Ethical Accreditation: Plant-Based Food Pioneer VBites by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 30, 2020 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogVBites has retained independent Ethical Accreditation for the 16th successive year, following an audit by The Ethical Company Organisation. VBites is a pioneer of plant-based foods, having first started manufacturing vegan food products 27 years ago. In that time,...
Ethical Company: Henley Raw Dog Food by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 9, 2020 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogAnother week, another new Ethical Company announcement! Following an ethical audit by The Ethical Company Organisation, Henley Raw Dog Food has been included in the Cat & Dog Food ethical brand comparison table with high-ranking Ethical Company Index of 82. Henley...
CHOOSE Plastic Free Bottles by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 2, 2020 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe are pleased to announce the inclusion of CHOOSE as one of our Top Ethical Companies following an independent audit by The Ethical Company Organisation, which allows the company to display the Ethical Company and Ethical Award logos. CHOOSE is a sustainable...
Sustainable Building Materials: Ty-Mawr Lime by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 17, 2020 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogTy-Mawr Lime is a market leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of environmentally-friendly building materials and systems, providing a ‘one-stop’ shop for its customers and clients across the UK. Their approach to buildings and building...
Ethical Yoga Shop: YogaClicks by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 13, 2020 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogYogaClicks has been re-awarded independent Ethical Accreditation for the second year in a row – confirming their commitment to putting people, animals and the planet first. YogaClicks is a one stop shop for everything yoga. YogaClicks curates the best in...
Ethical Beauty: Honesty Cosmetics by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 6, 2020 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogHonesty Cosmetics was founded in 1984 with ethics being the guiding force behind the company, which produces cruelty-free skin and hair care products. Honesty Cosmetics has attained continuous Ethical Accreditation since 2005 and their products are endorsed by The...
How to make your period plastic-free by The Good Shopping Guide | May 23, 2019 | Ethical Shopping BlogHow to make your period plastic-free A guest blog piece by organic period product experts, Natracare. Did you know that plastic takes over 500 years to break down? Even then, it only breaks up into micro-plastics which remain in the environment and continue to pollute...
Ethical. Period by The Good Shopping Guide | May 1, 2019 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogNatracare is a pioneer in natural feminine hygiene products, having developed the world’s first brand of organic and natural period products in 1989. Natracare provides a range of natural and organic tampons, pads, liners and wipes enabling women to avoid plastics,...
Street Store, Rеduсіng Tеxtіlе Waste аnd Increasing Cоmmunіtу Cоhеѕіоn by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 25, 2019 | Ethical Shopping BlogEnvironmental сhаrіtу Hubbub, hаѕ lаunсhеd an nеw initiative to tасklе this рrоblеmѕ, uѕіng the іdеа оf ‘Strееt Stоrе’ events aimed аt rеduсіng tеxtіlе waste аnd increase соmmunіtу соhеѕіоn thrоugh сlоthіng ѕwарѕ – which аllоw реорlе tо uрdаtе thеіr wаrdrоbе fоr...
Research Update: Ethical Home by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 6, 2019 | Ethical Shopping BlogWhirlpool or Zanussi? Hoover or Indesit? Your brand choice could mean the difference between supporting an ethical company or one involved in the arms industry, pollution and workers-rights violations. We are pleased to announce some major updates to the white...
Olio. A recent app we found on the app store by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 1, 2019 | Ethical Shopping BlogResearch says we waste £13bn worth of food each year in the UK, with 71% of that waste coming from household waste. While this seems like a big figure, Foodbanks are a common sight in most places. And then we found Olio! Olio pitches itself as part of The Food...
The Rise of Veganism in the UK by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 10, 2019 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe State of Veganism in the UK Vegans unite! A look at the evidence makes one thing clear: Veganism is experiencing an historic rise in the UK. Research shows that the number of practicing vegans in the UK is now at an all-time high. A closer look at the data shows...
Success? A Look at England’s New Plastic Bag Tax by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 1, 2019 | Ethical Shopping BlogIn 2016, it was reported that the UK’s new plastic bag tax had decreased the use of plastic bags by up to 85%. This controversial tax, which the British government hoped would reduce grocery store plastic bag use by up to 80%, proved a hot-button issue before...
Eco Cleaning Products: But how ethical are they? by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 3, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogHousehold cleaning products often contain a mixture of unpleasant chemicals, which can have an adverse effect on our health and the environment. But it is now easier than ever to find eco alternatives, which are kinder to the environment and our health – but how...
Ethical Fashion: How slowing down fast fashion is better for the planet by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 28, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGuest Blog from Hubbub. In the last 15 years, global clothing production has doubled and, in the UK alone, we spent £57.8 billion in 2017 on new threads. A large driver behind these massive figures is undoubtedly the rise of ‘fast’ fashion. Most...
Banned Iceland Christmas ad sheds light by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 19, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIceland’s “Rang-tan” advert, depicting an animated orang-utan sheltering in a child’s bedroom, does the job. Those of you who haven’t yet seen the advert taken from an earlier campaign created by Greenpeace, this is your chance to join over 30 million other people at...
Find Out The Hidden Dilemma Behind Electric Cars by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 15, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogElectric cars have the ability to massively cut our carbon footprint and reduce air pollution, but do these vehicles cause as many ethical and legal problems as they solve? In June 2018, the British government announced that new petrol and diesel vehicles will be...
UK First Geothermal Electricity Project based in Cornwall by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 5, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogDrilling will soon be underway at the UK’s first geothermal electricity project based in Cornwall, with developers aiming to construct a new facility capable of generating enough renewable power for up to 3,000 homes. Geothermal Engineering...
Carlsberg to replace plastic can ring holders by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 7, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal beer company Carlsberg has launched its “Snap Pack” – a new packaging innovation that will cut plastic pollution. The technology – which uses recycled glue to hold cans together – is expected to save up to 1,200 tonnes of...
Dirty fashion report: ‘Damaging’ viscose use remains, but positive industry action starting to take shape by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 10, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogAccording to a new report by the Changing Markets Foundation, ‘damaging’ viscose use remains throughout the fashion industry a year on from the organisation’s initial study. A central argument by the researchers concerns the manner in which...
Levi Strauss commits to 100% renewables and science-based targets by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 8, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal jeans brand, Levi Strauss, has updated its climate strategy. Within the company’s updated strategy are some big news items, including notable reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions. The company will seek a 90% reduction in emissions across...
Plastic waste: Tesco becomes first UK supermarket to offer cans of water by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 7, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe bottled water industry is under pressure to respond to the plastic waste crisis. One solution that is being experimented with is edible and biodegradable packaging. Meanwhile, Tesco has become the first UK supermarket to respond to the plastic waste crisis by...
Report: Global clothing brands and suppliers making progress in detoxing from hazardous chemicals by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 1, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new report published by Greenpeace shows that progress is being made by global clothing brands and suppliers when it comes to detoxing from hazardous chemicals. The report, “Destination Zero – Seven Years of Detoxing the Clothing Industry”, maps for the...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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,...
Puma and Asos collaborate to create sustainable menswear and womenswear range by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 28, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogPuma and Asos have announced a collaborative project, in which the two brands will work together to create a sustainable range of menswear and womenswear. The joint collection is made to both look great and be eco-friendly, as the “Sustainability Pack”...
Renault commits €1bn in funding for electric vehicle research and manufacturing by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 26, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogFrench carmaker, Renault, has pledged more than one billion euros “to accelerate investments for the development and production of electric vehicles”. Among a list of plans, the company also intends to create a second electric vehicle production...
Gucci pledges commitment to sustainability and transparency by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 25, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal fashion brand, Gucci, has released plans to further its sustainability and transparency commitments with the launch of Gucci Equilibrium. The launch of the new project follows as part of the company’s 10 year sustainability plan, in which Gucci...
Asos to ban mohair, cashmere and silk from 2019 by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 22, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal online fashion retailer, Asos, has announced plans to ban mohair, cashmere and silk from 2019. Citing changing consumer attitudes, specifically toward animal welfare, the company is looking to move beyond animal-derived products. What is notable about the move,...
Tower of Trash – Tips on reducing plastic waste by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 21, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGuest Post by eCo2 Greetings (eCo2 Greetings) Our planet has a population of over 7.5 billion people and as a result we dump a massive 2.12 billion tonnes of waste per year. This is partly because 99% of the stuff we buy gets binned within 6 months...
Volvo pledges to use 25% recycled plastic in its vehicles by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 21, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogVolvo has announced plans for at least 25 per cent of the plastics used in its vehicles to be sourced from recycled materials. The aim is to achieve this goal by 2025. Additionally, Volvo has urged the rest of the auto industry to follow in their steps, suggesting...
Pet food: Naturaw awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 20, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogNaturaw was recently added to the pet food section, receiving a top score of 95 on the ethical company index. Offering fresh, natural, raw dog food delivered directly to your door, the company is passionate about responsibly sourcing the best quality ingredients and...
Mondelez pledges 100% sustainably-source wheat (EU) by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 20, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogMondelēz International, the company behind such biscuit brands as Oreo, Cadbury and Ritz, has revealed plans to use only 100% sustainably-sourced wheat in the EU. The move comes following planned expansion of the company’s sustainable wheat initiative....
Dieselgate: VW fined $1.2 billion, CEO arrested by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 19, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogVolkswagen (VW) has been fined $1.2 billion for cheating emissions tests, following action by German prosecutors. The company first admitted to rigging diesel engines to cheat emissions tests in 2015. It has been reported that dieselgate has affected ~10.7...
McDonald’s (UK) to ban plastic straws by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 19, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogMcDonald’s will replace plastic straws with a paper alternative across all UK restaurants. The policy will come into effect September, 2018, making the fast-food brand the latest major company to start taking action against single-use plastic products. According...
We Are Tea awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 18, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogLooking for a new, ethical tea brand? We Are Tea was recently awarded Ethical Accreditation. Offering high-quality loose leaf and bagged tea that’s sourced and prepared in an ethical way, the company operates by supporting smaller ethical tea...
Samsung pledges to use only renewable energy by 2020 by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 15, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogTechnology giant, Samsung, has committed to use 100% renewable energy by 2020. Following a year-long Greenpeace campaign, the commitment by Samsung means that factories and offices in the US, Europe, and China will run on 100 percent renewable energy. However, concern...
Vegetarian food brand, Quorn, to ditch non-recyclable black plastic by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 13, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogVegetarian food brand, Quorn, has begun taking steps to remove black plastic from packaging, “eliminating 297 tonnes of non-recyclable plastic from its supply chain”. With the aim of achieving significant reduction of non-recyclable plastic waste, the...
Ethical insurance (UK): Naturesave reattains Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 12, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWhen it comes to UK insurance providers, one of the companies that has consistently remained at the top of our independent ethical rankings is Naturesave. This October, Naturesave will be celebrating 25 years of trading. As a general insurance provider, they...
Marks & Spencer in line with 100% sourcing of sustainable cotton by 2020 by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 12, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogMarks & Spencer’s latest sustainability report has been published. Within it, the company has revealed a number of interesting targets and aims. One of the most notable headlines concerns how M&S is currently in line to achieve 100% sustainable...
Ikea to phase out all single-use plastic products from its stores, in addition to numerous other sustainability initiatives by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 11, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIn the company’s commitment to help its customers live more sustainably, Ikea has announced that it will phase out all single-use plastic products from its stores. The furniture retailer has already committed to transitioning away from petroleum-based plastics...
Highland Spring becomes the first UK bottled water brand to introduce a 100% recycled bottle by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 8, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogPlastic pollution is on everyone’s agenda. As a material, plastic has been profoundly and transformatively useful in far too many ways to list. But, as highlighted by recent scientific and empirical research, the mounting problem of plastic pollution, including...
Health & Beauty: Green People reattains Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 7, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogGreen People has become one of the UK’s best loved organic beauty brands, since its inception 20 years ago. Offering a range of products, from sun care to shower gels and hair care, the brand has established itself as a genuine ethical leader in the health &...
AT&T aims for zero-waste across 100 sites by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 5, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogAT&T is the world’s largest telecommunications company. As such, it is understandably newsworthy when a company of its size pledges to achieve impressive zero-waste-to-landfill targets across 100 sites by 2020. The list of facilities includes its global...
Biggest scientific analysis to date suggests avoiding meat and dairy the single most effective choice to reduce your impact on Earth by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 5, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogThere have been arguments being encircled for some time that livestock has a huge carbon footprint. The biggest scientific analysis to date suggests the huge footprint of livestock is so massive, “it provides just 18% of calories but takes up 83% of...
Skincare: Bloomtown reattains Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 4, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce that Bloomtown, top scoring in the ethical skincare rankings, has successfully reattained Ethical Accreditation. Bloomtown is an award-winning natural skincare company, selling a wide range of products including moisturisers, body wash,...
Ben & Jerry’s blockchain pilot allows consumers to enjoy climate-friendly ice cream by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 4, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogBen & Jerry’s, a Unilever-owned brand and also a certified B-Corp, has launched a new pilot with blockchain non-profit Poseidon. The blockchain supported retail platform that is being trialed at the company’s Scoop Shop at Wardour Street,...
Sun protection brands – New ethical comparison rankings by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 1, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’ve published updated ethical scores for many of the world’s sun protection brands, following our latest independent research on the sector. One of the positive stories with this ethical rankings update has to do with Riemann P20, owned by Orkla ASA. The...
Hilton becomes first major hotel company to commit to science-based targets, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 61%. Move inspired by shifting consumer demand. by The Good Shopping Guide | May 30, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogThis is big news for the hospitality industry. Hilton has become the first major hotel company to commit to science-based targets with the aim of reducing carbon emissions by 61% by 2030. The new sustainability objectives will help the company align with the...
Report: UK insurers take lead when it comes to climate action by The Good Shopping Guide | May 30, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new report has been published by the independent and non-profit Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP). Titled, Got it Covered? Insurance in a Changing Climate, researchers rank and compare 80 of the largest insurers throughout the world according to their...
Computer services: IT Ambulance re-attains Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | May 29, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogIn the west London area and in need of a computer service? We’re pleased to say that IT Ambulance has successfully re-attained Ethical Accreditation, and is highly recommended by The Good Shopping Guide. Whether your business Infrastructure is...
Green finance: EU proposes “ground-breaking low-carbon benchmark” by The Good Shopping Guide | May 29, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe European Commission appears serious in its commitment to meeting the demands of the Paris Agreement, with the latest series of proposals looking into leveraging the private sector in support of decarbonising the European economy as a whole. The proposals were...
SSE commits to science-based targets, aims to halve carbon intensity by The Good Shopping Guide | May 28, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogUK energy giant, SSE, has pledged to meet new carbon intensity targets. The updated, longer term targets will see the electricity company cut the carbon intensity of the electricity it generates by a further 50% by 2030, based on 2017/18 levels. In the...
Make Fashion Circular: Some of the biggest fashion brands join forces to transform industry by The Good Shopping Guide | May 25, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogMake Fashion Circular, an initiative powered by the much celebrated Ellen MacArthur Foundation, is looking to transform the fashion industry in radical ways. Building on the Foundation’s 2017 report A New Textiles Economy: Redesigning fashion’s...
Intimate care: The Yes Yes Company re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | May 24, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re very pleased to announce that The Yes Yes Company has successfully re-attained Ethical Accreditation, after passing our annual independent audit. This means that the brand has successfully attained Ethical Accreditation for 10 consecutive years. YES...
Tesco ‘raises the bar’ – Supermarket to ban non-recyclable plastic packaging by 2019 by The Good Shopping Guide | May 24, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogFollowing the release of the company’s annual report, which revealed that Tesco is on track to meet its science-based emissions targets, the supermarket has made a massive announcement. In a move that some are suggesting ‘raises the bar’...
Tesco cut carbon emissions by 13% in 2017 by The Good Shopping Guide | May 23, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogTesco has released its annual company report, which reveals that the company succeeded in reducing carbon emissions by 13% in 2017. In May 2017, the major UK supermarket chain announced new science-based targets, aligning with the Paris Climate Agreement. Targets...
UK Co-op to fight food waste with new donation scheme by The Good Shopping Guide | May 22, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe UK Co-op has announced that it will end “last-minute” sales of fresh produce, in effort to reduce the amount of edible food going to waste. As stated by the Co-op, “Every year UK households throw 7 million tonnes of edible food and drink away....
