While people in Europe have more material goods like food, clothing, cars and larger homes, and work fewer hours, happiness has not increased accordingly. Research shows that beyond a threshold for meeting basic needs, further economic and material growth do not generate more well-being. Overconsumption is putting pressure on the environment, with food, private transportation and housing responsible for 70-80% of Europe's environmental impacts. There are signs that Europeans are increasingly interested in health, the environment and sustainable living.