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We're an indie, NPO, CO-OP, ethical consumption magazine & research association est. 1989. We track sales data across a wide range of consumer sectors.
Our Story:
For over 30 years we have been the hub of the ethical consumer movement, helping consumers to shop ethically, campaigners to challenge corporate power and businesses to improve their supply chains. We are an independent, not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder co-operative with open membership, founded in 1989 by student campaigners. Our mission is to make global businesses more sustainable through consumer pressure. You can read more about our mission and manifesto here - https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/about-us/ethical-consumer-manifesto
We have a range of products and services available:
Magazine:
The UK's leading alternative consumer magazine, published 6 times a year. Available as a paper copy delivered to your door, as a flip-book or as a digital download. If you sign up to our weekly newsletter you will get a free copy of a magazine. View a sample issue of our magazine here - https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/sites/default/files/flipbook/Issue%20174/
Shopping Guides and Ethical Ratings:
We understand it’s complex making ethical decisions in modern consumer markets, we aim to simplify it down into digestible and actionable key points, making it easy for busy people to understand which companies to support and which to avoid. We've developed the world's most sophisticated and simple to use, personal ethical rating system to give you the information you need, based on detailed research of over 40,000 companies, brands and products. These ratings are updated in real time from our corporate research database. These shopping guides and ethical ratings can be found in our magazine and on our website - accessible to all with our annual subscription. Campaigns:
We run campaigns on key ethical issues and are currently campaigning for a boycott against Amazon for their use of tax avoidance. We also collaborate on The Lush Prize, founded the Fair Tax Mark and Save Our Bank and are a partner of CTRLshift. Read more about our official campaigns here - https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethicalcampaigns
Research & Consultancy:
We provide research and consultancy for campaign groups and organisations such as Amnesty International, Christian Aid, Co-op Bank, and the Guardian. Our research and analysis helps organisations understand, reach and campaign with their stakeholders to make meaningful interventions into consumer markets to drive positive social and environmental change. Find out more about our research and consultancy services here - https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethical-consumer-research-consultancy-services
Consumer markets report:
The Ethical Consumer Markets Report has been acting as an important barometer of UK spending since 1999. The report is trusted and used by businesses, academics and the UK Government. Read the latest consumer market report here - https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/research-hub/uk-ethical-consumer-markets-report
04/10/2026
Did you know that being a Ethical Consumer magazine subscriber means you get access to exclusive discounts and sales from our Best Buy companies?
Queenie Organics would like to celebrate their ongoing partnership with Ethical Consumer by giving their magazine subscribers a 20% discount this autumn!
On Friday 9th October, we will send an exclusive discount code as part of our weekly newsletter*
If you’re not already part of our weekly newsletter community, don’t worry; there’s still time to sign up before Friday’s mail goes out - bit.ly/43KGPiv
*New sign-ups must join by Wednesday 7th October.
23/09/2026
Win one of six Foodie Fire Gift Sets from Best Buy company True Origin, to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight True Origin Food
The Foodie Fire Gift Set is made for those who love a kick of heat in every bite. Bringing together sweet chilli notes, rich spice, and warming bakes, this collection delivers a balanced blend of flavour and fire that builds with every taste.
From the bold intensity of chilli paste to the vibrant sweetness of mango and chilli jam, paired with a warming chilli and garlic b**r bread, this set is perfect for adding depth and heat to everyday dishes or gifting to spice lovers.
This gift contains:
Chilli & Garlic B**r Bread
Ginger & Chilli Relish
Fire Medium Chilli Sauce
Cayenne Chilli Paste
True Origin is a small but passionate team based in Paisley, in the West of Scotland.
Their mission is simple: to connect people through food that’s fair, ethical, and absolutely delicious. "We work directly with amazing Producer Groups across Africa—in countries like Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Mozambique and the Kingdom of Eswatini—to bring their finest ingredients and products to the UK market.
Every purchase helps support farming communities with steady incomes, access to education, tools, and the means to care for their land and future."
On Friday 2nd October, we will send a link to enter the giveaway as part of our weekly newsletter*
If you’re not already part of our weekly newsletter community, don’t worry; there’s still time to sign up before Friday’s mail goes out - bit.ly/43KGPiv
Giveaway closes on Wednesday 14th October, 5pm.
*New sign-ups must join by Wednesday 30th September.
18/09/2026
Every new item of clothing we buy comes with a hefty price tag in terms of climate, pollution and resource use. Making our clothes last a little longer, or finding life in someone else’s pre-loved item, are therefore our best options when it comes to reducing our clothing impacts.
In our article, we explain why buying secondhand, repairing and recycling clothes is so important. We give our top tips for what to consider and where to buy secondhand. And we provide some handy resources to get started with repairs, upcycling and alterations.
Head to the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/4rmcRxY
17/09/2026
Join Ethical Consumer's Rob Harrison with Greater Manchester Humanists answering the question, "Voting With Your Wallet?" and what that can mean to the public.
12/09/2026
How do two popular deodorant brands compare? Take a look at our full shopping guide on deodorants in mag issue 222 to see our Best Buy and Recommended brands, the highest scoring of which had an overall Ethiscore of 90/100. https://bit.ly/3BBPMRW
09/09/2026
Are “natural” deodorants more ethical than their synthetic counterparts? It is a complex question which we explore in our new Deodorant Guide in Mag Issue 222. Check out the table of 54 brands for how we've rated them in terms of their ethical practices, PLUS we provide quick, easy tips on what to buy and what not to.
Learn more https://bit.ly/3BBPMRW
05/09/2026
Take a look at our full shopping guide to see our Best Buy and Recommended brands, the highest scoring of which had an overall Ethiscore of 90/100 👉 https://bit.ly/3BBPMRW
03/09/2026
In our latest guide on make-up, only 13% of brands scored higher than 50! Find out what those most ethical recommendations are via 👉 https://bit.ly/3BBPMRW
28/08/2026
Take a look at our full shopping guide to see our Best Buy and Recommended brands, the highest scoring of which had an overall Ethiscore of 79/100 👉 https://bit.ly/3BBPMRW
24/08/2026
Finding eco friendly nappies. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 20 nappy brands, with recommended buys and what to avoid 👉 https://bit.ly/3BBPMRW
What's the most sustainable option for nappies? In this guide we rate major nappy brands like Huggies and Pampers as well as own-brands like Boots, along with small eco brands, and assess their ethical and environmental practices.
This guide looks at the impact of disposable nappies on the environment, whether ecodisposables are more sustainable. It compares the costs of single-use disposable nappies to see if eco-disposable brands cost more or not.
The guide also focuses on reusable nappies and includes feedback from Ethical Consumer readers with experience of reusable nappies.
The research also looks at what brands are doing about sustainable sourcing of materials, and if nappies contain PFAs.
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