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We report on the Clean Clothes Campaign's criticism of the current auditing system in the garment industry as well as the latest on the fur industry.

Consumers and campaign groups continue to raise the issue of pesticide residues in food produce consumed in the UK. The Dirty Dozen report by the Pesticides Action Network highlights some of the most likely produce to contain pesticides. The Pesticides Action Network also rank supermarkets on pesticides.

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.

As part of our anti-greenwash series, we spoke to Guy Wilmot from Bird and Wild, a coffee company with a difference. Bird and Wild have been awarded our Best Buy label for their bird-friendly products. 

Amy Hammond and Professor Callum Roberts from the On The Hook campaign argue that loopholes and a lack of accountability put the credibility of the MSC accreditation mark at risk.

The LUSH Spring Prize for social and environmental regeneration is a joint project between Ethical Consumer and LUSH Cosmetics. It is a £200,000 prize fund showcasing projects from around the world that are working towards environmental and social regeneration.

After decades campaigning against the sweatshop labour used by high street brands, activists at No Sweat have devised a new way to defend workers – and redefine ‘ethical fashion’… 

TCO Certified is a certification scheme for IT products. We talked to Clare Hobby at TCO Certified about sustainability in the technology sector.

Rowan Phillimore, Deputy Director at The Gaia Foundation , talks about their stunning new photography exhibition, We Feed the World.

Do you want to avoid links to the Israeli government, or support brands standing up for Palestine?  Jasmine Owens introduces the new Israel-Palestine rating and applies it to bookshops.  This article explains what our rating on Israel includes, and which bookshops to avoid.

With the rise of ‘big tech’ and artificial intelligence (AI), people are becoming more aware of issues around data privacy and the power wielded by tech monopolies.  Our choice of web browser can play an important part in how much personal data is gathered about us and our online activity. 

Supermarkets have a poor reputation when it comes to ethics, but many of us rely on them in our busy day-to-day lives.  We look at how to find the most ethical options in a supermarket, which supermarkets are best when it comes to vegan and plastic-free options, and how to shop ethically on a budget. 

Finding eco friendly nappies. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 20 nappy brands, with recommended buys and what to avoid. What's the most sustainable option for nappies? In this guide we rate major nappy brands like Huggies and Pampers as well as own-brands like Boots, along with small eco brands, and assess their ethical and environmental…

In this guide we investigate the ethical and environmental record of 22 rice brands. Rice is a staple food crop for millions of people around the world. We look into whether you can buy sustainably grown and fair trade rice.

Looking for the most ethical bookshop? Our guide rates and ranks 27 top UK bookshops, providing Best Buys, recommended brands, and which to avoid. Find your next great read while supporting ethical businesses.

If you’re a teenager or child and are interested in learning about ethical consumption, this article is a great place to start.  

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What is the government’s proposed Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions bill and what are the criticisms of it?

In this guest article the International Union of Food (IUF) exposes the less sweet side of Truvia sweetener-maker Cargill – a company that has repeatedly fired workers in Turkey for unionising and then refused to reinstate them.

Nabila Ahmed looks at how some countries have tried to solve the problem of tax avoidance amongst big tech companies.