======What If - Consumers Took More Extreme Measures to Help Drive Sustainable Behaviour?====== This report explores the potential for consumers to drive sustainable behavior in Canada by 2030.\\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ ^ Quick Facts ^^ | Report location: |[[https://horizons.service.canada.ca/en/2017/03/01/what-if-consumers-took-more-extreme-measures-to-help-drive-sustainable-behaviour/index.shtml|source]] | | Language: | English | | Publisher: |[[encyclopedia:policy_horizons_canada|Policy Horizons Canada]] | | Publication date: |March 1, 2017 | | Time horizon: | 2030 | | Geographic focus: |Canada | | Page count: |5 | =====Methods===== The research method involved strategic foresight, scenario exploration, and consultation with experts to identify key factors driving change and potential policy challenges and opportunities. It also included analyzing the impact of social media influencers and consumer behavior on sustainability.\\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Key Insights===== The report by Policy Horizons Canada examines how Canadian consumers could influence sustainability through social media, applications, and global connectivity by 2030. It discusses the rise of online influencers, the role of education and apps in promoting sustainable choices, and the potential implications for business models, educational systems, and government policies. The document emphasizes that while consumer-led sustainability may be disorganized, the internet provides new coordination avenues that could accelerate the shift to sustainable practices. It also highlights the importance of self-monitoring and consumer monitoring in inspiring behavioral change.\\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Additional Viewpoints===== Categories: {{tag>2017_publication_year}} | {{tag>2030_time_horizon}} | {{tag>2030s_time_horizon}} | {{tag>Canada_geographic_scope}} | {{tag>English_publication_language}} | {{tag>behavioral_change}} | {{tag>business_models}} | {{tag>consumers}} | {{tag>education}} | {{tag>environmental_impact}} | {{tag>government_policy}} | {{tag>social_media}} | {{tag>strategic_foresight}} | {{tag>sustainability}} ~~DISCUSSION~~