There are many ways to judge the sustainability of the way we shop for items like food, clothing and household goods. Closely linked to environmental issues is the question of whether what we consume is produced under fair conditions for workers. When making choices as consumers, we are often required to make trade-offs, not just between principles and price, but between different principles.

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The sections at left should help make your everyday shopping more sustainable: