9 Eco Lessons COVID-19 Forced Us to Learn

Posted on the 30 September 2021 by Ecoexperts @TheEcoExperts

33% of households throw away less food now

Transport emissions fell by 19.6% as people stopped commuting

64% of people don't want to return to pre-pandemic pollution levels

COVID-19 has changed the way many people think about life.

Compelled to stay home by the deadly disease that awaits us outside, we've absorbed new lessons about our homes, the world around us, and the value of sustainable living.

We've learned the importance of having green spaces, clean air, and a secure food supply, and formed habits to fight the spread of the disease - such as working from home - that may stick around forever.

We're going to emerge from this pandemic with a stronger idea of what we want the future to look like. Here's what we can expect.