"Sweatshops, fair trade, climate change, ethical investment, organic food ... shopping can sometimes feel like a moral minefield. Which companies and products should we support or avoid? And which claims of social responsibility can we trust? The Rough Guide to Shopping with a Conscience cuts through the greenwash to answer these and many other questions. The Issues Do boycotts work? Is buying local better? How can we reduce our impact on global warming? The Products From coffee to cars, fish to furniture, pensions to plane tickets - the problems and the ethical options. The Companies Where to shop and what to look for in food, clothes, banks, travel agencies and much more. Packed full of information and with tips on how to do your own research, The Rough Guide to Shopping with a Conscience is the essential handbook for responsible consumers. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Issues 1. Ethical consumerism Should we shop ethically? From fringe to mainstream 2. Five approaches #1. Going green #2. Fair trade #3. Boycotts #4. Selective Shopping #5. Buy Local 3. Should we buy from... Sweatshops etc Big brands, big business Oppressive regimes Political donors Part II. Products & companies 4. Food & drink "Cheap" food vs. organics Local food vs. imports Genetically engineered food Eating animals Animal welfare labels Red meat Poultry & eggs Dairy products Fish & seafood Fruit & vegetables Coffee & tea Food & drink: The big brands

Supermarkets & alternatives 5. Clothes, cosmetics & jewelry Clothes & shoes Diapers & baby clothes Cosmetics & toiletries Jewelry 6. Money matters Ethical finance basics SRI mutual funds Banks & building societies Pensions Insurance Mortgages 7. Household Home energy Cleaning & laundry products Furniture & DIY Soft furnishings & homeware Toys Gardening products 8. Transport & travel Cars & fuel Air travel Travel & tourism 9. General Fair Trade shops Part III. Find out more 10. Find out more How to research a company Magazines.