Ethical ConsumerAlex, a researcher and co-editor at Ethical Consumer, explains which UK banks are supporting Israeli apartheid and suggests more ethical alternatives you might consider switching to.
Ethical Consumer guide to ethical current accounts: bit.ly/4mOQ2QG
Is your bank supporting Israeli apartheid?Ethical Consumer2025-06-05 | Alex, a researcher and co-editor at Ethical Consumer, explains which UK banks are supporting Israeli apartheid and suggests more ethical alternatives you might consider switching to.
Ethical Consumer guide to ethical current accounts: bit.ly/4mOQ2QG
00:00 - 01:07 Intro 01:07 - 02:40 Barclays 02:41 - 03:36 HSBC 03:37 - 04:28 JPMorgan Chase 04:29 - 05:14 Lloyds Group 05:15 - 06:00 Natwest Group 06:01 - 06:44 Santander Group 06:44 - 07:48 Alternatives 07:49 - 08:31 OutroSupport us to challenge corporate powerEthical Consumer2025-09-18 | Actor, director and playwright, Sir Mark Rylance, is helping us launch our Challenging Corporate Power Crowdfunder
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Donate to our Crowdfunder here: bit.ly/469150QIs your bank supporting Israeli apartheid?Ethical Consumer2025-06-05 | Alex, a researcher and co-editor @EthicalConsumermagazine explains which UK banks are funding Israeli apartheid and suggests more ethical alternatives you might consider switching to.How to use Ethical Consumer’s shopping guidesEthical Consumer2025-06-04 | In this short video, Alex from Ethical Consumer explains how to get the most out of Ethical Consumer’s product guides.
You can subscribe and support Ethical consumer here: ethicalconsumer.org/subscriptionsWhy are so many people choosing plant milk over dairy?Ethical Consumer2025-04-03 | The plant milk market has boomed, but which plant milk brands are the most ethical and which plant milk is better for the environment?
Chapters: 00:00 - 1:27 intro 1:27 - 2:10 water usage 2:10 - 2:50 land usage 2:50 - 4:25 emissions 4:25 - 5:43 Which brands to buy? 5:43 - 6:16 outro5 Reasons to Boycott Coca-colaEthical Consumer2025-03-06 | It’s no exaggeration to say that Coca-Cola is one of the largest companies in the world. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most unethical, from contributing to plastic pollution and operating in illegal Israeli settlements to union busting and beyond. There are many reasons to boycott coca-cola. Watch our new 9 minuet video to learn more.
youtu.be/zdKpZkAVHzs5 Reasons to Boycott Coca-colaEthical Consumer2025-03-06 | It’s no exaggeration to say that Coca-Cola is one of the largest companies in the world. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most unethical, from contributing to plastic pollution and operating in illegal Israeli settlements to union busting and beyond. There are many reasons to boycott coca-cola - here we list our top 5.
Into: 00:00- 0:56 BDS boycott 0:56 -2:46 Plastic Pollution 2:46 - 4:11 Land Grabs 4:11 - 5:18 Union busting 5:18 - 6:05 Health and Lobbying 6:05 - 7:50 Ethical Alternatives 7:50 - 8:26 What you can do to help 08:26 - 08:49Veganuary: Which vegan brand is owned by the biggest meat producers in the world?Ethical Consumer2025-01-06 | This Veganuary, make sure your money isn’t accidentally going to companies involved in animal exploitation.
We examine which vegan and plant-based brands are actually owned by companies involved in meat, dairy and other animal products.
Two of these brands are actually owned by the biggest meat-processing company in the world!Veganuary: which vegan brand is owned by the biggest meat processor in the world?Ethical Consumer2024-12-30 | This Veganuary, make sure your money isn’t accidentally going to companies involved in animal exploitation.
We examine which vegan and plant-based brands are actually owned by companies involved in meat, dairy and other animal products.
Two of these brands are actually owned by the biggest meat-processing company in the world!
