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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?
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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.
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Which are the most ethical and eco-friendly brands of gas and electric boiler?
This guide has ratings for 18 brands of gas and electric boilers, with recommended buys and which brands to avoid.
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Our guide to ethical energy supplier cuts through the greenwash so you can select a provider to help you play your part in the energy transition.
We look at the most ethical and green energy suppliers. The guide has rankings for 17 UK energy companies, with best buys and recommended brands, plus which brands to avoid and why.
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Finding environmentally friendly batteries. This guide rates 12 brands of rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, with recommended buys and what to avoid.
Disposable batteries have a long-term impact on the environment, so in this guide we only recommend rechargeable batteries.
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A comprehensive list of current consumer boycott calls from campaigning groups around the world. Boycotts exert economic pressure on some of the biggest companies to change their practices.
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Membership - Frequently Asked Questions
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We introduce the members of our board, and share details on how to become a board member.
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Become a member and invest in Ethical Consumer
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We pride ourselves on ensuring we minimise our own environmental impacts and carefully assess our supply chain.
Below you can find information on all our ethical policies.
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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?
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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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Finding natural, organic and vegan skincare. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 88 brands of skincare, with recommended buys and brands to avoid.
In this guide to ethical skincare, we take a look at the ethics of skincare companies, from big brands like Clarins, Garnier, Nivea and Simple, to high street brands like Books, Lush and…
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Find an eco friendly shower gel. Ethical and environmental ratings for 61 shower gel brands.
There are lots of options for cruelty free and sustainable shower gel and ways to avoid the brands who score extremely badly for ethics and the environment.
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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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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…
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Find an ethical and environmental perfume or aftershave.
When we spray or dab on a fragrant perfume or aftershave, do we know what has gone into making us smell so nice? Unfortunately the ethics are not always so nice!
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Finding natural and cruelty-free makeup and cosmetics. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 56 makeup brands, with recommended buys and what to avoid.
In this guide to ethical makeup we take a look at the ethics of cosmetics companies from major international brands like Estée Lauder and L'Oréal, high street shops like Boots and Superdrug,…
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Finding ethical, natural and eco friendly deodorants, with ratings for 49 brands of deodorants.
In this guide we rate brands on their ethical and environmental policies and practices, with recommended buys and what to avoid.
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From car companies cheating emission tests to outdoor gear companies using toxic chemicals, our shopping guides highlight a number of ethical issues in the transport sector. We also provide practical advice on greener travel options. With the rise of the electric car and greater investment in cycling infrastructure there has never been a better…