ETHICAL SHOPPING INFORMATION FROM THE ETHICAL COMPANY ORGANISATION

ETHICAL SHOPPING RESEARCH - The Ethical Company Organisation's research team provides the world's leading clear and comparative ethical shopping information on thousands of companies and brands to ethical shoppers, NGOs, ethical companies and government. Our researchers compare ethical and Corporate Social Responsibility records in relation to up to 15 different ethical criteria, including environmental and human rights records, food standards, animal welfare and involvement in the arms trade. This involves working closely on ethical shopping issues with ethical consumers, ethical companies and several NGOs - from Friends of the Earth to Oxfam.

ETHICAL COMPANY ACCREDITATION SCHEME - UK's leading ethical shopping accreditation scheme exists to enable ethical companies to display our independently verified CSR standard mark - and provide up-to-date positive comparison with less ethical competition. See the Ethical Accreditation application form here.

ETHICAL REFERENCE BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA - The Good Shopping Guide is the world's leading ethical shopping reference book - providing clear & extensive ethical shopping rankings across 60 product sectors. Now on its 6th annual edition, this is the essential reference work for the ethical shopping sector - and includes detailed ethical comparison tables on the leading companies in consumer sector from ethical banking to ethical investment and ethical fashion. The Good Shopping Guide is used by ethical consumers, NGOs, CSR professionals, every ethical business, and government procurers who want to choose the most ethical products [You can buy The Good Shopping Guide direct here)

THE GOOD NUTRITION GUIDE 2008 compares and ranks all the nations food brands on the health criteria set out by The Food Standards Agency. This features over 2 years of new ethical research. For some example product sections see The Good Nutrition Guide PDF. 

GOOSHING.CO.UK is our free online ethical shopping programme and has already served over 1 million unique ethical shoppers. It enables ethical shoppers free ethical comparisions, brochure views and live price searches on thousands of ethical products from over 300 etailers - this way you can be sure your purchase is both the lowest cost and the best ethical investment. 

INTERNATIONAL ETHICAL SHOPPING  - see our new free-to-use ethical shopping information service for China at www.ethical-company-organisation.cn

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The following ethical companies are some of those that have already successfully applied for Ethical Accreditation and may display the Ethical Company Organisation logo as a symbol of their ethical certification.

Innocent Drinks produce 100 per cent natural drinks, made from 100 per cent pure fruit and fresh juices – no concentrates, colourings, preservatives, water or sugar. Their range includes ethical smoothies (fruit in a bottle), thickies (live probiotic yoghurt, real fruit and honey), juices, super smoothies and juicy water. Since 2003 all their drinks have been supplied in bottles made with 25 per cent recycled plastic, which is the maximum that current technology will allow. To offset its environmental impact, Innocent funds social programmes including planting trees and donating money to an NGO who buy mango trees and cows for farmers in poor rural areas of southern India.

Animal Tails believe that there's no greater beauty than our World and the diverse species that populate it. However, the escalating rate of extinction, through loss of habitat caused by human activity, is making many species of beauty pass into nothingness. At Animal Tails they love people, animals and the environment and they doing their bit to support a balanced symbiosis. All their T-shirts and screen-prints are 100% organic, and they are ethically manufactured. www.animaltails.co.uk  

Annirac are a unique Kitchen-Range of drying racks designed for owners of Kitchen Ranges (like AGA’s).  With an Annirac Drying Rack you can conveniently air and dry clothes, crockery, glassware and much more and help reduce wasted energy rising from your Kitchen Range – avoiding the need to use an alternative heat source for drying/airing (eg. tumble dryers).  Annirac offer a variety of models to suit the following makes of cookers: AGA; Rayburn; Alpha; Nobel, Stanley and Esse.  They supply all models of the racks by direct dispatch from Annirac – order can be placed by phone, online or post.  www.annirac.com

Arena Flowers is a leading online florist who deliver fresh bouquets and arrangements at affordable prices.  Their flowers come direct from Holland’s flower auctions, meaning that there are no middlemen, and no extra costs are passed on to the consumer.  Working with their partner florists overseas, Arena Flowers also offers an international delivery service, so you can send flowers to your loved ones even if they’re on the other side of the world.  They sell everything from roses to orchids, and are the first UK company to offer bouquets certified by the Fair Flowers Fair Plants organisation.  This guarantees that the flowers have been produced using sustainable, environmentally friendly techniques.  See www.arenaflowers.com

