Is Ecover washing up liquid ethical and sustainable?
Unfortunately, Ecover has a below-benchmark score within The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Washing Up Liquid sector as it does not meet the minimum ethical benchmark.
Because Ecover has a low score on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Washing Up Liquid Ethical Ratings Table, it regrettably cannot be classed as an ethical washing up liquid brand. As a result, Ecover is not yet eligible for Ethical Accreditation.
Would you like to find out how other washing up liquid brands rank against Ecover within the Ethical Washing Up Liquid sector? Visit the Washing Up Liquid Ethical Ratings Table. From The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ratings Tables, you can find out more about the criteria our top-rated brands have fulfilled to achieve a top rating.
The GOOD Shopping Guide encourages all brands to begin introducing more ethical and sustainable practices.
What does Ecover receive a top rating for?
Due to its lack of negative ratings, Ecover receives a top score in the categories of Armaments and Fossil Fuels.
Where does Ecover score poorly?
Ecover receives a bottom rating for Toxic Chemicals Policy, as we found no evidence that the brand or its parent company avoids the use of harmful chemicals in its products.
What can Ecover do to improve its score?
Ecover’s below benchmark score on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Washing Up Liquid Ethical Ratings Table is the outcome of an assessment of multiple ethical criteria. If Ecover were to introduce a clear policy outlining its commitment to avoiding toxic chemicals within its products, it could work towards meeting our ethical benchmark.
Are you curious about how obtaining Ethical Accreditation could be beneficial for your brand? Accredited brands can display The GOOD Shopping Guide mark, showcasing to consumers that it can be trusted as an ethical and sustainable brand. Visit our Ratings Tables to learn about which brands have been awarded with our ethical certification.
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Ethical performance in category
GSG score
GSG category benchmark
Ethical Rating
Environment
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Environmental Report
Acceptable
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Toxic Chemicals Policy
Poor
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Fossil Fuels
Good
-
Packaging
Poor
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
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Vegetarian/Vegan Verified
Acceptable
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Irresponsible Marketing
Poor
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Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Poor
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Public Record Criticisms
Poor
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