Consume better and more responsibly. The issue is becoming ever more important in the face of the climate emergency, but who are the good students in this field in Europe? The Savoo site has published a ranking of the most honorable countries in this area. The Finns would be the most “responsible” consumers, ahead of the Danes and the Slovenes, according to this list relayed by GEO.
Austria and Sweden complete this top 5, which therefore gives pride of place to the Nordic countries. To establish the ranking, Savoo was particularly interested in the 17 objectives contained in the sustainable development report. But he also took into account the number of flea markets and second-hand shops in the countries, or the recycling rate per inhabitant.
Malta, Ireland, Greece lag behind
France is not part of the top 10 but does not appear in the flop 10 of the worst rated countries in the field of sustainable consumption either. Malta won this sad distinction ahead of Ireland, Greece, Luxembourg and Romania.
Savoo also zooms in on the French case. Paris would thus be the French city “most inclined to undertake responsible consumption practices”. Its inhabitants, driven by the fashion for vintage and second-hand, are increasingly frequenting thrift stores and flea markets. Bordeaux, Grenoble, Lyon and Strasbourg follow in this ranking.
We also learn that the brands Zara, Nike, Adidas, H & M and Victoria’s Secret are the most popular second-hand.