In this Ethical Consumer product guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 24 ethical online retailers.
This guide is part of our Amazon alternatives series, which help consumers avoid the companies that aren't paying a fair rate of tax.
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We are an independent, not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder co-operative with open membership, based in Manchester.
We provide all the tools and resources you need to make choices at the checkout simple, informed and effective.
Latest magazine - what are the alternatives to Amazon?
Includes guides to: Ethical Online Retailers, Book Retailers, Tablets & E-readers, Streaming Services
What to buy and who to buy from to boycott Amazon
Includes guides to:
- Ethical Online Retailers,
- Book Retailers,
- Tablets & E-readers,
- Streaming Services
Features on: Online shopping vs the high street, Our 2018 manifesto
Issue 175 (Nov/Dec 2018) now in print and online.
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In this product guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 24 booksellers. We also look at our Amazon boycott, e-books, and Authors' royalties, as well as giving our recommended buys.Read more →
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