From cupcakes to handbags, almost anything can be vegan – and that includes condoms. US-born brand Sustain Natural offers cruelty-free contraceptives that are also organic and fair-trade – perfect for people who are increasingly conscious of the toxins in and provenance of everyday products.

'Eco-friendly' and 'sweatshop free' are typical 'ethical' labels on products brands use to win people's favour. But even discerning investors can't always tell if their money is going to a truly ethical brand. Cruelty Free Investing is exposing the companies that are kind to animals, and those that aren’t.

Seitan and Fabanaise – that’s ‘wheat meat’ and mayonnaise made with chickpea water – might not have reached the shelves of the average Tesco yet, but veganism is infiltrating the mainstream. How can companies step up to meet the needs of more than half a million Brits who are vegan?

In a major step towards ethical fashion, Asos has announced that it is banning clothing containing animal products from its site. The move encourages people to shop with Asos guilt-free, and goes some way towards making compassionate fashion the new norm in retail.