Shopping sustainably advice guides

How to shop more sustainably and reduce your impact on the environment.

16 articles

Second hand shopping online

Second hand shopping using online platforms has never been more popular. Our expert advice will help you buy and sell online, plus find out the best and worst marketplaces as rated by our customer survey.

Green brands

We surveyed our members to find out which brands they regard as sustainable and why. Then we delved into the brands' actions and policies to see how they live up to expectations.

Choosing a Which? Eco Buy

From washing machines to kettles, choose an Eco Buy product to make sure your appliances have a proven lower impact on the environment

18 November 2024

How to recycle electrical items

Whether you're getting rid of a broken toaster or a bulky washing machine, make sure you dispose of the product correctly

16 May 2025

How to buy water friendly products

Choosing less polluting and more sustainable products, and then disposing of them safely, can help keep our seas and rivers clean

14 April 2025

Car clubs explained

Joining a car club could help you save money and the environment. We've looked at Enterprise Car Club, Zipcar and others to compare what you get

8 April 2025

PFAS/PFCs: avoiding the forever chemicals in waterproof clothing

Find out what PFAS/PFCs are and what to look for if you want to avoid them in your outdoor clothing

3 March 2025

10 simple ways to be more sustainable

The most effective ways to reduce your environmental impact, plus how to calculate your carbon footprint

15 January 2025

How to buy more sustainable chocolate

Learn more about the complicated ethics and environmental impact of chocolate, and how you can enjoy it more sustainably

2 September 2024

How to buy sustainable fish

The labels to look for, questions to ask and sustainable alternatives

30 July 2024

How to buy sustainable furniture

Find out what to look for when buying new furniture to ensure it has more eco-friendly credentials

30 July 2024

Supermarkets and the environment

What the supermarkets are doing about their climate footprint and how you can lower your environmental impact when you shop for groceries

24 July 2024

How to buy sustainable palm oil

Palm oil is everywhere. Here's how to make sure you're buying from brands taking palm oil's environmental impact seriously

16 May 2024

How to recycle in the UK

Find out what you can and can't recycle, including plastics, paper, glass, metal and food waste

8 May 2024

How to buy sustainable flowers

Find out what to look out for when shopping for eco-friendly flowers

18 April 2024

How to buy refillable products

Everything you need to know about buying refillable handwash, washing up liquid and shower gel - will refills save you money and do their eco claims stack up?

18 April 2024