When asked about their perspective on what sustainability means, nearly half of surveyed consumers in the United Kingdom (UK) and about 45 percent of consumers in the United States agreed that it implies that products are made from recycled, sustainable and natural fibers and materials. Around a third of shoppers from both countries also defined sustainability as environmental responsibility.
Meaning of sustainability according to consumers in the United States and United Kingdom (UK) in 2022
Characteristic
United States
United Kingdom
Products made from recycled, sustainable and natural harvested fibers and materials
* This figure refers to the number of UK respondents. The number of U.S. respondents was not provided by the source.
The survey was conducted on online panels that balanced gender, generations, and geography.
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