Home & garden - free ethical buyer guides
Boilers
Boilers account for nearly a third of all domestic CO2 emissions. Using a high efficiency condensing boiler could save you money, and significantly cut your home's CO2 emissions. This report looks at some of the most efficient gas boilers available.
First published in issue 105 of Ethical Consumer magazine (March/April 2007)
This report uncovers the environmental impact of the materials we use and rates the providers of flooring, carpets, rugs and lino.
Buying furniture for your home can be one of the biggest financial burdens for consumers. in this report we explore how the costs can be more than financial.
Garden Centres
In-depth report on 10 garden centres including a comparison of their environmental policies. The report was first published in 2008 in issue 113 of the magazine.
Not yet available as a free report. Download the Garden Centres research report, including all the research behind the ratings and detailed ratings table. See a sample research report.
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This report puts the spotlight on low energy lighting. First published in 2007, in issue 107 of Ethical Consumer magazine.
Paint
This in-depth report looks at eco-paints as they move into the 21st century. We rate
If you've had enough of the high street, why not try making your own? This report covers sewing machines and lists fabric stockists.
Thirteen power and hand tool providers rated. |