New “plastic free” label to help consumers make informed shopping choices by The Good Shopping Guide | May 21, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new “plastic free” label will be made available to businesses and retailers. It follows the launch of the Plastic Free Trust Mark, organised by A Plastic Planet. The main purpose of the label is to let shoppers know which products use eco-friendly...
Newly added Broadreach Nature+ awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | May 21, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re very happy to announce that Broadreach Nature+ has been awarded Ethical Accreditation. The company was recently added to the Cat & Dog food section of The Good Shopping Guide, receiving a top scoring 85 ECI. Broadreach Nature+ offers a...
German carmaker, Audi, plans to sell 800,000 electric vehicles in 2025 by The Good Shopping Guide | May 18, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogPremium German carmaker, Audi, has outlined plans to sell 800,000 battery-electric and hybrid powered cars in 2025. The plans come as the carmarker seeks to rival Tesla, and repair its reputation after the emissions-cheating scandal. As reported by Reuters,...
Co-op to launch reverse vending machines at UK summer festivals by The Good Shopping Guide | May 16, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogCo-op will become the first UK retailer to trial reverse vending machines. The trial is part of the company’s commitment to increase recycling and reduce marine pollution, with the deposit and return scheme to be unveiled at a pop-up Co-op store...
World’s largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev, orders 800 zero-emission, hydrogen-electric trucks by The Good Shopping Guide | May 16, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogAnheuser-Busch InBev has been in the news quite a bit lately, most recently pertaining to the company’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter by 2025. Last week, the world’s largest brewer continued its march toward different...
UPS to trial a fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles in the UK and France by The Good Shopping Guide | May 15, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA fleet of 35 electric vehicles (EVs) will take to the streets of London and Paris, following an announcementby UPS. The company will launch the trial later in 2018, with the purpose of testing the electric delivery fleet to see how they perform. The trial of the...
Feminine care: Latest brand rankings now available! by The Good Shopping Guide | May 14, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogNew ethical rankings for feminine care brands are now available. In general, the topic of feminine care products seems hard to talk about for many people, women included, but it is notable that more articles are appearing in the popular media exploring...
Report: Certification schemes “losing their way” by The Good Shopping Guide | May 14, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new report has been published by the Changing Markets Foundation.The report is aptly titled, “The False Promise of Certification”. Within it, serious accusations are made that the voluntary certification model is broken, with researcher’s...
Unilever sees 70% growth delivered by its sustainable living brands by The Good Shopping Guide | May 11, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogUnilever has reported some eye-catching figures this week. It begins with the fact that the most sustainable brands on its roster grew 46% faster than the others in 2017. This list comprises of the likes of Dove, Lipton, Hellmann’s and Knorr. But it gets better: in...
Report: Many countries behind on Paris Agreement targets by The Good Shopping Guide | May 11, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new report, in which researchers analysed 23 countries currently pledged to meet Paris Agreement commitments, has found that many are falling well behind their targets. The report comes in the form of the Climate Action Tracker, and it has signaled cause...
Companies and governments pledge to tackle poverty, deforestation and human rights abuses in the cocoa supply chain by The Good Shopping Guide | May 9, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogAt the four-day World Cocoa Conference in Berlin, an emerging message was that coordinated efforts were required to tackle some of the biggest issues in the industry. Poverty, immense deforestation and human rights abuse are some of the pressing concerns about the...
Insurance giant, Allianz, to stop insuring coal industry by The Good Shopping Guide | May 8, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal insurance giant, Allianz, is the latest major firm to take a stance against the coal industry. The move comes following criticism from environmental groups, with Europe’s biggest insurer announcing that it will stop insuring coal-fired power plants and...
“You print one, we’ll plant one” – Xerox to offset paper footprints through reforestation by The Good Shopping Guide | May 4, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogLate in 2017, Xerox made headlines by announcing some impressive new sustainability targets, including a commitment to science-based emissions targets. Fast-forward to 17 April, 2018, and the company has announced another new sustainability goal: “you print...
Starbucks sees 156% rise in reusable cup usage during trial by The Good Shopping Guide | May 3, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogFollowing the launch of a consumer trial across London stores, where Starbucks’ customers received a 5p charge on disposable coffee cups, the company announced the following results: reusable cup usage increased by 156.6% in those stores. The...
UK coffee chain, Boston Tea Party, first to ban usage of disposable cups by The Good Shopping Guide | May 2, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogCoffee cup waste is a big issue these days. In that recent estimates suggest more than two billion disposable coffee cups are used each year in the UK alone, fewer than 1% are recycled. With that, a number of major coffee chain retailers have started taking...
European Union to ban bee-harming insecticides, but consumer groups and scientists are still cautious by The Good Shopping Guide | May 2, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe European Union has announced a plan to ban three widely-used insecticides linked to the decline in bee populations. The evidence of catastrophic insect decline is overwhelming, not just when it comes to the bee population but also other pollinators. That...
Ovo Energy launches vehicle-to-grid technology for UK homes by The Good Shopping Guide | May 1, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogOvo Energy, a leading ethical electricity supplier in the UK, has announced the launch of its new vehicle-to-grid technology. Also referred to as ‘V2G’, this new product available to Ovo customers enables energy stored in their electric vehicles to be...
New ethical rankings: Mobile phones and UK networks by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 30, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt’s the update that many were waiting for – new ethical rankings for the world’s mobile phone brands. We’re excited to say that the new scores are now live and available for review. Some positives There was a lot to this update, with some...
#WhoMadeMyClothes – Fashion Transparency Index 2018 by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 27, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt’s Fashion Revolution Week (23-29 April), and with that comes the publication of this year’s Fashion Transparency Index. Fashion Transparency Fashion Revolution is a global movement calling for greater transparency, sustainability and ethics in the...
More than 40 companies have signed up to cut plastic pollution by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 27, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogMore than 40 companies have signed a pact to cut plastic pollution over the next seven years. The list of companies include such massive multinationals as Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble and Unilever. (You can review the full list of companies here)....
Waitrose to remove disposable coffee cups from stores by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 27, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogWaitrose has announced that they aim to remove disposable coffee cups from stores by autumn 2018. According to the BBC, the plan will begin from 30 April. However, a full rollout of the policy is not expected until later in the year. An estimated 52...
Report: Among UK supermarkets, Aldi leads for sustainable seafood products by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 25, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogHow sustainable is your supermarket seafood? According to a new report by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Aldi has overthrown the likes of Sainsbury’s and Lidl as the leader for sustainable seafood products. The news comes from the...
UK’s largest hospitality company, Whitbread, to halve emissions within the next seven years by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 24, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe UK’s largest hospitality company, Whitbread, has announced new “industry leading” science-based targets, which will see the company halve their total emissions within the next seven years. The news comes on Earth Day, making Whitbread “one...
Europe’s biggest bank, HSBC, to stop financing most new coal plants, oil sands, arctic drilling projects by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 24, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIn extremely positive news, Europe’s biggest bank, HSBC, is set to step up efforts to cease funding for most new coal plants, oil sands, and arctic drilling projects. This puts the bank among a host of other major investors to begin turning away from fossil...
Plastic waste: Nestlé to make all packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 23, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal food company, Nestlé, has announced further plans to tackle plastic waste with the pledge to make all packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. As reported by edie.net, the company’s bigger aim and ambition is for zero packaging to end up as...
Blue Chip Feed re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 20, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce that Blue Chip Feed has successfully re-attained Ethical Accreditation, after passing our annual independent audit. Blue Chip Feed makes feed balancers and supplements for horses and ponies, helping them to live longer, healthier active...
Report: Consumers demand greater transparency from food sector by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 20, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new report commissioned by Cranswick (who recently revealed renewable energy and food waste reduction plans) has found that public trust is at an “all-time low” when it comes to the food sector. The report outlines a fairly simple...
Plastic waste: Pret A Manger unveils new range of reusable bottles by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 19, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogEarlier in the year, Pret a Manger announced a plan to introduce a 50p reusable coffee cup discount. This discount was double the one the company had previously offered. The aim of the policy was to support and encourage a reduction in the amount of single-use...
Tech giant, Apple, announces global facilities now powered by 100% clean energy by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 18, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogTech giant, Apple, who surprised many by ranking among the top in Greenpeace’s green guide, has announced that all of its global facilities are powered with 100% renewable energy. These global facilities comprise of offices, data centres and...
Just Eat to support green transition for restaurant partners by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 18, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe popular food delivery service and app, Just Eat, is set to offer discounts for low-carbon vehicles and renewable energy contracts. Approximately 28,500 of the company’s restaurant partners could benefit from the initiative, in a push to reduce emissions...
Soap: Caurnie re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 17, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe would like to extend our congratulations to The Caurnie Soaperie. The company successfully reattained Ethical Accreditation for another year, after passing our annual independent audit. The Caurnie Soaperie in Kirkintilloch first opened in 1922,...
The Co-op: Emissions reduction target reached 3 years early by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 17, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe Co-op released its latest CSR report. Impressively, in 2017 the company sourced 100% of its electricity from UK wind farms. But if that is not already a headline making statement, they also revealed that they achieved a 54% reduction in emissions since 2006. The...
Iceland pledges to stop using palm oil in own-brand food by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 17, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt was only a couple of months ago when Iceland announced its commitment to remove plastic packagingfrom own brand products. Last week, the frozen food retailer followed up a number of recent action plans with a new commitment: to remove palm oil from all of...
UK Mortgages: Barclays launches Green Mortgage scheme by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 16, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogUK mortgage options just got a little bit greener, with banking giant Barclays now offering a Green Mortgage scheme. A summation of the scheme is as follows: if you buy an energy efficient home, you can qualify for a lower mortgage rate. With the aim of...
Oreo is switching to sustainable cocoa by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 16, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogMondelēz, the company that makes Oreo products, has announced that the brand will now only use sustainable cocoa in its cookies. The switch will come into effect by the end of the month. The news follows the agreement that all of the cocoa sourced for Oreo products...
Apple’s environmental ranking, plus the company’s new iPhone recycling robot by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 14, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt was ahead of Earth Day that Apple debuted a new robot named Daisy – a symbol of the company’s continued march toward improved environmental performance. Apple’s environmental ranking has been a focus of criticism in recent years, but...
Switching to a green energy tariff you can be proud of by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 13, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogGuest Post by EKOenergy (EKOenergy) The majority of renewable energy production doesn’t contribute to climate change, doesn’t release dangerous pollutants into the air, and doesn’t pump waste into our rivers. Unlike fossil fuels, relying on renewables won’t lead us...
Study: Scientists note ~30% drop in plastic bags on the seabed, reduction of waste credited to 5p (or equivalent) charge by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 13, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe introduction of a 5p charge (or equivalent) on plastic carrier bags has been a success. Or, at least, it is beginning to appear that the policy has successfully and positively impacted the amount of plastic bag waste. In a new study, published in the journal...
Update: Waitrose to switch to paper straws in cafes in fight against plastic waste by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 13, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt was reported a number of weeks ago that Waitrose was working on plans to reduce plastic waste. Part of the plan was to stop selling packs of plastic straws at all supermarkets by September 2018. Prior to this announcement, Waitrose already committed...
Plastic waste: Unilever moves toward transformative “closed-loop” food packaging solution by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 12, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIn a series of corporate commitments over the last year or more, Unilever has announced a partnership with start-up company Ioniqa and the largest global producer of PET resin Indorama Ventures. The aim of the partnership: to pioneer breakthrough...
Cosmetics: Glozone awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 11, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogGlozone is an online retailer selling Ozonated Cosmetics. They sell a variety of brands for the body, face, hair, feet & hands and also oral products. The products they sell are made using Ozonated Cold Pressed Olive oil as a base, which are thought to protect...
McDonald’s to start phasing out plastic straws by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 11, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogMcDonald’s restaurants in the UK will see a phase out in the use of plastic straws. May 2018 is when the company policy will come into force. The move comes in response to consumer demand, as the problem of plastic pollution continues to permeate through news...
Hershey’s commits £355 million to tackling child labour and deforestation by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 10, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal confectionery company, Hershey’s, has published its new sustainability strategy. Part of the strategy includes a £355 million commitment to tackling child labour and deforestation in the supply chain. The new policies are integral to the...
Report: Meat industry driving dramatic deforestation by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 9, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new report has been released focused on a study of the meat industry. Published by Mighty Earth, the researchers have found evidence that links the industry with “astounding” large-scale deforestation, environmental destruction and human...
Report: Apple, IKEA, Tesla and Unilever among leaders on corporate climate policy by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 9, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new report published last week, A-List of Climate Policy Engagement, scored a number of prominent businesses in relation to corporate climate policy. IKEA, Tesla and Unilever in addition to the likes of technology giant, Apple, are said to rank among the...
New technology could help save 250 million bananas from waste by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 6, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogBanana waste is a big deal. So big, in fact, that recent research estimated 1.4 million edible bananas are wasted each day in Britain alone. It is a shocking number. But new technology could help reduce this amount waste. In addition to increasing...
Now with climate strategy validation in accordance with science-based targets, McDonald’s looks to sustainable beef by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 6, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogNews broke just the other week that global fast-food giant, McDonald’s, has committed to new science-based targets in relation to its climate strategy. This should be considered as quite a big shift in company policy. But with this commitment,...
Home & Roost re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 5, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re happy to say that Home & Roost has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation. Home & Roost supplies rabbit hutches, chicken coops and outdoor shelters for dogs and cats – all made in the UK. The company only sells products they are proud of and...
Co-op own-brand bottled water to switch to 50% recycled plastic by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 4, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe Co-op has announced a move that will save it approximately 350 tonnes of annual plastic consumption: a switch to 50% recycled plastic for its own-brand bottled water. The move is part of the retailer’s commitment to improve resource efficiency and...
World’s biggest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev, to cut greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter by 2025 by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 4, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogAnheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer, has announced that it will take a number of steps in the fight against climate change. The big news follows the company’s announcement that it will aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter...
Vegetarian food: VBites (Cheatin’ + Vegi-Deli) re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 30, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogSince 2004, VBites has not been without Ethical Accreditation. This is the company behind such popular vegetarian food brands as Cheatin’ and Vegi-Deli. For consecutive years, as far back as the start of The Good Shopping Guide, they have remained a true ethical...
Ethical food: New vegetarian brand rankings by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 29, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThere are increasingly substantial philosophical and scientific arguments being made about adopting a complete or at least partial vegetarian diet. That said, there are also nuances and the debates will likely rage on. A clear empirical guide begins...
McDonald’s commits to new science-based targets by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 29, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal fast-food giant, McDonald’s, has committed to new science-based targets. With the commitment the company is set to reduce overall emissions by as much as one-third. This makes McDonald’s the first global restaurant company to be approved...
Adidas sold 1 million shoes made of ocean plastic in 2017 by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 28, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe Adidas ocean plastic shoe which made headlines when initially revealed, sold in numbers in 2017. In fact, according to CEO Kasper Rorsted, 1 million shoes were sold! It’s a staggering number. But it gets better, with the German sportswear giant having...
NatWest pledges £10bn lending to UK renewable energy and energy efficiency projects by 2020 by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 27, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogBanking giant, NatWest, has experienced a difficult time in recent years, particularly when it comes to their ethical company index ranking. With the hashtag, #ethicalbank, trending on Twitter in recent weeks, this is a history that one ought to highlight. In...
Starbucks commits £7m in grants to develop global coffee cup solution by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 26, 2018 | Ethical Shopping Blog7 million pounds. That is the amount of money that Starbucks is throwing behind the development of an urgent coffee cup solution. The commitment follows the partnership between Starbucks and Closed Loop Partners, with the idea of supporting innovation with...
Greggs seeks to drive water efficiency improvements by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 26, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogPopular on-the-go food retailer, Greggs, is seeking to improve its water efficiency standards. The move follows an agreement between Greggs and Business Stream, with the latter assisting the food chain to develop a more efficient water management strategy. The company...
Hospitality coalition calls for more to be done about modern slavery by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 23, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA coalition of hospitality companies has recently issued calls for modern slavery to be made top priority. The calls follow the publication of a new report by the Stop Slavery Network, which estimates 115,000 human trafficking victims are currently working...