Chapters: Introduction: 0:00 - 0:35 Our last video on this issue: 0:35 - 0:46 Why does it matter? 0:46 - 1:40 Vivera: 1:40 - 3:29 Richmond: 3:29 - 3:42 Crackd: 3:42 - 4:18 Squeaky Bean: 4:18 - 4:54 Conclusions & reflections: 4:54 - 5:20 Our Best Buys: 5:20 - 5:52 Other ideas for vegan and plant-based meals: 5:52 - 6:19Thoughtful Gifting: Your Ultimate Guide to Ethical PresentsEthical Consumer2024-11-14 | 00:00 - 00:27 Into 00:27 - 2:33 How to buy less this season 2:33 - 3:06 Making your own ethical gifts 3:06 - 3:34 Buying second hand & refurbished tech 3:35 - 4:00 Gifting your time 4:01 - 4:45 Supporting local independents 4:45 - 5:38 Buying new: how to shop ethically online 5:38 - 6:28 The most ethical gift 6:28 - 6:58 OutroStrategic boycotting for PalestineEthical Consumer2024-10-02 | - Resource Links -
- Chapters- 00:00 - 1:22 Intro 1:23 - 2:16 Questions to ask before joining a boycott campaign 2:17 - 2:46 Different types of boycotts 2:46 - 03:52 Boycotts called for by the BDS National Committee 03:52 - 06:35 Boycotts that follow BDS Principles, PSC and Barclays 06:36 - 09:06 Viral Boycotts: Starbucks, Marks and Spencers and McDonalds 09:07 - 10:01 Boycotts to avoid 10:02 - 12:12 Successful Boycotts 12:13 - 13:03 Resources & OutroHow to fight fast fashion this second hand SeptemberEthical Consumer2024-08-29 | Chapters: 00:00 - 00:38 Intro 00:38 - 03:30 Problems with Fast fashion 03:30 - 06:25 Where to buy second hand clothes 06:25 - 06:49 Depop V Vinted 06:49 - 07:55 Beyond consumerism 07:55 - 10:30 Campaigns 10:30 - 11:24 Outro
00:00 - 00:22 Intro 00:22 - 01:32 Bookshops V Amazon 1:32 - 04:38 Boycott Amazon 04:38 - 05:55 Ethical Alternatives 05:55 - 07:00 Top Tips to finding ethical books 07:00 - 07:29 Outro 07:29 - 08:05Ethical Consumer Online CommunityShady dealings of official Olympic sponsorsEthical Consumer2024-06-20 | Sign up to our newsletter and join our ethical community here - www.ethicalconsumer.org/free-digital-issue-ethical-consumer-magazine-sign-now
00:00 Intro 01:25 The sponsors 02:54 Tax havens 05:23 Wider issuesThe not so ethical truth behind Temu #shorts #ethical #greenwashing #AIEthical Consumer2024-05-17 | ...The not-so-ethical truth behind TemuEthical Consumer2024-05-17 | Web Links:
00:00 Intro 01:18 Temu and the Climate 02:25 Animals 02:40 Workers Rights 03:23 Cotton 04:30 Ethical Materials 05:07 Tax Conduct 05:47 AI Greenwashing 08:20 OutroEthical alternatives: brands to buy from if you boycott Israeli apartheidEthical Consumer2024-04-18 | Many of you asked for alternative brands to support instead of those complicit in Israeli apartheid. In this video, we recommend some of the ethical alternatives to buy from if you boycott Israeli apartheid. More information can be found in the relevant links below.
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00:00 Intro 02:55 Bank Accounts 03:53 Computers and e-readers 04:57 Amazon Alternatives 05:49 Travel booking companies 06:30 Insurance companies 07:21 Household appliances 08:44 Petrol and diesel companies 09:29 Next steps 10:51 Outro & questionsHow to avoid fast fashion with our new guidesEthical Consumer2024-04-16 | Buying second hand clothes is a great way to avoid fast fashion. Our new clothing guides include second hand clothing companies. View the full guide now - bit.ly/4azODXP3 Chocolate brands to avoid and whyEthical Consumer2024-03-19 | Ethical chocolate guide with list of the most ethical chocolate brands: www.ethicalconsumer.org/food-drink/shopping-guide/ethical-chocolate
Are you boycotting any companies over their links to Israeli apartheid? Let us know in the comments below.
