Home
Lifestyle
STYLE & HOME
Ethical Lifestyle
Fashion & Beauty
House & Home
TRAVEL & LEISURE
Travel & World
Arts & Culture
Food & Drink
LIFE
Wellness And Fitness
Love and Sex
Money and Career
#SHOPETHICALINSTEAD
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Veganuary
Meet The Brands
#ShopEthicalInstead
Business
BUSINESS
Latest Business News
Highlights – Sector News
Latest ESG News
Funding & Grants
ESG
Environment
Social & CSR
Politics & Governance
SECTORS
Charities & NGOs
Energy & Infrastructure
Farming & Agriculture
Fashion & Retail
Finance & Investment
Marketing & Communications
Technology
Sustainability
NEWS & VIEWS
Sustainability
Environment
THE ISSUES
Air Pollution
Climate Change
Food Waste
Forest Conservation
Net Zero
Ocean Conservation
Plastic Pollution
Social justice
Sustainable & Ethical Fashion
Rewilding & Nature
Wildlife Conservation
Waste Recycling & Circular Economy
UN SDGs
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
01. No Poverty
02. Zero Hunger
03. Good Health and Wellbeing
04. Quality Education
05. Gender Equality
06. Clean water and sanitation
07. Affordable and Clean Energy
08. Decent Work and Economic Growth
09. Industry Innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption & Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life On Land
16. Peace Justice and Strong Institutions
#ShopEthicalInstead
#SHOPETHICALINSTEAD
What Is #ShopEthicalInstead?
Meet The Brands
See All Gift Guides
Virtual High Street
JOIN THE CAMPAIGN
#ShopEthicalInstead News
Get Involved: 2023
Our Impact
FIND THE PERFECT GIFT
Valentine’s Day
Babies & Toddlers
Kids And Toys
Advent Calendars
Ethical Eating
For Him
For Her
Gifts That Give Back
Self Care And Wellness
Plastic Free Stocking Fillers
Vegan Gifts
Jewellery
Christmas Decorations
Community
BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Free Training
Big Why Business Founder Quiz
Meet The Experts
Our Impact
Press & Media
MEMBERSHIP TOOLS
Members’ Home
Log In
The 1.5 Campaign
1.5% FOR 1.5c
Join The Campaign
Share your support
TAKE ACTION
Net Zero Week (5th June)
Small Business Week (12th June)
Circular Solutions Week (19th June)
Retail Week (26th June)
Food Waste Week (10th July)
Ocean Conservation Week (17th July)
GET INVOLVED
For Businesses
For Charities & Campaigning Organisations
For Bloggers, Influencers, Advocates
TRANSPARENCY
Who is behind the campaign?
Frequently Asked Questions
Neutrality statement
Small businesses hit by child care crisis
Read More
Generational labels: benefit or barrier?
Read More
Starmer and Sunak agree the UK needs more houses to ease the crisis – here’s how their plans compare
Read More
Top reasons to walk in the rain
Read More
Generative AI at school, work and the hospital – the risks and rewards laid bare
Read More
FASHION & BEAUTY
Many PFAS forever chemicals are toxic – here’s how to avoid them
‘Everywhere we looked we found evidence’: the godfather of microplastics on 20 years of pollution research and the fight for global action
Hoarding can start in childhood – here’s why early intervention is so crucial for all age groups
WELLNESS & FITNESS
Top reasons to walk in the rain
An active brain can protect you from dementia, but stress might eat up your ‘cognitive reserve’ – new study
Tattoos associated with a 21% greater risk of lymphoma – new study
LOVE & SEX
AI gets emotional
Read More
Male contraception
Read More
Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style
Read More
Is Valentine’s Day worth the romantic investment? Here’s what we can learn from economics
Read More
Body appreciation has been linked to better sexual and life satisfaction – here’s how to cultivate it
Read More
Parenting later in life: healthcare needs and considerations
Read More
HOUSE & HOME
Small businesses hit by child care crisis
Starmer and Sunak agree the UK needs more houses to ease the crisis – here’s how their plans compare
Bayfield County: a steady-state marvel
MONEY & CAREER
Generational labels: benefit or barrier?