Atmos Heating Systems sells a range of ethical solar hot water systems, and its boilers are specially designed to help customers reduce their water wastage. They design and install heating and hot water systems for homes and businesses. Their condensing gas boilers and water heating systems have won awards for energy efficiency, and the company is committed to promoting ethical and environmentally friendly products. Atmos systems can save up to 50 per cent on fuel consumption, which not only helps reduce your use of fossil fuels, but saves you money as well. An energy-efficient Atmos product is built to last, and will easily pay for itself in the long term. See www.atmos.uk.com

Blue Ginger is a marketing company who offer a full range of creative and marketing services, including design, print, web development, PR, branding, advertising and more.  They also have an added twist or two: firstly they are affordable, with great ideas and the technical know-how to make them happen, and secondly they are green as well as blue.  This earthy company plants a tree for every job it handles, no matter how small.  Blue Ginger offer their clients effective, ethical marketing that (literally) doesn’t cost the earth.  Whatever your size, and whatever your budget, they will offer you more than any traditional agency.  See www.blueginger.co.uk

Brother UK is a world-wide electronics and manufacturing company, which sells its products in over 100 countries. They feel it is their duty to do whatever they can to protect and preserve the environment, and have several policies in place to ensure they work towards this goal. Brother aim to reduce their use of water, energy and materials, and run regular audits to assess their progress across all areas of environmental management. The company launched the world’s first TCO99 Compliant Printer, which meets 50 stringent ecological, health and safety and ergonomic requirements. Their product range includes printers, all-in-one machines, faxes, labelling systems, laminators and sewing machines. (Brother Norway and Brother Sweden have also gained Ethical Accreditation)

Bulldog are male grooming products made with natural ingredients to improve performance.  They use none of the potentially harmful man-made chemicals often associated with the cosmetics industry - like parabens, sodium laureth sulfate, artificial colours or synthetic fragrances.  Bulldog has signed up to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics – a pledge to remove toxic chemicals and replace them with safer alternatives.  The Bulldog packaging has been developed to ‘look cool’ on the shelf and the range includes shave gel, shave balm, shampoo, shower gel, face wash and moisturiser and can be found at large Sainsbury’s stores nationwide.  See www.meetthebulldog.co.uk

Burns Pet Nutrition: Burns Real Food has been developed over the last ten years using John Burns’ experience as a veterinary surgeon. Burns is a simple pet food which is intended to allow the animal’s body to function as it should. Owners have reported that when their dogs went onto Burns the skin and coat condition improved, including reductions in hair loss and itching, and the coat became glossy and silky. Unpleasant odours disappeared and older dogs became livelier, less stiff and generally more interested in life. Burns Pet Nutrition takes an ethical approach and has never conducted experiments on animals, and is accredited by the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection. www.burns-pet-nutrition.co.uk

Caurnie Soap Company, working from their organic herb garden in Scotland, Caurnie have been providing quality hand-made vegan ethical soaps since they were founded there in 1922 – the oldest soap-maker in the region. They specialise in traditional soaps, which use the cold process technique and contain natural vegetables and herbs. Their products are cruelty-free and vegetarian, and are suitable for delicate skins and allergy sufferers who would rather avoid synthetic chemicals. Caurnie believe in low-energy, low-impact, ethical production, and this is reflected in their dedication to the minimal packaging of their products. Soaps, shampoos and a range of hand-made household cleaning products are available through the website. www.caurnie.com Telephone: 0141 776 1218

Charity Bank is the UK’s first not for profit bank.  It is a unique enterprise, combining the compassion of a charity and the strength of a bank.  By offering affordable solutions to charity borrowers, Charity Bank helps organisations across the country tackle poverty, exclusion, abuse and prejudice, and breathe life back into under-invested communities.  While donations will always be an important part of funding, Charity Bank believes that they are most effective when combined with long-term investment.  Saving with Charity Bank offers you a social return on your cash, and ensures that your money is being used for the common good, rather than commercial gain.  See www.charitybank.org

Chelsea Building Society is first building society to qualify for Ethical Accreditation. Chelsea is proud to be a mutual building society with the business built on strong values and with a long standing culture of giving customers fair treatment.  Chelsea is not only commited to its members but also to its staff, the communities in which it works and the environment. Chelsea Building Society's ethical score (ECI) is high as it has aligned many of its Corporate Responsibility strategies to those within its Corporate Plan so that best practices within the CR field become part of its business processes and plans in future.

