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One of the problems we face as consumers if we want to affect change is that we need to be able to make the right choices when we go shopping, we need the right information. With Ethical Consumer shopping guides we can now make that informed choice.

Our shopping guides and articles help you make informed decisions to match your values.

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About Ethical Consumer

Ethical Consumer is the UK's leading alternative consumer magazine.

Every day you make purchasing choices according to your personal ethics e.g. when deciding what chocolate brand to buy. Ethical Consumer provides the tools and resources you need to make these choices simple, informed and effective.

We produce shopping guides on everything from bread to banks. Our ratings are based on 5 main categories: people, environment, animals, politics and sustainability. Find out more about our ethical ratings.

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Four of our most popular guides

We have over 100 ethical shopping guides on our website. These include foods, health and beauty, clothing, tech and finance.

Check out some of our popular guides below.

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Finding an ethical bank

Who you bank with can have a significant impact.

Many of the 'big' banks are investing in fossil fuels, and some invest in military

It's where banks put their money that largely determines how ethical they are.

Switching to an ethical bank or building society is one of the simplest and most ethically productive things you can do. Find out who to avoid and which brands are worthy of your money.

Guide to ethical bank accounts

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Feature articles

Along with shopping guides and campaigns we also publish feature articles on important topics and useful ethical consumer concerns.

Here is a recent example.

The relationship between Trump and Amazon

Amazonism and Trumpism are a partnership, with each providing support and services to the other.

Amazon benefits from Trump’s tax cuts and attacks on labour; while the US government benefits from Amazon’s funding, political support, and provision of surveillance technologies.

In this article we explore their connections and what you can do to avoid Amazon.

The relationship between Amazon and Trump: profiting from power

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TV and Video Streaming Services

How to find an ethical and eco friendly TV and video streaming service. Ratings for 17 streaming service providers, with best buys and which to avoid. Changing viewing habit means that traditional live TV is watched less, and streaming television and video platforms are on the rise. This shopping guide looks into the ethics of these providers.
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Ethical Clothing Brands

Which are the most sustainable ethical clothing brands? In this guide, we explore 29 ethical clothing companies which show the mainstream brands how sustainable clothing should be done.
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Buying refurbished and second hand tech

Buying refurbished or second hand is a good way to help reduce waste generated by the fast upgrade cycle for new products. There are plenty of refurbished tech products on the market, but identifying a functioning device with a decent battery life, sold through a secure site can seem like a surprising struggle. Here we show you how to navigate the market for second hand and refurbished tech and why it's important to not buy new if you can, to reduce carbon emissions.
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What's in a veg box?

From its supermarket-defying beginnings, to Asda's wonky offering, there are many benefits to veg box schemes. We look at what a veg box is, organic options, and where to find local fruit and vegetable box schemes.
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