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Josie Wexler compares different certification schemes in the coffee and tea industries to see which ones we can trust.

Many tea bags contain plastic. Ruth Walton from The Green Shopper, explains why this hidden plastic is significant, and what we can do as consumers. 

Clare Carlile looks at the reasons behind the slow down revealed in our 2018 Ethical Consumer Markets Report.

eBay is well-known for providing a platform for selling new and second-hand items. But is eBay ethical? In this article, we’ve summarised the key ethical issues to consider when it comes to eBay. 

Leeds Building Society has this week become the first national high-street financial institution certified as an accredited Fair Tax Mark business, having been successfully assessed against the Fair Tax Mark criteria.

Meaningful resolutions aren't just for the new year. Each of our pledges will help you become a more, conscious and thoughtful consumer, every time you go shopping. And you can start whenever feels right for you.

How is the campaign against bigotry and racism in the media going?  Simon Birch finds out.

Climate change has been in the media spotlight several times over the past few months thanks partly to the release of the frack-free three from Preston prison in September, which was followed by the launch of ‘Extinction Rebellion’ at the end of October.

Bangladesh set to eject Bangladesh Accord despite widespread resistance from NGOs

Our essential palm oil free guide to help those boycotting palm oil or only buying sustainable palm oil this Christmas.

Beauty products often come wrapped in excessive plastic. Hanna Pumfrey, founder of online beauty shop Acala, shares her tips on how to go plastic-free

In October, Traidcraft announced that they might be forced to cease trading. This blog is an update and it's good news! 

What is sustainable palm oil? Is the RSPO really sustainable? We answer your questions on the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 

Traidcraft cookies and cleaning products contain fair trade palm oil. Ruth Strange got the lowdown from Traidcraft's Sourcing Director Joe Osman about the challenges and potential of this work.

TCO Certified is a certification scheme for IT products. We talked to Clare Hobby at TCO Certified about sustainability in the technology sector.

Find ethical and eco friendly breakfast cereals. This guide rates 38 breakfast cereal brands on ethical and sustainability issues, with recommended buys and what to avoid. Many people start their day with a bowl of cereals. This guide has some exceptionally low scoring brands, but there are lots of high scoring ethical cereal brands…