Before Brunch

Ep 28. Sustainability, Gen Z And Effecting Change Through Consumerism

Before Brunch

Show Notes

Sustainability is big business right now. This week, it was announced that the traditional pear-shaped lightbulb was giving way to LED bulbs that are more environmentally friendly.

Sustainable fashion has been 'cool' for months, and everyone now has a keep cup... unless they're a 'D*ck'.

On this week's episode we chat about Gen Z and their propensity to make change through what they buy rather than politics. It means industries are forced to listen up, because at the end of the day - sustainability is good for the bottom line.

We talk about how social media influences and charges these social movements and laugh at how the best way to influence an Irish person is to make them feel guilty. Hey, it works!

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