called Cocoa For Good. The company will invest up to $500 million by 2030 to help support the program. One of the core aims is to protect forests and ecosystems through innovative agroforestry methods, in order to preserve the cocoa-growing ecosystem in its supply chain.Oreo Mondelēz announced its commitment to using only ...
Eco-Exhibitionists Sep 14, 2017 design home technology appliances cars ... practices to be more eco-friendly and high-design. - Eco-Exhibitionists Examples - As sustainable products become increasingly desirable, brands should focus less on the functional and economic aspects of such offerings (as is currently common) and more on their aesthetic benefits and the aspirational lifestyle they represent. Ananas Anam Materials company Ananas Anam developed a way to turn pineapple waste into an animal-friendly alternative to leather dubbed Piñatex. Factories in the ...
The Pandemic of Inequality Sep 29, 2020 ... How systematic socio-economic discrepancies in the U.S. are impacting young adultsIncome inequality has become an increasingly important issue affecting Americans today, but the dramatic discrepancies between the rich and the poor are leading to devastating effects, expanding way beyond the economy. From employment to education, health outcomes to housing, the widening wealth gap has a ripple effect that not only hurts low-income individuals and the middle class, but economic aspirations for ...
Race & Equality in Everyday Life Sep 29, 2020 ... Gen Zs and Millennials report greater cultural awareness, but their actions are still catching up.The pandemic and its resulting financial fallout are surfacing socio-economic inequalities in a way that this country has not yet experienced. From employment to education to healthcare, the systemic injustices plaguing society have become increasingly visible to the point where they exist in plain sight. These economic and cultural disparities are shaping young people's’ world view: rather than ...
Art & Activism Aug 24, 2020 ... , ableism, economic inequality, and inclusivity for all. Melissa, a member of Gen Z said, “art is inseparable from activism. Art is a way to vent … and tell people about your experiences.” In times of crisis, such creative expression gives voice to what young adults are feeling but cannot say. This artistic output gives young adults a sense of style, strength, and solidarity while they demand change. In this section, we will discuss the rise in meaningful messages across artistic mediums such ...
An Eye Towards The Future Jul 27, 2020 ... pandemic and beyond. You may also watch the webinar version here. Let’s dive in! Economic Overview & OutlookWith young people now nearly half a year into a post-Covid world, we take a look at their overall outlook, which is heavily impacted by the economy. This will inform how they and the country move forward into the future. Consumer confidence and future expectations provides brands insight into how soon young people will think about spending in the future. Status Quo —> NoMillennials and ...
The Retail & Spending Perspective Apr 28, 2020 ... them to get ahead financially. Millennials haven’t forgotten those times—indeed, many of them are still paying off their college debt—and as a result they are more likely than other generations to be concerned about the economy (with 92% being worried) and taking action to protect themselves (with 82% having already taken steps).This is compounded as Gen Zs are living up to their pragmatic and cautious nature when it comes to finances; 81% already feel they need to start putting money ...
A Defining Moment Mar 24, 2020 ... end of birth years for Gen Z. The Economist recently estimated that almost a billion children have seen their schools close. The generation that comes after Gen Z will not necessarily remember their school year being cut short in 2020, but millions of teens right now will miss the seasonally-defining moment of the last day of school. High school seniors won’t be able to participate in the cultural milestones they've looked forward to and have worked hard to enjoy, including prom and graduation ...
OK, Boomer! Mar 23, 2020 ... get ahead. Today, 83% of youth agree with the statement, with Gen Z being slightly ahead of Millennials (84% versus 81%, respectively). This metric is up dramatically from the 1970’s, when only about six out of 10 Boomers agreed with this statement. Zs are hard workers, having been raised to be pragmatic by work-obsessed Xer parents who instilled in them the belief that you have to work hard to get what you want. And as they began their careers in the midst of an economic crisis, Ys had to learn ...
Live, Not Buy: Gen Z Activism Mar 22, 2020 ... organization or campaign. For Zs in the U.S., this number has dropped 10 percentage points since 2016 (29%), signifying a trend away from this behavior. And while Zs’ donations have decreased, other non-monetary, more personal forms of activism have increased, such as engaging in eco-conscious practices (more on that below). Consider the youth-organized protests happening across the globe—from global student strikes for climate change to marches to end gun violence in the U.S. to violence clashes ...
