Rob Harrison, one of Ethical Consumer's founders, looks back at what's been achieved and forward at what remains to be done.
With today’s invasion of video games, unneeded technology, 300 channels on television and fast-food restaurants, we, as a people, need to stand up and say no to consumerism. We need to think how much rampant consumerism is responsible for unhappiness and greed.
We must not mistake Ethical Consumption—a private act—for political power or organized, collective social change that benefits everyone.
Explore the world of ethical consumerism and learn how to align your spending with your values to make a positive impact on society and the planet.
Clare Carlile and Alex Crumbie consider the key issues for sustainable fabrics including cotton and synthetic fabrics.
Discover how enhanced safety measures drive ethical trust in digital marketing practices.
I spoke with Ethical Consumer magazine about consumer ethics changes, how their work fits in a modern world, greenwashing and the top tips to become an ethical consumer.
We've all felt like conscious consumerism is out of reach. The good news is you can overcome those feelings to create change!
Discover the essential criteria to know whether a brand is truly ethical! Explore the key factors that contribute to sustainability & conscious choices.
Each September, PRSA celebrates Ethics Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme is "Ethics Every Day." Please join the discussion via #PRethics, and follow along with our ethics-related blog posts, webinars and Twitter Chats throughout the month. I recently participated in a local Chapter workshop
A close examination of the definition of ethical fashion—and why it comes down to personal values.
More an more people look at alternatives for leather. Now, factories are creating new materials like the Apple leather.
Green Consumers! As green becomes "mainstream" and an increasingly large number of consumers embrace environmentally responsible practices, green consumers are becoming a considerably large and lucrative target market. "Green consumers" represent a diverse array of values, beliefs, demographics, and psychographics (Palmer, 2009, March 24). According to NMI, theAmerican Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) industry
Responses to Cotton Incorporated's Lifestyle Monitor survey show consumers have positive feelings towards and preference for cotton in their apparel.
What impact does consumerism have? What does it mean to buy sustainable and ethical and why you should consider sustainable buying behaviour
We asked our readers what actions they were taking to reduce their personal carbon footprint. We had a massive response and here we list 60 of the most popular, achievable and interesting ideas on how to tackle climate change.
Many of us will have read about the accelerating and harmful impact that the growth of ‘fast’ and ‘disposable’ fashion has had on our environment locally and abroad. Over the last couple of years, the global fashion industry has been in the hot seat as a result of issues, ranging from...
We live in a capitalistic society where consumerism dictates the economy, which in turn impacts everything from the social services we receive to the laws and policies that are enacted. Because we are all part of this larger system that revolves around what we buy, we can leverage it to our benefit
Want to make sure you don't waste money on an unethical product? Here are some questions to ask yourself before buying something to help you determine if something is sustainable. These simple questions will help ensure that you're buying something you need, that was sustainably and ethically made, and worth your money!
