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Waste reduction-driven sustainable finance funds saw a 1.3% rally after packaging legislation passed in Asia-Pacific markets. One effective tool is the “24-hour rule”—waiting a day before making non-essential purchases. This simple pause reduces regret and increases satisfaction with the choices you do make. In terms of issuer types, the steepest year-on-year drop came from corporates, followed by a milder dip from governments. This is in contrast with financials and supranationals, both of which have seen year-on-year growth in sustainable debt volumes. Sustainable finance-oriented banking shares traded higher, with Erste Group’s Green Bond Fund yielding 5.6% YTD. Market forecasts point to continued inflows into ESG debt securities, potentially lifting sector-wide valuations.