14/06/2026
From a very young age, kids are bombarded with marketing for harmful products. And it’s not just on social media.
From sports broadcasts and events, to entertainment and public spaces like public transport and billboards. Kids and young people see marketing for gambling, alcohol and unhealthy food everywhere they turn.
In a new opinion piece for Croakey - Informed, engaged communities for health, our CEO Prof. Anna Peeters explores how we can build healthier environments, online and IRL, and protect future generations from harmful marketing.
Take a look here: https://www.croakey.org/as-toxic-industries-pollute-childhood-a-call-for-action-beyond-social-media-bans/