Bayfield County: a steady-state marvel
How corporate landlords exploit renters
GARDENING
Simple grocery swaps for lower emissions
Read More
Biosolids: hidden dangers in recycling
Read More
Life expectancy to soar by 2050
Read More
People in the world’s ‘blue zones’ live longer – their diet could hold the key to why
Read More
TRAVEL & WORLD
New Bill aids travelling with breast milk
Read More
Ecotourism’s impact on sea turtles
Read More
Sailors vs. plastic pollution
Read More
FOOD & DRINK
Simple grocery swaps for lower emissions
Read More
Biosolids: hidden dangers in recycling
Read More
Life expectancy to soar by 2050
Read More
LIFE & CULTURE
Ecotourism’s impact on sea turtles
Read More
An active brain can protect you from dementia, but stress might eat up your ‘cognitive reserve’ – new study
Read More
Immigrant rights: unity across races
Read More
Burnout hits people with creative jobs too – here’s how to avoid it
Read More
MOST READ
Small businesses hit by child care crisis
Generational labels: benefit or barrier?
Starmer and Sunak agree the UK needs more houses to ease the crisis – here’s how their plans compare
Top reasons to walk in the rain
Generative AI at school, work and the hospital – the risks and rewards laid bare
Bayfield County: a steady-state marvel
How corporate landlords exploit renters
Four tips to avoid being bamboozled by political statistics and data
New Bill aids travelling with breast milk
Will Anytown, USA become a ghost town?
Do unemployment benefits stifle entrepreneurship? It’s complicated
Gender-equal cities work for everyone
Transforming education: skills over exams
Simple grocery swaps for lower emissions
Neuroscience can explain why voting is so often driven by emotion
An active brain can protect you from dementia, but stress might eat up your ‘cognitive reserve’ – new study
Reviving small towns: industrial commons success
UK faces rising fraud crisis
AI gets emotional
Election 2024: polling shows voters don’t believe the tax pledges – here’s how the numbers stack up
Tattoos associated with a 21% greater risk of lymphoma – new study
Male contraception
Many PFAS forever chemicals are toxic – here’s how to avoid them
Biosolids: hidden dangers in recycling
Immigrant rights: unity across races
‘Sleeping on it’ really does help and four other recent sleep research breakthroughs
Human centered artificiaI intelligence
Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style
Life expectancy to soar by 2050
People in the world’s ‘blue zones’ live longer – their diet could hold the key to why
Why being humble can make you a better leader
Vienna: green housing revolution
Circular economy: the future of sustainability
How microplastics harm your body
Synced brains: why being constantly tuned in to your child’s every need isn’t always ideal
Microplastics found in bottled water brands
Southeast Asia’s scorching heatwave crisis
How supermarkets are changing their branding to make you think they’re cheaper
Interest rates: the ugly dilemma facing Europe’s central banks – and why it’s a mistake to cut too soon
Women in tech: childcare help
Being sober curious: what, why and how
UK installs 6,000 new EV chargers
Do you feel like you belong at work? Here’s why it’s so important for your health, happiness and productivity
France’s zero-waste plan
Solidarity economy
Cancer: here’s the role exercise plays, from prevention to treatment
Alcohol & women: heart disease risk
‘Everywhere we looked we found evidence’: the godfather of microplastics on 20 years of pollution research and the fight for global action
Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?
UK: renewables beat fossil fuels
Mississippi’s water crisis: battling privatization for equity
Poor people’s campaign sparks nationwide movement
Burnout hits people with creative jobs too – here’s how to avoid it
Bioplastics: fake fix?