Better Retail Better World: 25 major UK retailers commit to SDGs by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 22, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIn positive news, 25 major UK retailers have pledged to follow the Better Retail Better World initiative that aims for greater corporate alignment with SDGs. Inequality, modern slavery, climate action, sustainability, deforestation and consumption are just a...
Study: Microplastics found in more than 90% of bottled water by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 21, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new study has been published, revealing microplastic has been found in more than 90% of bottled water. Some of the most popular bottled water brands were included in the research, which entailed 259 bottles from 19 locations spread across nine countries. Of the...
Ethical investment: Hold my avocado, it’s time to probe my nest egg by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 16, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGuest Post by Debbie Chettleburgh of Investing Ethically (Investing Ethically) Finances under the carpet It’s no use putting it off any longer. Unfortunately it won’t go away and none of us are invincible. Our heads need to come out of the sand or from under the...
IKEA sees growth in sales for sustainable products by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 16, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIKEA has been making news on a regular basis in recent time. The latest headlines include the company’s announcement that sales in sustainable products continues to grow. In fact, the furniture and retail giant reported that its Sustainable Life at Home...
Apple works toward greener supply chain and improved working conditions by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 15, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogApple’s 12th annual Supplier Responsibility Progress Report has been released. Within it are a number of details concerning Apple’s continuing commitments to a greener supply chain and improved working conditions. The global tech giant announced...
Shampoo: Jackson & Willow awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 14, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re extremely pleased to announce that Jackson & Willow has been awarded Ethical Accreditation. If you’re new to them, Jackson & Willow is a range of natural shampoo and conditioners aimed at children with difficult to manage tangly, curly or...
Laundry detergent brands – New ethical rankings! by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 14, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThis morning we released new ethical company index rankings for laundry detergent brands. These new rankings reflect the latest research by our research team, and include updated grading in accordance with our new toxic chemicals policy. Mega-wash companies like...
Global packaging firm, Mondi Group, commits to new science-based targets by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 14, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal packaging firm, Mondi Group, has set itself new science-based targets in effort to reduce carbon emissions across the company’s entire base of operations. Mondi Group is a massive global company that specialisese in pulp, paper and plastic film packaging....
Investing Ethically – Awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 13, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogOne of the most effective ways to encourage more people to shop ethically and support the development of more ethical businesses is through ethical investment. The idea of using your money wisely has been around for a long time, but only recently has it become a...
Retail sales for Fairtrade grew by 7% in 2017 by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 13, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogSupport for Fairtrade continues to grow in the UK, with new independent sales figures revealing retail sales grew by 7% in 2017. The data comes from Kantar Worldpanel, and it shows that the UK public continues to appreciate the Fairtrade logo and its mission. The...
Aldi takes big steps toward tackling plastic waste by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 13, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogAldi is the fasting growing supermarket chain in the UK, and with this title the company has also taken responsibility in a collective push to combat plastic waste. The supermarket brand has announced that in place of single use carrier bags, which cost 5 pence, Aldi...
Harrogate Water commits to recycled material in bottles by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 12, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogBottled water brand, Harrogate Water, has sought to advance its plastic efforts by committing to increased recycled materials in its bottles. The news follows the announcement that from April 2018, all of the brand’s products will contain 50 per cent...
Pet food and toys: Beco Pets re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 8, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogFollowing a terrific performance on the ethical company index in our latest update to the pet food rankings, we’re pleased to announce Beco Pets has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation. Beco Pets is an eco friendly and ethical pet company, supplying dog food...
Visa joins The Climate Group’s RE100 project, pledges 100% renewable energy across operations by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 7, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogVisa is the latest global firm to join The Climate Group’s RE100 project. With the announcement of their membership, the company has pledged to use 100% renewable energy across its operations by 2019. According to edie.net, “One-third (35%) of...
L’Oréal USA commits to carbon neutrality across all of its manufacturing and distribution facilities by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 6, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogL’Oréal USA has announced plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2019. The plan includes “a financially sustainable approach that could potentially serve as a model to support new renewable natural gas (RNG) projects in the future”, and it...
Report: British fashion retailers linked to polluting supplier factories by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 5, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogMajor UK retailers such as Asda, Burton, Next and Tesco have been accused of continuing to source from factories linked with significant chemical pollution. These facilities have allegedly been leaking toxic chemicals into rivers and the surrounding environment,...
First sustainable Lego pieces will be available to purchase in 2018 by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 2, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogBack in 2015, Lego announced that it was investing millions in research and development in effort to ditch petroleum-based plastic. As reported over at ZME Science, “Over three quarters of Lego’s carbon footprint is produced before the company...
Waitrose’s ethical trading initiative expands beyond Africa by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 2, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogWaitrose’s celebrated ethical trading initiative is expanding beyond Africa for the first time. The news follows as the initiative launches in Costa Rica, with pineapple supplier Chestnut Hill Farms joining the Waitrose Foundation. As a result of the recent...
Unilever discloses palm oil suppliers and mills that it sources from in move toward greater transparency by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 1, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogUnilever published its Sustainable Palm Oil Policy in 2013. One of the notable aims set forth by the major corporation has been to achieve a fully traceable supply chain. In a landmark move, the company recently released a complete map of the palm oil...
Household cleaners: New ethical rankings! by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 28, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce that new ethical company index rankings have been released for household cleaner brands. The latest rankings update include a number of new additions, including a few notable ethical alternatives. The big news remains that Ecover...
IKEA partners with Big Clean Switch to offer 100% renewable energy tariff by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 27, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogFurniture retailer, IKEA, has agreed a joint venture with Big Clean Switch. As part of the joint venture, the retailer will offer UK customers access to renewable energy at the lowest available prices. Both IKEA and Big Clean Switch claim that their programme can...
AT&T announces major wind power deal by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 23, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogAT&T has announced one of the largest corporate renewable energy purchases. The telecoms giant will “purchase 520 megawatts (MW) of wind power through 2 agreements with subsidiaries of NextEra Energy Resources, the world’s largest operator of...
Carlsberg launches latest sustainability report, showing 16% reduction in carbon emissions by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 22, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogCarlsberg made headlines among the business and sustainability communities when the company first announced its Together Towards Zero strategy. The significance of this plan was the company’s dedication to science-based targets and the overall aims of the...
Ty-Mawr Lime – Re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 21, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce that for another year, Ty-Mawr Lime (@TyMawrLime) has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation. Ty-Mawr Lime is a market leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of traditional and environmentally-friendly building materials and...
The BBC announces plans to ban single-use plastics by 2020 by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 21, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogFollowing the success and effective message of Blue Planet II, the BBC has announced it will ban single-use plastics by 2020. It has been estimated that across the entirety of BBC operations, the company goes through two million single-use plastic cups each year....
Primark takes greater steps toward transparency by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 20, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogPrimark, who recently joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, has recently released an online global sourcing map that allows consumers to access information about the 1071 factories and suppliers in the retailer’s global supply chain. This is a...
Global banking sector failing when it comes to climate action by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 20, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA damning new study suggests the world’s banking sector is failing to safeguard the future and enforce effective climate action policies. The study, supported by some of the world’s leading investors worth ~$2 trillion in assets, warns of numerous areas...
‘Kissed By Deforestation’: How your Valentine’s Day chocolate may be driving deforestation by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 19, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogNew research shows the cocoa in chocolate products, including that box of chocolates you may have purchased for Valentine’s Day, is very likely complicit with increasing and catastrophic deforestation. In a recent exclusive published by the...
Morrisons follows Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco in ditching plastic carrier bags by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 19, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogMorrisons has joined a list of UK supermarkets to commit to removing 5p single-use plastic carrier bags from all of its stores. The supermarket has said that it will proceed with a phase out of within a few weeks, and that all single-use plastic bags will be...
Dog shampoo: Dog Hair Day awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 16, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce that Dog Hair Day was recently awarded Ethical Accreditation. This is the first time the brand has attained Ethical Accreditation status. Dog Hair Day is a bespoke range of dog shampoos made from naturally derived ingredients at that...
Heineken commits to new science-based targets by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 16, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal beer giant, Heineken, has committed to new science-based sustainability targets. As outlined in the company’s updated sustainability strategy, Heineken is committing to a number of notable policies, including an increase in renewable energy...
Washing-up liquid – New ethical index rankings! by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 15, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogNew ethical index rankings for washing-up liquid brands are now available. Many retailers now offer a range of eco-friendly ethical alternatives, which substitute vegetable oil for petrochemical based derivatives. Some of these companies also use recycled...
Asda joins others in pledge to cut plastic waste by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 15, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogAsda has joined a wave of other supermarkets in committing to cut plastic waste. The pledge follows a “series of measures”, including plans to scrap 5p carrier bags in all stores. The supermarket will also ditch the use of plastic straws in its...
BP pledges $500m a year investment in low-carbon energy solutions by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 14, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal energy giant, BP, has revealed plans to invest $500 million a year on low-carbon energy. In step which has been said to “present a growing challenge to its traditional oil business”, the move by BP is interpreted by analysts as...
Pet food: Fish4Dogs re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 13, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogFish4Dogs started in 2007 with the idea to use, productively, waste from the fish industry. Since first being included in The Good Shopping Guide, the brand has consistently ranked among the very top on the ethical index for pet food brands. The brand was also...
Large food supplier, Cranswick, reveals plans for renewable energy and significant food waste reductions by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 13, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogMajor food supplier, Cranswick, has outlined its sustainability plans for the future. The plans include a switch to 100% renewables as well as a zero-waste commitment. The company also recently committed to significant reductions in plastic use by 50%...
Review: Why the force is with Po-Zu by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 13, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogIt isn’t often we get to write about shoes – not to mention ethical footwear. In fact, this is only our second review of a shoe brand. But with the recent release of our latest comprehensive, independent research and ethical index rankings...
Dunkin’ Donuts to ditch foam cups by 2020 by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 13, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIn news that has made headlines both in the UK and the US, Dunkin’ Donuts has announced plans to eliminate use of polystyrene styrofoam cups in its global supply chain. The policy action will begin in spring 2018, with the main target to complete eliminate the...
Porsche doubles investment in electric cars by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 12, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogPorsche is making news by announcing plans to double its investment in electric cars. The increased investment will take the automaker’s commitment to just over $8 billion by 2022. The first fully-electric car by Porsche is the Mission E. In addition to...
Aldi commits to halving food waste by 2030 by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 9, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogAldi is the fastest growing UK supermarket. But beyond the noteworthy growth of the retailer, the supermarket brand has been in the news as it pledge to cut operational food waste by 50% by 2030. The announcement follows Aldi joining the Champions 12.3 coalition,...
What can we do to tackle ocean plastic pollution? Some practical tips by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 7, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGuest Post by Greenpeace Oceans Team (Oceans Team) Since Sir David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II aired, ocean plastic pollution has been at the top of everyone’s agenda. And it is for good reason. It is estimated that a rubbish truck worth of plastic enters the ocean...
Ethically ranked Triodos unveils ethical investment website by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 7, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogTriodos has unveiled an ethical investment website: triodoscrowdfunding.co.uk. The crowdfunding site is similar to other services in the form of Ethex and Abundance. It allows people to invest directly in pioneering organisations and projects delivering...
Lana Bambini re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 6, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re extremely pleased to announce that Lana Bambini has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation, after successfully passing our annual independent audit. Lana Bambini is a family-run business offering high quality clothing for children which is all made from...
Unilever signs memorandum supporting sustainable palm oil in Indonesia by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 6, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogUnilever has signed a memorandum that commits to the improvement of farmer’s livelihoods, human rights and sustainable palm oil production in Indonesia. Indonesia is one of the main countries for palm oil production, with the industry facing numerous...
Skincare: Herbfarmacy awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 2, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce that Herbfarmacy was recently awarded Ethical Accreditation. The brand was added to our research and ethical rankings for skincare, receiving a 96 ECI. Herbfarmacy is a British skincare company, creating home-grown and...
Budweiser releases new label to celebrate 100% clean energy commitment by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 2, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal beer giant, Budweiser, has released a new label to promote and celebrate the company’s 100% clean energy commitment. The brand made headlines in recent time by formalizing its commitment to power the brewing of all of its beers globally with 100%...
Nissan to rival Tesla with ‘all-in-one’ energy solution for UK homes by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 1, 2018 | Ethical Shopping Blogution for UK homes Nissan continues to make news. In Holland, the car manufacturer is being celebrated for its large community solar project. This follows the company’s global commitment to the development of electric vehicles and renewable energy...
Nike North America now powered by 100% renewable energy by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 1, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogMaking headlines is Nike, who, while continuing to ranking among the least ethical, is being praised for its renewable energy commitments. The massive global brand is now more than half way toward its target of sourcing 100% renewable energy across its global...
UK water companies back campaign to cut plastic bottle use by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 31, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new national initiative has been launched by UK water companies. It is aimed at cutting plastic bottle use by tens of millions per year. The joint initiative also seeks to promote and support an increase in the availability of free drinking water. The campaign,...
Co-op own-brand teabags now plastic free by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 30, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogAs another example of business taking plastic pollution seriously, the Co-op has announced that its own-brand teabags are now completely plastic free. It is common practice by tea companies to use a small amount of polypropylene plastic to seal individual tea bags and...
Top ranking Trophy Pet Foods now 10 years with Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 30, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogFirst awarded Ethical Accreditation in 2007, we are extremely pleased to announce that Trophy Pet Foodshas successfully re-attained Ethical Accreditation status for the 10th consecutive year! Top ranking on the ethical index in the Pet Food section of The...
Marketplace investigation: How fast fashion adds to the global waste problem by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 29, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIn this marketplace investigation conducted by the CBC (2018), the problems of fast fashion are explored (click above to watch the video). It has long been known that fast fashion is a substantial contributor to the global waste problem, with numerous...
Skincare and Soap: Top ranking Honesty Cosmetics re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 26, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re extremely pleased to announce that Honesty Cosmetics has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation. Top ranking with a noteworthy 92 ECI in the Skincare and Soap sections of The Good Shopping Guide, Honesty Cosmetics is a brand that has been manufacturing...
Major UK food and drink manufacturers halve emissions by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 26, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogA recent sustainability report published by trade body the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has revealed that major UK food and drink manufacturers have succeeded with a 51% reduction in emissions. The industry report includes such giant brands as Britvic,...
Organic Seed & Bean and Clipper Teas promotion – Here’s how to claim your free bar of chocolate by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 24, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogTwo top scoring brands in The Good Shopping Guide have teamed up! Here’s how to get in on the offer. Organic Seed & Bean, a top ranking chocolate brand with Ethical Accreditation, have launched a partnership with Clipper Teas. For the next 6-8...
McDonald’s and Waitrose announce plans to tackle plastic waste by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 24, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogBoth McDonald’s and Waitrose have announced plans to tackle plastic waste. As reported by edit. net, McDonald’s has revealed plans to ensure 100% of ‘guest packaging’ come from recycled, renewable or certified sources. The year set to...
Iceland commits to remove plastic packaging from own brand products by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 24, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogMassive frozen food retailer, Iceland, has committed to remove plastic packaging from its own brand products. The target deadline to accomplish this goal is 2023, as stated in the company’s announcement ‘It’s Time to Put a Freeze on Plastic’....
Pet food: Top scoring Feelwells re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 23, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogIn our latest ethical index rankings for Pet Food brands, Feelwells received a top ranking 85 ECI. This puts the brand among the most ethical throughout the whole of the pet food sector. For the unacquainted, Feelwells is a family-run dog food company based in the UK....
Volvo unveils its first ‘climate neutral’ manufacturing plant by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 23, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGlobal car giant, Volvo, has unveiled its first ‘climate neutral’ manufacturing plant. Situated in Sweden, the factory will be responsible for the manufacturing of engines for Volvo cars. Volvo has plans to become an entirely climate neutral car...
Greenpeace: Coca-Cola plastic plan ‘dodges main issue’ by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 22, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGreenpeace has published its analysis of Coca-Cola’s recently unveiled global plastics plan. While making big improvements on previous targets, Coca-Cola’s plans are under attack for a number of reasons. Despite the likes of Evian, for...
