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How to find sustainable and ethical underwear which is eco friendly.
In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 41 brands of underwear which make adult bras and knickers or pants.
We look at fabrics, organic and fair trade options, workers' rights, longevity of underwear, secondhand options, price and…
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Ethical, sustainable and fair trade chocolate is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. We rate 84 brands of chocolate, recommend brands and highlight ones to avoid. We help you avoid chocolate associated with child labour or palm oil so your gift is as ethical as possible.
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Finding ethical vitamins and supplements: ratings for 23 brands, with recommended buys and brands to avoid.
Are there vegan vitamins and supplements? Are supplements organic and free from palm oil? We rate major vitamin brands as well as small eco brands. We look at packaging, misleading marketing, sugar levels and animal ingredients.
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As this ill-informed bill makes its way through UK Parliament, civil society has an opportunity to unravel it from all angles.
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The co-founders of the Kindling Trust meet Simon Birch at their newly-purchased farm that will become a showcase for sustainable farming.
In this article they share their vision for the land with organic growing and community engagement key priorities.
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Ryan Brightwell, Director of Research at the Dutch NGO BankTrack, reports from the front line.
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A tiny union has pulled off a spectacular victory against one of the world’s biggest companies, reports Simon Birch.
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In October 2021, US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice won a £7billion auction to acquire Morrisons supermarket.
The buyout has come under fire for likely tax avoidance. So what could the buyout mean for the supermarket chain’s ethics?
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Finding an ethical and sustainable travel booking company.
Full rankings for 29 travel companies. We look at the carbon impact of flying and alternatives, accommodation eco-labels, the impact of holiday homes (including Airbnb), alternative sustainable holiday options, shine a spotlight on TUI and make Best Buy recommendations.
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Edward Lander explains how Amazon shareholders were asked to vote on a plan to improve tax disclosure at its 2022 annual general meeting in May.
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What is the government’s proposed Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions bill and what are the criticisms of it?
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Ethical Consumer has calculated that, in 2021, up to half a billion pounds could have been lost to the UK exchequer from the corporation tax avoidance of just one company, Amazon.
We explore how this has happened, and what the money could have funded instead.
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Environmental and human rights activist Etelle Higonnet explains what you can do to create change in the chocolate industry this Easter.
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Ethical Consumer has collaborated on a new short documentary exposing the conditions faced by undocumented migrants in southern Spain, picking vegetables for UK supermarkets.
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Your unused (or under-used) car can help in the fight against the climate crisis, says Simon Birch, in his latest Inside View article.
Also see our guide to ethical cars and electric cars.
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Finding ethical and eco friendly outdoor clothing and sports shops. We rank the ethical and environmental record of 11 brands of outdoor clothing and equipment shops.
We look at their policies on synthetic materials and toxic chemicals, animal rights and workers' rights. We also look at own-brand labels, and shine a spotlight on Sports Direct.
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Ratings for some of the most popular investment platforms for Stocks & Shares ISAs, with who to avoid and recommended buys. We look at fossil fuel investments, transparency, market performance, the ISAs on offer, fees, and risks.
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Ranking the ethical and environmental record of 41 brands of outdoor clothing and gear.
We look at the environmental impact of synthetic materials and toxic chemicals, animal rights and workers' rights. We also look at repair options for a more sustainable approach.
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Following the Paid to Pollute court case Francesca Willow explains how the UK government funnels public money into fossil fuel companies.
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UK banks are fuelling deforestation around the world. Martha Marcuson, Senior Communications Advisor at Global Witness, explores the problem and what can be done to stop financial institutions funding the destruction of climate-critical forests.
Also see our guide to ethical banking.