What you eat could alter your unborn children and grandchildren’s genes and health outcomes
Dance and sing: thrive in later years
Mandatory nursing home staffing in the US
Peter Singer: Ethics on your plate
Share costs, share life: intentional communities
Summit targets global fraud
Hoarding can start in childhood – here’s why early intervention is so crucial for all age groups
Powerful women transforming finance: a paradigm shift
Majority of American teachers worry about shootings at their schools, survey shows
Young people are getting unhappier – a lack of childhood freedom and independence may be partly to blame
It’s time to strengthen data protection law for the AI era
Why elderly women are better off living with their daughters
How the national living wage helps the UK’s poorest households: new research
Beanless coffee: the sustainable revolution in your morning cup
The five-step wellness model that really works – and the psychology behind it
Entrepreneurship creates jobs, growth and innovation
Cool homes, naturally: new tech
Food fraud is a growing economic and health issue – but AI and blockchain technology can help combat it
Renewables power up US grid
An anonymous coder nearly hacked a big chunk of the internet. How worried should we be?
Tackling food waste: UN’s urgent call to action
If you have money anxiety, knowing your financial attachment style can help
New social spaces
Plastic: ruining your hormones?
Buying affordable ethical chocolate is almost impossible – but some firms are offering the next best thing
Emission Impossible
Overpopulation Threat
Food prices will climb everywhere as temperatures rise due to climate change – new research
Have you ever wondered why you crave a snack after a big meal?
World Water Day 2024: building bridges to peace
Is hyaluronic acid as effective as skincare brands claim?
Green careers for women
Fashion needs stronger storytelling that is more inclusive, relevant and responsible
Just Economy Summit: transforming California’s economic landscape
Powering tomorrow: a renewable energy transition blueprint
The millions of people not looking for work in the UK may be prioritising education, health and freedom
Why representation matters in the economics profession
Fashion brands FAIL report card
Gender and entrepreneurship: must know
A beginner’s guide to the taxes you’ll hear about this election season
Apathy threatens the planet. How do we get people to care?
Three ways your wardrobe could help you avoid fast fashion
Child penalty: gender earnings gap unveiled
Why giving blood is one of the best things you can ever do?
Meat industry’s misinformation campaign against dietary shift
Will Britons work until they’re 71? Expert examines proposed pension age rise
Community-led economy: transforming local prosperity now
Is cutting UK taxes ahead of a general election affordable or not? An economist explains
Meet the woman behind some of the biggest changes for disabled travelers in over 30 years
What is intersectionality and why does it make feminism more effective?
Biden’s DOE initiates rural renewable energy projects
How psychology can help people live more climate-friendly lives – lessons from around the world
Gig economy uprising
How to start a mutual aid network
Bioplastics: slash CO2 emissions
Investigating insomnia: our research shows how chronic sleep problems can lead to a spiralling decline in mental health
Future-proof democracy
The rise of robo-retail: Who gets left behind when retail is automated?
One million people in England may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes – what you need to know
Crows thriving on our food waste
8 US states take stand: no more utility lobbying with your money
‘Digitising’ your wardrobe can help you save money and make sustainable fashion choices
How to buy sustainable salmon: an expert guide to navigating the nuance of eco-labels
London renters: no-fault evictions explained
Why forgetting is a normal function of memory – and when to worry
Climate parenting: crafting a sustainable future together
Green snowmaking innovations: redefining ski resort sustainability
How teenagers navigate the nuances of social media – and what adults can learn from them
World breaches 1.5°C for an entire year for first time on record
Is Valentine’s Day worth the romantic investment? Here’s what we can learn from economics
Banking on change: how your accounts have climate impact
New York State: mega warehouses threaten neighbourhoods
Transforming cancer care: prioritizing people over disparities
Selling on Vinted, Etsy or eBay? Here’s what you need to know about paying tax
Combatting overproduction: fashion’s sustainable transformation
Sustainable shopping made simple: HISBE’s story
Cancer care is more than survival
Four tips for a healthy news diet in 2024, from an expert in media psychology
Empowering communities: public involvement in AI decisions
Body appreciation has been linked to better sexual and life satisfaction – here’s how to cultivate it
The climate case for a career in mining
Your skin is a mirror of your health – here’s what yours might be saying
Mastering 2024: a guide to navigate the challenges ahead
The heroes fighting for public education
Taking water for granted
Eating leafy greens could be better for oral health than using mouthwash
Generational labels: benefit or barrier?