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Chapter 5 JOIN THE MOVE

1. Existing networks and organism to increase your level of ethical consumption

- Consumers associations and CSO focused on ethical consumerism

Associations and consumers networks propose information and tests on products that might help you and
guide your choice before the decision of purchase.

Ethical Consumer
Citizenside
Clean Clothes Campaign
Conso durable
Ademe
Consumentenbond

- Fair Trade

In addition to the labels, you will probably find in your city shops that are already specialised in Fair trade,
such as the following organisations:

Fair Trade International
Artisans du monde
Oxfam

- Ethical bank:

Triodos finance progressive entrepreneurs and influence the banking sector to become more transparent,
diverse and sustainable.

- Second hand shops and online website:

Before purchasing a new product, could you buy it second hand? You can always look in your local second
hand shop, or other second hand specialised website for goods. You might look for instance at the
Emmaus Movement which is a secular, socially responsible and non-violent movement which is
independent from any form of power.The movement aims to defend the most destitute members of
society.