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

Ethical Consumer has proved to have…

Ethical Consumer has proved to have been an excellent tool for me to be able to purchase products that meet the targets I need to be happy with my purchases. The range of items covered over the years has been truly remarkable.

25 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you subscribe to one magazine make it EC

The articles are always insightful. Because of my finances, I have to make compromised ethical choices but I can only do that with the information I gleam from the magazine and website. I consider the magazine essential. Well worth the cost of the subscription.
I find I improve my mental health with good customer service and in my experience "ethical" companies provide the best customer service. So, hand on heart, the magazine helps me with my mental health.

25 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top-class publication

I regularly use Ethical Consumer to help guide my decision making, and am always totally impressed by the depth of the research and the clarity of the information. Well done.

25 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been taking Ethical Consumer for…

I've been taking Ethical Consumer for years and I love it so much. It gives me the information I need to live my life the way I want and need to. I try to buy as seldom as possible, but when I do I always look up in the magazine as to which company is the most ethical and what to look out for. I also like to know about boycotts and I'm glad to have details of campaigns - I sign all the petitions when the mag arrives every month. Thank you.

25 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An oasis of truth.

In a time of false news it is essential that we have communications that are explicitly geared to the truth.
I have found your reporting balanced and honest.

25 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helping to Inform on Ethical Purchasing Choices

I find this a very useful resource for many of my consumer choices. The reports appear well researched and while it is difficult to objectively provide a numerical value to particular criteria such as animal welfare, I appreciate the effort that has been put in to do so. If you have any interest in making moral and ethical purchases and keeping informed of news on the subject this magazine is worth looking at, and from my perspective, subscribing to.

25 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful magazine that informs and…

Wonderful magazine that informs and entertains. This should be mandatory in every waiting room, business reception and home across the country. You discover that favourite brand you’ve loved is owned by a parent company you disagree with on every front.

25 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Inspiring.

I receive Ethical Consumer on line and in paper form. The articles are thoroughly researched and clearly written and information is regularly updated. All kinds of issues are covered and I often learn about something new as well as get more detailed information in areas that I am interested in. Their Conferences are a must whether on-line or in person not only do you meet their inspiring staff but you also meet loads of other readers who also have loads of interesting things to share.

25 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ethical Consumer - helping avoid minefields since 1989

I have relied upon Ethical Consumer to guide me though the minefield of purchasing decisions since issue number one. Their work has help turn the tide against companies that fund actual minefields and those involved in many other anti social practices. Their work truly makes the world a better place

25 May 2021
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