Through its website and mobile app, Kenyan grocery company Greenspoon provides sustainable products and discloses their sources.

It's never been easier to shop online. But, this convenience is often at the expense of the environment. Is there a sustainable future for online shopping?

A new comprehensive database supports consumers in their search for sustainable products. Only 14 per cent of products with sustainability labels meet the research team's high credibility criteria.

The Spanish "La Zona" project aims to provide an environmentally friendly, and socially sustainable, alternative to online retailers like Amazon by creating a joint sales platform for local cooperative businesses.