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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 OatsShreaded WheatPesticides. Too much salt.

Cooking oilFloraCrisp & DryOlivioNon GM purity issues.

SoupHeinzKnorrToo much sugar, salt and additives. Some ethical issues.

Sports shoesFilaNikeUmbroUse of child labour.

YoghurtDanoneSt Ivel ShapeSkiAnimal welfare issues.

Potato Crisps
Chips (in USA)
KPPringlesSmithsPoor nutrition, high levels of GM ingredients.

ChocolateKit-KatMarsGalaxyPoor nutrition, unfair trade, use of sprays.


BananasChiquitaUnfair trade practices, poor wages and conditions for workers.

Bottled waterMalvernPerrierVittelQuestions about purity and transport.


Soft drinksCoca-ColaPepsiRibenaToo much sugar, caffeine and acids.


BatteriesBootsPanasonicSonyContain cadmium which is toxic.


Household cleanersAjaxCifDomestosPollute rivers.


Laundry detergentsPersilSurfBad for the environment.

ToysDisneyFisher-PriceProduced in Asian sweatshops; hazardous waste products.

ComputersCompaqHewlett PackardSiemensContain lead and mercury which are toxic.

Television, VideoAiwaSonyJVCWaste materials difficult to recycle.