Evian commits to 100% recycled bottles by 2025 by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 22, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe Danon-owned brand, Evian, has revealed plans to ensure all of its bottles are made from 100% recycled plastic. The aim is to accomplish this by 2025, based on the larger idea of becoming a 100% circular brand by that same year. Along with bottles produced from...
Feminine care: Top ethical brand, Mooncup, re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 19, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe are extremely pleased to announce that top ranking feminine care brand, Mooncup, has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation for the 14th straight year. The brand was first awarded Ethical Accreditation in 2004. If you’re new to the brand, Mooncup is the...
Boots UK achieves carbon reduction target three years ahead of schedule by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 19, 2018 | Ethical Shopping Blogoots UK has reported that it has achieved its carbon reduction goals three years ahead of schedule. The news follows the publication of a new report from Walgreens-Boots Alliance, which reveals the company cut emissions by one-third in comparison to 2005 figures....
Ford announces further $11bn investment in hybrids and electric vehicles by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 17, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt was not long ago that global car maker, Ford, was in the news for being one of a number of companies in support of a new sustainable materials initiative. Ford’s latest announcement is also making headlines, as the company announces plans for a...
Bees & Co – Awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 16, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce that Bees & Co has been awarded Ethical Accreditation. Bees & Co is a brand of 100% British, 100% raw honey, which is harvested and packaged by hand. The company behind the brand – Bees for Business, are...
UK: Sales of re-usable coffee cups on the rise by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 16, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogUK retailers are reporting a marked rise in the sale of re-usable coffee cups. Argos has cited a 537% increase in re-usable cups sales in December 2017 in comparison to the same month of the previous year. Wilko has cited a 78% increase in sales over recent...
Dell announces aim to pilot recycled gold initiative by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 15, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogTechnology giant, Dell, has been making all sorts of headlines in recent months. A notable example is the company’s spearheading of the NextWave Initiative, which, among other things, aims to support major businesses in reducing plastic use across...
Britvic aims to become a zero-waste company by 2020 by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 15, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogSoft drinks company, Britvic, has set its sights on zero-waste by 2020. Owner of such brands as Tango, Robinsons and J20, the company has made great strides toward sustainability practice and planning. With their global factories already diverting 99% of waste away...
The Most & Least Ethical Brands – 2017 Edition by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 15, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogMost of us are now aware of our carbon footprint, but we should also know that we leave an ethical footprint every time we shop. There are ethical brands and, well, no-so-ethical brands. Depending on which brand you shop, each purchase can directly support activities...
Starbucks to trial 5p charge on disposable cups by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 12, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogStarbucks has announced that it will trial a 5p charge on disposable cups across its London stores, following increasing pressure by MPs. The trial is set to last months, and its purpose is to assess the effectiveness of a charge on disposable cups. This trial will...
Pret A Manger increases reusable coffee cup discount to 50p by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 10, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogPret a Manger is incredibly popular in the UK, and it may become even more popular now that the company is to offer a 50p reusable coffee cup discount. This represents double the discount that Pret previously offered. Pret announced the increase in its reusable coffee...
H&M reveals new sportswear range made from recycled polyester by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 9, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogH&M performed well on the ethical index in 2017. The company saw its ethical ranking rise to a respectable 73 ECI, ensuring the giant brand is positioned among the most ethical of the world’s fashion retailers. Moving into 2018, H&M is...
Record number of electric and hybrid cars registered in the UK in 2017 by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 9, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogDiesel car sales continued to decline in the UK 2017, with a record number electric and hybrid cars registered. There have been suggestions of such a trend for some time, but the latest industry figures make it very clear. A higher tax on diesel cars, along with...
New ethical index rankings for soap brands – what’s up with Ecover? by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 8, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThe latest update to the ethical index rankings for soap brands is now available. The update brings a number of changes. But the big news is Ecover’s fall from grace, receiving a bottom ranking 33 ECI. How could this be? Ecover This notable result...
Pet food – Edgard & Cooper re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 8, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogRanked among the very top of the ethical charts with a 95 ECI, Edgard & Cooper has established itself as a notable ethical option for pet owners. Offering natural, nutritious dog food with fresh meat, fresh fish and other nutritious ingredients, Edgard &...
Barclays is UK’s first mainstream bank to launch dedicated green finance products by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 8, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIn banking news, Barclays has become the first UK bank to offer a range of green finance products to its corporate clients. As reported by Business Green, corporate clients will be offered a “range of dedicated loans, deposits, asset finance and innovation...
IKEA launches home energy storage systems in addition to solar panels by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 5, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIKEA has been making quite a lot of news lately, with the latest headline creating buzz about its ‘most sustainable’ UK store. The brand is still lagging behind on the ethical index, but perhaps 2018 will see this change. Meanwhile, the giant...
Review: Converse – An iconic brand, what about ethics? by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 4, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIn an era when shoe and trainer design is changed yearly, with the latest fads coming and going in regular pattern, one brand has remained relatively constant: Converse, especially the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star. In fact, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, in...
$180bn investment in plastic factories supports the wrong trend by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 4, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogIn light of the fight against plastic pollution, as highlighted in past weeks by Sir David Attenborough, it has been reported by the Guardian that a new $180bn wave of investment by fossil fuel companies has been aimed at funding future plastic...
Raw Living re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 3, 2018 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce that Raw Living recently re-attained Ethical Accreditation, after successfully passing our annual independent audit. Raw Living is an online raw food and super food resource. The founders of the company believe...
Better Cotton Initiative and IDH fund benefits 600,000 farmers by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 3, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogDue to a swell of memberships (doubled in the past year), the world’s largest cotton initiative is on track to make an impact. It has been reported that the Better Cotton Growth and Innovation Fund (GIF) is set to meet its aim to reach five million...
How can ethical businesses really make a difference? by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 2, 2018 | Ethical Shopping BlogGuest Post by Ruth Dearnley (Influence Global) If you’re reading this, the chances are you – like me – are already sold on the idea of supporting the most ethical businesses through your everyday purchases. We resolutely believe that profit should not come...
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....
Nissan unveils large community solar roof project by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 30, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogNissan is one of the global auto-makers becoming synonymous with electric vehicles (EVs). A pioneer, in many ways, the giant company has made headlines in recent time with its popular electric leaf model. In the UK, at the Nissan Technology Centre in Cranfield,...
Paris Agreement: Xerox launches new sustainability targets by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 30, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogXerox has a history of being committed to science-based targets, even before the Paris Agreement was ratified. To go with this history, according to the company’s annual sustainability report Xerox has a launched a new series of...
New ethical rankings for the world’s footwear brands by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 29, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThere are a number of genuine ethical footwear options available. Our latest ethical comparison rankingsshow which brands are safe to buy and which to avoid! Today, 29 November 2017, The Good Shopping Guide team released its latest research and ethical index...
US and European companies accused of importing timber linked to Amazon massacre by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 28, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogGreenpeace has released a new report, describing the shocking details of what the Guardian reports as “one of the most brutal Amazonian massacres in recent memory”. It is thought that more than a dozen US and European companies have actively...
UPS tests new sustainable delivery system in London by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 27, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogUPS was the first customer of Daimler Trucks Fuso in the US, making headlines earlier this years as the logistics company added medium-duty electric trucks to its fleet. Now UPS is also making news in the UK, with its trial of a new sustainable delivery...
Carlsberg launches first carbon-neutral brewery by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 27, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe beer giant Carlsberg has launched its first carbon-neutral brewery. The announcement has made headlines throughout the world as the company continues to work toward its 100% renewable electricity targets. The new brewery follows Carlsberg’s publication of a...
Ethical skincare: Top rated Fushi Wellbeing re-attains Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 27, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogFushi Wellbeing is one of only four skincare brands to score perfectly on the ethical index. This makes them special. In addition to scoring perfectly across all categories in our comprehensive, independent research, Fushi also deserves extra praise for...
Kellogg’s pledges commitment to 100% renewable electricity by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 24, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogMultinational food giant, Kellogg’s, has pledged to source all of its electricity from renewable sources. The Kellogg Company is one of a number to have joined the RE100 – a global initiative supported by some of the largest global companies that...
Paris Agreement: Microsoft pledges to reduce emissions by 75% by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 22, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogMicrosoft has pledged to reduce its operation carbon emissions by 75%, as the global giant aims to meet the targets set out in the Paris Agreement. Following the defiant statements by leading US firms, who committed to being ‘all in’...
Pet food: Green & Wilds re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 22, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe are happy to announce that Green & Wilds has successfully re-attained Ethical Accreditation, after passing our annual independent audit. The pet food brand is among the top rated on the ethical index, with an overall 85 ECI. Green & Wilds started...
Homebase commits to ban on bee harming pesticides by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 21, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogEarlier this year B&Q, a consistently top ranking ethical brand in The Good Shopping Guide, committed to removing bee harming pesticides from its plant range. In fact, B&Q was the first major home improvement brand to free itself from...
COP23: Walmart, Mars, Coca-Cola & Microsoft among list of companies to defy Trump on Paris Agreement by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 21, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogIn June 2017, over 900 major US companies came together to sign the Are Still In declaration. Driven by Mike Bloomberg, former mayor of New York, the declaration was intentionally organised as an act of defiance against Donald Trump’s political plans to...
Join the ‘shoe revolution’ – Support the Po-Zu crowdfund! by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 20, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogPo-Zu Shoes, consistently ranked top on the ethical index in our research on global footwear brands, has launched an important crowdfund campaign and they need your support! Po-Zu has been ranked the no. 1 shoe brand by The Good Shopping Guide for 11...
Philips new wireless lighting system could cut energy use by 70% by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 17, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogNew to the transition to smart buildings is the latest development by Philips Lighting: a wireless lighting system that could cut energy consumption due to lighting by up to 70%. Launched first in North America to address existing 15 billion square feet...
Ethical Accreditation: Top pet food brands Benevo and V-dog re-attain ethical award by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 15, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThe Good Shopping Guide is pleased to announce that Vegeco brands, Benevo and V-dog, have successfully re-attained Ethical Accreditation. Both of these brands rank among the very top on the ethical index, as two of only three brands with perfect 100 ECIs. About Vegeco...
150 businesses, NGOs and scientists call for global ban on oxo-degradable plastic packaging by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 15, 2017 | Ethical Shopping Blog150 businesses, NGOs, scientists and industry representatives have backed calls for a global ban on oxo-degradable plastic packaging, reports Sustainable Brands and Phys.org. The New Plastics Economy, operated by The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has...
Global investment in climate fight reaches $1 trillion by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 14, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt has been estimated that global investment in the fight against climate change has reached “at least one trillion dollars”. As reported by the Guardian, investment includes things like renewable energy and the transition to greener public...
The North Face launches new ‘net-negative’ beanie by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 14, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe North Face has launched a new beanie, which is said to be ‘net-negative’. The material used is what the company has called ““Climate Beneficial™ wool”, an essential item that allows for the production of the Cali Wool Beanie to have...
Unpaid Zara workers reportedly leave human rights pleas on tags by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 13, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogZara is the latest giant fashion brand to be subject of fresh controversy over labour standards and human rights. It has been reported across various news media, including the Associated Press, that shoppers have been finding messages on the tags of clothing bought at...
Several major apparel companies commit to science-based targets by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 13, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogSeveral major apparel companies have committed to science-based targets initiative, which now totals 300+ members. VF Corporation, who owns The North Face and Timberland, Nike, Levi Strauss, Gap, Guess, and Eileen Fisher are among the companies who have...
Pet care: For All DogKind – Awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 13, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce that for the very first time, For All DogKind has been awarded Ethical Accreditation by Ethical Company Organisation. For All DogKind is a brand of award-wining natural grooming products. Using healthy and healing essential oils and...
Organic skincare: Made for Life – An Ethically Accredited brand by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 10, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping Blogn our latest update to the skincare brand rankings, Made for Life received a top ethical rating of 96 on the ethical index. Scoring top marks across numerous categories, the brand has emerged as another standout ethical leader in the skincare market. In addition to...
Car manufactures collaborate to support growth in EVs by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 10, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogSome of the world’s largest car manufactures have teamed up in what is being described as a pan-European initiative to support the growth in use of EVs. The collaborative effort includes such global names like BMW Group, Daimler AG and Volkswagen (VW)....
McDonald’s, Unilever and others sign manifesto calling for sustainable soy by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 9, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogMcDonald’s, Unilever, Marks and Spencer, Waitrose are among a list of retail giants to sign a manifesto that calls for sustainable soy production. The soy industry is linked to systemic deforestation and the degradation of native vegetation in places...
Report: Nike criticized for dodgy tax practices by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 8, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogAnother massive multinational is being accused of dodgy tax practices. This time it is Nike, one of the most globally recognized fashion brands. An exposé has been published by the Guardian, based on the Paradise Papers. In the article, Nike is accused...
‘This is Forward’: Coca-Cola lays out sustainability plans by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 8, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogCoca-Cola has made the news this week with the launch of ‘This is Forward’, the company’s sustainability action plan. The plan, announced by The Coca-Cola Company in Western Europe and Coca-Cola European Partners, provides a number of detailed plans...
Pet food: Applaws and Encore re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 8, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWhen it comes to pet food, the ethical history of this industry is complex. Over decades regulation has seen significant improvement and notable progress has been made. But the choice of ethical cat and dog food in the main supermarkets still tends to be rather...
Top ranking Highland Spring re-attains Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 6, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThe Good Shopping Guide is pleased to announce that Highland Spring has successfully re-attained Ethical Accreditation, after passing our annual independent audit. In a recent update, Highland Spring was distinguished as top ranking on the ethical index...
Bottled Water – New Ethical Index Rankings by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 3, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogEarlier today we released a small update to the bottled water brand rankings. Bottled water is, to put it tersly, controversial. The very premise of the plastic bottle is itself the focus of much debate, with plastic pollution a very serious concern today. In...
Major retailer Target commits to 100% renewable energy by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 2, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogFollowing the announcement that the company has committed to the aim of sourcing 100% sustainable cotton by 2022, retailer and clothing giant, Target, has committed to sourcing 100 per cent renewable power. Additionally, the company has announced its...
Pet Food: Celtic Connection – Awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 1, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogAfter a small update to the pet food rankings, which included the addition of Celtic Connection, we’re happy to announce that the brand has also been awarded Ethical Accreditation. Celtic Connection is a range of holistic foods for cats and dogs. Based on an...
Organic cotton represented only 0.5 percent of global production in 2015/16 by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 1, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new report has been published, disclosing that in 2015/16 organic cotton represented only ~0.5 percent of global production. The findings have further supported calls for increase in sustainable sourcing by the world’s apparel companies. As discussed...
FTSE 100 companies not doing enough to fight against modern slavery by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 31, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogWhen it comes to tackling modern slavery, a new report by the Business and Human Rights Resources Centre has found that not enough is being done by majority of FTSE 100 companies. Phil Bloomer of the Business and Human Rights Resources...
Study: Tobacco industry using ‘clever tactics’ to undermine reduction in smoking rates by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 31, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new study has criticised UK tobacco industry for introducing marketing tactics that target the poorest smokers, which researchers suggest are focused on undermining efforts to reduce smoking rates. Despite overall smoking rates seeing a decline, thanks to...
The Body Shop plans for 70% of product packaging to be free from fossil fuels by 2020 by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 30, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe Body Shop has been making the news quite regularly in recent time. After years ranking among the worst on the ethical index, the popular brand made a tremendous climb up the ethical charts in 2017, following our latest independent research. In recent weeks,...
New Ethical Accreditation – Viridian Nutrition by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 30, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogLast week we released an update to the ethical index rankings for vitamin / supplement brands. One of the big stories was the ethical success of Viridian, who climbed up the ethical charts scoring a perfect 100 ECI in The Good Shopping Guide. This...
New! Vitamin brands ranked on the ethical index by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 27, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogAfter another successful research cycle, The Good Shopping Guide team has put together the new ethical rankings for vitamin brands. These updated rankings reveal a number of talking points. The featured news concerns the brand Viridian. Available in...
Food waste: 1.4 million edible bananas are wasted each day in the UK by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 27, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogFood waste is an issue that is getting a lot of attention. (Recently major food companies committed to first step policies to tackle the issue). According to a recent study carried out by Sainsbury’s, it is estimated that in the UK alone...
