Navigating the 'Woke' Dilemma: Insights from Recent Polls

Republican politicians who sought to capitalize on anti-woke sentiment and make sustainable investing a campaign issue are facing voter disinterest, as a Morning Consult survey found that less than half of voters think corporations are pushing "wokeness" too far. Majorities in both parties oppose government limits on ESG investments, and there are signs of resistance at the state level. Meanwhile, Florida's Department of Education has approved the use of Prager University Foundation videos in classrooms, which include climate-denial content. The paper industry continues to lead in recyclability, with a recycling rate of 68%, but opposes state-level proposals to shift the responsibility of recycling onto packaging producers.