It can't be denied that. Fast food marketers target adolescents and children and have a significant impact on their food choices and habits. It has been proven over and over that the relationship with fast food ads and teenagers is strong. In a survey of more than 12,000 adolescents, it has been shown that adolescents who spent more than two hours watching commercial TV more likely to indulge in consuming unsafe food such as fast food, sugary drinks and snacks than those who did not. Results of the study have revealed that fast food commercials on the Internet have led to an increase in food consumption. Teenagers who watch fast food advertisements are at higher risk of becoming overweight than those who do not, according to studies from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Youth who are more familiar with food advertisements were more than twice as likely as those who were less familiar with high-calorie food products, b ut on the very center of it,...
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Any global apparel brand making progress towards being more environmentally friendly is applaudable, and should happen now; is it possible yet? The following goes through the significant steps being taken by Nike, Adidas, Reebok and Puma to become more ethical and sustainable. NIKE The brand of superpower shoes, once known for sweatshops and unethical factories, is trying to change its image. The brand has a significant global influence; 32.4 billion U.S. dollars worldwide (25 pairs of shoes a minute appaza). How has the brand greened up its image? Governance • Nike has a global sustainability team • The brand joined the UN Climate Change and Fashion Industry for Climate Action in 2019 • Partnered with Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) on Circular Fibres Initiative and more business models to reduce waste • Nike have a sustainability program for head offices, including ...