Aldi UK and Ireland commits to sustainable bananas, joins World Banana Forum by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 26, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogAldi UK and Ireland has strengthened its commitment to sourcing 100% sustainable bananas, as the company joins the World Banana Forum, which promotes human rights and improved environmental standards in the banana industry. This means that Aldi will work...
Sustainable coffee: How the industry is beginning to wake up to the new climate reality by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 26, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe need for sustainable coffee has arrived. “By 2050, the area suitable for growing coffee around the world is projected to be cut in half”, writes Bambi Semroc, a senior strategic adviser in Conservation International’s Center for Environmental...
Mars commits to eradicating modern slavery from supply chain, as part of sustainability strategy by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 25, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogAs part of its new $1bn sustainability strategy, Mars has committed to eradicating modern slavery from its supply chain. While the confectionery giant’s sustainability initiative has been making headlines due to the announcement that Mars is committed to cutting...
M&S calls for industry-wide collaboration on animal welfare and antibiotic use by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 25, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogFollowing McDonald’s announcement that it will phase out antibiotic use in its chicken supply chain, after significant international and science-led campaigns about the overuse of antibiotics, Marks & Spencer’s head of agriculture has called this week for...
Three Main Types of Ethical Wardrobes by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 23, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogGuest Post by Lizz Kingshott (The Ethical Evolution) So the term “ethical” can be broad, especially when it comes to fashion. I like to think of ethical fashion as fashion that tries to have a positive impact. If you decide to build an ethical wardrobe...
Ethical Pet Food – Barking and Meowing Heads and AATU by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 20, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogInterested in purchasing ethical pet food? Barking and Meowing Heads and AATU consistently rank among the very top on the ethical index. Owned and operated by Pet Food UK, these two brands are helping define the meaning of ethical business...
36 major brands pledge to achieve sustainable cotton by 2025 by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 20, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogFrom 13 to 36, as more global brands sign a sustainable cotton communique. In total, as it stands, these 36 brands that have so far signed up represent some of the biggest and most renowned clothing and textile companies. The list includes ASOS, EILEEN FISHER,...
CSR Study: 84% of global consumers say they seek out responsible products whenever possible by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 20, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new CSR study has been published on consumer attitudes toward responsible and ethical business in relation to everyday purchasing decisions. The study found that global consumers feel personal responsibility in addressing the many pressing social and...
BT, Carlsberg Group and Tesco become first companies to commit to science-based targets by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 19, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogAfter the Paris agreement was signed, a lot of onus was put on the world’s biggest companies to step up and start taking action against climate change. In a recent article, BT’s Gabrielle Ginér explains why BT, Carlsberg Group and Tesco have become...
Report: 10 steps a business can take to put itself onto a pathway compatible with 1.5°C by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 19, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe Carbon Trust has launched a new report at the London Stock Exchange titled Aim Higher: How can business help achieve the 1.5C ambition in the Paris Agreement? The report highlights the crucial role of businesses in achieving a worldwide 1.5°C temperature...
Ethical Accreditation: Paddocks Farm – Makers of Verm-X by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 18, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce that Paddocks Farm has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation. Paddocks Farm are the makers of Verm-X, which is a 100% natural product for the control of ingestinal hygiene for animals. The product was devised through concern for...
Greenpeace Report: Sustainable tech – Which companies are the greenest? by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 18, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogGreenpeace has published its green guide to electronics. In the new report on sustainable tech, many detailed points are offered on the current ethical status of the tech industry and consumer electronics. For example, did you know that “70 to 80% of...
Nash Partnership Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 16, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re happy to announced that, after successfully passing our annual independent audit, Nash Partnershiphas successfully re-attained ethical accreditation. Nash Partnership is an independent, award winning, family run estate agency based in...
Major UK high street retailers support campaign to recycle batteries by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 13, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogAfter a poll showed more than half of consumers do not recycle batteries, instead disposing of them by putting them in the rubbish bin, major UK retailers have stepped up. Asda, B&Q, Currys PC World, Marks & Spencer and Morrisons are all involved in supporting...
Jaguar Land Rover will stop the production of petrol or diesel cars from 2020 (going fully EV / hybrid) by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 13, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogIn landmark news, Jaguar Land Rover, one of the world’s largest car makers, has announced that it will stop the production of petrol or diesel cars. From 2020, the UK based manufacturer will focus on fully on the production of electric and hybrid vehicles....
P&G develops new supply chain to combat plastic pollution by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 12, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt’s well known that ocean plastics is a huge problem. The research and science is very clear, and becoming more comprehensive all the time. In response to the ocean plastic problem, Proctor & Gamble (P&G) has launched a new initiative. In short,...
Target aims for 100% sustainable cotton by 2022 by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 12, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogRetailer and clothing giant, Target, one of the largest cotton importers in the US, has announced the aim of sourcing 100% sustainable cotton by 2022. This goal affects the retailers future vision for both its own brand apparel as well as home and essential...
Ethical Accreditation: Odylique, a top ranking skincare brand by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 11, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re happy to announce that, after successfully passing our annual independent audit, Essential Care has re-attained ethical accreditation. Ranked among the very top in our latest research and ethical comparison rankings, Essential Care...
Is your money ethical? Look to Charity Bank by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 9, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogEthical money The notion of ‘ethical money’ may sound oximoronic at times, but there’s a great deal of truth to the fact that your money has a very real and distinct ethical component. Where you bank, where you spend your money, all of these things have an ethical...
How do high street brands talk about sustainability? by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 9, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogEmma Waight is a Tutor in Design Management at Winchester School of Art and Visiting Researcher in Cultural Geography at the University of Southampton. She’s been writing about sustainability and ethics in fashion for eight years, writing for the likes of Oxfam...
New York Climate Week sees new commitments on food waste by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 9, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogDuring New York Climate Week, the problem of food waste was an important point of focus. Major food companies Kellogg, Campbell Soup, Carrefour, Unilever and Walmart (among others) all agreed to start tackling the issue. As reported by Business Insider, the...
Signs suggest the Paris Agreement is starting to deliver by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 9, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogProgress on the science targets initiative – a joint initiative by CDP, UNGC, WWF, and WRI which enables businesses to take swift climate action by setting ambitious emissions reduction targets – is beginning to show signs that the Paris Agreement is...
UK chicken scandal: A summary by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 6, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogOne of the UK’s top suppliers of supermarket chicken has been accused of duping customers into buying out-of-date meat, a Guardian/ITV News investigation reveals. The exposé is littered with disturbing details. The firm behind the scandal is...
Report: Major companies zero deforestation pledges – Are they effective? by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 6, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogMajor companies have made hundreds of zero deforestation pledges, but consumers and those that are tasked with monitoring these commitments are left to ask: what do they really mean? A recent Oxfam report on deforestation-free food has concluded that, while...
Make Your UK-Based Office ‘Green’ – Use Green Stationery by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 5, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogStarted in 1989, The Green Stationery Company is a pioneering green office supplier selling a huge range of products to keep your office or work place ‘green’ – including: recycled paper products, printer cartridges, pens, accessories,...
M&S launch sustainable line of selvedge jeans by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 5, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogM&S have launched their answer to low impact fashion: “Sustainable Selvedge” jeans. The new range is fitted with biodegradable leather as well as recycled thread and zip tape. The low-impact technology used is said to reduce the environmental impacts of each...
Superdry’s co-founders to share wealth with 4,500 employees by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 5, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe co-founders of Superdry, a popular fashion brand, have announced a plan to share a fifth of their share price gains with the fashion brand’s 4,500 employees. As reported in the Guardian, “they would share their share prices gains with all staff if and when...
Lily’s Kitchen – 10 Years with Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 2, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogLast week we released our latest ethical index rankings for the world’s pet food brands. Among the very top with a perfect ECI was Lily’s Kitchen. In fact, Lily’s Kitchen was one of only three brands to receive a perfect score. But if...
Review: Samsung Galaxy S8 by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 1, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt has been a few months since the Samsung Galaxy S8 was released. As things stand, the S8 is quite clearly the best looking handset currently on the market (Note: this was written prior to the release of the Galaxy Note 8 and Apple iPhone 8). Perhaps its title as...
Pet Food – How does your brand of choice rank for ethics? by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 29, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogWe are pleased to announce that an update has been released to the pet food section of The Good Shopping Guide. Our research and ethical comparison rankings for the world’s pet food brands now totals 34 brands, many of which are available throughout...
Nike Flyleather: New material to reduce carbon footprint and waste by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 28, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogNike has announced its new sustainable solution to leather. The material, called Flyleather, is made of 50% recycled leather fiber. This leather fibre is obtained from scraps discarded at leather tanneries, and Nike claim that the overall manufacturing...
Dyson enters EV market with £2bn investment by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 28, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogSir James Dyson, founder of Dyson – a brand known for its high-quality vacuum cleaners, among other things – has announced a £2bn investment in electric vehicles. As reported in edie.net, this investment will be the financial foundation on which Dyson...
Ethical tech: Fairphone takes in new €6.5 million ($7.7M) investment by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 27, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogFairphone, the brand which currently ranks top for on the ethical index for mobile phones, has taken in new investment of €6.5 million ($7.7M). As reported in TechCrunch, with this new investment the brand, known for its modular smartphones and sustainability goals,...
High ranking ASOS set to overtake M&S in UK fashion by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 26, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogASOS, who currently ranks high on the ethical fashion index, is poised to overtake M&S in what is being described as a “seminal moment” in UK fashion. Marks & Spencer has been a market leader in UK fashion for quite some time. But...
Swedish denim brand Cheap Monday working toward 100% sustainability by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 26, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogMaking fashion news is Swedish denim brand, Cheap Monday. The brand, which is part of the H&M group, has committed to impressive sustainability targets as part of its overall business model. Focusing on a 100% sustainability target for its Fall/ Winter...
Impossible Foods Opens ‘Green’ Production Plant by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 26, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogImpossible foods – the home of the headline grabbing impossible burger – has opened its first large-scale production facility. The company plans for its new factory to produce 1 million pounds of its vegetarian meat. But if the food ethics behind...
English Tea Shop calls on rest of industry to focus on ethical sourcing by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 21, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe English Tea Shop is making a name for itself among ethical consumers in the UK. In an exclusive interview with edie.net, the company’s chief executive Suranga Herath discusses the brand’s ethical commitments and calls on the rest of the industry...
Food brands ‘cheat’ eastern European consumers by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 21, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogEuropean commissioner responsible for justice and consumers, has criticized multinational food and drink companies for discriminating against eastern European consumers. As reported in the Guardian, “from fruit drinks and fish fingers to detergents and...
PepsiCo makes slow progress with new sustainability strategy by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 20, 2017 | Ethical Shopping Blogsustainability report Since announcing these goals, concern remains that “many of the targets are yet to be backed with tangible process, as the company attempts to align baselines and metrics”. Matt Mace writes for edit.net, a collaborative...
Major UK Retailers Demanded to Stop Selling ‘Unsustainable Tuna’ by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 20, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogUnsustainable tuna remains a huge problem. And major UK retailers are facing increasing pressure over the sustainability of tinned tuna stocked on their shelves, as recently reported. “Such well known brands as Princes and Tesco’s own brand label have faced...
Blue Bottle Coffee sells to Nestlé – Decline in ethics impending? by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 18, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt has emerged that Blue Bottle Coffee, a favored choice among conscious and ethical consumers in the US, has been sold to Nestlé. The news follows a series of other sales in recent time, with the popular Pukka Teas in the UK having been sold to...
New Report: Fashion at the Crossroads by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 18, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogGreenpeace has released a new report, “Fashion at the crossroads”, presented in Milan ahead of Milan Fashion Week. The report shows examples of “slowing the loop” solutions as alternatives to the current material-intensive business model. For the first time ever, an...
OSMO – Environmentally Friendly Wood Products by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 15, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogIn our last update to the ethical comparison rankings for paint brands, Osmo and their environmentally friendly wood products scored top ratings with a perfect 100 ECI. Following this, we’re delighted to announce that Osmo has also successfully...
RE100 scheme – Kellogg, Estée Lauder, DBS Bank make 100% renewable commitment by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 15, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogAs of today, 106 corporations have committed to the RE100 scheme, which is operated by The Climate Group in partnership with CDP. Kellogg Company, Estée Lauder and DBS Bank are among the latest high-profile companies to join the scheme and commit to 100%...
Unilever has taken over Pukka Teas by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 14, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogUnilever has taken over Pukka Teas, reports the Guardian. And though the brand vows to stay ethical, this could have a real impact on their overall ethical ranking. The announcement comes as big news. It has been documented many times in the past – perhaps...
Survey suggests UK consumers willing to spend more for clean energy by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 14, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new survey, reported by BusinessGreen, has suggested that UK consumers are willing to spend more for clean energy. More than 2000 adults were polled by the popular UK comparison website, comparethemarket.com. It is reported that 70% of consumers polled supported the...
VW electric vehicles – $84 billion investment announced by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 12, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt looks like VW electric vehicles are the future. Looking to move on from #Dieselgate, VW has announce a massive $84 billion investment in electric cars + batteries. This follows the news about the new VW electric microbus announced not long ago....
Starbucks develops plan to cut food waste by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 12, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogStarbucks has developed a plan to cut food waste. The plan focuses on store managers across the UK being authorized to offer 50 per cent off food before store closure. Proceeds will also be donated to Action Against Hunger. You can learn more about the new...
Sea salt samples from around the world found to be contaminated by plastic by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 12, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogPlastic pollution is widely understood by scientists and researchers as global problem in need of urgent attention. Some have even suggested that, in terms of the magnitude of the problem, plastic pollution now “rivals climate change.” A new study has...
Myakka – Ethical Leader in UK Furniture Market by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 11, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogFollowing last week’s update to the ethical index rankings for UK furniture brands, we are delighted to announce that Myakka has re-attained Ethical Accreditation. In our updated rankings, Myakka continued to rank top for ethics with a perfect 100 ECI....
New Ethical Rankings – UK Furniture Brands by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 6, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogEarlier today we released our latest research report and ethical comparison rankings for mainstream UK Furniture brands. According to WWF, the UK is estimated to be one of the top three importers of illegal timber and wood products in the EU. The EU accounts...
The Future of Sustainable Food Packaging by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 5, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogTomorrow Machine, a Swedish design studio based in Stockholm & Paris, specializes in package, product and food concepts. They’re home of some interesting ideas, where material science and new technologies come together with ethical business values, providing...
TanOrganic – Safe Self-Tanning and Ethical Cosmetics by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 31, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThe list of brands with Ethical Accreditation continues to grow. This is incredibly positive as ethically certified options and alternative options continue to widen for consumers. With that said, we’re extremely pleased to announce...
Teach Yourself: The School of Natural Skincare by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 28, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe are pleased to announce that The School of Natural Skincare has been re-awarded ethical accreditation. The School of Natural Skincare is an online school, which teaches people how to create high-performance natural and organic beauty products for own use or to...
HOWND – Ethically Accredited Pet Grooming Products by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 25, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogAfter successfully passing our independent audit, we are delighted to announce that HOWND has been awarded Ethical Accreditation. For the uninitiated, HOWND is a leading a range of natural grooming products, which are certified by Cruelty Free International....
Interesting Facts about the Footwear Industry by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 22, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe Better Shoe Foundation, launched by ethically accredited Po-Zu, offers all sorts of interesting facts about the footwear industry. Ahead of the next major update to the ethical rankings for shoe and trainer brands, it is interesting to think about some of the...
Looking for an Ethical Diamond? KinetIQue Jewellery has an Alternative by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 18, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping Blog‘The illicit trade in diamonds has funded brutal wars and human rights abuses for decades. Despite significant progress, the problem has not gone away’. Although the diamond industry is expected to grow in the coming years, it faces...
The Best Sustainability Memes (Part 1) by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 17, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogHere’s a collection of some of the best sustainability memes we’ve found on the Web. From sustainability and ethical shopping to general ethical lifestyle, the theme of the collection ranges from pointed message to hilarious and quirky. Sustainability...
Going Meat Free? Here’s a Nice Graphic on Plant-Based Protein Sources by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 16, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogA neat online illustrative guide to veganism has emerged, Simple Happy Kitchen. Offering a 100% illustrated book explaining plant-based nutrition in a light-hearted, easy to understand way, it looks like a great resource for anyone who wants to take a...
