We live in a time of human rights abuse, animal cruelty, genetically
modified foods and the massive impact of industry on the environment.
These can often seem beyond our control and quite removed from our everday
life. However, the fact is that every time we buy something, our spending
dollar endorses a company and its activities, whether we are aware of
it or not – whether we like it or not.
By avoiding companies with a negative
track record and buying products from companies who have a positive
impact, we can send a strong message for change and support the practices
that make our world a better place to live in. Companies need our money
to stay in business - money talks, and your dollar literally is your vote.
The Ethical Consumer Guide provides information on the
environmental and social record of companies behind the brand names of
common supermarket products. This is based on assessment gathered from
over 25 sources including the work
of organisations such as Greenpeace, Choose Cruelty Free, Reputex, Responsible
Shopper and Sustainability Victoria.
This website provides ratings for companies and more detailed information
on the specific assessments used to generate these ratings. It also includes
information on the related issues and further
resources for reducing your impact by being
deliberate about the things you buy.
We recommend you start by thinking about the products you presently buy
and browsing
the guide to find out more about their hidden story.
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