0:00 Intro 0:55 Barclays Bank 1:44 Hewlett Packard 2:54 Amazon 3:49 Airbnb, booking.com, Expedia 4:30 AXA 5:04 Israeli supermarket produce 5:44 Siemens 6:55 Chevron & Texaco 7:35 Successful boycott story: PumaGood news from the 2023 Ethical Market reportEthical Consumer2024-02-07 | The latest figures in our 2023 Ethical Market report show that consumers are dropping fast-fashion in favour of ethical alternatives. View the report here 👉 www.ethicalconsumer.org/research-hub/uk-ethical-consumer-markets-reportEthical Cosmetics: Everything you need to know!Ethical Consumer2024-01-31 | 👇Links to all ethical cosmetics guides👇
What do you think after watching this? Will you boycott Starbucks?5 things to consider when you’re buying your Christmas ChocolateEthical Consumer2023-12-17 | The (usually) sweet indulgence hides so many ethical problems - find out more in our ethical chocolate shopping guide: www.ethicalconsumer.org/food-drink/shopping-guide/ethical-chocolateMince pies: What ethical issues do you need to look out for?Ethical Consumer2023-12-14 | Mince pies are a staple Christmas treat but, what ethical issues do we need to consider when buying them? Find out in our new ethical mince pie shopping guide: www.ethicalconsumer.org/food-drink/mince-piesAlternatives to Amazon.comEthical Consumer2023-11-15 | In our ethical shopping guides, Amazon loses marks in every category, particularly in its approaches to tax, workers’ rights, and the environment. But there are alternatives to the Amazon empire. Our guide explores the ethics of online retailers selling everything from clothes to books to electronics.
Thanks to psychologist and therapist Professor Stephen Palmer and to Ethical Consumer's Simon Birch for the original research that this video was based on. Thanks also to Positive News for their article on staying sane in the climate crisis.
ethicalconsumer.org/home-garden/how-beat-climate-concernVitamins and supplement: Are they ethical and healthy?Ethical Consumer2023-10-31 | In this video, we look at some of the ethical considerations in the vitamins and supplements market. Read the full report and ethical shopping guide here: bit.ly/3QjraRBPledge Amazon Free August with us!Ethical Consumer2023-08-01 | In this video Sarah from Ethical Consumer talks about the amazon free august pledge - find out more in the link below: www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethical-campaigns-boycotts/amazon-free-augustJoin Ethical Consumer on YouTubeEthical Consumer2023-07-26 | Want to help save the plant, and maybe some money too? Subscribe to @EthicalConsumermagazine to join our community of ethically conscious shoppers.Which toilet paper is the most ethical?Ethical Consumer2023-07-18 | In this video, we look at some of the issues in the toilet paper industry. Read our ethical toilet paper shopping guide to find out more: ethicalconsumer.org/home-garden/shopping-guide/ethical-toilet-paperFIVE TOP ethical brands you should know about...Ethical Consumer2023-07-11 | In this video, Sarah shares our top 5 ethical brands that are making a positive impact on the world. Have you bought from any of these top 5 companies? Do you have any other favourite ethical companies? Let us know in the comments.
FairPhone: Ethical Mobile phone guide: bit.ly/43mCXDlA Guide to Ethical PensionsEthical Consumer2023-06-02 | Is your pension ethical? In this video we take a look at what it means to have an ethical pension. Read the full guide on our website here - bit.ly/42l8kgMLush Spring Prize 2023 | Award CeremonyEthical Consumer2023-05-24 | The Lush Spring Prize is a biennial award focussed on celebrating regeneration in all its forms.
