Home and Garden

Dishwasher Detergent

How to find the most sustainable dishwasher detergents.

We review and rate 18 brands of dishwasher detergents to find the ethical and eco-friendly brands. 

Eco friendly Coffee Machines

Find an eco-friendly coffee machine. Ethical and environmental ratings for 24 brands of coffee machines with recommendations and what to avoid.

Despite the convenience of instant coffee, many people like to enjoy a 'proper' coffee at home using a coffee machine. With the rise of coffee pods we look at what the most sustainable types and brands of coffee makers are.

Eco Friendly Dishwashers

Find energy efficient and eco friendly dishwashers. Ratings on ethical and sustainability issues for 35 brands of dishwashers.

This guide explores the issue of whether dishwashers are more efficient than hand washing in terms of energy and water use. You may be surprised by the findings.

Eco Friendly Kettles

Find an eco friendly electric and hob kettle. We look at the ethical and environmental record of nearly 40 brands of kettles.

Most people in the UK drink a lot of hot drinks at home. But how best to boil the water for your tea or coffee, and which kettle is the most sustainable? 

Ethical Binoculars & Sport Optics

Find ethical brands of binoculars and sport optics, with our unique and independent ethical and environmental ratings. 

This shopping guide rates 32 brands of binoculars, and looks at which have links with hunting and the military. 

Ethical Broadband

Find an ethical broadband provider. Detailed shopping guide which rates 20 broadband providers for their ethical and eco policies.

The internet is sometimes seen as an essential public service, with most people using it for work or leisure. But there are stark differences between the companies providing our broadband, with some scoring almost nothing, and some getting almost full marks.

Ethical Cat Food

Finding ethical and eco friendly cat food. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 29 brands of cat food, with recommended buys and what to avoid.

In this guide we look at what goes into cat food and rate the major cat food brands like Sheba and Whiskers, along with Nestle who owns Purina and Lily's Kitchen, plus smaller eco friendly brands, some of which are vegetarian and vegan.

Ethical Cleaning Products

Find ethical cleaning products for your home. 
This guide has ethical and environmental ratings for 32 household cleaners, Best Buy advice, and recommended brands and companies to avoid.

Ethical Dog Food

Finding ethical and eco friendly dog food. 

In this guide we rate 32 brands of dog food on a range of ethical and environmental issues, to give you recommended brands and what to avoid.

Ethical Toilet Paper

Finding ethical and eco-friendly toilet paper. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 20 toilet paper brands, with recommended buys and what to avoid.

In this guide we look at the issues in the toilet tissue market. We discuss whether bamboo toilet paper is more eco friendly than virgin paper, and how they compare with toilet paper made from 100% post consumer waste material.

Fridges & Freezers

Find energy efficient and eco friendly fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 40 brands of fridges and fridge-freezers.

In this guide we rate brands of fridges and fridge-freezers on various ethical and sustainability issues, from energy efficiency to use of conflict minerals and military connections. 

Gas & Electric Cookers

Eco-friendly and energy-efficient cookers - we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 49 makes of gas and electric cooker.

We compare the energy use of gas and electric cookers, induction hobs and hotplates, give advice on saving energy, look at carbon emissions and home gas pollution, and give our recommended buys.

Laundry Detergents

Find the best eco friendly and sustainable laundry detergents for your clothes. Includes brands of fabric softener. Ethical and environmental ratings of 34 brands of laundry cleaning products.

In this guide we compare washing powders, liquids, sheets and capsules plus fabric softeners to find the most eco friendly options for washing clothes. 

Microwaves

Find eco friendly microwaves. Ratings for 31 microwave brands on their ethical and environmental record.

Microwaves are very convenient, for re-heating food, cooking from scratch or cooking ready meals. But how good are they for ethics and the environment? 

Sustainable Paint

In this guide we investigate the ethical and environmental record of 20 brands of paint.

There is a growing awareness of the harmful nature of chemicals found in many brands of paint. This shopping guide looks at what they are and how to avoid them.

Toilet Cleaners

Finding eco-friendly and cruelty-free toilet cleaners. We rank the ethical and environmental record of 19 toilet cleaner brands.

In this guide we compare the ethics of the big brands like Duck, Harpic and Mr Muscle along with smaller eco brands who are doing things differently.

Vacuum cleaners

How to find an eco vacuum cleaner. Ratings of the ethical and environmental record of 27 brands of vacuum cleaner.

Home appliances in general are not very high scoring in our guides, but there are some more ethical and eco options available. 

Washing Machines

How to find an ethical and environmental washing machine. This guide rates 33 washing machine brands on sustainable and ethical issues.

Washing machines are heavily relied on by many people, so is it worth upgrading to a more energy efficient model?

Washing-up Liquid

Finding an ethical, eco-friendly, cruelty free or vegan washing-up liquid. Ranking the ethical and environmental record of 24 washing-up brands.

In this guide we ask if there are harmful chemicals in the cleaning products that we use to clean our dishes, and give our recommended buys and what to avoid.