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Ethical Alternatives to Ethical Consumer

Looking for a more sustainable option? We've ranked the highest-scoring ethical alternatives to Ethical Consumerin the same categories — backed by independent certifications and verified retailers.

TL;DR

The top ethical alternative to Ethical Consumer is The Ethical Consumer Magazine (Single Issue or Subscription) by Ethical Consumer Research Association (98/100). Runners-up: The Ethical Consumer Magazine Subscription (Ethical Consumer Research Association), The Ethical Consumer Magazine (Print Subscription) (Ethical Consumer Research Association), Happiful Magazine Subscription (Happiful).

The Ethical Consumer Magazine (Single Issue or Subscription)
76
Brand
98
FSC CertifiedB Corp
4.8 (850)

The definitive guide to conscious shopping in the UK, published by a non-profit multi-stakeholder co-operative. This publication provides deep-dive research into corporate ethics.

The Ethical Consumer Magazine Subscription
76

Ethical Consumer Research Association

The Ethical Consumer Magazine Subscription

$$
Brand
98
B CorpFSC Certified
4.8 (450)

The Ethical Consumer Magazine is a vital resource for UK shoppers, offering deep-dive ratings on thousands of brands to help you shop according to your values.

The Ethical Consumer Magazine (Print Subscription)
76

Ethical Consumer Research Association

The Ethical Consumer Magazine (Print Subscription)

$$
Brand
98
FSC CertifiedB Corp
4.8 (1,200)

The Ethical Consumer Magazine is the UK's ultimate guide to sustainable shopping, providing deep-dive brand ratings and corporate research to help you spend your money wisely.

Happiful Magazine Subscription
74
Brand
92
B CorpFSC CertifiedVegan
4.9 (850)

Happiful Magazine is a B Corp wellness publication dedicated to mental health, printed on sustainable paper and planting a tree for every tree used.

The Hidden Life of Trees
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Peter Wohlleben / Greystone Books

The Hidden Life of Trees

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Brand
92
FSC Certified
4.7 (14,500)

The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben is a groundbreaking book that reveals the social networks of forests, fostering a deep respect for nature and biodiversity.

The Climate Book
74
$$
Brand
92
FSC CertifiedVegan
4.8 (2,450)

The Climate Book by Greta Thunberg and brand Allen Lane is a definitive, sustainably printed guide for UK readers seeking comprehensive expert strategies to combat the global climate crisis.

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity
74
Brand
92
FSC CertifiedVegan
4.8 (1,250)

The Serviceberry by Milkweed Editions is a beautiful hardcover essay by Robin Wall Kimmerer exploring gift economies and sustainable living through an indigenous lens.

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity
74
Brand
92
FSC CertifiedVegan
4.8 (850)

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity by Robin Wall Kimmerer is a must-buy for ethical UK readers seeking a powerful manifesto on gift economies and sustainable living.

Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World
74
Brand
92
FSC CertifiedVegan
4.8 (2,450)

Less is More by Jason Hickel (Penguin Books) provides a transformative look at how degrowth can solve the climate crisis, essential for sustainable UK living.

The Hidden Life of Trees
74
$$
Brand
90
FSC CertifiedVegan
4.8 (12,000)

The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben is a transformative bestseller from Greystone Books that uses FSC-certified paper to teach environmental stewardship.

The Hidden Life of Trees (Illustrated Edition)
74
Brand
89
FSC CertifiedVegan
4.9 (4,500)

A breathtaking exploration of forest ecosystems by Peter Wohlleben, produced with high ecological standards on sustainable paper.

The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate
74
Brand
89
FSC CertifiedVegan
4.7 (12,500)

The Hidden Life of Trees by Greystone Books is an essential read for nature lovers, revealing the complex social networks of forests using sustainable FSC paper.

Ethical Consumer products we compared

The Ethical Consumer Guide: Simple ways to save the planet
75
Brand
96
FSC CertifiedVegan
4.8 (124)

An essential UK-focused manual for sustainable living, printed on 100% recycled paper using vegetable-based inks.

The Ethical Consumer Magazine Subscription
76
Brand
98
B CorpFSC Certified
4.8 (850)

The Ethical Consumer Magazine by Ethical Consumer is the definitive UK guide to conscious shopping, featuring deep-dive brand ratings and corporate transparency reports.

The Ethical Consumer Guide to Everyday Shopping
76
Brand
98
FSC CertifiedVegan
4.8 (320)

The Ethical Consumer Guide to Everyday Shopping by Ethical Consumer is a must-buy guide for UK shoppers seeking to align their spending with their core values and ethics.

The Ethical Consumer Magazine (Single Issue or Subscription)
76
Brand
98
B CorpFSC Certified
4.8 (850)

The Ethical Consumer Magazine by Ethical Consumer is the definitive UK guide to conscious shopping, featuring deep-dive brand ratings and corporate transparency rankings.

The Ethical Consumer Magazine Subscription (Digital)
76
Brand
98
B CorpFSC Certified
4.8 (1,240)

The Ethical Consumer Magazine by Ethical Consumer provides indispensable ratings to help UK shoppers avoid greenwashing and support truly sustainable brands effectively.

Frequently asked about Ethical Consumer alternatives

What is the best ethical alternative to Ethical Consumer?+

The Ethical Consumer Magazine (Single Issue or Subscription) by Ethical Consumer Research Association tops our ranking with an Pickly score of 98/100.

Why look for alternatives to Ethical Consumer?+

Shoppers seek alternatives for stronger third-party certifications, cleaner ingredients, more transparent supply chains, less packaging or better labor practices than the original brand offers.

Are these alternatives vegan and cruelty-free?+

Many carry Vegan and Leaping Bunny certifications. Each listing displays its exact verified certifications.