Gopaldas approached the study as an ethnographer, interviewing people who identify
themselves as ethical consumers and reading materials from activists and ethical brands.
A few exist, however, and these are the ones that we,
as ethical consumers, should be seeking out.
As Amanda from the Eco Friendly Family says, «
As ethical consumers, we have a responsibility to make choices that not only benefit us, but that do no harm to others.»
Organisations such
as Ethical Consumer include the fact that Nestlé is the target of a boycott in their assessments of products.
Chances are good that those «certified conflict - free» diamonds you might be shopping for
as an ethical consumer are just as connected to violence and forced labor as any pre-Kimberley Process diamond was.
Not exact matches
After establishing CamcorderInfo.com and DigitalCameraInfo.com
as bastions of independent,
ethical,
consumer technology review publishing, I decided it was time to grow.
Since then, divestment has become a grassroots movement to urge ordinary
consumers to invest their retirement savings in
ethical ways, and even to use them
as vehicles for political change, such
as with the divestment movement targeting fossil fuels.
On top of this,
Ethical Consumer ranks Clarks
as one of the best leather shoe companies.
'» The unspoken assumption — a questionable one — is apparently that the Christian
consumer should find such merchants to be more honest, reliable and
ethical in their business dealings than other merchants, who may identify themselves
as Jewish,
as secular humanists,
as Christians who reject the «born - again» tag, or whatever.
But,
as consumers, it's our job to be informed, know what our money is supporting and know how to embrace
ethical alternatives.
As I strive to be a responsible
consumer it's also reassuring to me that Aduna is an
ethical company.
At WhiteWave Foods, a leading organic and natural foods company with such well - known brands
as Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, Earthbound Farms, and Horizon Organic, Hansel's focus areas include
ethical sourcing, packaging innovation, resource conservation, and
consumer engagement.
When it comes to sustainability, factors such
as responsible sourcing and
ethical farming practices were just
as important
as environmental factors to
consumers, while some also equated organic and non-GMO with health, added Kerry.
«Perfectly positioned to thrive in the current climate, meat - free foods benefit from a cost, health,
ethical and environmental stand,
as well
as providing variety in
consumer diets,» said Amy Price, a senior food and drink analyst at Mintel.
UK - based
Ethical Consumer has warned vegans that they could be «unwittingly supporting animal exploitation»
as the companies behind many of the Britain's leading vegan brands also have a heavy involvement in the meat and dairy industry.
Consumers are also demanding more
ethical and environmentally friendly packaging, so
as a result, we should expect to see more compostable and sustainable solutions used
as brands tap into this growing trend.
Growing concern over environmental impacts and
ethical integrity throughout the supply chain is driving the demand for sustainable and
ethical production, increasing
consumer demand for accreditations such
as Fairtrade, free - range and other eco - certifications.
To overcome «label fatigue», the
Ethical Bean Coffee company provides Quick Response (QR) codes on its products so
consumers could get
as much, or
as little, information
as they required.
If brands are prepared to have their values openly scrutinised by governments, NGOs and
consumers then we may be able to evolve to the point where what a brand stands for goes beyond price and flavour and features
ethical considerations
as part of its DNA.
Food safety and
ethical sourcing continue to drive development and application of traceability schemes
as consumers demand transparency
Alternatives
As consumers become aware of the
ethical issues relating to chicken farming and slaughter, more and more are choosing cruelty - free alternatives, which are readily available in most supermarkets.
Alternatives
As consumers become aware of the
ethical issues relating to turkey farming and slaughter, more and more are choosing cruelty - free alternatives, which are readily available in most supermarkets.
As consumers become aware of the
ethical issues relating to all egg laying systems, more and more are choosing egg replacement products which are readily available in supermarkets.
As consumer awareness and concern about the lives led by animals raised for food continues to rise,
ethical concerns are playing an increasingly important role in purchasing decisions.
Alternatives
As consumers become aware of the
ethical issues relating to pig farming and slaughter, more and more are choosing cruelty - free alternatives, which are readily available in most supermarkets.
Identify areas to be addressed
as priority in terms of adverse impact, with focus on forced and migrant labour (in close collaboration with the
Consumer Goods Forum),
ethical recruitment and grievance mechanisms
The company is described
as the least
ethical company of the past 25 years by Ethical Consumer Magazine due to its aggressive marketing of these pr
ethical company of the past 25 years by
Ethical Consumer Magazine due to its aggressive marketing of these pr
Ethical Consumer Magazine due to its aggressive marketing of these products.
