Digital withdrawal, veganism, zero-waste living and other eco-trend predictions for 2019
The public and businesses have embraced plastic-free and zero-waste living and conscious consumerism, but what will the next 12 months bring?
It’s that time of the year again, when we look into our crystal ball to see what’s in store over the next 12 months in the world of eco-wellness.
We are more than a little proud to report that every single trend we called out last year was right on the money so we are feeling confident about this year’s forecast.
The year 2018 was a great 12 months for eco-warriors: so many previously fringe movements went mainstream including veganism, zero-waste living, conscious consumerism and plastic-free.
In 2019, they will only get stronger. But there’s also some exciting new developments to look forward to.
Check out our 2019 trend predictions!
The circular economy goes mainstream
The term “circular economy” used to elicit a major yawn from everyone except the most seasoned eco-warriors.
Originally associated mostly with fashion, it’s a concept rooted in responsible consumerism. Closely linked to zero waste, the idea is that whatever you create stays in use for as long as possible with a focus on reuse, repairing, refurbishing and recycling, thereby minimising waste (and landfill) as much as possible.
With doomsday less than 12 years away – according to many scientists – a circular economy ethos is now more important than ever and we foresee big changes in how consumers “consume”. It’s never been more crucial for manufacturers to justify their supply chain.