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646b how to shop ethically and sustainably during a cost of living crisis

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Think about the brands you buy, do you know which ones are protecting workers and the environment? In today's episode Sarah chats with Sarah Knop the National Engagement Manager for Advocacy at Baptist World Aid about how we can make more ethical purchasing decisions and contribute to a safer and more sustainable world. She touches on:


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ insights from the 2023 Ethical Consumer Report

๐Ÿ‘‰ ways to shop more ethically and sustainably

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ tools and resources to help you make more informed purchasing decisions

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ the biggest barriers people face to shopping ethically

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป what to look for when assessing a brand on their ethics and sustainability


Resources mentioned in the chat:


How ethical are Aussie shoppers? Read the Australian Ethical Consumer Report to find out

Use Baptist World Aid's Speak Out to Brands tool to demand better

Find out how your favourite brands ranked in the Ethical Fashion Guide by Baptist World Aid

See how chocolate brands rank on the Chocolate Scorecard by Be Slavery Free

Learn about the estimates of modern slavery for 160 countries with the Global Slavery Index by Walk Free


Thanks to Global X for supporting our Thursday show! โœจLearn more about their range of ETFs.


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