The influences of the COVID-19 pandemic on sustainable consumption: an international study

• DOI: 10.1186/s12302-022-00626-y
• Publication Date: 2022-06-20T13:34:23Z
• Authors: Walter Leal Filho; Amanda Lange Salvia; Arminda Paço; Maria Alzira Pime...; Diogo Guedes Vidal; Dênis Antônio Da ...; Claudio Ruy de Va...; Rupert J. Baumgar...; Izabela Rampasso; Rosley Anholon; Federica Doni; Giulia Sonetti; Ulisses Azeiteiro; Sara Carvalho; Francisco Javier ...
• Keywords: Consumption; Pandemic; Sustainable Consumption; Preparedness

Abstract Background Sustainable production and consumption are two important issues, which mutually interact. Whereas individuals have little direct influence on the former, they can play a key role latter. This paper describes subject matter of sustainable outlines its features. It also some international initiatives in this field. Results By means an survey, study explores emphasis given to during second wave COVID-19 pandemic, degree preparedness engage purchase green sustainably manufactured products. The main results indicate that pandemic offered opportunity promote consumption; nevertheless, alone cannot be regarded as ‘game changer’ topic. Conclusions Apart from online survey with responses 31 countries, makes it one most representative studies topic, logit model was used analyse variables affect probability pro-environmental behaviour because pandemic. lists technological social innovations may needed, so guide more patterns post-pandemic world.