Report: The global timber trade and widespread rights violations in Papua New Guinea by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 10, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new report by Global Witness, Stained Trade, has revealed how companies along wood product supply chains leading through China are failing to screen out illegal timber”. The report cites that “the risks this creates for U.S. companies, and the...
Colors of Nature – An Artists’ Paint Brand with Ethics by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 10, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce that after successfully passing our annual independent audit, Colors of Nature has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation. Colors of Nature create earth-friendly artists’ paint, which have minimal impact to the earth – both...
Ethical Beauty: New Rankings – The Highs and the Lows by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 4, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThere are a number of genuine ethical beauty options available. Our latest ethical comparison rankings show which brands to buy and which to avoid! Early today we released a highly anticipated update to the ethical comparison rankings for the...
Home & Roost – Awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 2, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce that, as a result of successfully passing our annual independent audit, Home & Roost has attained Ethical Accreditation. Ethical shopping can be more than banking, fashion, energy or skincare. It concerns all...
A Pioneer in Ethical Beauty – Neal’s Yard Bee Friendly Range by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 24, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogLast week we announced a massive update to our skincare ethical comparison rankings. If you haven’t already checked out the new rankings, make sure you do so as there were some big changes. Following the release of the new skincare tables, we have another...
Ethical Skincare – Rankings Update: How Does Your Favourite Brand Compare? by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 21, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogEarlier today we released a massive research update to The Good Shopping Guide’s ethical skincare rankings. This highly anticipated update, based on our latest independent research and ethical company report(s), consists of a total of 40 skincare brands....
incognito – Award Winning and Top Ethical Brand by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 18, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWith the arrival of summer follows mosquito season. But have no fear, because incognito has you covered with its award-winning DEET free insect repellent, offering natural protection from mosquitoes and other biting insects. When it comes to insect repellent, one will...
Beco Pets – Another Option For Eco-Friendly Pet Products by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 13, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThe Cat & Dog Food section of The Good Shopping Guide is a busy one. Over the years the list of companies to score highly for ethics has doubled, with a total of nineteen brands now receiving a 75 or higher on the ethical index. This means there are a number...
Be good. Shop. – An Online Marketplace for Ethical Shopping by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 11, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogA new online ethical shopping marketplace is emerging, Be good. Shop, and it is now a member of a growing list of brands to have attained Ethical Accreditation. Be good. Shop. wants to change how people shop. Their mission is to make shopping good for...
We Need To Think Differently About E-Waste by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 10, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogA terrific article has been circulating on e-waste. It’s a long read, but also seems fairly comprehensive and nuanced. Within it are a number of interesting facts as well as a number of enlightening points of analysis. For instance, did you know: 84%...
WildWash – Awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 7, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogPet owners take notice. Another ethical company has emerged that supplies pet care products. After successfully passing our independent audit, WildWash was awarded Ethical Accreditation and given top recommendation by The Good Shopping Guide. A passion for pets and...
World Chocolate Day – Is Your Favourite Brand Ethical? by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 7, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogIt’s difficult keeping track of all the calendar days marked for particular celebration. But it just so happens that today is World Chocolate Day, where people celebrate all things derived from the humble Theobroma cacao seeds. For some, every day is...
ecoYoga – Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 4, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogYoga continues to grow in popularity. And now there’s an ethical option when it comes to the type of mat that you use. On that note, we’re happy to announce that ecoYoga has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation. ecoYoga makes 100% natural rubber and jute...
HSBC announces sustainable finance pledge by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 2, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogHSBC has come under a lot of criticism in recent years, not least when it comes to the UK bank’s investments. Indeed, consistently ranked one of the least ethical banks in the UK according to our independent research, it would seem HSBC has a lot...
Divine Chocolate – Review by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 30, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogDivine is a Fairtrade chocolate company which is 44% owned by cocoa farmers. As a growing chocolate brand that deserves significant recognition, we review some of their products and discuss some of the deeper nuances behind some of the brand’s operations. Oh so,...
Clean Space – Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 29, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogIt has been a busy month. To cap it all off, we’re very pleased to announce that The Clean Space has been re-awarded ethical accreditation. This announcement follows the company successfully passing our recent annual audit. It also means The Clean Space has...
Award-Winning Pooch & Mutt has Re-Attained Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 26, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogGood news for pet owners. Having successfully passed our annual independent audit, top ranking and award winning pet food brand, Pooch & Mutt, has re-attained ethical accreditation. Founded in 2008, Pooch & Mutt has been growing at an astronomical...
The Bug Watch – Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 21, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThe weather is getting warmer, and that also means mosquito’s will soon be active. Just in time for mosquito season, we’re happy to announce that The Bug Watch has re-attained ethical accreditation. The Bug Watch is an innovative wristband to keep...
Seed & Bean Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 19, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogIn our new chocolate rankings based on our latest independent research, Seed & Bean ranked top on the ethical index with a perfect 100 ECI. This means that out of the 27 brands covered in our latest research, Seed & Bean is the only to be...
Insurance – ETA Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 18, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogLiving in the UK? Here’s another ethical insurance provider worth considering. Ranked among Britain’s most ethical of insurance providers on the ethical index, The Environmental Transport Association (ETA) has also recently re-attained ethical...
New Chocolate Rankings! How Do Your Favourite Brands Compare? by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 15, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogNew chocolate rankings are live! Based on our latest independent research and ethical company report, the new ethical comparison rankings consist of 27 brands. Our comprehensive research has resulted in more than a few surprises. Toblerone’s...
20 Years On – Why Green People Continues to be a Leader in Ethical Beauty by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 13, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogToday is a big day. After successfully passing our annual independent ethical audit, Green People has re-attained Ethical Accreditation for the 15th consecutive year! This really is no small feat. There aren’t many companies that can boast about such a...
In Time for Summer! New Sunscreen Rankings by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 9, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogAs promised in time for summer, we’ve released updated rankings for the world’s sun protection brands. Along with the new ratings, based on our independent research and ethical company report, we also updated our general ethical...
Ethical Fashion – New Brand, Fundamentals, Awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 7, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogA new brand, Fundamentals, has been added to the Ethical Fashion section of The Good Shopping Shopping. In addition to receiving a top ranking 88 on the Ethical Company Index, Fundamentals has also been awarded Ethical Accreditation. Fundamentals is a London based...
Insurance – Naturesave Awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 6, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWhen one thinks of ethical shopping, what immediately comes to mind is fashion or cosmetics or even ethical tech. But what bank you use and what insurance policy provider you choose also have very real ethical implications. If you’re in the UK, you’ll see...
Hawaiian Tropic Review – Sunscreen, Tanning Lotions & After Sun by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 1, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogHawaiian Tropic Review Founded in 1969, Hawaiian Tropic remains one of the oldest and arguably one of the most internationally recognizable of sun care brands. Known for their indulgent fragrance that awakens the senses, Hawaiian Tropic offers a range of protective...
Brecon Carreg – Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | May 31, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThe other day we released a large rankings update to the bottled water section of The Good Shopping Guide. This update was based on our most recent independent research and ethical company report. You can read our blog about the update here, and also review the...
Research and Rankings Update – Bottled Water Brands by The Good Shopping Guide | May 30, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogEarlier this morning we released an update to the bottled water brand rankings. Along with the new ratings, based on our independent research and ethical company report, we also updated our general ethical consumer guide to bottled water. Industrial...
European Parliament Report: Conflict Minerals and the Reality Behind Your Smartphone by The Good Shopping Guide | May 29, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThere has been some big news in recent days when it comes to the tech industry. Apple’s 10th anniversary iPhone is reportedly due for big changes, with the next iteration of the popular handset due for released some time within the next 5 months. In...
Bloomtown Botanicals – Awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | May 23, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogMore exciting news to in the skincare and soap sectors! Bloomtown Botanicals, recently added to our research on skincare and soap brands and awarded a top-ranking 88 ECI, has successfully attained Ethical Accreditation! Dedicated to creating...
SKIPPERS PET PRODUCTS – ETHICALLY ACCREDITED COMPANY by The Good Shopping Guide | May 22, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogSkippers has been awarded Ethical Accreditation membership. Skipper’s Pet Products are a British manufacturer of 100% natural, air-dried premium fish based dog treats. Using sustainably and ethically sourced human grade fish collected daily from surrounding fish...
Rankings Update – Baby’s Nappies by The Good Shopping Guide | May 19, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThis morning we released updated ethical comparison rankings for Baby’s Nappies brands. Our latest independent and comprehensive research includes a list of new brands, as well as a number of key insights into the ethical issues of the...
IT Ambulance – Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | May 15, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re happy to announce that IT Ambulance has retained their Ethical Accreditation status, after successfully passing our annual independent audit. IT Ambulance is a technology company out of west London, England, which designs, supplies, installs and maintains...
Neal’s Yard Skincare Products – Review by The Good Shopping Guide | May 12, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogNeal’s Yard Remedies offers a range of products across the health and beauty sectors. In this review, we’ll be focusing mainly on the brand’s range of skincare products. Neal’s Yard Review – An incredible story First opening their doors on 4th...
B&Q announces plans to support a bee-friendly future by The Good Shopping Guide | May 11, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogB&Q, a consistently top ranking ethical brand in The Good Shopping Guide, has committed to removing harmful pesticides from its plant range. As many UK readers will know – B&Q is a massive chain. This move means it will become the first major home...
#ComeCleanAboutBeauty – Greenwashing in the Health and Beauty Industry by The Good Shopping Guide | May 8, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt’s time for some of the most popular health and beauty brands to come clean, concludes a new Soil Association report. Widespread, uncontrolled greenwashing including potentially misleading labels were among a list of issues cited. What to make of the...
Natracare – Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 28, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re extremely pleased to announce that leading ethical Feminine Care brand, Natracare, has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation! In our recently updated ethical comparison rankings, Natracare remained one of the top ethically rated brands with a perfect 100...
New Ratings – Feminine Care Brands by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 26, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThis morning we released new research investigating the ethical standing of popular feminine care brands. Looking into the reality behind the brand, our independent and unbiased research assesses the ethical standing of popular feminine care brands. With our...
Some Thoughts for Fashion Revolution Week (24-30 April, 2017) by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 24, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt’s Fashion Revolution Week! This means a week of discussion and awareness-raising campaigns about the lack of transparency among other important issues within the fashion industry. For over 15 years researchers at The Good Shopping Guide have...
Calls on Coca-Cola to take responsibility against plastic pollution by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 20, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe world’s largest soft drinks company, Coca-Cola, is facing increasing pressure to scrap its use of plastic bottles. In the time it took you to read the opening sentence of this article, Coca-Cola will have produced over 9000 brand new plastic bottles....
“HTC Ocean” – An ethical option to compete against Samsung and Apple? by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 18, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe mobile phone section is consistently ranked as one of our most popular. And one thing we frequently hear from readers is how it is a shame companies such as Apple and Samsung, with all their money, rank so low for ethics. We also receive a lot of...
Caurnie Soaperie – Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 12, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce today that Caurnie has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation, after successfully passing our annual independent audit. The Caurnie Soaperie in Kirkintilloch, Scotland first opened in 1922. The aim was simple: to create Scottish...
19 Controversies About the Pet Food Industry by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 10, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe pet food industry has not been without controversy in recent years. Some of the issues and realizations concerning the industry and its practice are actually quite shocking. They range from denial of liability for pet illnesses and deaths, price fixing,...
The Yes Yes Yes Company – Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 5, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re extremely pleased to announce that The Yes Yes Yes Company has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation. Yes is a top ranking brand within the Feminine Care section of The Good Shopping Guide. In our latest ethical comparison research they were...
The Best Air-Cleaning Plants for Your Home by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 3, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogWe all know about the emerging science regarding air pollution. It’s making headlines everywhere. As we are learning with each new study, air pollution is a major environmental risk to health linked to a range of diseases from stroke, heart disease,...
Acer Laptops and Desktops – Review by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 31, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogAcer offers a wide range of products. From notebooks, desktops and tablets to smartphones and monitors. In this review, we’ll be focusing on the brand’s range of desktops and laptops. Acer Laptops and Desktops – A General Consensus Acer is a tricky brand to come to...
Good Energy – Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 29, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogAlong with the recent update to our ethical comparison rankings for UK Electricity Suppliers, we are absolutely delighted to announce that Good Energy has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation. This means that the company has attained...
Rankings Update – UK Energy Suppliers by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 29, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe all must take up the fight against climate change. You can help create a more sustainable, green and healthy future by switching to a renewable energy supplier. This action will contribute greatly to reducing your CO2 emissions. In the UK, making the switch has...
Blue Chip Feed – Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 28, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThe ethical business and shopping movement is much more diverse than fashion, food, or tech. It concerns all sectors. That is why we’re extremely pleased to announce that Blue Chip Feed has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation, after successfully passing our...
VBites – Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 13, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogAs part of our recent rankings update to the Vegetarian Food section of The Good Shopping Guide, we’re delighted to announce that VBites has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation. VBites creates meat-free, vegan meat substitutes under the Cheatin’ and...
Rankings Update – Vegetarian Food Brands by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 13, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThis morning we published an update to the Vegetarian Food Brand rankings section of The Good Shopping Guide. As part of the update, Goodlife no longer has Ethical Accreditation. Quorn has also moved into the green, meaning they rank among the most ethical....
Celebrating the World’s Ethical Brands (2016/2017) by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 8, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogEach year we publish an annual list of the world’s most and least ethical companies / brands across an assortment of product sectors. This list reveals the top of the top and the worst of the worse. But we also like to celebrate the growing list of...
Fat Face – Review by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 24, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogOur review of Fat Face will consider two important criteria: product quality and overall ethics. Originally launched in 1988, the Fat Face story is a famous one: it began with “two friends desperately trying to avoid working for a living, enjoying all that the...
Huxley Hound – Awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 22, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogHave a pet at home? You’ll be happy to hear another popular alternative ethical Pet Food brand has been awarded Ethical Accreditation! We would like to congratulate Huxley Hound for recently being awarded Ethical Accreditation, having received a top ranking 91...
Ethical Fashion – New Brand Rankings! by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 15, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re happy to announce that, as of this morning, the new ethical comparison rankings for the world’s fashion brands have been officially released. You can find them in the Fashion Retailer section of The Good Shopping Guide. As...
Ty-Mawr – Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 8, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe would like to congratulate Ty-Mawr for recently being re-awarded Ethical Accreditation. Ty-Mawr Lime is a market leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of environmentally-friendly building materials and systems, providing a...
Fairphone 2 – Review by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 8, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogAlright, we know, this review is late to the party. Fairphone 2 has been out for almost a year, and in that time all of the major tech reviewers have had their say. But considering our recent entrance to the world of reviews, this was a product that was...
Call Wiser – Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 3, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re happy to announce that Call Wiser was recently re-awarded Ethical Accreditation. Call Wiser is an independent UK Insurance Broker, providing car, van, bike and home insurance with a mission to deliver the best policy at the best price for...
Original Source Review – Does quality match ethics? by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 30, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogBody wash has become a popular alternative to basic, boring everyday soap. This is reflected by the wealth of body wash options now available. Whether gels, creams or oils – most every major brand and a significant amount of alternative brands offer at least one or...
World’s Most (& Least) Ethical Companies (2016) by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 24, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogHere it is, our annual list: the most (and least) ethical companies in 2016. Which brands made it to the top and score for being most ethical in The Good Shopping Guide? What about the worst of the worst? You may be surprised by the results! Help us spread the word:...
#HSBCexposed – Major UK Bank Linked with Destruction of Indonesian Rainforest by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 18, 2017 | Ethical Shopping Blog#HSBCexposed – Greenpeace has released the findings of an investigation that links banking giant HSBC with billions of dollars in finance behind the destruction of Indonesian rainforest. AFP are reporting that, in light of the Greenpeace...
Fish4Dogs – Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 17, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re happy to announce that Fish4Dogs was recently re-awarded Ethical Accreditation. This means that the popular ethical pet food brand has been Accredited since 2008. Currently sitting among the very top of the list in our Ethical...
The Great Palm Oil Scandal – Labour Abuses Behind Big Brand Names by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 14, 2017 | Ethical Shopping BlogThis report investigates labour exploitation on plantations in Indonesia that provide palm oil to Wilmar, which is the world’s largest processor and merchandiser of palm and lauric (palm kernel) oils and controls over 43% of the global palm oil trade. The report also...
