Read the full story from the University of Arizona. A new study found that people who consume less are happier than those who engage in
Category: Consumer behavior
Date Labels on Packaged Foods: USDA and FDA Could Take Additional Steps to Reduce Consumer Confusion
Download the document. What GAO Found The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have taken steps to address consumer confusion
Food-waste study reveals trends behind discarded items
Read the full story from Ohio State University. Americans throw out a lot more food than they expect they will, food waste that is likely
Poll: Americans Incorrectly Believe Plastic is Most Recyclable Material
Read the full story in Waste360. A new survey released by Consumer Action found that most consumers are misinformed about the recyclability of plastic, resulting in purchasing
Going green? Not so easy for mainstream brands
Read the full story from San Diego State University. Recent research shows that when mainstream brands advertise using visual cues suggesting the product is environmentally
Opinion: People Make It So Hard to Ditch Plastic Straws
Read the full story from Bloomberg. Eliminating plastic straws offers a case study in how simple solutions can be devilishly tricky to implement — and
