Recession-Caused Consumer Behavior Changes Could Help or Hurt Climate

Recession-Caused Consumer Behavior Changes Could Help or Hurt Climate Inflation-battered wallets and a weaker economy may cause consumers to cut back, but they may also seek out inexpensive options that are less likely to be sustainable versions of products. This popularity also offers new opportunities for secondhand and rental businesses in all kinds of categories—from fashion to furniture to electronics—benefiting the environment by reducing resource use.