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  Ethical shopping guide

  Thinking about being a more conscious consumer? From food and fashion to super funds, we'll give you our best tips for shopping ethically so you can buy with confidence.

Ethical lifestyle

Easy ways to have a more ethical household, from recycling and composting to greywater systems.

• Greenwashing, ESG and your super

  Are super funds being upfront about their green investments?
• World Consumer Rights Day 2023: Our top tips for transitioning to cleaner energy

  We share our most useful advice for switching to cleaner and more efficient energy practices.
• Six ways to unleash Australia's electric vehicle potential

  New data shows a majority of consumers are interested in using electric vehicles, but major roadblocks are holding them back.
• Eco and sustainability labels you can trust

  How to make sense of all the green and ethical claims on products and services, and know which ones are legitimate.
• What you can recycle – and where

  We help you make sure your recycling waste actually gets to where it needs to be.
• What is ethical and sustainable shopping?

  A guide for 'conscious consumers' on using your purchase power to support the issues you care about.
• A guide to greywater systems

  Find out how to recycle your waste water around the house, for the benefit of the environment and your hip pocket.
• How consumers can take action on climate change

  After a terrible summer of fires and drought, many Australians want to take action to reduce their impact on the environment. 
• How to print greener

  How to buy the most environmentally friendly printer and make greener printing choices.
• How to recycle plastic packaging

  Packaging is a big part of Australia’s plastic waste problem. Both businesses and consumers can do more to help reduce it. 
• Things you didn't know you could compost

  You'll be surprised by all the things you can add to your home compost system.
• 5 reusable swaps for everyday items

  The pros and cons of reusable items, from 'unpaper' kitchen towels to menstrual pads. 
• How to start your own compost system at home

  Divert food waste from landfill and help the environment by choosing the best compost system for your home.

Money choices

Making the right financial decisions for you doesn't have to mean supporting unethical business practices.

• What is ethical superannuation?

  In part one of our series on ethical super, we take a deep dive into this fast-growing sector.
• 4 strategies for ethical super investing

  In part two of our series on ethical super, we look at the different ways an ethical super fund may find its investments.
• Why ethical super funds can hide where they put your money

  In part three of our series on ethical super, changes to disclosure laws are delayed again.
• Ethical super: Where is your money invested?

  In part four of our series on ethical super, we dig into how ethical funds and options invest.
• Ethical super: Will your nest egg be better off?

  In part five of our series on ethical super, we take a look at the performance of ethical funds and options.
• Can you exclude fossil fuels from your superannuation?

  We look at whether you can rid your super of fossil fuels, and how a renewable energy portfolio might affect your nest egg.

Ethical fashion

Find out what conditions your clothes were made under and which companies are doing more to protect their workers.

• Government urged to strengthen Modern Slavery Act

  The Modern Slavery Act is under review and human rights advocates are calling for tougher measures against offenders.
• One third of companies failing Modern Slavery Act

  Experts say putting the onus on the market to hold firms accountable for modern slavery is failing.
• Who made your clothes?

  The real cost of clothing - who makes your clothes and how much are they paid?
• Sweatshop-free sports shoes

  Are shoe manufacturers running away from their ethical manufacturing responsibilities?

Is it ethical?

Whether dogs or diamonds, it costs more to buy ethical products – so make sure you get what you paid for.

• Donation fatigue: Commission-driven charity

  With over 60,000 charities in Australia vying for funds, some donors feel they're being harassed. 
• ACCC investigation reveals misleading green claims are rife

  The consumer watchdog has conducted an online sweep of business’s environmental claims and vows more action to come.
• How to buy a dog responsibly

  Want a dog in your life? We tell you how to be a responsible dog buyer and avoid unethical breeders.
• Is your Indigenous souvenir authentic?

  When it comes to the Aboriginal souvenir trade, copies, imports and confusion abound. But there are ways to tell if an item is authentic.