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We caught up with Ruth Anslow from HISBE about the challenges of being an ethical small business during the coronavirus pandemic, and their ‘Back to Better’ campaign.
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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…
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Our essential palm oil free guide to help those boycotting palm oil or only buying sustainable palm oil this Christmas.
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Ethical Consumer takes a detailed look at our rating of The Kraft Heinz Company.
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Finding an ethical and sustainable coffee shop. We rank the ethical and environmental record of 14 coffee shop chains.
We look at big names like Costa and Starbucks to see if they are worthy of your custom. And if you are able to choose where you go, which is best?
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How to find an ethical and environmental washing machine. This guide rates 33 washing machine brands on sustainable and ethical issues.
Washing machines are heavily relied on by many people, so is it worth upgrading to a more energy efficient model?
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Which are the most ethical and eco-friendly brands of gas and electric boiler?
This guide has ratings for 18 brands of gas and electric boilers, with recommended buys and which brands to avoid.
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Which is the most ethical UK supermarket?
In this guide, we rate the ethical and environmental records of 12 supermarkets, and give our Best Buy advice, recommended brands, and companies to avoid.
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Looking for an ethical and sustainable chocolate brand?
This guide rates and ranks 31 chocolate brands, with our unique Best Buy recommendations and the brands to avoid.
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From the mining of conflict minerals to e-waste, tech is riddled with environmental issues.
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We caught up with Rebecca, founder of Best Buy company Conscious Skincare.
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Delia McGrath from La Via Campesina looks at workers’ rights abuses in the soft fruit business.
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Ethical Consumer looks at the companies that make binoculars and spotting scopes for wildlife enthusiasts.
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Is eating meat and dairy ethical? A definitive guide from Ethical Consumer.
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Find the most ethical and environmentally friendly beans and pulses. This shopping guide rates 18 brands of dried and cooked beans and pulses, and looks at recommended brands and brands to avoid.
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Find ethical brands of binoculars and sport optics, with our unique and independent ethical and environmental ratings.
This shopping guide rates 32 brands of binoculars, and looks at which have links with hunting and the military.
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Find an eco-friendly coffee machine. Ethical and environmental ratings for 24 brands of coffee machines with recommendations and what to avoid.
Despite the convenience of instant coffee, many people like to enjoy a 'proper' coffee at home using a coffee machine. With the rise of coffee pods we look at what the most sustainable types and brands of…
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Looking for washing-up liquid that's kind to the planet and cruelty-free? We've ranked 24 brands based on their ethical and environmental impact.
This guide explores harmful chemicals in dish soaps, highlighting our top picks and what to avoid.
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Finding an ethical and eco-friendly sustainable tea. We rank and rate 31 tea brands on their ethical and environmental record.
How do the mainstream tea brands like PG Tips, Tetley, Twinings and Yorkshire Tea compare with smaller ethical brands? We look at their policies on workers' rights and supply chains to see who makes ethical tea.
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AI generated summaries of web search engine results, such as Google’s “AI Overviews”, were rolled out across the world throughout 2024, and are now the norm on most major search engines. But these features have been beset by controversy, with criticism focusing both on the accuracy of the summaries and on the ethical and business implications for…