Artist paints: Colors of Nature reawarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 31, 2018 | Ethical AccreditationAn ethical option for artist paints: Colors of Nature sells professional quality, earth-friendly paints that are certified Vegan and cruelty-free. Their products are from natural, raw sources which use minimal chemistry to remove toxic elements making them safe for...
Unsustainable fashion: Burberry destroyed unsold and unused clothes worth £28.6m ‘to protect its brand’ by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 30, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogBritish fashion brand, Burberry, has been the focus of attention as it was revealed that the company destroyed unsold and unused clothes, accessories and cosmetics worth £28.6m ‘to protect its brand’. The news has brought into focus the norm of wasteful...
Plastic bag sales drop by 86% in England by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 30, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogSince 5 October 2015, large retailers in England have been required by law to charge 5p for all single use plastic carrier bags. New data published by the UK government has revealed that, since the introduction of the 5p plastic bag charge, sales of plastic...
Pet care: WildWash reawarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 27, 2018 | Ethical AccreditationLooking for an ethical pet care brand? We’re happy to say that WildWash has successfully reattained Ethical Accreditation, following our annual independent audit. Image: A selection of WildWash shampoo products / www.wildwash.co.uk Highly recommended by The Good...
Walt Disney Company pledges to eliminate use of plastic straws and more by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 27, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogAs the EU proposes to ban plastic straws, stirs, and cotton buds, throughout the world companies are announcing various pledges regarding the reduction of plastic waste. Just the other week, Starbucks announced it intended to eliminate plastic straws in...
Study: How UK supermarkets rank in terms of plastic packaging by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 26, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA study by consumer group, Which?, has found that one-third of all UK supermarket plastic is not easily recyclable. The investigation included 27 own-brand items at 10 major UK supermarkets. It was found that Morrisons ranked top, with 81% of packaging widely...
How Does Circular Economy Work Within Business? by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 25, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGuest Post by (S A Y A Designs) An average household uses numerous everyday items that end up as waste. These are little things which we all use, but not very often do we notice the amount of waste that they add up to. Luckily today many innovations, new...
Ethical gifts: Be good. Shop. reawarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 24, 2018 | Ethical AccreditationWe’re pleased to announce that Be good. Shop. has reattained Ethical Accreditation. Image: Recycled plastic bag / www.begoodshop.com Be good. Shop. sells affordable ethical gifts which are either British made, fairtrade, charity supporting, upcycled,...
Adidas pledges to use only recycled plastics by 2024 by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 24, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogFollowing the success of the Adidas ocean plastic shoe, the sportswear brand has announced plans to stop using virgin polyester for all shoes and clothing. As part of a company push to increase the sustainability of its supply chain, Adidas has committed to using...
Mastercard becomes first payments provider to set science-based targets by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 23, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal payment provider, Mastercard, has set plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent. The plan has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), making it the first payments industry company to achieve this recognition. In 2017,...
Neal’s Yard Remedies: A leader in ethical skincare and organic beauty by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 20, 2018 | Ethical AccreditationNatural organic health and beauty brand, Neal’s Yard Remedies was founded in Covent Garden, London in 1981. Their huge range of products includes skincare, bath and body care, mother and baby, aromatherapy, supplements and herbal remedies. We’ve...
Pret A Manger to switch to compostable cutlery by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 20, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogPopular cafe, Pret, has revealed plans to introduce compostable cutlery across all UK stores by the end of 2019. The move follows a trial of wooden cutlery, which received negative feedback from customers. First we trialled wooden cutlery, and you told us it just...
Skincare: New ethical scores reveal lengthy list of consumer options by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 19, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogNew ethical scores for skincare brands have been released. The latest ethical comparison rankings reveal a lengthy list of shopping options. Organic skincare? Cruelty free? Sustainable beauty? Our latest research breaks down how over 40 skincare brands rank...
Ørsted survey: 73% of UK consumers would choose retailers that use renewable energy by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 18, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new survey carried out by renewable energy specialist, Ørsted, has revealed that majority (73%) of UK consumers prefer to shop for products from companies that use renewable energy over those that do not. The survey indicates there is strong commercial benefit to...
Consortium of British retailers sign a statement expressing concern over ‘weak’ corporate anti-slavery laws by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 17, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA consortium of British retailers have signed a statement expressing concern about ‘weak’ corporate anti-slavery laws. The list of companies to sign the statement include Clarks, The Co-op, M&S, Ocado and Tesco. Citing how 25 million people are...
ecoYoga re-awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 16, 2018 | Ethical AccreditationLooking for a new yoga mat? ecoYoga mats were inspired by a dearth in the global market for a functional yet natural and mindful product. They are made from entirely natural plant based materials: 100% natural rubber and hessian. The rubber compound is environmentally...
Molson Coors obtains approval for science-based target by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 16, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal brewer Molson Coors has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across operations by 50%, and throughout the company’s value chain by 20%. The aim sits alongside other 2025 goals set by the brewer, with its emissions reduction targets...
Starbucks to ban plastic straws in all stores by 2020 by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 13, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogHuge news coming from the cafe sector: Starbucks has announced plans to ban plastic straws in all stores by 2020. The corporate policy will result in Starbucks phasing out single-use plastic straws in 28,000 stores throughout the world. It is estimated that,...
