As the festive season draws closer, Co-op News has been on the lookout for ethical gift-giving options. For readers seeking online shopping alternatives to Amazon, we’ve got you covered.
UK only
Amnesty shop
The Amnesty shop stocks a wide range of fair and sustainably sourced items. Purchases support community projects, fairtrade co-operatives and environmental initiatives, as well as raising funds for Amnesty International, the world’s largest grassroots human rights organisation. amnestyshop.org.uk
Chococo 16 piece vegan festive selection box – £21.95
Doris & Dude red Christmas tree socks – £6.95
Amnesty handmade Christmas decoration – £11.95
Fair Trader
Fair Trader is a volunteer-run co-operative based in West Yorkshire. One of the largest fair trade shops in the UK, Fair Trader stocks a wide range of sustainable and ethical products including clothing, homeware and food & drink, each selected for its positive social and economic impact. fairtrader.info
Bookshop.org
Bookshop.org is a B-corp set up to support independent bookshops through its online store. Customers can choose a specific bookshop to support when they make purchases, otherwise a portion of the profits goes to a pool that is split equally between participating book shops. bookshop.org
Worldwide
Revolver World
Revolver is a multi stakeholder co-operative based in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom that imports and markets Fairtrade-certified coffee and organic cotton goods. It was recently ranked as the highest-scoring B Corp in Europe. revolverworld.com
Ethical Shop
Ethical Shop is owned by the New Internationalist co-operative. The online store stocks a wide range of ethical, fair trade, organic, recycled and vegan gift options, with proceeds going to support the New Internationalist magazine. ethicalshop.org
Shared Earth
Shared Earth was established in 1986 and sells Fair Trade, recycled, eco-friendly and ethical products in its mission to tackle the climate crisis and create a fairer, more sustainable world. sharedearth.co.uk
Wooden Mancala board game, hand-carved sheesham + bag of glass marbles – £29.99
Incense cones & holder, organic goodness, rose – £3.50
News From Nowhere
News from Nowhere is a not-for-profit workers’ co-op based in Liverpool. Established in 1974, they aim to empower and inspire people to make positive changes in the world through the books they stock. newsfromnowhere.org.uk
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