In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 22 supermarkets.
We also look at an A-Z of policies from palm oil to cocoa production, shine a spotlight on the ethics of Unicorn wholefood grocery in Manchester and give our recommended buys.
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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 - is there a world beyond supermarkets?
Includes guides to: Supermarkets, Cat & Dog Food, Cooking Oils, Paint
The latest magazine includes guides to:
- Supermarkets,
- Cat & Dog Food,
- Olive Oil,
- Coconut Oil,
- Rapeseed & Sunflower Oil,
- Paint
Feature on: the state of the electricity and gas market
Issue 178 (May/June 2019) now in print and online.
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In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 32 olive oil brands. We also look at the environmental issues of intensive production, shine a spotlight on the ethics of Zaytoun and give our recommended buys.Read more →
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Learn how to use your money to help people and planet with our personal finance guides.
In them we rate and rank over 100 banking and investment brands in 12 product categories helping you make the most out of your money.
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