March 2, 2021 | less than a minute read

What the "green" economy looks like after the coronavirus pandemic

Michael Best

The pandemic has affected consumer behavior in unexpected ways. We are seeing an increasing demand for green consumer goods and electronics. This trend, along with the support of the green economy by the current administration, could result in real, lasting economic opportunity for these brands.

The increase in eco-friendly gadgets at the largest consumer electronics event in the U.S. continues an improbable trend begun during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite a broad economic decline, many green industries — from rooftop solar to bicycling — have thrived. Once the pandemic is curbed, environmentalists say keeping these green habits going will be key if humans are to stave off another existential crisis: climate change.