Chococo - The Purbeck Chocolate Company. Handmade fresh chocolates are proudly created by husband & wife team in Purbeck, Dorset. They craft all their fresh chocolates by hand every day so that customers get to discover the joy of eating truly fresh pure chocolate. They believe that pure foods tastes better so they don't put preservatives into their chocolate. They are proud of being ethical chocolate makers, just as they care about the taste of their finished product, they also care about the bigger picture - about where the ingredients come from and the people who produce them. See www.chococo.co.uk.

The Clean Space partnership is a cleaning company with a difference.  As a Fairtrade Services provider, it delivers a higher standard of care for its employees, investing in training and support to create a reliable, motivated team that values its work.  All employees are invited to invest in the business, giving them an opportunity to share in the pride and responsibility of ownership.  Clean Space specialises in office cleaning, and offers services including contract cleaning, waste removal, carpet shampooing, recycling and even getting the crumbs out of your computer keyboard.  Contact their offices in London or Manchester to see if they can make your office into a clean space.  See www.thecleanspace.com

Co2 Balance Ltd is a carbon management company who are actively seeking to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of both businesses and individuals. They seek carbon offset projects that have positive Co-benefits. For example all of their woodland plantations are open to the public for the benefit of the community and their energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Africa improve the recipients' standards of living by improving health & safety and reducing user fuel costs. See www.co2balance.com

Designs by Taran is the life-long dream of Taran Vernon, a talented and imaginative floral designer based in Farnham, Surrey. They are deeply passionate about floral design, and pride themselves on delivering high quality produce from environmentally sustainable sources wherever possible. The mission to protect the environment has been an issue on Taran's mind for a long time and currently they recycle green waste, plastics wrapping, paper and re-use cardboard boxes. In order to reduce their carbon footprint Designs by Taran have gone to extensive lengths to source stock both from local suppliers, and those who have proven track records in ethical policy, and where possible their International Flower deliveries are flown in on passenger planes rather than on specifically chartered aircraft. They are members of Fair Flowers Fair Plants (FFP). See www.designsbytaran.com

21st Century Health have launched Ecosoapia, an organic ethical hand and body wash. This luxurious liquid soap is available in peppermint, lavender, almond, eucalyptus, tea tree, rose and unscented, and is approved by the Soil Association. It has been awarded the Chemical Consumer Award and Consumer Award from Allergy UK, which is important for allergy sufferers. Ecosoapia is free from SLS, artificial colour, fragrances, synthetic preservatives and parabens and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. As well as being kind to your skin it is kind to the environment. Ecosoapia costs £6.50, with ten per cent of all profits going to Iracambi to help conserve the rainforests. www.ecosoapia.com Telephone: 0800 026 0220

Eskimo, which was set up in Bristol in 2001, is an ethical visual media company providing photography and video services to a diverse range of clients, including English Nature, The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and British Waterways. It has environmental priorities and specialises in natural history and social documentary. Eskimo prides itself on emphasising traditional technical standards as a means of creating new styles and innovative visuals. The company sources industry professionals from across the UK for its projects, and ensures all tasks are carried out within its own ethical guidelines. It is currently applying for Carbon Neutral status through the Future Forests project. www.eskimomedia.co.uk Telephone: 0117 965 6581

Essential Care is a range of truly organic body care, hand-made with pure plan oils and biodynamic herbs.  None of the products are tested on animals, nor use artificial fragrances, colourings or other common synthetics and they are the first company to have created a Soil Association certified shampoo.  Based in Suffolk, Essential Care is a small family team who have been researching formulations for their products since the 1980s and set up as a mail order company in 2003.  The Essential Care range includes moisturisers, cleansers, shampoos, massage oils, essential oils and more.  Products can be purchased online, by post or telephone.  See www.essential-care.co.uk

