Shopping for books without wrecking the High Street

As part of our Boycott Amazon campaign over the company's systematic tax avoidance, we tell you how to challenge the retail Goliath when buying books.

Product guides to bookshops, online booksellers, e-books and e-readers giving alternatives to Amazon.

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How to choose the greenest laptop

Find out who's top of our ranking of laptop and netbook brands. We rate 25 brands on 23 social and environmental issues and recommend Best Buys.

Who's best for workers' rights, energy efficiency and toxic chemicals.

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Find out more about the ethical kitemark

You can only find Ethical Consumer's Best Buy label on the most ethical products. See which companies have it and where you can find their products.

Issue 143 July/August 2013

Product guides to green electricity tariffs and gas companies. Ethical school uniforms and spotlight on Thames Water. Streaming TV and films and renting DVDs without Amazon. Plus news, boycotts, comment and analysis. 

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Join the Boycott of Amazon

Consumers all over the world are wising up to Amazon's tax avoidance schemes. Join the growing movement of people boycotting the company until they pay their fair share of tax.

Take action using our alternatives to Amazon guide and email the company to let them know that you will no longer be shopping with them.

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