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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.

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…

How to find an ethical and environmentally-friendly olive oil. Ratings for 15 brands of olive oil. In this guide we look at the climate impact of olive oil, who makes organic olive oil, and how olives are harvested.

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.

Recycling company TerraCycle says that it is “Eliminating the Idea of Waste”. However, journalists, campaigners and Ethical Consumer have previously criticised the company for its work with some of the world’s biggest polluters, as well as for a lack of public transparency.  In this article, we ask how far TerraCycle is going to combat…

Finding ethical and environmental eggs and vegan egg alternatives. Ratings for 36 brands of eggs and egg alternatives on welfare, climate and other sustainability issues.  Is it ethical to eat eggs? We investigate the differences between cage, barn, free range, organic and biodynamic eggs. 

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. 

How to find an ethical and eco friendly TV and video streaming service. Ratings for 17 streaming service providers, with best buys and which to avoid. Changing viewing habit means that traditional live TV is watched less, and streaming television and video platforms are on the rise. This shopping guide looks into the ethics of these providers.

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 butters, vegan butter and margarine, and organic butter.  This guide reviews 51 butter, margarine and spreads brands, including dairy-free butter and margarine. 

Find eco friendly solar panels from ethical suppliers. This guide ranks 19 solar panel brands in the UK, with recommended buys.  Even in the UK solar panels can generate significant amounts of energy. Government payments have changed a lot, so for domestic use are solar panels still worth the investment? 

How to find an eco friendly heat pump company. We rate the ethical and environmental record of 23 heat pump brands. Heat pumps are more common across Europe than the UK, but are we slowly catching up? Find out what you need to consider if you are thinking of switching from a boiler to a heat pump. 

Finding ethical and environmental sportswear, with ratings for 48 brands of sportswear. You don't have to be a professional athlete to buy and wear sportswear: whether you're lounging at home or running marathons, the ethics of the clothing remain the same.

How to find eco friendly, vegan and sustainable shoe brands. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 36 brands of footwear, with recommended buys and what to avoid. In this guide to ethical shoes, we investigate how sustainable or ethical footwear brands are, from classic Hush Puppies to comfy Crocs, as well as big names like Dr Martens, Kickers and…

Finding ethical and sustainable jeans. We rank 56 brands of jeans on ethical and environmental policies and practices. Jeans are one of the most popular items of clothing, for all ages, but how easy is it to find an ethical pair of jeans? We look into the issues involved and give our recommended buys and what to avoid.

Finding ethical and eco friendly dog food.  In this guide we rate 32 brands of dog food on a range of ethical and environmental issues, to give you recommended brands and what to avoid.

Find ethical and sustainable trainers, with ratings for 44 brands of trainers, with recommended buys and what to avoid. In this guide we look at some of the biggest names in sporting footwear like Adidas and Nike, alongside smaller and ethical brands of trainers.