Whether we like it or not, most of us are consumers in a consumerist world. And whether the Economist* thinks so or not, we can make choices that will effect the future of our world. That is where EcoReports comes in. You can view information about the companies whose products you are using, or you can request that companies who aren’t making information available about their environmental responsibilities do so. The current listing of companies on the EcoReports site is dominated by social landlords and energy companies, but you are able to nominate any UK company to publish information. This site is a valuable resource for consumers who want to change the world.
*I’ve been reading the Good Food? article in a December issue of the Economist, not available online without a subscription, so there’s no link.