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From smartphones brands to broadband suppliers, technology companies are an ever present in our lives. The ethics of many of these companies have come under fire for a range of issues from privacy to workers' rights to tax avoidance. Our shopping guides help you find brands that are trying to clean up their act, offering greener products and…

Who we shop with can have a big impact on everything from climate change to funding our public services. Our shopping guides help you find retailers that pay a fairer rate of tax and address other ethical issues such as their carbon emissions and the rights of workers in their supply chains. We also highlight some smaller independent…

It is easier than ever to switch to ethical banking, pensions, savings accounts, investments and insurance. Our detailed product guides and ratings help you to choose the best and avoid the worst. Plus features covering the ethical issues and positive alternatives in the financial sector.

The negative impacts of our complex food systems on people, animals and the environment are now well understood. What we eat and where we buy our food from can have a huge impact on everything from animal welfare to climate change. Discover more about a vegan and low carbon diets in our food and drink news, features and shopping guides.

Our homes and gardens can play host to a range of toxic chemicals and environmentally damaging products. The good news is that there are hundreds of ethical brands, tip and tricks to keep your home and garden looking clean and fresh without damaging the planet or your health. Our shopping guides, news and features cover everything from green…

We make it easy to find the most ethical health and beauty products. Our shopping guides investigate a range of issues such as animal testing, plastic pollution, palm oil and toxic chemicals so you can find the most responsible companies and brands. We also cover unethical practices in the cosmetics industry, and spotlight the most sustainable…

Switching to a green energy supplier has never been easier.  Our guides will help you find the greenest suppliers, and cut through the greenwash. We also look at alternative ways to power and heat your home with guides to solar power and heatpumps. Our news and features keep you up to date with renewable energy technologies,…

Q and A with activist Francine Mukwaya Sodi

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. 

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.

In this guide we investigate the ethical and environmental record of 18 designer and luxury fashion brands. The fashion industry is based around a system of regular consumption with new trends every season, encouraging people to constantly buy new items. The designer and luxury brands are no different.

Navigating the ethics of high street clothing retailers is essential for consumers who want to make responsible fashion choices. In this guide, we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental records of 52 high street clothing brands.

The story behind 'live plucking' of birds for down-filled jackets. We look at the ethics of using animals for clothing, and what the alternatives are for outdoor wear.

We highlight the deadly impact of Viscose, a man-made fibre used in the textile industry. 

Ethical Consumer highlights many issues with cotton in the clothing industry, from workers' rights to use of toxic pesticides.

Joanna Long from Ethical Consumer on her recent talk at the latest Singh Twins exhibition

We caught up with best buy label, Páramo and asked them what it takes to become a successful ethical business

Leading vegan footwear company, Ethical WARES shares its story