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In this guest article Elina and Mira, two workers who migrated to the UK on seasonal visas, describe their experiences harvesting produce on three UK farms.  Some of the fresh products they harvested were destined for supermarkets like Tesco, Asda and M&S. 

Selling your pre-loved items can be a great way to make some money while prolonging the life of your possessions.  In this article, we look at everything from how to avoid scams to the best platforms for selling secondhand.  

Worker-driven Social Responsibility (WSR) programmes are possibly the most impactful way to transform exploitative supply chains and build dignified working conditions. In this article we look at how WSR initiatives started, what makes them different, and how we can support them.

With the cost of living crisis and sustainability concerns, more and more people are buying secondhand.  In this guide, we look at everything from how to avoid scams and dud deals to the best online retail platforms for pre-loved clothing, furniture, phones, and more. 

Animal testing is common for everything from cosmetics to pet food products. In this article, we look at the companies using animal testing, and ways to avoid them. 

Ethical Consumer is extending its work on challenging corporate power beyond consumer markets. Visit our crowdfunder page to find out more about the campaign or to make a contribution.

We explore the ethics of Oatly plant milk, including its ownership, legal campaigns and what led to calls to boycott Oatly.

The fashion industry is a major greenhouse gas emitter.  In this article, we ask, what is the carbon footprint of our clothing, and what can be done to reduce it?

The Rainforest Alliance’s green frog logo appears on everything from Kit-Kats to PG Tips.  So what does it mean for the environment and workers’ rights? 

Ecover and Method are big names in the world of eco friendly cleaning, often seen as cruelty free and ethical. But, following their takeover by SC Johnson various campaign groups lead boycotts of Ecover and Method brands, due to issues with some of SC Johnson's policies. 

Boycotts are a popular form of consumer action, with people able to use their wallet to avoid specific brands and companies, or to avoid particular ingredients, products or countries. We recently asked our readers who or what they were boycotting. Here are the results. 

Our research reveals that many vegan brands are owned by companies that are deeply involved in the meat and dairy industries. Purchasing vegan and dairy-free cheese, milks and yoghurt can therefore fund those who profit from animal exploitation, meaning that some consumers may want to avoid these brands. To help you find out more, we've delved into…

BAE Systems, Deloitte and Rolls-Royce Holdings are among the companies whose US-subsidiaries have channelled donations to US politicians. In this article we look at which UK brands are involved, how the donations work, and what action you can take.