In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 71 over-the-counter medicine brands, like painkillers and cough and cold remedies.
We also look at animal testing and tax avoidance, shine a spotlight on the ethics of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and give our 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 - is choosing a painkiller still an ethical headache?
Includes guides to: Over-the-counter Medicines, Toilet Paper, Menstrual Products, Nappies
The latest magazine includes guides to:
- Over-the-counter Medicines
- Toilet Paper
- Menstrual Products
- Nappies
Feature on: Should we boycott Boots The Chemist?
Issue 179 (July/August 2019) now in print and online.
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In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 27 toilet paper brands. We also look at deforestation, bleach and toxic chemicals, recycled paper, bamboo paper, FSC labelling 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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