The Environmental Transport Association (ETA) was founded in 1990 to raise awareness of the impact of excessive car use, and to help individuals and organisations make positive changes in their travel habits.  They are the world’s first climate-neutral motoring organisation, and have firmly established environmental and ethical business policies to ensure that their day-to-day activities respect the environment.  For breakdown cover and home, motor, cycle or travel insurance, the ETA is a truly ethical alternative to other motoring organisations.  The ETA also compiles an annual Car Buyer’s Guide, which ranks cars according to their green credentials and reveals the best and worst motors on the market.  See www.eta.co.uk

Ethical Investments provide expert professional advice to individuals, small businesses and organisations who would like ethical considerations to have a bearing on their ethical investment decisions. They offer personalised guidance to help you make sure that your investments only support activities that match up with your ethical beliefs, whether these are social, political or environmental. For example, they can provide information to help you filter out funds connected with controversial areas such as the arms industry, genetic engineering or nuclear power. If you would like to find out more about Ethical Investments and the services they offer, contact their office on the number below. www.ethicalinvestments.co.uk Telephone: 0114 236 8168

Europa Pet Foods are designed to help your dog stay fit and healthy. Produced in the UK to a highly digestible optimum nutrition formula, the foods are hypo allergenic and free from wheat or wheat gluten, soya and dairy products. They include a balanced range of vitamins and minerals, as well Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids, all of which provide health benefits for your dog – as well as helping to reduce feed cost and veterinary bills for you! A full ingredients list is available on the Europa website. As well as having Ethical Accreditattion, the Europa range has been accredited by the BUAV ‘Not Tested on Animals’ scheme. www.europa-pet-food.co.uk Telephone: 0845 658 0987

Fair* is an ethical creative communications practice.  They provide consultancy services to anyone from small independent traders to large corporate organisations.  Fair* believe that the smallest choices can make the biggest differences and by working with them you can make a progressive statement about your brand.  They strive to have as minimal an impact on the environment as possible.  See www.fairbrand.org

Fushi’s range of herbal remedies, cosmetics and aromatherapy oils have been developed according to the philosophy that inner health promotes outer well-being. This innovative ethical brand has built its holistic ideology into its outlets, where it offers expert impartial information about issues of health and well-being. Nearly all of the essential oils and extracts used in its products are organic and approved by the Soil Association, and it is committed to providing health and beauty solutions using only 100 per cent natural products. A supporter of fair trade and ethical operations, Fushi has been listed as one of the 50 ‘businesses to watch out for’. See www.fushi.co.uk or telephone: 0845 338 5251

Good Energy is an independent UK company which supplies only 100 per cent renewable energy products to homes and businesses. The ethical electricity they supply comes from wind, small scale hydro and solar power generators across Britain, and they run a Home Generation scheme to support smaller sites and those who want to produce their own energy. Good Energy is recommended by Friends of the Earth and has come top in their league table of green energy suppliers. This ethical company is growing fast and hopes to encourage as many people as possible to get involved in the world-wide movement to keep the world habitable. See www.good-energy.co.uk or telephone: 0845 456 1640

Green Energy is a renewable energy supplier created to offer people who are concerned about our shared environment the chance to do something practical, positive and imaginative. Green Energy aim to grow a business that is ethical, responsible and constructive, but also commercially sound, prudently managed and secure in the long term. Green Energy supplies ethical electricity to domestic customers and small business customers in England and Wales. They plan to re-invest up to 50 per cent of their profits into renewable electricity generation projects, encouraging the development of new green solutions and allowing them to have a greater impact in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. See www.greenenergy.uk.com or telephone: 0800 783 8851

Green Garden Group are an eco friendly and ethical gardening service based in Penzance, Cornwall. The company works mainly in private residential gardens and are able to undertake the majority of gardening requirements, large or small, as well as undertaking commercial and maintenance contracts. Their aim is to operate a business that is underpinned by sound environmental practices and to provide a model of sustainable activity. Their objective is to promote green living, to be an example for others to modify their own attitudes and lifestyles towards increasing environmental responsibility. See: www.greengardengroup.co.uk

Green People offer hand-made health and beauty products, with ranges including ethical cosmetics, sun lotions and travel toiletries. They are committed to developing products that are 100 per cent natural, certified organic and highly effective. None of their formulations or products are, or ever have been, tested on animals, and most of their range is approved by the Vegan Society. All Green People products are suitable for vegetarians and full ingredient disclosure is always given on the labelling. Green People support charities with related environmental concerns, and each year 10 per cent of their net profits are donated to ethical charitable causes linked to ‘green’ or environmental issues. www.greenpeople.co.uk Telephone: 0140 374 0350

