Ethical Consumer Reviews 243

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my go-to site for ethical shopping, their research is very thorough and their ratings make it easy to decide where to spend my money ethically. One article looked back at the impact we can ha... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have subscribed to Ethical consumer for about the last 25 years and it has been providing evidence backed insights into companies behaviour that has let me make informed decisions about my purchases... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The detailed research done into a wide variety of aspects of out daily lives is done with care, and shines a light on important facts about our society. I find it really useful to have this informatio... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What an amazing discovery has Ethical Consumer been in this challenging 2025! Thanks to Ethical Consumer I've changed my energy provider and my bank account, and I've started the research to change... See more

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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 most ethical decisions every time they shop.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent magazine. Brilliant team of committed folk.

Useful magazine in this day and age of consumerism that puts everything back into perspective.
It always arrives on time and it is easy to renew your subscription with no fuss.
Excellent all round. Well done to the team at Ethical Consumer. and thank you for all your hard work bringing issues to light.
Take care and keep safe!

25 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Change the way you shop

I've been a subscriber for many years now. I really appreciate the information that Ethical Consumer provides and working they show behind the results of their research. It has changed the way I buy all sorts of things, from the weekly shop right through to banking and buying a car.

25 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No 1 'go to' organisation when considering buying anything.

Excellent organisation. Everyone should be aware of it so they can use it if they need to buy something, often reminding us of the importance of thinking whether we really need something, and if we do, whether we could repair, reuse/buy second hand, borrow, make it ourselves, buy locally... while also giving good analyses into all that goes into the making of products.

25 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lifetime subscriber!

I have subscribed to Ethical Consumer since it was first published. I find the information extremely useful and balanced. I aspire to be an informed consumer, which I could not be without the information 'behind the scenes' about companies that the Ethical Consumer provides. Many thanks the team and please keep up the good work!

25 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good consumer information magazine

Good consumer information magazine - 'good' in its ethical sense as well as in its sense of generally worthwhile and efficient at doing what it says on its tin.

The product reviews - or rather the reviews of the companies that make the products - are in-depth, responsive to changing circumstances, and offer a range of information you may never have considered of ethical importance. Other features about, for example, boycotts, financial updates, letters etc, make useful quick reading.

Hard copy and online copy available. Online offers more detail on the companies under scrutiny.

Wouldn't want to be without it, and it complements (and has influenced) Which? interestingly.

25 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Be informed

Both the web site and the magazine offer excellent information and analysis to help make decisions whether it's which tea to buy or which internet provider to use. Yes it is political and yes it has it's bias but it's a bias for life, for people and for the planet

25 May 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Couldn't live without it!

I couldn't live without Ethical Consumer. it is my trusty guide to all I consume. I love the magazine, for up to date news, boycotts and other information; and I use the online facility a lot to check out the ethics and ownership of goods and services.

25 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

How to buy with a clear conscience.

Ethical Consumer is a wonderful publication for anyone who wishes to know, company by company, how the items we buy or consume are produced. It allows us to make informed choices based on what policies or procedures we feel are ethically acceptable.
An interesting aspect for me is that the information provided includes the name and description of the major holding companies who own our well-known brands - and this is often quite a revelation.
At a bargain price, I thoroughly recommend Ethical Consumer.

25 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly ethical and unbiased

Ethical Consumer is a truly ethical not-for-profit organisation that can be trusted to give unbiased and informed details on the companies and products that we use every day. Much less short-term focused than Which. Thought-provoking at each point where purchases are being considered.

25 May 2021
Unprompted review

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