Brits Spend More on Ethical Goods than Alcohol and Ciggies

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Tuesday, 28 November 2006

British consumers now spend more on ethical goods and services than they do on cigarettes and alcohol, according to a report from the Co-operative Bank.
Consumers spent £29.3bn on green goods and services during 2005, up 11% on the previous year, reflecting growing concern about health, the environment and human rights, while the retail market for cigarettes and alcohol was worth £28bn.

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