The Green Stationery Company is the only dedicated green stationery dealer in the UK, and is a premier supplier of recycled paper and green office products. They select items that are environmentally benign or have environmental advantages over standard office goods. Green Stationery aim to maintain business practices consistent with their goal of sustaining the fragile environment for future generations, within a culture that respects life and honours its interdependence. Unlike many office product dealers, they do not charge a premium for green items, but believe that choosing the right product is a step towards reducing the throwaway culture that is endemic in many unethical offices. See www.greenstat.co.uk or telephone 0122 548 0556.

Hemp Garden manufacture a range of fine, safe and effective body-care products, seeking to make these as beautiful, beneficial and pleasurable as they can be. All of their products use hemp as a base ingredient, and they have sought to enhance the properties of this phenomenal plant with botanical extracts and essential oils. Hemp Garden use only the finest natural ingredients and avoid the synthetic substances contained in many body-care products. They subscribe to the principle that ethical business should not only be economically viable, but environmentally responsible and socially equitable. The Hemp Garden range includes shampoo and conditioner, soap, hand cream, and body lotion. See www.hempgarden.co.uk or telephone 0142 443 4370.

Holz Toys was started after owners Rebecca and Christoph Bettin returned from Germany where they had lived for several years. Whilst they were there they began to learn of the special regard and tradition for wooden toys. They believed that wooden toys meant so much more and as parents of four children they decided to make these toys available in England.  They have been a retail supplier for 7 years and their offices and warehouses are based in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. Holz Toys strive to bring their customers finely crafted playthings that are both environmentally sound and safe and designed to inspire and awaken the imagination. Concern for the environment being one of their main priorities, they wish to limit the use of plastic particularly for children's playthings. They source ethically produced and manufactured wooden toys from sustainable alder and beech forestry in Europe and from pesticide free rubber wood, recycled from plantations in Thailand. They offset their carbon footprint by planting trees locally and by purchasing plots of rainforest. See www.holz-toys.co.uk

Honesty Cosmetics manufacture a wide selection of ethical skin and hair products, all of which are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. In addition to their own range, they offer a variety of complementary products sourced from a number of other companies who also adhere to compassionate and ethical policies. From everyday necessities to more luxurious products, Honesty Cosmetics’ items have been chosen to ensure their quality. Honesty offer a fast and efficient mail order service, and help and advice on ordering is available between Monday and Friday from 9.30am to 5pm. Their ethical products include bath and shower gel, shampoo and conditioner, moisturising lotion, soap and oils. See www.honestycosmetics.co.uk or telephone 0162 981 4888.

Ipanema Expresso uses state of the art agricultural technology to market and produce quality coffees, which are imported into the UK by Kawa Bean Ltd. Ipanema understands that its success lies in the company’s ability to contribute to the personal and social development of those people who depend on it: shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, families and the communities in which it has invested. As well as providing extensive support for its employees (including meal supplements, dental and medical assistance and free transport), Ipanema is active in community and social work, aiming to strengthen its ties with the local community by finding solutions for existing needs. www.ipanemacoffees.com. Telephone 0116 212 2394.

IT Ambulance provide IT Support, Computer Support, Network Support, Disaster Recovery and Computer Maintenance. They comply with WEEE directives and recycle customers' old equipment and packaging. They aim to be carbon neutral by 2010 and support local charities.

Kanzi Home is an online shop selling high quality, contemporary home-wares which are ethically produced.  At Kanzi Home, they believe that any truly beautiful creation cannot exist if tainted with exploitation or unfair trading practices.  Therefore many of their products are from suppliers with official Fair Trade certification, and where that is not possible, they strive to ensure that their suppliers are still following Fair Trade guidelines for employment, wages and working conditions.  Their website includes hundreds of beautiful products for your home or a unique gift for someone else’s.  See www.kanzihome.co.uk

The Luberation Laboratory design, formulate, manufacture and market the world's first certified organic range of intimacy products - the Yes range of water and oil based organic lubricants and mosturisers. Their mission is to change the world from the inside, they have a set of value that describe their commitment to their care for people (and animals), plants, their products and the planet. Their products are both organic and vegetarian.