This practice is held to be
ethical, so long
as consumers have given informed consent.
Recommendations for Good Scientific Practice and the
Consumers of VR - Technology,» by writing, «One of our main goals was to provide a first set of
ethical recommendations
as a platform for future discussions.»
Other sessions focused on electronic health records, reimbursement, education of patients and their care givers, and such
ethical, legal, and policy issues
as privacy, patients» responsibility for their own health, and direct to
consumer testing, among others.
As consumers, we make the most important,
ethical, and sustainable choices with our dollars.
NBC - HWC's also adhere to
ethical guidelines
as part of the ICHWC's intent to protect and serve health & wellness coaching
consumers.
As a
consumer of luxury goods, I feel it's sometimes hard to make my case for sustainability and
ethical making in the fashion industry.
Too many people think that
ethical fashion is an oxymoron — slap «vegan» onto your denim label, and
consumers think your jeans will be
as attractive
as a bowl of tofu.
The cost break - down is also a first so far
as I can tell,» says Rob Harrison, editor of UK - based
Ethical Consumer which is a no - nonsense, not - for - profit organisation publishing special buyer guides and bi-monthly issues of its self - titled magazine since 1989.
Mainstream attitudes toward transparency and traceability — defined
as the disclosure of information relating to material sources, manufacturers and other suppliers in order for all stakeholders, including end
consumers, to have a complete and accurate picture of the
ethical and environmental impact of a product — have been changing
as the fashion industry scrambles to catch up with rising customer expectations.
However I think this is something that we have to come to terms with
as ethical -
consumers - in - progress — the essence of
ethical fashion is consuming less, and making more considered choices when we do.
Check N Go, the fourth largest
consumer financial service institution in the United States, offers installment loans, check cashing, payday loans, and cash advance loans
as part of their commitment to
ethical and responsible lending.
«It is our position that the industry,
as a whole, would benefit greatly from widespread adoption of these
consumer - focused standards for
ethical behavior.»
Therefore, if the NASC label is present on an animal nutritional supplement, that is a sign that the company takes a special interest in assuring the safety of their product to the
consumer and are dedicated to creating a more
ethical industry
as a whole.
The broader industry is encouraged to attend to provide feedback and ask questions
as part of the responsible pet trade's effort to continue holding ourselves to the highest criteria of
ethical care for animals and
consumers.
The broader industry is encouraged to attend to provide feedback and ask questions
as part of the responsible pet trade's effort to continue holding the industry to the highest criteria of
ethical care for animals and
consumers.
It can be seen the travel sector's «
ethical consumerism» — the action of putting one's dollar towards something that would be purchased regardless, but mindfully directing it to create a dual effect of benefiting the
consumer as well
as something greater.
As far as #GamerGaters go, he's a moderate, reasonable guy, and he comes at the topic of ethics in games journalism with relative experience and logic for a consumer movement that frequently has no idea what ethical journalism looks lik
As far
as #GamerGaters go, he's a moderate, reasonable guy, and he comes at the topic of ethics in games journalism with relative experience and logic for a consumer movement that frequently has no idea what ethical journalism looks lik
as #GamerGaters go, he's a moderate, reasonable guy, and he comes at the topic of ethics in games journalism with relative experience and logic for a
consumer movement that frequently has no idea what
ethical journalism looks like.
An interesting perspective from Spiderweb's Jeff Vogel: «I've tried to be
ethical in all the ways I want
as a
consumer.
As consumer demand for
ethical clothing grows
Of the minerals mentioned above, gold, tantalum, tungsten and tin are classified
as conflict minerals; a topic widely covered by
Ethical Consumer - see our feature on conflict minerals in our special report into the Electronics Industry.
Is there such a thing
as an «
ethical consumer»?
Because of these inherent issues all companies offering dairy products are marked down under
Ethical Consumer's Animal Rights category —
as highlighted in the score table above.
Where no
ethical investment policy or shareholdings could be found for a company, it was assumed to have investments in companies criticised under all Ethical Consumer categories — as, sadly, is the norm in this in
ethical investment policy or shareholdings could be found for a company, it was assumed to have investments in companies criticised under all
Ethical Consumer categories — as, sadly, is the norm in this in
Ethical Consumer categories —
as, sadly, is the norm in this industry.