Trophy Pet Foods – Re-Awarded Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 11, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re happy to announce that Trophy Pet Foods was recently re-awarded Ethical Accreditation. This means that the brand, which currently ranks among the very top with an 86 ECI, has been accredited for 9 years. If you’re not yet familiar with...
Lana Bambini Receives Ethical Accreditation! by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 9, 2017 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogReaders of The Good Shopping Guide will be delighted to hear that another company in the Fashion sectorhas received Ethical Accreditation! Who is it, you ask? Lana Bambini, that’s who! Lana Bambini is an online retailer, selling high quality clothing and...
Apple iPhone 7 – Ethical Review by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 13, 2016 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe iPhone 7 is here. But whether you actually need an upgrade is an incredibly important question. If you’re a regular subscriber to The Good Shopping Guide, you’re probably already aware of the serious issues concerning sustainability, ethics and...
Research Update – Paint Brands! by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 28, 2016 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogToday we’re happy to release our latest research and report on the ethical standing of Paintpaint section of The Good Shopping Guide is a popular one, and often it seems people are amazed at the discernible difference in company ethics between...
The Body Shop Foundation – A Sad Ending by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 24, 2016 | Ethical Shopping BlogPerhaps this is further proof of why it is important to look at the company behind the brand. The Body Shop Foundation has announced that it is ceasing operations, citing “current management of The Body Shop” and the lack of “a shared...
New Research – Telephone Fundraising Companies (2016) by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 18, 2016 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogLast year we published the findings of our investigation into the ethical track-records of Telephone Fundraising Companies. One of the big stories surrounding this research had to do with the GoGen Ltd scandal. Today we release our most recent investigative...
Research Update – UK Banks and Building Societies by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 10, 2016 | Ethical Shopping BlogDid you know that Ethical and Alternative #Banking is one of the biggest sectors in the ethical consumer market? Today, we’re delighted to release our latest research on UK Banks & Building Societies. An always popular section of The Good Shopping...
Research Update – Pet Food by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 28, 2016 | Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re please to announce that this morning we released a small update to our Pet Food research. Included in this small update is a new brand, Goodwyns Pet Food, whose ECI comes in at 68. For complete breakdown and updated ethical comparison rankings, please...
HP Boycott by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 5, 2016 | Ethical Shopping BlogCalls for boycott have been launched against HP, as part of the BDS movement. The popular computer brand who ranks bottom for ethics in our latest research on PC, Laptop and Tablet brands, has been subject of intense criticism. The company is accused of...
New Research – PCs, Laptops & Tablets by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 20, 2016 | Ethical Shopping BlogHere it is! The much anticipated release of our new research on the ethical ranking and comparison of PC, Laptop and Tablet brands. There are numerous ethical issues surrounding technology today. We live in a throw-away culture where products are regularly...
Research update – Skincare by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 4, 2016 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogAlways popular – Earlier today we released a small update to our ethical research on the world’s Skincare brands. The big story of this update is that Green People Organic, who ranks among the very top with a 92 Ethical Company Index, has been...
Research Update – Bottled Water Brands by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 4, 2016 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogEarlier today we released an update to our research on Bottled Water brands. The big news associated with this update has to do with Brecon Carreg, who has been awarded Ethical Accreditation. Consistent with our past research, in the mineral industry the...
Research Update – Cat & Dog Food by The Good Shopping Guide | May 20, 2016 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’ve released a small update to our Cat & Dog Food research. The main story here is that AATU and BarkingHeads & MeowingHeads have moved up a few places, due to being awarded Vegetarian Society accreditation. AATU and Barking/Meowing Heads also have...
The Fight Against Unsustainable Tuna: Waitrose. Tesco. Sainsbury’s? by The Good Shopping Guide | May 10, 2016 | Ethical Shopping BlogGreenpeace UK has just reported some big news. Waitrose have announced that if John West don’t clean up their act by 2017, they’ll take their unsustainable tuna off the shelves! John West of course ranks bottom in our recent research on Tinned Tuna brands,...
Oxfam Australia Report – Still in the Dark: Lifting the Cloak on the Global Garment Trade (2016) by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 25, 2016 | Ethical Shopping Blog[pdf-embedder url=”http://www.goodshopping.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Labour-Rights-Still-in-the-Dark-Report.pdf”] “Hidden from the view of consumers, more than 60 million people work in the garment industry to fuel fast fashion. In Asia...
Fashion Revolution Week by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 18, 2016 | Ethical Shopping Blog“It’s time to use your voice and your power to transform the fashion industry into a force for good. It’s time for a Fashion Revolution”. On 18-24 April (2016), Fashion Revolution Week will bring people from all over the world...
Research Update – Vitamins by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 12, 2016 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThere has been a small update to our Vitamin research. The most significant story here has to do with Fushi Wellbeing, who has Ethical Accreditation and is now also certified by The Vegetarian Society. (Fushi’s rank has also been updated in...
Research Update – Feminine Care by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 9, 2016 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThe sanitary protection market is dominated by one company, Procter & Gamble, who produce the well known brands Tampax, Always and Allday. This large and extensive company has been criticised for less-than ethical practices in relation to the environment and...
The Fight against Plastic Pollution & the Counter-Progressive “Plastic Lobby” by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 24, 2016 | Ethical Shopping BlogWe all know that plastic pollution is a very serious issue. There is now even a phenomenon called the Great Pacific garbage patch, or the Pacific trash vortex, which is a massive patch of the ocean characterized by exceptionally high concentrations of...
Research Update – UK Energy Brands by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 4, 2016 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogSwitching to a Green Energy Supplier has never been easier. Our updated research now shows several ethical alternative options. Top of that list is Good Energy and LoC02 Energy. Both have Ethical Accreditation and are highly recommended. On that...
New Research – Tinned Tuna Brands! by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 28, 2016 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe Good Shopping Guide is pleased to announce the release of its new research on the ethical rankings of tinned tuna brands. Tinned tuna is a staple in most people’s food cupboards, but we need to be careful which brands to choose as the best-known names in...
World’s 10 Least Ethical Companies (2015) by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 22, 2016 | Ethical Shopping BlogWe have compiled our list of the World’s Top 10 Ethical Companies in our research in 2015. Without further ado, here’s our much anticipated list of the 10 Least Ethical Companies in 2015. You may be surprised by some of the results! Help us...
World’s Top 10 Most Ethical Companies (2015) by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 19, 2016 | Ethical Shopping BlogWe have compiled our list (in alphabetical order) of the Top 10 Most Ethical Companies in 2015. Congratulations to all those who made it onto this year’s Top 10 list. Keep up the great work!
Research Update – Vegetarian Food Brands by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 4, 2016 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogNew research on Vegetarian Food brands was released this morning! In our guide you’ll learn everything you need to know about vegetarian food, including why you should be aware of some of the more prominent brands owned by much larger...
Research Update – UK Supermarkets! by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 4, 2016 | Ethical Shopping BlogThis morning we released our latest research on UK Supermarkets. Supermarkets are of course very controversial, and come with a complex array of issues. There’s also a real and growing argument about possibly avoiding them altogether, instead shopping at...
Top 10 Most Visited Research in The Good Shopping Guide (2015) by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 30, 2015 | Ethical Shopping Blog1) Shoes & Trainers Over the last twenty years, sweatshops have become synonymous with the big-name shoe brands; Nike, Adidas, Reebok and Puma. By the end of the nineties, these companies had been accused of a whole range of corporate crimes, from involvement in...
Good Energy: The Race Against Climate Change by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 7, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogGood Energy, a leading Renewable Energy Supplier in our research, has launched a campaign on the race against climate change. See the video above. “This is the greatest race of our time and we’re all part of it – the race against climate change. This...
Investigating telephone fundraising companies: New research by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 12, 2015 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’ve just completed our latest investigation into the ethical track-records of Telephone Fundraising companies. One of the big stories surrounding our research has to do with the GoGen Ltd scandal. Telephone fundraising agency GoGen Ltd, the object of an...
Research Update – Bottled Water by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 9, 2015 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe have released our latest research on Bottled Water brands. At the outset it should be noted that we continue to recommend that people drink tap water. When out of the house, it is best to use a reusable bottle – such as a stainless steel bottle. However,...
Tuna Companies: Named and Shamed by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 6, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogA big story is breaking via Greenpeace. Some of the world’s largest tuna companies are at it again. They’re breaking promises, devastating sea life, and even one company is linked to human rights abuses. [1][2] There’s been a lot of...
Torture on your doorstep – The London Arms Fair (2015) by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 18, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogOur research on the reality behind the world’s brands includes investigating companies involvement in the manufacturing or supply of armaments. This can range from nuclear or conventional weapons, including ships, tanks, armoured vehicles and aircraft;...
38 Degrees launches #CleanEnergy Campaign – And we’re here to help! by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 8, 2015 | Ethical Shopping Blog38 Degrees has launched a campaign which aims to bring people together to make a collective switch to clean energy. Here’s how the campaign works: you sign-up with thousands of other 38 Degrees members. Once at least 100,000 people have registered for...
Animal Testing and the Pet Food Industry by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 20, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogDid you know animal testing is a serious issue when it comes to the pet food industry? One would think in a sector, where companies often advertise and promote the care for animals, these same companies would, in turn, care for animals. Don’t let the warm...
Carting Away the Oceans (2015) by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 21, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogGreenpeace USA’s Carting Away the Oceans report evaluates and ranks major grocery stores on their commitments to sustainable seafood. How does your favorite grocery store score? In the latest update, Whole Foods, Wegmans, Hy-Vee, and Safeway topped the list for...
Revealed: Top 10 Ethical Companies (2014) by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 15, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe other week we released a graphic of the Bottom 10 Least Ethical Companies. This week we’ve together a list of the Top 10 Ethical Companies, according to our research carried out between September 2014 and May 2015.
Shell’s window to drill in the Arctic just opened – Now’s not the time to turn away! by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 6, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogShell’s window to drill in the Arctic has just opened. Having spent 3 years trying to get the green light to drill, Obama gave them the go-ahead. But thanks to our engaged readers and the millions of people who support the Greenpeace campaign to get Shell out of the...
Revealed: The 10 Least Ethical Companies (2014) by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 29, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogEver wonder which are the bottom 10 least ethical companies across our entire site? We’ve had a look, and here are the results from our research carried out between September 2014 and May 2015. One or two surprises!
Revealed! See Which Brands Still Use Toxic BPA-Lined Cans by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 9, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogIn a survey released by Environmental Working Group (EWG) it was found that 78 brands use BPA-lined cans for all of their products, 34 brands use BPA-lined cans for some of their products, and 31 use BPA-free cans for all of their...
New Site Launch – Making it Easier for you to Connect with Ethical, Alternative Business! by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 5, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re delighted to announce the launch of the newest version of TheGoodShoppingGuide.com. The latest version of the site hosts a number of exciting features, including our newly designed Ethical Comparison Tables. Now you can rank and compare the world’s brands, and...
#WhoMadeMyClothes? The 2 Euro T-Shirt Experiment by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 24, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt’s Fashion Revolution Day. To celebrate, here’s a fantastic and thought provoking video by the Fashion Revolution team in Germany. Help spread awareness on social media by using hastags #whomademyclothes and #fashrev. Check out our...
How to celebrate Earth Day every day! Our Guide to Supporting Green Cities, Alternative Business & Renewable Energy by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 22, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogToday is Earth Day, an annual event where people from around the world demonstrate support for environmental protection. While Earth Day represents a significant annual event to help remind us all the perilous state the environment is in, including the need for...
Comparing UK Energy Suppliers – Latest Research by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 1, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re delighted to announce the release of our latest independent, ethical research on UK Energy Suppliers. Ranking top with a perfect ethical ranking score is Good Energy – an Ethically Accredited company and widely recognized leader in UK renewable...
It’s Time to Move your Money, Support Renewables, and Assist the Transition to an Environmentally Just Society by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 1, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogOne of the key components of the engine driving modern ecological crises and serious environmental degradation, is increasingly outdated industry and energy. These two things are a key cog in the overall unsustainbility of the modern economic machine. With the serious...
The Detox Catwalk: Toward Toxic-Free Fashion by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 26, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogOver the past three years, hundreds of thousands of people have come together to call on fashion companies to reduce their pollution. Through a number of global campaigns supported by Greenpeace, people power has brought about Detox commitments from 18 major fashion...
Exciting New Web Platform Being Developed by The Good Shopping Guide by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 19, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe team behind The Good Shopping Guide is delighted to reveal today that we are actively working on an exciting new web platform. The shiny, state-of-the-art (non-Beta) version of the TheGoodShoppingGuide.com will transform ethical shopping, hosting several...
Why we need to keep fossil fuels in the ground by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 17, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogWe need to reduce emissions to keep our planet safe for future generations – the science is clear. However, it can be quite hard to get your head around how to do that. Here’s a very simple idea from writer and climate campaigner, Bill McKibben: keep...
Greenpeace Tuna League Table | USA (2015) by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 10, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogGreenpeace has recently published the results of their investigation regarding the sustainability and ethicality of U.S. tuna brands, both for our oceans and for the workers that help get the products to store shelves. See who passed and who got failing grades below:...
Another country commits to saving animals from cosmetics’ testing! by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 5, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogCruelty Free International’s global campaign to end animal testing for cosmetics has taken another significant step, with South Korea agreeing to set a date to phase out the use of animals to test cosmetics and the ingredients that go in them. This follows...
It’s World Wildlife Day – And it’s time to get serious about the destruction of species & entire ecosystems by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 3, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogToday is World Wildlife Day – A day of global action. It’s time to get serious about the destruction of species and entire ecosystems. While broader social and economic change are a priority if we are to create a more socially and environmentally...
The Questionable Human Rights’ Records of UK Banks by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 17, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogAs our latest independent, ethical research on UK Banks & Building Societies continues to trend on social media, key stories which have received a lot of interest include Dodgy Lending, Tax Avoidance and Questionable Environmental Records. But what about...
Which UK Banks are Complicit in Hindering the Fight Against Climate Change – And Why it is Time to Divest! by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 12, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogIn our latest independent, ethical research on UK Banks and Building Societies, Santander, Bank of Scotland, Citibank, Halifax, Lloyds, TSB, Barclays, First Direct, HSBC, Natwest, and RBS all rank among the lowest for ethics. Putting aside issues...
Research Update: Revealing the reality behind UK Banks & Building Societies by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 11, 2015 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re delighted to announce that our much anticipated independent, ethical research on Banks and Building Societies has been published. This is a major research update, which covers the ethical background of over 29 UK Banks and Building Societies. Issues...
While Tax Dodging Corporations Get A Lot of Attention, Let’s Not Forget About Tax Dodging Banks! by The Good Shopping Guide | Feb 11, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogFollowing the publication of our latest independent, ethical research on UK Banks & Building Societies, the issue of Tax Dodging Banks has naturally come into direct focus. Our research has revealed the good, the bad and the ugly of a number of banks and...
Mobile Network Three Aims to Buy O2 – Support our Campaign! Tell O2: ‘Don’t Do It!’ by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 23, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogBig news! It has been revealed that UK mobile network Three mobile is looking to buy O2. For those who haven’t seen our latest ethical research, O2 is one of our highest scoring networks (Ethical Company Index: 95) and Three is the lowest (ECI:...
Palm Oil and Deforestation – The Ad Doritos Don’t Want You to See by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 16, 2015 | Ethical Shopping BlogSum of Us has launched a new campaign against Doritos and PepsiCo, its parent company. Each year, PepsiCo buys 427,500 tonnes of palm oil. Given how high profile the Doritos Super Bowl campaign is, we’re using this opportunity to let consumers around...
New Year’s message from The Good Shopping Guide team – lots of exciting plans for the future! by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 31, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt has been a busy year for everyone at Ethical Company Organisation. Along with the launch of the beta version of the online edition of The Good Shopping Guide – after 12 years of being published as an ethical reference book – we’ve been...
BBC investigation reveals dire working conditions at Apple’s Chinese factories by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 19, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogAmazing – on the same day that we release our independent audit of the world’s mobile phone brands, in which Apple ranks among the lowest for ethics, BBC Panorama air their investigation of the company’s human rights abuses! If you missed it, here’s a...
