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Libraries of Things are popping up all over the UK. This page gives a brief outline of what a library of things is and how they work. Plus look for a library of things near you, using our directory and map of all the (known) Libraries of Things around the UK - now over 100!  We've also included a section on Repair Cafe directories too.

Beyond Consumerism articles seek out ideas big and small, for rethinking economic systems and reducing reliance on corporations and money. Here we focus on advertising and the craft economy.

Laura is a climate activist and Advocacy and Campaigns Coordinator for Tearfund in Scotland with a large social media following under the name Less Waste Laura.

Across the UK, Libraries of Things are offering consumers the chance to borrow not buy. Sam Attard, manager of SHARE:Frome at the time of writing, gives 10 top tips on setting up a Library of Things where you live.

The kitchen is a great place to start if you want to reduce plastic in your home. From single-use food packaging through to larger items like cleaning equipment, there are lots of simple and inexpensive household swaps which will make a real difference to your plastic waste. Ruth Walton from The Green Shopper website explains.

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on consumer habits with shops shut and deliveries becoming more difficult.  Sophie Billington looks at what it means to be an ethical consumer in this time of crisis, with some simple suggestions on how to live a good life on lockdown.

Finding eco-friendly bathroom products can be a challenge but we aim to make it much easier with this simple guide. We help you avoid plastic packaging, palm oil and toxic chemicals and help ensure you are buying from more ethical companies.

As part of our anti-greenwash series, we caught up with Christina, the founder of the ethical cleaning product company Greenscents. They came top in our guides to Laundry Detergents, Toilet Cleaners, Washing-up Liquid and Household Cleaners.

Rob Harrison, one of Ethical Consumer's founders, looks back at what's been achieved and forward at what remains to be done.

What’s the best way to manage eco anxiety, asks Simon Birch.

The kitchen is arguably one of the most important rooms in a house. However, from energy-guzzling white goods to cleaners that contain toxic ingredients, the average kitchen can have quite an impact on the environment. Fortunately, making your kitchen that little bit better could only be a matter of small consumer choices. This guide is all you’ll…

The failure of recycled paper to hit the big time is a sad tale of missed opportunities.

Colin Birch starts his journey off with ethical paint in his new, light-hearted guide to trying, and sometimes failing, to be ethical.

Community RePaint is a leftover paint redistribution project with 70 schemes across the UK. Madeleine Jones spoke to Sarah Burns, Community RePaint Network Coordinator to find out more

Simon Counsell, Executive Director of Rainforest Foundation UK and contributor to FSC-Watch, examines what FSC certification really means.

In the UK, many plants go to seed in late summer or autumn. Here’s a few tips on saving your own seeds, swapping them, and a bit about why you should.

Chemical producer Monsanto was bought by German company Bayer in 2018. What were the criticisms of Monsanto when it existed, and is Bayer any better?

When Ecover – the world’s largest eco cleaning product company – announced last year its decision to trial a new biotech ingredient in its detergents, the company triggered a new and challenging debate for ethical consumers. Molly Bond explains more.

Managing Director, Lloyd Atkin, tells us about Bio-D and why being an ethically-conscious cleaning products brand is so important.

Don't let your perfectly working home appliance become useless landfill. If it still works, why not give your old machine a new home rather than scrapping it? We share some recycling schemes and websites where you can donate your old appliances.