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Making real change harder than it looks for ethical consumers

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When it comes to reaping the fruits of globalisation and capitalism, no other generation has benefited as much as mine.

Most of us are past worries of meeting basic needs. With the click of a mouse or a swipe of our fingers, we can score the best bargain on an e-commerce site, book tickets to travel and be connected to ideas and people across the globe, among a host of other daily conveniences.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on June 17, 2018, with the headline Making real change harder than it looks for ethical consumers. Subscribe