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Eco Chic

... Lyan—the world’s first cocktail bar entirely devoid of perishable ingredients. - ECO EN VOGUE - These global apparel brands are using waste and deadstock fabrics to power their products. A.BCH Australian brand A.BCH manufactures all its clothing locally from organic, natural, and recycled materials. From buttons crafted from the seeds of fallen corozo fruit in Panama to a family-owned manufacturer in Melbourne’s inner north, the company makes efforts to ensure that every step of the journey ...

For Your Entertainment

... to pay for it. In the U.S., about six in 10 Zs and Ys (59% and 56%, respectively), as well as 53% of Xers and 35% of Boomers have watched TV via a paid streaming service in the past year, and these sentiments are mirrored in the UK. Ys and Zs grew up with access to such streaming services, which are just as normal, if not more so, as traditional broadcast TV. And while these cohorts might not be the ones paying for these services, as many use family logins, they’re using them at a greater rate ...

No Money, More Problems

... for a vast swath of Ys, which is problematic because around 80% of Ys would rather own than rent.I don't know anyone who would be able to afford a house coming out of college or be able to start a family. Those things seemed more accessible to our parents' generation. It just seems like debt is huge now for young students.OLIVIA, 21, KCAll of this means that Ys are having to make hard choices when it comes to their finances: do they stay in a city they love even if they'll never be able to afford ...

The New Friend Zone

... through family or through dating sites and apps. Meeting through friends is particularly common in Brazil and Mexico, at 58%. Companies around the world are tapping into the comfort of meeting this way. For example, matchmaking app Hinge connects users who share friends on social media, and clubs in Asia host brand-sponsored gatherings that allow potential love interests to meet singles surrounded by their friends, which creates less social pressure. "My friends play an important role in my dating ...

UnWasted Time

... drinking. Older generations slowed down their partying after college as they looked to settle down, get married, and start a family; although youth today are waiting longer to do these things, if at all, they’re still phasing out the partying as they take on more responsibilities at work, aim to be productive in their free time, and desire a purpose for their partying. Many Ys in our focus groups said they completely refrain from drinking alcohol during the week, and a 25-year-old female told us that ...

The (DIS)Connect

... activities are often congruous—and if they’re not, it can cause tension. Their social media accounts become a reflection and record of their courtship. Because friends and family can often see both partners’ social feeds, outsiders’ responses to their posts of flowers, dates, and romantic gestures (or lack thereof) serve as a seal of approval (or disapproval) of their relationships. Much as the likes that individuals get on posts give them Web Esteem, the virtual applause couples get as they ...

Overboredom

... largely passive, meaning less effort than ever is required to be entertained. Even if Zs find themselves without WiFi to view streaming entertainment, they still have series, games, and apps downloaded on their devices (or a friend or family member’s device) to help them fill the time. I only look at an ad when I find it interesting, like a new video game trailer or a movie trailer. My generation has higher expectations for entertainment.BRYON, 15, UKWe have short attention spans for sure. If we ...

The Right Moves

... am really interested in living in a ‘small home,’ maybe in the yard of a friend or family member. I think living in a small space for some time would make me really hone in on what material things I actually need and what is important to me. I also think people have been able to successfully ‘live off the grid’ with the ‘small home’ movement and I am interested in learning about how to build and maintain this lifestyle. The pros would be less dusting and cleaning, and a life full of all killer ...

Risk Management

... . teens over the past decade and the record lows the NHS reported regarding smoking and drinking among UK teens. Rather, the cool factor has shifted from rebelling to respect; making their parents/family proud ranks as the 3rd and 4th most common characteristics in the U.S. and UK, respectively, of someone who is cool. While there will always be young people who are intrigued by various vices, among Zs overall, there are fewer experimenting with substances and sex to begin with. Even those who do test ...

No New Friends

... system from their friends. Previous generations were more likely to seek support from spouses and one’s immediate family, who often lived close by; they didn’t have access to the vast network of people who are now available via cell phones, social media, and the internet. Notably, relying on friends to play such an important role in their lives requires a bigger commitment than friendship in the past. Young people know that there is responsibility involved in being someone’s friend, so they’re ...