Household consumption

Economy

Eurozone avoids recession but remains stagnant as Germany struggles

The bloc sharing the euro has seen its economy practically motionless in the last year as it continues to stagnate.

14/02/2024

Economy

How much are Europeans left with at the end of the month?

In 2022, European households saved 1/8 of their income, according to latest data. However, in which country do people save the most? Euronews Business takes a look.

27/11/2023

Economy

Real food inflation in Europe: Which countries are hit the hardest?

Annual inflation in the EU has been declining whilst food inflation remains high, hitting low-income families across Europe.

21/11/2023

Green News

France to end non-essential printing of paper receipts

Customers will still be able to ask for a printout if they want one, and receipts will still be compulsory in places such as restaurants or garages.

01/08/2023

France

French election: cost of living crisis top of voters minds

Soaring food and energy costs are a top concern for many French voters ahead of the first round of the country's presidential poll on Sunday. Euronews' Laurence Alexandrowicz reports.

08/04/2022

Living

How to turn your house into an eco home

With expert advice and calculations, these are the best ways to make yourself an eco home, no matter the budget.

19/03/2022

Eco-Innovation

The world’s first refillable toothpaste is finally here

1.5 billion toothpaste tubes end up in landfill every year, so a UK dental company is trying to turn the tide.

12/01/2022

Eco-Innovation

Is energy-saving glass the next big thing in home insulation?

This glass coating can adapt to the temperature of your home in hot and cold weather.

21/12/2021

Green News

1 in 6 people are making environmental New Year’s resolutions in 2021

A new survey reveals over half of Brits want to get better at recycling in 2021 and are putting the planet first.

05/01/2021

Green News

How much plastic do you actually throw away every year?

Even if you've ditched plastic bottles and straws, you might be surprised to see your full plastic problem.

15/07/2020

Green News

EU announces fridges and TVs to become more eco-friendly and efficient

The European Commission has revealed new regulations on household appliances to encourage energy saving and reuse.

03/10/2019

World News

International Beer Day: Germany king of beer in the EU

Germany produced 21% of the total EU beer production in 2018.

02/08/2019

Living

Eco-friendly Home: 10 swaps for your cleaning routine

In light of Unilever's research into refillable household products we look at ways to reduce plastic waste in your cleaning routine.

16/07/2019

Green News

Google’s interactive game WILL make you live more sustainably at home

A new, info-packed game to learn how to reduce waste, save energy and food at home

30/04/2019

United Kingdom

King Sugar's walls tumble as UK gets tough on soft drinks

Taxes introduced in bid to stop obesity epidemic and improve the health of nations' children.

06/04/2018

Living

Sustainability starts in your wardrobe

An unusual visual campaign raises attention to the negative impacts of fast fashion consumption.

23/08/2017

Economy

US retail sales boost interest rate hike probability

Strong US retail sales in October indicate sustained economic strength, which could prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next month.

15/11/2016

Economy

Japan avoids recession with surprise Q1 growth of 1.7 percent

Japan's economy unexpectedly picked up in the first three months of 2016 with annualised growth of 1.7 percent but that was partly due to a boost to consumption as this is a leap year.

18/05/2016

Economy

Oil industry's pain is the US motorist's gain

It may not do much to reduce air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions – it’s certainly not helped the oil industry – but low fuel prices are a boon

23/12/2015

Business Line

Business Line investigates: Can money buy happiness?

Can money buy happiness? Princeton University economist Angus Deaton won the Nobel Prize in economics for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and

14/10/2015