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harmful Brands

In the UK, a report is published (Good Shopping Guide) detailing the worst brands of various products. The list includes major polluters, companies owned by arms dealers or companies whose practices are environmentally or socially detrimental.




Breakfast cerealsQuaker Oats, Shreaded WheatPesticides. Too much salt.

Cooking oilFlora, Crisp & Dry, OlivioNon GM purity issues.

SoupHeinz, KnorrToo much sugar, salt and additives. Some ethical issues.

Sports shoesFila, Nike, UmbroUse of child labour.

YoghurtDanone, St Ivel Shape, SkiAnimal welfare issues.

Potato Crisps
Chips (in USA)
KP, Pringles, SmithsPoor nutrition, high levels of GM ingredients.

ChocolateKit-Kat, Mars, GalaxyPoor nutrition, unfair trade, use of sprays.


BananasChiquitaUnfair trade practices, poor wages and conditions for workers.

Bottled waterMalvern, Perrier, VittelQuestions about purity and transport.


Soft drinksCoca-Cola, Pepsi, RibenaToo much sugar, caffeine and acids.


BatteriesBoots, Panasonic, SonyContain cadmium which is toxic.


Household cleanersAjax, Cif, DomestosPollute rivers.


Laundry detergentsPersil, SurfBad for the environment.

ToysDisney, Fisher-PriceProduced in Asian sweatshops; hazardous waste products.

ComputersCompaq, Hewlett Packard, SiemensContain lead and mercury which are toxic.

Television, VideoAiwa, Sony, JVCWaste materials difficult to recycle.