Ethical Consumer Magazine

Ethical Consumer Magazine 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

A subscription to Ethical Consumer lasts all year long. It's the perfect ethical Christmas gift.Help your friends or fam...
07/12/2025

A subscription to Ethical Consumer lasts all year long. It's the perfect ethical Christmas gift.

Help your friends or family in the way they shop, save, and live in 2026. Your gift provides a wealth of information to make ethical and thrifty choices that have a positive impact on people, animals and the environment.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pjV3RF

In our latest music guide, we've been unwrapping the layers of unethical practices within Spotify > https://bit.ly/443un...
04/12/2025

In our latest music guide, we've been unwrapping the layers of unethical practices within Spotify > https://bit.ly/443unwj

From payola (the practice of paying for covert media promotion—typically between labels and radio—despite being officially banned since 1960) to tax conduct, Spotify consistently scored poorly in our ranking of ethical practices.

For more information plus a look into other streaming services such as Apple, YouTube and more ethical alternatives, head to https://bit.ly/443unwj

In our latest guide to an ethical Christmas, we've recommended ethical brands such as Beyond Retro, Rokit, We Are Cow, a...
04/12/2025

In our latest guide to an ethical Christmas, we've recommended ethical brands such as Beyond Retro, Rokit, We Are Cow, and Oxfam online. What are your favorite ethical brands for your Christmas shopping?

Check out the full guide 👉 https://bit.ly/3KdWBh9

Today is your last chance to sign up to our newsletter to be in with a chance to win festive hamper! 1. Sign up for our ...
03/12/2025

Today is your last chance to sign up to our newsletter to be in with a chance to win festive hamper!

1. Sign up for our newsletter by Wednesday 3rd December. ✨bit.ly/43KGPiv✨
2. On Friday 5th December, you’ll receive a special link in our weekly newsletter to enter the giveaway. It’s that simple!

We’ve teamed up with our Best Buy label brands to give away a festive hamper packed with eco-friendly treats:

* Pacari Chocolates UK Award winning chocolate made from Arriba Nacional cacao
* The Ethical Shop One World Almanac 2026
* Queenie Organics Cocoa & olive hand cream.
* Suma Wholefoods Organic, fairtrade ground coffee
* The Bio-D Company Yorkshire rhubarb candle
* Zaytoun CIC Medjoul Dates

Don’t miss out—sign up by Wednesday 3rd December and you could win!
Note: Product styles may vary from the image.

🎉🌟 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🌟🎉Want to win an Ethical Festive Hamper, filled with 6 sustainable goodies from our fabulous Best Buy...
02/12/2025

🎉🌟 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🌟🎉
Want to win an Ethical Festive Hamper, filled with 6 sustainable goodies from our fabulous Best Buy label companies? Here’s how:
1. Sign up for our newsletter by Wednesday 3rd December. ✨bit.ly/43KGPiv ✨
2. On Friday 5th December, you’ll receive a special link in our weekly newsletter to enter the giveaway. It’s that simple!

We’ve teamed up with our Best Buy label brands to give away a festive hamper packed with eco-friendly treats:

Pacari Chocolates UK Award winning chocolate made from Arriba Nacional cacao
The Ethical Shop One World Almanac 2026
Queenie Organics Cocoa & olive hand cream.
Suma Wholefoods Organic, fairtrade ground coffee
The Bio-D Company Yorkshire rhubarb candle
Zaytoun CIC Medjoul Dates

Don’t miss out—sign up by Wednesday 3rd December and you could win!
Note: Product styles may vary from the image.

Give the gift of an Ethical Consumer subscription this Christmas 👉 https://bit.ly/4pjV3RFA subscription to Ethical Consu...
30/11/2025

Give the gift of an Ethical Consumer subscription this Christmas 👉 https://bit.ly/4pjV3RF

A subscription to Ethical Consumer lasts all year long! It's the perfect ethical Christmas gift.

Help your friends or family in the way they shop, save, and live in 2026. Your gift provides a wealth of information to make ethical and thrifty choices that have a positive impact on people, animals and the environment.

Plus... every gift subscription includes sponsorship of an organic olive sapling in Palestine, through the Palestinian Fair Trade Association.

29/11/2025

🎉🌟 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🌟🎉
Want to win an Ethical Festive Hamper, filled with 6 sustainable goodies from our fabulous Best Buy label companies? Here’s how:
1. Sign up for our newsletter by Wednesday 3rd December. ✨bit.ly/43KGPiv ✨
2. On Friday 5th December, you’ll receive a special link in our weekly newsletter to enter the giveaway. It’s that simple!

We’ve teamed up with our Best Buy label brands to give away a festive hamper packed with eco-friendly treats:

Pacari Chocolates UK Award winning chocolate made from Arriba Nacional cacao
The Ethical Shop One World Almanac 2026
Queenie Organics Cocoa & olive hand cream.
Suma Wholefoods Organic, fairtrade ground coffee
The Bio-D Company Yorkshire rhubarb candle
Zaytoun CIC Medjoul Dates

Don’t miss out—sign up by Wednesday 3rd December and you could win!
Note: Product styles may vary from the image.

Following our first installment to an ethical guide to Christmas, here's a few ideas to rise against over-consumption! H...
28/11/2025

Following our first installment to an ethical guide to Christmas, here's a few ideas to rise against over-consumption!

Head to the article for more 👉 https://bit.ly/3KdWBh9

Yesterday we shared an exclusive, behind-the-scenes interview with an Amazon worker. You can read the full interview her...
28/11/2025

Yesterday we shared an exclusive, behind-the-scenes interview with an Amazon worker. You can read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/4rpcpOY

Here's some ways you can support the campaign:
👉Use your voice: utilize your channels (online and offline) to educate people on what's happening behind the scenes at Amazon
👉Join the movement to help spread awareness using and
👉Stop buying from Amazon, stop all linked subscriptions, and write to them (directly and publicly) to tell them WHY you refuse to buy into their corrupt conglomerate

As we share in the linked article, our collective efforts ARE making a difference to the Amazon workers. They are humans, not robots, and together we are ALL helping in the fight for change.

27/11/2025

GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🌟🎉 DAY 3🌟🎉 FULL HAMPER ANNOUNCED

Want to win an Ethical Festive Hamper, filled with 6 sustainable goodies from our fabulous Best Buy label companies? Here’s how:
1. Sign up for our newsletter by Wednesday 3rd December. ✨bit.ly/43KGPiv ✨
2. On Friday 5th December, you’ll receive a special link in our weekly newsletter to enter the giveaway. It’s that simple!

We’ve teamed up with our Best Buy label brands to give away a festive hamper packed with eco-friendly treats!

Pacari Chocolates UK Award winning chocolate made from Arriba Nacional cacao
The Ethical Shop One World Almanac 2026
Queenie Organics Cocoa & olive hand cream.
Suma Wholefoods Organic, fairtrade ground coffee
The Bio-D Company Yorkshire rhubarb candle
Zaytoun CIC Medjoul Dates

Don’t miss out—sign up by Wednesday 3rd December and you could win!

Note: Product styles may vary from the image.

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Ethical Consumer is more than just a magazine. We are the only place where you can find transparent and reliable ethical rankings of companies and products. On our site there are detailed ethical ratings of 1000's of brands which help consumers make the right choices, help campaigners challenge corporate power and help businesses do the right thing. For over 30 years Ethical Consumer has been the lead research organisation within the consumer movement. We research the issues that matter to you so that you can easily find the products that reflect your principles. Ethical Consumer's information and analysis helps you choose the most ethical products and services whenever you need them and wherever you are. From bread to banks, use our product guides to check what to purchase and what to avoid.