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Ethical Alternatives to Penguin Books

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

TL;DR

The top ethical alternative to Penguin Books 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 Subscription (Ethical Consumer), The Ethical Consumer Guide to Everyday Shopping (Ethical Consumer).

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 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 (Print Subscription)
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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.

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.

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.

VENT for Change Make a Mark Recycled A5 Notebook
75
Brand
96
FSC CertifiedVegan
4.8 (450)

The VENT for Change Make a Mark Notebook is a stylish A5 journal crafted from recycled leather and 100% recycled paper, supporting global children's education projects.

Nature Writing Journal: A Year of British Seasonal Observations
75
Brand
94
FSC CertifiedVeganCruelty-Free
4.9 (95)

The Little Toller Nature Writing Journal is a premium, ethically produced guided journal designed to help UK nature lovers document the changing British seasons.

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
74

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.

Penguin Books products we compared

Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming
74
Brand
88
FSC CertifiedVegan
4.8 (4,250)

Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming by Penguin Books offers 100 science-based solutions to climate change with stunning visual data.

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
74
Brand
88
FSC CertifiedVegan
4.8 (12,500)

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer is an essential ecological text that bridges indigenous wisdom with biology, offering UK readers a profound path to sustainable living.

No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference
72
Brand
82
FSC CertifiedVegan
4.7 (8,600)

No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference by Greta Thunberg is a compact, FSC-certified collection of essential climate speeches for UK activists and students.

The Uninhabitable Earth: A Story of the Future
72
Brand
82
FSC Certified
4.6 (8,500)

The Uninhabitable Earth by Penguin Books is a definitive climate crisis guide that provides an urgent, evidence-based look at global warming's impact on our future society.

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.

Frequently asked about Penguin Books alternatives

What is the best ethical alternative to Penguin Books?+

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 Penguin Books?+

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.