Pet food: Burns Pet Nutrition re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 29, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogOf our 19 Accredited pet food brands, the first to attain Ethical Accreditation in 2006 was Burns Pet Nutrition. The track record of being an ethical leader in the pet food sector is clear to see. Consistently ranked among the very top of the ethical index with an...
Global e-waste continues to climb, now a ‘mountain’ of a problem by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 29, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe Global E-waste Monitor 2017 reveals that, in addition to the continuation of disposal discrepancies, net global e-waste continued to climb by 8% in the last two years. Following the holiday season, the report’s findings serve as a reminder of the pressing...
Ethical shopping – Guest blog by Janey Lee Grace by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 27, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogGuest Post by Janey Lee Grace (Imperfectly Natural) As our personal and national carbon footprints have grown larger, most of us know we need to opt for sustainable choices in our personal life. But I’ve met many a carbon offsetting, ethical shopping and eco-minded...
Corporate palm oil commitments ‘more aspirational than functional’ by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 27, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogA lot more work is needed when it comes to sustainable sourcing of palm oil, suggest researchers in a recent study published by Greenpeace. The report finds that companies have no chance of meeting deforestation targets, among other things, as corporate palm...
Vitamins: Oxford Vitality re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 26, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogOxford Vitality has been an ethical leader in the vitamin sector for some time. The recipient of a noteworthy 95 ECI, the brand ranks among the very top of the ethical index in The Good Shopping Guide. In addition to scoring top marks across all categories,...
Study: Only 1-2% of global soy production is certified responsible by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 26, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new study has been published, suggesting “only 1-2% of global soy production is certified responsible”. There is some hope, according to Jane Byrne, that this figure could rise to 10% in 5 years. However, from a distant vantage point, the...
Ethical beauty: Living Naturally awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 22, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogIn our latest research and ethical index rankings for the world’s Shampoo & Conditioner brands, Living Naturally was among only 12 other brands to be given a top ethical score. In fact, the brand scored so well they received perfect marks across...
Kraft Heinz releases first ever sustainability report by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 22, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal food processing company Kraft Heinz has taken steps toward transparency and deeper CSR commitment, with the company publishing its first ever sustainability report. The report addresses a number of core CSR targets, including water consumption,...
New ethical index rankings for shampoo & conditioner brands! by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 21, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce a major update was released to the ethical rankings for the world’s shampoo & conditioner brands. Ethical index Elaborate hair care is intrinsic to the modern beauty routine. But how ethical is your brand of choice? Based...
The World Bank, major businesses, and nations unite to move past fossil fuels by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 20, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe World Bank has made headlines by announcing it will end financial support for oil and gas exploration by 2019. But more than that, following The One Planet Summit in Paris, the World Bank, along with a number of major global businesses, united with...
Dell earns praise for driving initiative against ocean plastic by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 20, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogDell has been the subject of praise for spearheading the NextWave initiative, which, among other things, aims to support major businesses in reducing plastic use across operations and the supply chain. Working with positive impact company Lonely Whale,...
Report: Human rights, modern slavery and the jewellery trade by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 19, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new report, All that glitters is not gold, warns of human rights abuse and modern slavery in the UK jewellery trade. It has been estimated that there are 45.8 million people affected by modern slavery practices. The International Labour Organisation estimates...
Major corporations could miss zero-deforestation targets by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 18, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal Canopy has published the fourth annual Forest 500 Report, and in it researchers reveal that a number of major corporations and financial institutions are set to miss their 2020 zero-deforestation targets. Researchers found that industrial agricultural...
Top ranking PHB Ethical Beauty re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 15, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogFor the 4th consecutive year, PHB Ethical Beauty has successfully re-attained Ethical Accreditation after passing our annual independent audit. In our latest ethical index rankings for the world’s skincare brand, PHB Ethical Beauty ranked...
Ethical pet food: Thrive re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 13, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce that Thrive Pet Foods has re-attained Ethical Accreditation, after successfully passing our annual independent audit. Thrive Pet Foods ranks among the very top of the ethical index for pet food brands. The brand was set up to produce...
Lidl launches first CSR report by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 11, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogLidl has launched its first CSR report, with the retailer outlining notable targets in areas of food waste, responsible sourcing and more. The company also challenged “misconceptions” about the relationship between its business model, sustainability and...
New ethical rankings: UK flower delivery companies by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 11, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThe feel-good factor of buying flowers for a friend or loved one can be marred by concerns over issues such as air miles, workers’ rights and the use of certain controversial chemicals (such as those that recent science has found to have a harmful effect on the bee...
World’s major carmakers launch sustainable materials initiative by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 8, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe world’s major carmakers have partnered to launch a sustainable materials initiative. The initiative is called Drive Sustainability, and its partnership includes BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Scania CV AB, Toyota Motor Europe,...
CSR Study: 63% of US Consumers Expect Companies to Act on Social, Environmental Issues by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 7, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogA CSR study has been published on US consumers utilizing what is being described as “benchmark data”. Researchers started collecting the data back in 1993, and the study reveals that 63% of US consumers are hopeful businesses will take the lead to drive...
Eco-responsible cleaning: ECO.3 awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 6, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce that ECO.3 recently obtained Ethical Accreditation. ECO.3 is range of eco-responisble cleaners that are safe around the house for children and pets as they are non-toxic, non-carcinogenic and skin safe. The brand’s range of...
Ikea begins work on ‘most sustainable’ UK store by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 6, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogMajor furniture retailer, Ikea, has begun construction on its new sustainable store in Greenwich, as part of the company’s commitment to becoming a “truly circular retailer”. The new store will host a range of modern sustainability technologies, including PV...
Company behind Timberland and Vans commits to fur free coalition by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 5, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe company behind Timberland and Vans, VF Corporation, has signed up to the fur free coalition. The company joins a list of brands already committed to the Fur Free Retailer Programme, including H&M, Next and Topshop. In addition to VF Corporation’s...
ESA Report: 6 million tonnes of waste could be ‘left without a home’ by 2030 by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 5, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new report published by the Environmental Services Association (ESA) recycling rates are unlikely to rise much above current levels. This will leave the UK with 6 million tonnes of waste beyond existing treatment capacities by 2030. The ESA Executive...
New report: Redesigning fashion’s future by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 4, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new landmark report has been published, A new textiles economy: Redesigning fashion’s future. Produced by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the report identifies the fashion industry’s current take-make-dispose model as the root cause of its environmental...
Top ethical brand Po-Zu re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 1, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogEarlier this week we released our latest ethical comparison rankings for the world’s footwear brands. At the top of the list? Po-Zu. In fact, Po-Zu has ranked top of the ethical index for shoe & trainers brands for 11 consecutive years....
