A new study reveals that the Global North has drained over 900 million tonnes of materials, 4 million km2 of land, and 53 billion hours of labor from Latin America through international trade. This unequal exchange reinforces the existing power imbalance in the global economy.
SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalEcological Economics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 18, 2026
A new study suggests that MNEs can control crises and reduce supplier-induced ESG controversies by building small-world supply networks. This approach enables MNEs to moderate the behaviors of their suppliers, improving sustainability and reducing reputational risks.
SourceCity St George’s, University of London·JournalJournal of International Business Studies·TypeMeta-analysis·DateAug 6, 2025
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Australians waste 7.6 million tonnes of food annually, with poor label design and inconsistent packaging being key reasons for this problem. Clearer date labels and storage advice could drastically reduce edible food waste.
The UK government has launched revised statutory guidance for businesses on responding to modern slavery, following research by Professor Andrew Crane. The new guidance aims to improve companies' responses by focusing on both legal reporting obligations and actual performance improvements in managing modern slavery risks.
Researchers found that emotional social media posts increase short-term willingness to pay for sustainable chocolate, but this effect diminishes within two weeks. The study suggests that emotional content can be an effective way to promote sustainable consumption in the short term.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalQ Open·TypeSurvey·DateMar 10, 2025
Researchers found that sustainability certificates improve cocoa yield and income for small-scale producers, but have no effect on biodiversity in plantations. The study suggests that further biodiversity conservation measures are needed to achieve tangible environmental benefits.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalEcological Economics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 3, 2025
A new study from the University of East Anglia reveals that during a UK recession, consumers tend to keep up more expensive ethical purchases like fair trade products. The study found that the amount spent on organic products declined, while fair trade product sales increased.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateDec 4, 2023
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African nations could see an additional $37 million in profit each year by raising access fees for their fisheries. This would lead to an increase in fish biomass and a more sustainable operation. However, challenges include differing interests and objectives among governments and varying conditions of different fisheries.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 13, 2023
A new study reveals that child labor plays a significant role in preserving forest cover in southwestern Ethiopia. However, the economic-environmental synergy of smallholder shade coffee production is compromised by an undesirable reliance on child labor, leading to negative effects on children's schooling.
A study by Jason Hickel reveals that the global North appropriates vast resources and labor from the global South through price differentials in international trade, resulting in a net drain of $10.8 trillion in 2015. This unsustainable practice perpetuates global inequality and ecological breakdown.
SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalGlobal Environmental Change·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 22, 2022
Research from Indiana University reveals that cash assistance is a double-edged sword, harming both refugees and local residents if not implemented correctly. Humanitarian organizations can extend cash assistance to host regions with market power by partnering with local governments.
SourceIndiana University·JournalManufacturing & Service Operations Management·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 22, 2022
Research by Lindsay Naylor reveals fair trade certification has both positive and negative effects on coffee producers in Mexico. The program has assisted families but also limited their mobility, with many farmers making only $500-1,000 annually. Additionally, the power of coffee production is often used as a political weapon.
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A new study published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience found that the Fair Trade logo increases consumer's willingness to pay by 30% on average. The study also discovered that the logo influences subjective evaluations of products and activates the brain's reward system.
SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalFrontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience·DateAug 27, 2015
A new set of standards inspired by fair trade products is being implemented for 3D printing filament, which could help the poorest of the poor up the economic ladder. The recycled filament industry will need to adhere to certain fair labor and environmental practices.
SourceMichigan Technological University·JournalJournal of Sustainable Development·DateOct 1, 2014
A new study by Yale University authors found that consumers are more likely to purchase a product if it is perceived as environmentally friendly due to unintentional design changes rather than intentional eco-friendly efforts.
SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·DateAug 26, 2014
A new UCLA-led study found that employees in green companies, which adopt international environmental standards, are 16 percent more productive than the average. The researchers discovered a positive correlation between the adoption of these practices and increased employee motivation, training, and interpersonal relationships.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalJournal of Organizational Behavior·DateSep 7, 2012
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Astrid Matthey and Tobias Regner's study found that individuals tend to act fairly if consequences are clear, but ignore them for personal gain. The researchers suggest providing information can improve behavior, such as promoting sustainable consumer choices.