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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.

How to find an ethical and environmentally-friendly olive oil. Is the oil production bird-friendly? In this guide we look at the way olives are harvested, after recent concerns about the impact of intensive olive oil production on bird populations. 

In this guide we investigate the ethical and environmental record of 19 cooking oil brands. Not all fat is the same. Not only does it taste different, but different oils have different climate impacts. Find out more in this guide to cooking oils.

In this guide we investigate the ethical and environmental record of 20 coconut oil brands. Coconut oil has seen a surge in interest in the last decade, for food use, mouth health, hair improvement and for skin. 

Managing Director, Lloyd Atkin, tells us about Bio-D and why being an ethically-conscious cleaning products brand is so important.

Don't let your perfectly working home appliance become useless landfill. If it still works, why not give your old machine a new home rather than scrapping it? We share some recycling schemes and websites where you can donate your old appliances. 

Jennifer Lauruol, a permaculture designer, shares how to limit resource consumption in the kitchen and garden

Conventional cleaning products contaminate the air with a mix of carcinogens, hormone disrupters, neurotoxic solvents, mood altering chemicals and reproductive toxins.

Finding ethical and eco friendly cat food. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 29 brands of cat food, with recommended buys and what to avoid. In this guide we look at what goes into cat food and rate the major cat food brands like Sheba and Whiskers, along with Nestle who owns Purina and Lily's Kitchen, plus smaller eco friendly brands, some of…

Find an ethical and environmental desktop computer. We rate 12 brands of desktop computers to find the most sustainable option. Although many people have shifted to laptops, desktop computers are easier to repair and upgrade parts, which may extend their longevity. 

Finding ethical and eco-friendly toilet paper. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 20 toilet paper brands, with recommended buys and what to avoid. In this guide we look at the issues in the toilet tissue market. We discuss whether bamboo toilet paper is more eco friendly than virgin paper, and how they compare with toilet paper made from 100%…

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. 

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.

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. 

Finding eco-friendly and cruelty-free toilet cleaners. We rank the ethical and environmental record of 19 toilet cleaner brands. In this guide we compare the ethics of the big brands like Duck, Harpic and Mr Muscle along with smaller eco brands who are doing things differently.

Find the best eco friendly and sustainable laundry detergents for your clothes. Includes brands of fabric softener. Ethical and environmental ratings of 34 brands of laundry cleaning products. Looking for the most eco-friendly laundry detergent? This guide compares washing powders, liquids, sheets, capsules, and fabric softeners to help you choose.…

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.

The Managing Director of Weleda UK, Jayn Sterland tells us more about this natural beauty and health brand

New to our Best Buy Label, we spoke to Sabai Soaps about its organic beauty brand

Terms like ‘natural’ or ‘naturally-derived’ are often found on health and beauty products, leading to claims of greenwashing.  So what ethical labels can you trust in the sector?