Mooncup is an innovative alternative to tampons, offering all the comfort and convenience without the cost, waste or health risks. Manufactured by a small ethical business in the UK, the soft silicone cup is worn internally, collects rather than absorbs menstrual fluid, and can be re-used for every period. There is no mess, no leaks or dryness. You only need one mooncup, which will last for years, so it’s eco-friendly, saves money and is ideal for travelling, exercise and overnight use. As more and more women use mooncup, their enthusiastic word-of-mouth keeps the mooncup ethical movement growing: a genuine revolution for women. www.mooncup.co.uk Telephone: 0127 367 3845

Nash Partnership are independent estate agents and letting agents, with offices in Berkhamsted, Hemmel Hempstead and Tring.  In July 2007 they became England’s first CarbonNeutral® estate agency.  As a company, they have a good understanding of their environmental impact and have put together an action plan to improve energy efficiency and look at more innovative ways of reducing energy use where possible.  Their long-term aim is to encourage other local businesses to think about the environmental impact they have and to do something positive about it.  Nash Partnership prides themselves on their hard-earned reputation for service and is committed to getting the very best results for their clients – every time.  See www.nashpartnership.co.uk

Natural by Nature Oils is a family-run business was one of the first to promote aromatherapy in the UK, and has established itself as one of the leaders in its field. It was involved in the production of A Safety Guide on the Use of Essential Oils, which was based on world-wide research and is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive books of its kind. Natural by Nature Oils actively supported the BUAV’s campaign to end animal testing for cosmetics and toiletries, and donates 5 per cent of the purchase price of its certified organic oils (which won the Best New Organic Essential Oil Range award in 2003) to the organisation.  See www.naturalbynature.co.uk

The Natural Curtain Company is the first online made-to-measure, hand-made curtain and roman blind company to use natural fabric.  They offer a range of modern simple classic fabric designs which are plain, striped or patterned including hand-woven crewel from Kashmir.  They have designs to suit formal, informal, kitchen and children’s curtains or roman blinds – each of which you can choose to have lined.  For curtains, there are a range of heading option from tab top, eyelet and pencil pleat to pinch pleats and inverted pleats.  You can design your own curtains or blinds using easy step-by-step tools which guide you through the ordering process.  See www.naturalcurtains.com

Natura Organics products are made by a family-based business in Provence using renewable raw materials such as natural oils, plant extracts and essential oils. They are certified organic by the European equivalent of the Soil Association, and are made without the use of chemical products or preservatives.  There is no testing on animals at any stage of the production process, even on the raw ingredients, and Natura products are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. The company supports ethical production measures, such as the rights of workers and detachment from political activity.  Products in the Natura range include shower gel, bath foam, body lotion, shampoo and hand cream.  See www.naturaorganics.com

Natural Organic Soap produce mild, glycerin-rich soaps using the traditional cold process method.  Their products are registered with the Vegan Society, and were certified organic by the Soil Association in 2005.  This means that all the ingredients used in Natural Organic soaps are 100 per cent organic, allowing you to avoid the pesticides, insecticides and synthetic fertilisers used on conventionally-grown plants.  They are also GM-free, and do not contain ingredients such as sodium laureth sulphate. Natural Organic soaps include luxurious hempseed and avocado oils, enriched with moisturising cocoa or shea butter, and fragranced with organic essential oils.  Flowers, roots and spices bring colour and gentle exfoliating properties.  See www.organicsoap.net

New Look is one of the UK’s leading fashion retailers. With the motto "accessible fashion", they make cool, trendy clothing for everyone, no matter what your age, shape or size.  In the last year, they have launched exclusive designer ranges with Giles Deacon and Lily Allen.  The company is a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative, and believes in setting the highest possible standards for its suppliers – including seeking and promoting sustainable improvement in working conditions. New Look also has a rapidly expanding organic range, which includes jersey tops and dresses, as well as items in the 915 Generation, Maternity, Tall and Inspire ranges.  See www.newlook.co.uk

