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Week 7: Compare existing alternatives

Consumer NZ


Have
  • Comparative tests and surveys of consumer goods and services on efficiency and quality
  • Advise consumers about their rights and how to exercise them
  • Campaign to get laws and regulations changed to benefit consumers
  • Recommend businesses consumers can trust
  • Buying advise and independent reviews
  • Consumer scores
Doesn’t have
  • Doesn’t compare sustainable ratings
  • Doesn’t have free access to all contents
CoGo
Have
  • Connect consumers and businesses
  • Help consumers make more of their purchases from ethical and sustainable businesses
  • Discover businesses that are taking action on a range of social and environmental issues
  • Award businesses badges for the action they are taking
  • Verify every claim using data from dozens of accrediting organisations
  • Tell businesses what matters to consumers and help them decide what new social and environmental initiatives they should invest in
Doesn’t have
  • Doesn’t explain the meaning of existing sustainability ratings

 Sustainable Business Network
Have
  • Connect organisations with other innovators, enabling members to collaborate on sustainable solutions
  • Inspire members to succeed through learning events and sharing stories
  • Help organisations act through projects, campaigns and expert advice
  • Sustainable business news
Doesn’t have
  • Doesn't focus on consumers

CANSTAR BLUE

 Have
  • Consumer ratings based on consumer review and comparison
  • Price comparison tables and value rank
  • Real-time comparison tables across Electricity, NBN and Mobile products
  • Focused on product and service excellence based on quantitative research
  • Educating and helping consumers make better financial decisions
Doesn’t have
  • Doesn’t research on environmental aspects
  • Doesn’t compare products with sustainable levels

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