Consume Less!
Shopping ethically isn’t enough. It's not about simply replacing bad products with good ones. We also need to reduce the amount of stuff that we buy, use and throw away. Before you go shopping ask yourself a few simple questions – do I need this? Will I use this? What’s going to happen to it when I’ve finished with it?
Get campaigning
What you buy is only part of it. It’s also important to look at whether campaigning politically is also necessary to achieve a particular set of goals. In our product reports we almost always suggest contacts for taking additional political action. This action can include signing online petitions, contacting your local MP or other politicians, attending demonstrations or getting involved in more direct action campaigns.
Shop locally
Our local shops are in decline, and our high streets are becoming a sea of chain stores and supermarkets. Shopping locally can reduce car use and support your local communities too. You might find it harder to find more ethical brands – but most shopkeepers care about your custom and you might find that you can persuade them to stock your favourite ethical products.
Ethical Money
It’s not just where you spend your money that counts, it’s where you put it too, in banks, investments or savings accounts. We review financial products, from bank accounts to ethical investment funds.
Recycling and second-hand
You don’t always have to buy new. Recycled and second-hand products save precious resources and reduce pressure on landfill sites.