Are we nearing, or have we already reached, a global peak in meat consumption? The significance of this question is clear. Meat consumption disproportionately affects climate change, biodiversity, human health, and land use, far beyond its nutritional value. Given our audience’s familiarity with these impacts, we’ll skip the statistics. The Read more
Today, we are thrilled (yes – we do love data) to bring you some fresh green insights from Statistics Denmark – released as of today! š©1ļøā£ Have Organic Retail Sales Peaked in Denmark? In 2023, retail sales of organic food were almost unchanged from 2022, totalling 15.5 billion DKK. There Read more
At Nordic Insights, we have eagerly anticipated the data on the effects of the new Danish parental leave law introduced in 2022. With the release of new statistics from Statistics Denmark, we are thrilled to delve into the numbers which impact the parental roles, family life, society, and work environments. Read more
This week, World Circular Economy Forum takes place in Brussels with over 2,000 business leaders, policymakers, and experts participating from around the world. It’s an outstanding initiative that aims to further the development of circular solutions in all industries and services. The WCEF is not the only forum for the Read more
The Nordic Day is tomorrow. Our day, where we all celebrate being the fortunate inhabitants of the Nordic countries. But deep down in the statistical archives of Eurostat we discover a looming danger to our common future as Nordic citizens: Population projections! The Nordic countries are often seen as a Read more
In the wake of Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the subsequent invasion of Ukraine in 2022, European trade dynamics with Russia have undergone significant transformations. The trade data from 2013 to 2023 provides a stark reflection of the geopolitical events’ impact on imports from and exports to Russia Read more
February is coming to an end. Did you feel the heat? No, neither did we – just as dreadful as always. But statistics don’t lie*): this February has been exceptionally warm and wet. And this is problematic, as our core audience would know by now. How can we stop – Read more
Just outside of Randers, a mountain of polluted soil is sliding towards nearby waterways and villages. Sounds scary? Well, thatās recycling at its worst.Ā The recent troubles at Nordic Waste have put a spotlight on recycling efforts in the Nordics. And with Denmark, Finland, and Sweden not using recycled materials as Read more
Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 2 for the Nordic Insights Newsletter. Season 1 was a Christmas edition: a daily issue from December 1 to December 24. All related to the Christmases and sustainability. We had a lot of fun with it and judging from the responses we received, many Read more