Hosted in Berlin in May 2023, this award ceremony honoured the seventeen prize recipients for the 2023 prize. The ceremony was hosted by Aja Barber, and Mona Bani and Fisayo Fadahunsi from Untelevised. Alongside special guests, the ceremony hosts awarded each prize recipient and spoke to them about their experiences of Regeneration.
Find out more on www.springprize.org.Ethical Consumer Live StreamEthical Consumer2023-05-21 | ...Can you boycott an entire country? And, should you?Ethical Consumer2023-05-02 | In our latest video we are discussing boycotts of countries. Can you really boycott a whole country like China, Israel, Russia or Myanmar?
Which is the most ethical & green energy supplier in 2023? Rankings for 18 UK energy companies, with best buys, greenwashing and who to avoid.
As well as looking into the ethical and environmental records of each supplier, we also look at their fuel mix and where they buy energy, green tariffs, renewable generation and what '100% renewable' actually means, carbon offsets, biogas, community energy, fuel pricing.NEW: Fossil Free Funds ResearchEthical Consumer2023-03-09 | Our research team have investigated investments funds. They found major investment funds available to UK consumers are marketing themselves as “sustainable” and “ethical” while financing fossil fuel companies.
We need to hold them accountable, read the report here: research.ethicalconsumer.org/fossil-free-fundsShould we Boycott Boohoo?Ethical Consumer2023-02-22 | In this video we're going to look at Boohoo and ask if we should be boycotting the ultra fast fashion brand.
Full Boycott List: www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethicalcampaigns/boycottsWhos boycotting Nestle?Ethical Consumer2022-12-22 | In this video Sarah from Ethical consumer talks about Nestle She’ll run down who’s boycotting them and why - then you can decide if you want to boycott them yourself! Let us know what you decide in the comments below
Check out our boycott page with a full A-Z list here - ethicalconsumer.org/ethicalcampaigns/boycottsEthical Mobile Phones; which brands should you avoid and whyEthical Consumer2022-12-08 | There are many ethical considerations to make when buying a mobile phone. Conflict minerals, tax avoidance, data privacy concerns. Our new report details the phones to buy and the phones to avoid. You can read the guide here now: www.ethicalconsumer.org/technology/shopping-guide/mobile-phonesBoycott Black Friday and AmazonEthical Consumer2022-11-15 | In this video we take a look at some of the research supporting the call to boycott Black Friday and the online shopping giant, Amazon this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. For guides on shopping without Amazon please visit: www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethical-campaigns/boycott-amazon/shopping-without-amazon For more information on Boycotting Amazon, please visit: www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethicalcampaigns/boycott-amazon3 Top Tips for Avoiding AmazonEthical Consumer2022-10-18 | Sarah from Ethical Consumer tells us her top tips to avoid the online retail giant and massive tax avoider, Amazon. It can feel difficult to Boycott Amazon, but with our 3 easy tips, we show you how easy it can be. Have you dumped amazon? We’d love to hear about your experience in the comments - Links - There’s lots of great advice about how to cut down on your consumption on our website: ethicalconsumer.org.
In this guide to finding an ethical and environmental coffee brand, we rank the ethics of 45 brands of ground coffee, coffee beans and instant coffee. We also look at coffee and climate change, coffee packaging, ethical claims like 'grown by women', shine a spotlight on the ethics of Orang Utan and give our recommended buys.Three great reasons to Boycott Amazon.comEthical Consumer2022-08-12 | In this video, Sarah from Ethical Consumer talks about Amazon: public enemy number one concerning bad corporate behaviour. We've all bought something from amazon at some point, and maybe you're like us and have a guilty conscience about it.
Sarah explains the top 3 reasons to boycott amazon: tax avoidance, building monopolies and denying workers' rights.
Follow this link 👉 bit.ly/3S5D6GU that will take you straight to the guide on our website.
In the guide to holiday bookings, we look at the ethical and environmental rankings for 29 well-known travel booking companies. We also look at the carbon impact of flying and alternatives, accommodation eco-labels, the impact of holiday homes (including Airbnb), and alternative sustainable holiday options, shine a spotlight on TUI and make Best Buy recommendations.