Study: Mislabeling a widespread issue in the pet food industry by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 13, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new study published in the journal BMC Veterinary Research has found further evidence of widespread mislabeling of pet food products. The study, led by Rebecca Ricci and co-authored by several others, sheds further light on what is considered an ongoing issue within...
UK cleaning services: The Clean Space reawarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 12, 2018 | Ethical AccreditationThe Clean Space is a commercial cleaning company on a mission to be the best, most-distinctive cleaning company in the UK. The company prides itself on their mission to respect and take care of their cleaners, meaning they are high-caliber, happy and motivated to do a...
UK supermarket chain, Tesco, announces zero deforestation soy policy by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 12, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogOne of the UK’s largest supermarket chains, Tesco, has announced a new soy policy that pledges to achieve zero deforestation for its own-brand products and animal feed by 2025. The new sustainability targets is part of Tesco’s greater ambition to become a...
BT, Microsoft and Nokia part of UN supported coalition to combat human trafficking in supply chains by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 12, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogTechnology giants BT, Microsoft and Nokia along with a host of other companies and NGOs have teamed up to combat human trafficking in supply chains. With support of the UN, the aim of the coalition is to improve on and develop new technologies that can more accurately...
Frozen food retailer, Iceland, launches paper bag trial by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 11, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogFrozen food retailer, Iceland, is in the news again. This time, the supermarket chain has announced the launch of a paper bag trial. The move comes in support of a global-wide campaign to reduce plastic output. The aim of the trial is to investigate whether the...
Walkers under pressure to ditch non-recyclable crisp packets by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 10, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogPopular UK crisps brand, Walkers, is facing increasing pressure over its packaging. It is estimated that the company produces more than 7,000 non-recyclable crisp packets every minute, with a recent analysis by 38 Degrees revealing that the company is set to produce...
The Bug Watch reattains Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 10, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re happy to announce that The Bug Watch has successfully reattained Ethical Accreditation, after passing our annual independent audit. Image: The Bug Watch / www.hellobugco.com The Bug Watch is an innovative wristband to keep mosquito’s away –...
PepsiCo claims it’s on track for palm oil goals despite concerns of “dodge and cover” by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 9, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogPepsiCo has published its latest Palm Oil Progress Report. Within the report the company claims it has “Achieved 32% RSPO physically certified sustainable palm oil”. This figure exceeds their “interim target of 30% for 2017, with the aim of...
‘Dirty Dozen banks’ under pressure to divest from fossil fuels by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 9, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe ‘Dirty Dozen’ of the world’s banks, as Greenpeace describes them, are under mounting pressure to divest from fossil fuels. This follows a campaign calling on the list of banks to “to make stronger commitments when it comes to the...
Ethical Health & Beauty: Fushi Wellbeing by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 7, 2018 | Ethical AccreditationFushi Wellbeing has emerged as one of The Good Shopping Guide’stop-ranking companies within the Health & Beauty sections. The company creates ethically sourced products in their London workshop, combining hand-blended, organic, freshly cold-pressed...
Cruelty-Free Skincare: TanOrganic Achieves Top Ethical Rating by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 6, 2018 | Ethical AccreditationThe latest research audit by The Ethical Company Organisation, which keeps TanOrganic’s independent Ethical Accreditation up-to-date, has resulted in a top-ranking Ethical Company Index score of 100 for the company. TanOrganic creates natural and organic...
Insurance: The Environmental Transport Association (ETA) reawarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 6, 2018 | Ethical AccreditationThe Environmental Transport Association (ETA) is an insurance company which has been supporting environmental projects in Britain and throughout the world for over 25 years. The company offers breakdown cover plus home and travel insurance. Currently rated with a top...
UK supermarket, Morrisons, trials plastic bottle return system by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 4, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogUK supermarket chain, Morrisons, has begun trialing reverse vending machines that accept any single-use plastic bottle with a barcode. Customers are able to deposit up to 20 bottles a day, and in return they are given loyalty points to spend in store. The trial will...
Pet food: Pooch & Mutt re-awarded Ethical Accreditation for 10th consecutive year by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 4, 2018 | Ethical AccreditationFor 10 consecutive years, Pooch & Mutt has held and maintained Ethical Accreditation status. The company was recently re-awarded the distinction following our annual independent audit, setting the fantastic 10 year milestone. Recipients of an 85 ECI on the...
Sustainable tech: HP used 99,000 tonnes of recycled plastic in its ink and toner cartridges through 2017 by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 4, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogTechnology firm, HP, has published its latest sustainability report. Within the report, the company reveals how it reportedly used 99,000 tonnes of recycled plastic in its ink and toner cartridges through 2017. Additionally, the company has reported that on the back...
Pet food: Scrumbles awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 4, 2018 | Ethical AccreditationWe are happy to announce that Scrumbles has been awarded Ethical Accreditation. The pet food brand was recently introduced to The Good Shopping Guide, receiving an 85 ECI in our independent ethical company research. This makes Scrumbles a top ranking...
Report: Many supermarkets failing when it comes to workers’ rights in the supply chain by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 2, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA scathing new report published by Oxfam has revealed that many supermarkets in Europe and the US are not doing enough to protect workers’ rights in the supply chain. The report is titled, “Ripe for Change: Ending human suffering in supermarket...
European banks launch new green mortgage scheme by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 2, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA number of Europe’s biggest banks have joined forces to launch a new green mortgage scheme. One of the central purposes of the scheme is to support energy efficiency and to establish greater incentive for consumers to achieve reductions in energy use. In short,...
