Ethical consumer spending bucks recession with 18% growth

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From Fairtrade food to eco-friendly travel, green goods market grows by almost fifth over two years

Consumer spending on "green" goods from Fairtrade food to eco-friendly travel grew by almost a fifth over two years despite the economic downturn, figures revealed yesterday. The ethical market in the...

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