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Not only does the fashion industry have serious animal rights issues attached, it is also associated with a plethora of animal welfare abuses. 

The human rights abuses perpetrated by the Chinese state are numerous, and many are linked to global corporations and products sold around the world. Increasingly people are asking should we boycott ‘made in China’? In this article, Clare Carlile explores the question through the cases of China’s abuses in Tibet, Hong Kong and the Xinjiang Uyghur…

Finding ethical and eco-friendly t-shirts. We rank the ethical and environmental record of 25 ethical t-shirt brands. This guide focuses on ethical companies with business policies that prioritise people, the environment and society. All the brands in the guide are recommended.

Find natural and cruelty free soap. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 53 brands of soap bars and liquid handwash, with recommended buys and what to avoid. In this guide to ethical soap, we look at the ethics of soap companies, from the big brands like Dove, Palmolive, Pears and Simple to high street shops like Boots and Superdrug, as well as…

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Find energy efficient and eco friendly fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 40 brands of fridges and fridge-freezers. In this guide we rate brands of fridges and fridge-freezers on various ethical and sustainability issues, from energy efficiency to use of conflict minerals and military…

Find natural, organic, vegan and cruelty free shampoos. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 86 brands of shampoo. In this guide to ethical shampoo we take a look at the ethics of shampoo companies, from major brands like Head & Shoulders and L'Oréal, to smaller eco brands, along with highstreet brands like Boots and Superdrug. We give our…

Many of us are keen to reduce our carbon footprints. Yet, surveys show that we are often confused about which are the most meaningful actions we can take. In this article, we look at the most significant carbon savings you can make between now and 2030.

In this guide we investigate the ethical and environmental record of 21 video conferencing companies. Video conferencing is no longer the preserve of the boardroom. During the pandemic many families met up online through video platforms. But how ethical are brands like Zoom and Skype?

Choosing ethical and eco-friendly baked beans can contribute to a more sustainable diet.  In this guide, we evaluate 13 baked bean brands, highlighting our Best Buy recommendations and those brands to avoid.

Our guide to mince pies ranks 18 brands, from the biggest names in the market to supermarket own-brands and independent brands. Organic? Palm oil free? Vegan? There's plenty for an ethical consumer to consider when choosing which mince pies to buy.

We often think of the UK having small local farms with frolicking lambs in fields. But the reality is often quite different.  In fact, over 70% of animals are raised on factory farms. Factory farms are associated with poor animal welfare and high environmental costs. In this article we explore the problems of factory farms. 

Each person in the UK throws away over 3kg of textiles on average every year. That’s equivalent to around 20 t-shirts.  Buying second-hand, repairing and upcycling are therefore important ways to cut your environmental impact – as well as cut down your clothing costs.

Find ethical and sustainable biscuits brands. Ratings for 50 brands of biscuits with recommended brands and what to avoid. Many people love a biscuit with a cuppa and they are a popular store cupboard staple. But are biscuits brands ethical and sustainable?

Finding ethical and sustainable banana brands.  This guide looks into the global issues behind bananas, a popular fruit which could be at risk of collapse. 

Find an eco-friendly bicycle and e-bike. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 32 e-bike brands and 37 push bike brands, with recommended buys and what to avoid.  There was a surge in interest in bikes during the pandemic. Bikes are a low-carbon form of transport, but we were surprised by the poor level of engagement with climate change by…

Animals are bred, raised and killed for us to eat meat and dairy. In this article, we discuss the key animal rights issues in the food industry. We outline animal welfare violations and ask what companies are doing to address them, and we discuss steps that consumers can take for change.

Find ethical and environmental fruit juices. This shopping guide reviews fruit juice brands on their ethical policies. Fruit juice is sometimes seen as a 'halo' food - good for you with no problems. But it is high in natural sugars, and may have more sugar added, as well as having residues of pesticides and other chemicals.

Find an eco friendly and cruelty free sunscreen. We rate 32 sunscreen brands on their environmental and ethical policies. We all know about the dangers of too much sun on our skin, and most people now use sunscreen to protect their skin. But, are some of these suncreams harmful to the environment?

Finding ethical vitamins and supplements. Ethical and environmental ratings for 23 brands, with recommended buys and brands to avoid. In this guide we explore the issues around vitamins, minerals and supplements and compare the major brand names with smaller companies to find the most ethical.