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Melbourne-based pharmaceutical company's bloody business offshore Australian company CSL exploiting plasma donation laws on the US-Mexico border.

Excessive contact from charities leading to donation fatigue With over 60,000 charities in Australia vying for funds, some donors feel they're being harassed.

How to buy better and more sustainably in the EOFY sales Avoid sale fails and make sure your bargain isn’t burdening the planet this EOFY.

How to choose sustainable appliances Your guide to buying new appliances that are better for you and the planet.

ACCC investigation reveals misleading green claims are rife The consumer watchdog has conducted an online sweep of business’s environmental claims and vows more action to come.

Eco and sustainability labels you can trust How to make sense of all the green and ethical claims on products and services, and know which ones are legitimate.

Government urged to strengthen Modern Slavery Act The Modern Slavery Act is under review and human rights advocates are calling for tougher measures against offenders.

Is your Indigenous souvenir the real deal? When it comes to the Aboriginal souvenir trade, copies, imports and confusion abound. But there are ways to tell if an item is authentic.

What is ethical and sustainable shopping? A guide for 'conscious consumers' on using your purchase power to support the issues you care about.

Ethical shopping on a budget How to find cost-effective ways to keep your shopping list green and your budget in the black.

Fears modern slavery will increase as temporary migration resumes Experts are concerned that key reforms and protections for workers have yet to be enacted.

One third of companies failing Modern Slavery Act Experts say putting the onus on the market to hold firms accountable for modern slavery is failing.

10 ways to be more sustainable in 2022 Simple ways to reduce your environmental impact and turn over a new green leaf.

How to buy better in the Boxing Day sales Tips on how to make more sustainable choices when you hit the sales this Boxing Day – and how to avoid buyer's remorse.

Is Australia waking up to its textile waste problem? In recent months, a number of government and industry initiatives have been launched in an effort to put the brakes on textile waste.

Are consumers as ethical as they say they are? Evidence shows the 'ethical' shopper doesn't always put their money where their mouth is.

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