'Ethical goods sales now at £47bn'

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Harry Hill launches Fairtrade logo
Harry Hill launches Fairtrade logo

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Sales of ethical goods and services have increased despite the recession, growing to more than £47 billion last year, a report shows.

Since the onset of the economic downturn five years ago, the value of ethical markets from Fairtrade products and green energy to free-range and sustainable food has gone from £35.5 billion to £47.2 billion, the Co-operative said.
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