Our much anticipated research update on mobile phone companies & brands has been published! by The Good Shopping Guide | Dec 18, 2014 | Ethical Shopping Blog, Product ReviewHow will Apple Inc. and Samsung USA rank for ethics? What alternatives mobile phone brands are there? What about mobile networks in the UK? All of the answers can be found here For hardware we would like to extend our congratulations to Fairphone, Huawei Device,...
Some big research updates are forthcoming! by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 21, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re working as hard as ever to finalise our research in two highly anticipated areas: Mobile Phones and Banking & Finance. Our latest ethical research on the world’s mobile phone companies and brands should arrive well before Christmas. The big...
Would you rather fund a renewable or a fossil fuel future? Don’t let your bank contribute to climate change by The Good Shopping Guide | Nov 13, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogFor decades high street banks have been heavily invested in fossil fuels, using your money to drive irreversible climate change and environmental destruction. From oil, coal and gas to new polluting industries like fracking, big banks are the driving force behind...
Princes must clean up its act! From bottled water to dirty tuna by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 31, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt is no coincidence that, according to our latest research on bottled water companies and brands, Aqua Pura, a brand owned by the company Princes, ranks lowest for ethics. Our research has revealed that Princes poor ethical ranking for bottled water is partly...
Research Update – Bottled Water by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 30, 2014 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogA number of updates have been made to our research on Bottled Water companies and brands. The big story is that Highland Spring – an Ethically Accredited company – continues to rank top with a perfect ethical index of 100!...
Victory: India Bans Import of all Cosmetics Tested on Animals by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 15, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogAfter intensive efforts by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi and others, the Indian Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has made an announcement that will save millions of animals from being blinded, poisoned...
10 Ways to Change Your Food Consumption Patterns by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 8, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogHere’s a terrific graphic from Sustainabletable.org, illustrating an ethical shopping pyramid to help you change your food consumption patterns. You can learn more, and explore their interactive version of the ethical food table, here. The accompanying...
Companies Recently Re-Awarded with Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 2, 2014 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogFantastic News! A number of companies have been re-awarded with Ethical Accreditation membershipafter successfully passing our latest audits! Congratulations to: * Bulldog – A top-ranking and recommended Skincare brand. For more info,...
People’s Climate March (21 Sept.) – Participate in a city near you! by The Good Shopping Guide | Sep 11, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogIn September, world leaders will be traveling to New York City for a UN summit on the climate crisis. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is urging governments to support an ambitious global agreement to dramatically reduce global warming pollution. With our future on...
The 10 Corporations that Control the World’s Food by The Good Shopping Guide | Aug 28, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogA significant amount of well-known brands are produced by just ten food companies. Between these ten largest food and drink manufacturers, which control most of the world’s food production, it is estimated that they make 1 billion US dollars per day....
Sick chicken: what you need to know and what the government won’t tell you | Guardian Investigation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 24, 2014 | Ethical Shopping Blog“A Guardian undercover investigation exposes conditions inside the chicken factories that supply some of the biggest supermarket and fast-food chains in the business, including KFC, Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Marks & Spencer and Nando’s. Find out why the drive...
Tell Vodafone to pay their fair share of tax! | UK Uncut by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 23, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogVodafone keep dodging tax. According to UK Uncut, who have recently launched a campaign calling on the company to pay their fair share of tax: “Last year Vodafone made a profit of £294 million and paid no corporation tax. They haven’t paid a penny in...
Animal Experiments in UK Labs Highest in a Generation | PETA by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 22, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogAnimal experiments continued to increase in the UK last year despite the government’s commitment to work toward reducing their use, official figures show. In response to the release of the Home Office’s Annual Statistics of Scientific...
LEGO: Everything is NOT awesome | Greenpeace by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 21, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe above video was made by Greenpeace as part of its campaign calling on LEGO to end its partnership with Shell. If you haven’t heard the news, Shell has agreed an advertising partnership with LEGO, one of the world’s largest toy manufacturers....
Clear differences between organic and non-organic food, study finds by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 12, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogWhile scientific opinion remains divided on whether there are significant nutritional differences between organic and non-organic foods, a new extensive study has found that certain differences can be distinguished between the two. According to recent...
Stop the palm oil industry’s assault | Rainforest Rescue petition by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 10, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe inhabitants of the Peruvian Amazon have called on Rainforest Rescue and other campaigners to help them protect the rainforest against plantations. Speculators have recently begun clearing the forest illegally to make room for oil palms. Rainforest rescue has...
Greenpeace urges Lego to end Shell partnership by The Good Shopping Guide | Jul 1, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogA global campaign has been launched by Greenpeace in response to Lego establishing an advertising relationship with Shell! The campaign calls on Lego, the world’s largest toymaker, to honour its previously stated environmental commitments and remove the oil...
Victory! International agreement to stop human rights violations by transnational corporations by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 27, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogNGO’s, including Friends of the Earth, and other social movements around the world celebrate a great and long awaited victory that challenges corporate power and starts responding to environmental defenders demands. After much deliberation and campaigning,...
Skincare Research Update: ‘Boots’ billion pound tax dodge’ by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 12, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogAnother day, another tax-avoider! Our recent update into the ethics of the companies behind your favourite Skincare brands unearthed some interesting information about Alliance Boots, which has allegedly avoided more than £1 billion in tax since it went...
How to buy slavery-free prawns – and have a positive impact on the industry | Steve Trent by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 11, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogSteve Trent, executive director of the Environmental Justice Foundation, has issued five easy steps to ensure your prawns are slavery free: As a consumer, you have power: you can shape the marketplace and the actions of major companies. Use the power you...
Slavery at Sea: The Continued Plight of Trafficked Migrants in Thailand’s Fishing Industry by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 11, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogSlavery at Sea from Environmental Justice Foundation on Vimeo.
Slave ships – Asian slave labour producing prawns for supermarkets in US, UK by The Good Shopping Guide | Jun 10, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogRecent reports by The Guardian (in conjunction with Humanity United) disclose the horrible reality of Asian slave labour used to produce prawns for supermarkets in the United States and the United Kingdom. The Guardian investigation, which spanned several...
Behind the Brands | Oxfam campaign against Kellogg & General Mills by The Good Shopping Guide | May 27, 2014 | Ethical Shopping Blog, Product ReviewWe are calling for more signatures to the Oxfam petition against Kellogg & General Mills – Take five minutes & join the campaign! Tackling such problems as the injustice of land grabs, the exploitation of farmers, and the contribution to climate...
Behind the Brands turns 1: A year of changing the food system by The Good Shopping Guide | May 27, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogHundreds of thousands of people around the world have joined together to change the way the food and beverage industry impact people and planet. And it’s working! Last year, Oxfam supporters moved the three biggest chocolate companies to do right by the women in their...
Deforestation: Our Disappearing Woodlands by The Good Shopping Guide | May 23, 2014 | Ethical Shopping Blog“The impact of mankind’s consumption and disposal of material goods is evident across the globe. Deforestation devastates entire ecosystems and increases carbon emissions. Fortunately, there are simple ways to reduce your environmental footprint, including...
National Vegetarian Week: Going vegetarian is one of the easiest ways to reduce your environmental impact by The Good Shopping Guide | May 21, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogThere are a number of reasons to celebrate National Vegetarian Week and to consider switching to a vegetarian diet. One of the most important ethical reasons worth considering is how going vegetarian is actually one of the easiest ways to reduce your...
It’s National Vegetarian Week! (UK) by The Good Shopping Guide | May 19, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt’s National Vegetarian Week (Monday 19 – Sunday 25 May), and to take part we are encouraging all of our readers to go veggie! (Are you up for the challenge?). If you were asked to go meat free for a week could you do it? What would you miss? Would you rather...
Food Revolution Day 2014 by The Good Shopping Guide | May 16, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogToday (16 May, 2014) is the third annual Food Revolution Day, a worldwide celebration organized in the U.K. – and in the U.S. – by Jamie Oliver and his Food Foundation, as well as The Good Foundation of Australia. Food Revolution Day is about keeping...
Amazon must pay their fair share of tax! by The Good Shopping Guide | May 9, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogShoppers are being urged to pressure Amazon’s British business after it paid just £4.2m in tax last year, despite selling goods worth £4.3bn – more than the UK sales of Argos, Dixons or the non-food arm of Marks & Spencer. (More information can be...
Fair Trade VS. Free Trade by The Good Shopping Guide | May 9, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogFair trade vs. Free trade: http://fairworldproject.org “Wouldn’t it be great if public policies benefited the public, so everyone could prosper, and so-called “free trade agreements” valued our precious resources rather than exploiting...
World Fair Trade Day (10 May, 2014) by The Good Shopping Guide | May 9, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt’s World Fair Trade Day – Get out and support a local event near you! World Fair Trade Day (WFTD) – 10 May 2014 – is a wonderful time to be inspired by the great work that many mission-driven companies are doing to support a just economy....
David Attenborough: ‘Climate Change – Britain Under Threat’ by The Good Shopping Guide | May 6, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogFor more information on Climate Change, see the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, “What We Know” by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and The National Climate Assessment (NCA) report. To start taking...
The (US) National Climate Assessment (2014) – Some Practical Ways to Take Action against Climate Change! by The Good Shopping Guide | May 6, 2014 | Ethical Shopping Blog2014 has so far been the year of the climate report. Following the landmark Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report and “What We Know” by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), The National Climate Assessment (NCA) – a...
Years of Living Dangerously: A Documentary about Human Impact on Climate Change by The Good Shopping Guide | May 6, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogTo mark the release of The National Climate Assessment (NCA) report on the pressing issue of global warming, here is a groundbreaking documentary produced by James Cameron, Jerry Weintraub and Arnold Schwarzenegger about the human impact on climate change....
Join the Bee Cause by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 28, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogLast year tens of thousands of people convinced the UK Government to create a national Bee Action Plan to save British bees. This call to action coincided with movements throughout many Western countries, including frequent protests in North America, to protect one of...
Today is Fashion Revolution Day! (24 April, 2014) by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 24, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogToday is Fashion Revolution day! A day that is aimed at promoting an industry-wide transformation towards a more sustainable future. By asking ‘Who made your clothes?’ – from who spun the threads, to who sewed them together, to who grew the cotton in the first...
Earth Day 2014: A list of inspiring videos by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 22, 2014 | Ethical Shopping Blog...
Happy Earth Day (2014)! Take Action & Help Make our Cities Green! by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 22, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogToday is the 44th anniversary of Earth Day, and it is anticipated that more than a billion people around the world will celebrate the annual day of action. International Mother Earth Day 2014 will focus on green cities, mobilizing and inspiring millions of people to...
Another victory! Tesco backs down and Oriental & Pacific commit to changing their ways by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 14, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogIt was a momentous week for ethical shoppers. First, Procter & Gamble pledged to no longer use dirty palm oil and implement a forest friendly policy for the production of sustainable palm oil. And now, LDH, owner of Oriental & Pacific, a brand stocked by Tesco...
Consumer power! Procter & Gamble decides to wash its bad palm oil away by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 10, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogWe recently reported in an article on the Greenpeace campaign against the dark reality behind Proctor & Gamble’s ‘Thank you, Mom’ advertisments, that P&G uses palm oil linked to mass deforestation and the destruction of tropical forests. We’re...
Report by Oceana: ‘Wasted Catch: Unsolved Bycatch Problems in U.S. Fisheries’ by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 7, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogOceana, the largest international organisation for ocean conservation, has released a new report (see above) exposing nine of the dirtiest fisheries in the United States. These nine fisheries combined throw away almost half of what they catch and are responsible for...
Greenpeace: 2014 tuna league table by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 2, 2014 | Ethical Shopping Blog, Product ReviewThe results are in! Greenpeace has just released its 2014 tuna league table. See which tinned tuna brands win, and which ones are fit for the bin. The above tinned tuna league table reveals exactly how the different tinned tuna brands stack up. For a full summary of...
Fairtrade – The Story by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 1, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogThe following educational short entitled Fair Trade – The Story by EQ.TV outlines the commercial approach of the fair-trade movement, particularly its aim of helping marginalized producers of goods get better and fairer returns. By promoting equality, fair...
Tell Unilever to stop greenwashing rainforest destruction by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 28, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new report by Sum of Us reveals that, while Unilever has recently released a number of statements calling for a moratorium on deforestation and announcing its own sustainability push, the company is supporting a deceptive industry attempt to continue the...
“The More Things Change…” The World Bank, Tata and Enduring Abuses on India’s Tea Plantations by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 21, 2014 | Ethical Shopping Blog“With the support of the World Bank, the Tata Group, one of India’s most powerful corporate entities, divested itself of its tea plantations to create a separate company, APPL. Together, the World Bank and Tata trumpeted the change, not as an abandonment...
Is this where the 29% horse in your Tesco burger came from? by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 21, 2014 | Ethical Shopping Blog“Ten months after the horse meat scandal erupted, the Guardian’s award-winning author and investigative reporter Felicity Lawrence takes to the motorways of Europe to investigate the sick horses, the rotten meat, the convicted criminal, the alleged...
Report: The Hard Truth about Soft Commodities by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 17, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogA new report from Ecclesiastical Investment Management (EIM) exposes some of the forces behind our food. The report (see below) criticises a number of commodity trading companies over a lack of transparency, speculation on food prices, poor environmental practices and...
Proctor & Gamble: The dark reality behind their ‘Thank you, Mom’ campaign by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 12, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogYou may have seen Procter & Gamble’s heartwarming advertisement campaign on your television screen, entitled ‘Thank You, Mom’. The (full) adverts typically run about 2 minutes long and feature a sequence of shots celebrating of motherhood, ending with...
Greenpeace: Translating Tesco-speak on tinned tuna policy by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 6, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogGreenpeace UK has recently issued a number of statements in criticism of ‘Tesco on being a Dodgy Dealer over tinned tuna’. Highlighted by Hugh’s Fish Fight programme on Sunday night (2 March), Tesco has been deceitful when it comes to labelling its tuna. But...
Palm Oil and Climate Change: An infographic by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 5, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogAs we saw in a recent article on the dark reality behind Proctor & Gamble’s ‘Thank you, Mom’ campaign, palm oil is linked to mass deforestation and the destruction of tropical forests. But a new infographic based on a detailed research report...
Sum of Us Campaign: The horrific reality behind the Tetley tea empire by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 5, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogRecent reports [by The Guardian] disclose the horrific reality behind the Tetley tea empire – workers on plantations in northern India, including children, are paid less than $3 a day to pick our tea. They toil from dawn until dusk, often spraying...
Assam’s modern slaves: the real price of a cup of Tetley tea by The Good Shopping Guide | Mar 4, 2014 | Ethical Shopping Blog“Poverty pay on tea estates in Assam fuels a modern slave trade ensnaring thousands of young girls. A Guardian/Observer investigation follows the slave route from an estate owned by a consortium, including the owners of the best-selling Tetley brand, through to...
Quick Tips to Improve your Energy Efficiency Today! by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 18, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogAs people become increasingly aware of their impact on the planet both locally and globally, there is a need for quick and useful tips on how we can all become more energy efficient in the course of our day-to-day lives. The following is a list that offers a range of...
Behind the Brands: On Food Justice, Oxfam Gives Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s, Nestlé & Pepsi Failing Grades by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 6, 2014 | Ethical Shopping BlogOxfam has released a comprehensive report that measures how the world’s 10 largest food companies perform on food justice issues. No company emerges with passing grades. The 10 companies Oxfam scores are Associated British Foods, Coca-Cola, Danone, General Mills,...
Ethical Accreditation: nom foods – Healthy treats on the go by The Good Shopping Guide | Oct 25, 0201 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogThe nom foods story is a good one. The brand was born out of a fruitless search for easily accessible foods which were tasty, but didn’t contain any refined sugars and “nasties”. With the mission to provide consumers with tasty, convenient products packed...
Tarem Services – Re-awarded Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide | Jan 10, 0201 | Ethical Accreditation, Ethical Shopping BlogWe’re pleased to announce that Tarem Services has been re-awarded Ethical Accreditation. Tarem is a cleaning company for the private and public sectors. Tarem beleives in being both socially and environmentaly responsible. In addition to looking after thier...
