In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 13 rechargeable and non-rechargeable battery brands.
We also look at toxic pollution, recycling old batteries and give our Best Buys and recommended buys.
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We provide all the tools and resources you need to make choices at the checkout simple, informed and effective.
Latest magazine - What are the ethical positives & negatives of batteries?
Includes guides to: Batteries, Broadband, Email providers, Cameras, TVs, Subscription TV
The latest magazine includes guides to:
- Batteries
- Broadband
- Email Providers
- Cameras
- TVs
- Subscription TV
Feature on: Which countries are on our new list of oppressive regimes?
Issue 182 (Jan/Feb 2020) now in print and online.
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We investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental records of 13 broadband providers. We give our Best Buy recommendations and take a closer look at tax avoidance.Read more →
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