ethical choices made easy
Find ethical alternatives in seconds, not hours
etheco helps you find ethical and eco-friendly businesses, products and services without endless research and confusion – we’ve developed a rating system to help you shop and switch with confidence.
etheco: thoughtful choices, real impact.

everyday choices hold extraordinary power
Right now, this power is scattered.
Let’s change that.
Every small switch – your bank, your energy, the everyday things you buy – sends a signal. Millions of these signals, pointed in the same direction, become something remarkable.
We’re building a community to make this happen.
The goal: £1 billion of real social and environmental impact, created by us all.
The time for change is now.
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how etheco works
Trusted data, one clear score.
Our unique, independent ratings system is fed by hundreds of data sources run through our unique 4 Ps algorithm, giving you an easy-to-understand score for every business, product or service.
Unbiased, transparent data.
the 4Ps explained

people

Impact on workers and society – fair pay, workers’ rights, diversity, tax transparency and links to modern slavery.

planet

Environmental impact – carbon footprint, fossil fuel use, waste, sustainability of packaging and supply chains.


Value for money – pricing transparency, hidden fees, fair pricing practices, warranties and total costs.

performance

Putting claims to the test – customer satisfaction, complaints handling, industry recognition and the reliability of marketing claims.
how does etheco rate businesses?
explore our latest news, views, reviews & guides
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the etheco directory is live: discover businesses you can feel good about switching to
Today sees the launch of etheco’s free directory, making it easier for you to make more ethical choices
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how to shop for leather, and its alternatives, more ethically?
From second-hand leather to plant-based alternatives, discover how to make more thoughtful choices
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the plastic-free sponge that genuinely surprised me
Determined to make her cleaning products more ethical, Louise Sanderson discovers a plastic-free sponge that ticks all the boxes
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why Blue Earth Summit filled me with hope
Attending the recent Blue Earth summit was a source of inspiration and hope for etheco founder Jason Hollingsworth
