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Palestinian activists are calling for boycotts of companies linked to the Israeli state and human rights abuses.
Here we give the official list of brands and products to avoid.
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Amazon is notorious for its tax avoidance practices, but it’s not the only retailer dodging their responsibilities.
In this article we look at tax avoidance amongst large retailers, and ask what alternatives there are.
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New research has found that home rental company Airbnb is pouring money into ‘grassroots lobbying’ organisations which are subverting local democracy.
We shine a light on Airbnb’s lobbying practices and outline some of the issues and negative impacts associated with their ‘Home Sharing’ or ‘Host’ Clubs.
Also see our ethical guide to Travel…
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Guest Blog: How and why I cut single-use plastic out of my life
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Are ethical labels greenwash or transformative social movements?
With more than 450 eco labels out there, our definitive guide shows you how to find labels to trust.
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Many food packets have labels on them to show you the ethics or production values of the product. But how do you know what the different labels mean, and which ones are the best to look for?
In this article we look at some of the ethical food labels to look for with vegan, fair trade, organic and palm oil free shopping in mind.
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Boycotting brands that are complicit in Palestinian human rights violations is a powerful form of consumer activism, but how ethical is the product you buy instead?
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Finding ethical and environmental soft drinks. We rate 49 brands of soft drinks on their ethical and environmental record, with recommended brands and what to avoid.
This guide includes a range of soft drinks including energy drinks, carbonated fruit drinks and traditional fizzy drinks.
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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…
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Is vegan cheese better for the environment and more ethical? We rate and review 17 vegan cheese brands, with recommended brands and which brands to avoid.
In this guide to ethical vegan cheese we take a look at the ethics of cheese companies from major international dairy brands, to small artisan independent producers.
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We asked our readers what actions they were taking to reduce their personal carbon footprint.
We had a massive response and here we list 60 of the most popular, achievable and interesting ideas on how to tackle climate change.
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Finding natural, organic and vegan toothpaste: ethical and environmental ratings for 40 brands of toothpaste, with recommended brands and brands to avoid.
What we put in our mouth is important, with many people seeing to avoid harmful chemicals, palm oil or animal products. We delve into the toothpaste industry to find cruelty free and…
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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 oil, and, how olives are harvested.
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Find ethical online shops so that you can shop with a clear conscience.
In this guide, we rate and rank 18 online shopping websites, giving our unique Best Buy advice, recommended buys and places to avoid.
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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…
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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.
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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.