One Life Events brings together a range of exhibitors providing ideas and inspiration to help you explore all the options for a more fulfilling life. Whether you want a change of career, a break from work or a fresh start, they will be able to help you set off on the right path.  The Event has four zones of exhibitors: ‘Taking a Break’ for travel and volunteering opportunities, ‘Living the Dream’ on the perfect idyll, ‘Starting Afresh’ with a new business or vocation, and ‘In the Meantime’ for short term changes. One Life Live is on March 2nd – 4th 2007 at the Olympia in London.  See www.onelifelive.co.uk

Organico are importers of high quality organic foods.  Their origins are in the healthfood and wholefood market, which has enabled them to develop a good understanding of what constitutes a healthy, balanced and nutritious diet. Organico work hard to find like-minded suppliers and bring us the type of foods that we enjoy eating every day.  Their policy is to sell only ‘tasty foods made with natural ingredients, prepared in a manner that respects and does not destroy the earth’s limited resources’.  Organico pledge to work openly and ethically to find high quality organic foods at fair prices, from dedicated organic farmers and suppliers.  See www.organico.co.uk

OrganiPets are a pet food company with one passion in life – to make great food for the cat or dog you love.  All of their products are organic, hypo-allergenic and use no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives and no wheat, soya or beef. OrganiPets support British farmers by sourcing their ingredients as locally as possible, which helps to minimise transport pollution and reduce the environmental impact of their products.  They also sponsor West Oxford Animal Rescue, providing them with the food they need for their animals. OrganiPets are currently working with small suppliers to increase the organic content of their foods from 88 to 100 per cent.  See www.organipets.co.uk

OSMO provide high quality wood products made with carefully selected timber for both indoor and outdoor use. T heir range includes wood flooring, wall panelling, fencing, garden furniture and decking.  They have developed a special micro-porous wood finish which matches the demands of wood as a natural material, and use solvents on their products only when absolutely necessary.  OSMO have also developed environmentally-friendly cleaning and maintenance products to ensure that their goods retain their health and durability long after purchase. More and more OSMO-processed wood is being FSC certified, and the company believes that sustainability is key to our continuing use of this valuable natural resource.  See www.osmouk.com

Plain Lazy is a fresh and funky clothing label specialising in dynamic and imaginative design for both men and women.  It produces a broad selection of clothing, as well as stationery, bags, accessories and gifts, all with its unique street-urban twist.  The label’s ethos of freedom of expression and individuality is encapsulated in its vivid sense of style.  Plain Lazy is a keen supporter of ethical and fair trade practices, and refuses to compromise its principles even as the company expands.  The Plain Lazy range is supplied to independent retailers across the UK, and is also available through mail order via their website.  See  www.plainlazy.com

Po-Zu are a London based design team who have over ten years’ experience working on shoe brands ranging from the high street to haute couture.  They believe in embracing and responding to the constant changes and mutations in culture and fashion, and are continuously seeking to merge styles, create hybrids and push footwear design forward.  Many footwear companies are beginning to engage with green and ethical production, reducing their use of harmful dyes and chemicals, and seeking alternatives to synthetic materials.  Po-Zu hope to bring eco-chic to the forefront of ethical shoe design. See www.po-zu.com or telephone 0207 226 3883

Redwood Wholefoods produce a wide selection of meat free foods. These include a variety of Cheatin’ meats (such as Rashers, their much acclaimed alternative to bacon), which are particularly popular with people who enjoy the flavour and texture of meat, but who no longer want to eat it. They have also developed Making Waves, an innovative range of fish-free items, and a number of super-melting dairy-free alternatives to cheese. Their Vegi-Deli products have been specially developed to appeal to vegetarians who are looking for new and exciting foods to eat but do not necessarily want to replace the flavour of meat in their diet.  See www.redwoodfoods.co.uk

Sainsbury's successfully applied for Ethical Accreditation in May 2007. They score 77 on our Ethical Company Index which a very commendable high mark in a sector which sees rivals like Asda and Tesco score as low as 38. As well as stocking a number of own-brand organic products (450 at last count) they also choose to sell a good range of Fair Trade products. In April 2007, they announced Sainsbury’s announce that will sell only line-caught fresh cod and haddock to its 16 million customers.  This move has been welcomed by Greenpeace. Sainsbury's is increasingly becoming one of the leaders of the ethical supermarkets sector.

