In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 36 plant milk brands.
We also look at the ethical credentials of a variety of plant based alternatives to dairy milks (including soya and almond), shine a spotlight on the ethics of Danone and give our Best Buy 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 - Plant vs dairy
Includes guides to: Plant Milk, Vegan Cheese, Dairy Milk, Bananas
The latest magazine includes guides to:
- Plant milk
- Vegan cheese
- Dairy Milk
- Bananas
Feature on: How bad is meat and dairy for the climate?
Issue 183 (March/April 2020) now in print and online.
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In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 19 vegan cheese brands. We also look at non-vegan companies making vegan cheese, vegan cheese ingredients and palm oil, shine a spotlight on the ethics of KKR and give our Best Buy recommendations.Read more →
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