By Heidi J. T. Exner and Amelia Harman ( January 26, 2022, 9:51 AM EST) -- Societies the world over are recognizing the urgency of environmental action. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2021 global research report indicates a 71 per cent rise in popularity of searches for sustainable goods over the past five years. This interest is not merely consumers in high-income nations who are seeking out earth-friendly products; emerging and developing economies are showing demand as well. According to the same report, the pandemic has not detracted from this growing global interest....