The people behind the Green Awards, Satellite are talented and passionate ethical marketing professionals, who aim to deliver intelligent, effective solutions on brief and on time, every time. With experience of working for the big name agencies, the team are able to produce a good idea for anything – from a matchbox to a poster, a cottage industry to a big multinational. Satellite have worked with some of the most well-known brands around, and their high profile clients include Camden and the Green Party.  See www.satellitemc.com or call 0207 239 4913.

Seasalt was the first ethical fashion brand to have its clothing certified to Soil Association standard and has since gained full Ethical Accreditation also. 70 per cent of its products (including men’s and women’s clothing and footwear) are made from organic cotton, grown without the use of chemical pesticides. Other product lines include wellies, waterproof jackets and pullovers. Seasalt believes in the principle that it is worth paying a slightly higher price for a well-designed, functional and long-lasting garment, rather than buying in to the culture of disposable fashion. The company aims to work in the most environmentally-friendly way available, and looks for ways to make its activities as ethical and responsible as possible. See www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk

Shared Interest was established in 1990 and has grown rapidly to become a prominent ethical investment lender in the UK. Based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, it is a co-operative lending society which provides credit facilities to organisations involved in fair trade. The society has around 8,500 members in the UK, and assets of over £20 million – around £14 million of which is available to lend in fair trade. Shared Interest believes in operating under a strongethical and democratic structure, and has an elected council to monitor the work of its Board of Directors. If you are interested in investing in Shared Interest’s work, visit their website for more information. See www.cust.shared-interest.com or call 0191 233 9100.

Terramar Organics is an online and mail order clothing company specialising in the sale of organic, fair trade and ethical clothing. Its products are made with fully certified sustainable textiles, which have been assessed at all stages of the production process. The ethical company was founded to sell basic but quality clothing such as shirts and T-shirts which will last well and don’t cost the earth. Terramar promotes sustainable living by minimising its exploitation of natural resources, and supports the local community by making use of its resources and talent. It does not source its clothing from factories involved in sweatshop practices or exploitation of labour. See www.terramar.co.uk or call 0799 961 3982.

The Tide Has Turned is a bespoke travel company for ethical people that won’t cost the earth.  They organise travel arrangements uniquely suited to your requirements and budget while staying true to their ethical beliefs – and yours.  By taking into consideration the impact travel can have on society, cultures and the environment, they can help change how you travel and as a result of the work they do for you, they intend to stimulate social change and to leave the world a better place.  Following personal consultation and in-depth research they propose travel arrangements singularly designed to satisfy your requirements – they don’t retain commissions to pay for their service, ensuring their bespoke service remains completely unbiased.  www.thetidehasturned.co.uk

When the people behind Tropical Wholefoods lived in Uganda, the local farmers were always asking them how they could sell their fruits in Europe. So they began to experiment with sun-drying the fruits in solar dryers. All that was needed was sun, fruit and energy – of which they had plenty! They took their first sun-dried fruits back to England and sold them at markets. Harvested when fully ripe and immediately sun-dried, they had really full flavours, were 100 per cent pure fruit, and were free from all preservatives. Today, Tropical Wholefoods continue to provide a whole range of ethical dried fruit, dried vegetables and snack bars. See www.tropicalwholefoods.co.uk or call 0207 737 0444

Trophy Pet Foods are independent producers of premium pet foods for dogs, cats and small mammals.  Their range is designed to provide all the nourishment your pet requires in a carefully balanced meal.  Trophy specially selects the best ingredients available ensuring that they are nutritious, wholesome and palatable.  They then deliver these products to you.  Trophy offer free samples so that your pet can try the food before you buy and they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so if you have not seen a difference in your pet after 28 days or are not satisfied, they refund or replace the product for you.  Trophy Pet Foods are also approved under the BUAV ‘No Animal Testing’ Standard.  www.trophypetfoods.co.uk

Zed PR is a small, friendly and flexible ethical PR agency, offering big agency brains without some of the big agency bad habits. It specialises in public relations programmes for ambitious companies, making sure the right people know and hear about its clients – whether that’s through the media, brand ‘evangelists’, direct engagement with audiences or other services. Members of the Zed PR team have worked across many industries, from computer programming tools to environmentally friendly nappies. They have helped launch concepts and companies from on-line banking to the first digital cameras for consumers, and have the know-how to spread their infectious enthusiasm for your big idea. See www.zedpr.co.uk or call 0118 969 8966.

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