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Is Sustainability still important in uncertain times? | Podcast

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This year, Earth Day is celebrating its 50th anniversary. In this episode, GfK Consumer Life’s Tim Kenyon breaks down how far we’ve come since then, and most importantly, where we are going. From hybrid cars and recycled clothing to zero-waste homes- how important is the environment to consumers? And how will COVID-19 affect their attitudes and efforts towards a “greener” world?

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WHITEPAPER: Sustainability and COVID-19

From sanitary wipes to walks in the park -- the Coronavirus crisis is remaking Americans' relationship to the world around them. In this new ebook, Tim Kenyon of GfK Consumer Life looks at the state of environmentalism in the US, how people are already changing their habits and beliefs during today's lockdown, and whether this unprecedented crisis will give Americans new passion for sustainable behaviors and attitudes.

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