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Ethical Barcode 1.5.2

4.5 MB / 10+ Downloads / Rating 4.1 - 135 reviews


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Ethical Barcode, developed and published by david hamp-gonsalves, has released its latest version, 1.5.2, on 2014-05-06. This app falls under the Shopping category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.1, based on 135 reviews.

Ethical Barcode APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.3+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.davidhampgonsalves.ethicalbarcode

Updated: 11 years ago

Developer Name: david hamp-gonsalves

Category: Shopping

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Ethical Barcode on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.1
Total 135 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2017-08-03
I throughly enjoy and appreciate being able to learn about the ethics of the companies of which I buy their products. It is not only important that companies are ethical in reference to ingredients, and animal care, but also the environmental and employee aspects as well. Before using this app, I would not purchase products from companies who perpetrated employee discrimination in any form. So, kudos to you making a truly useful application!

4 ★, on 2015-03-12
A great concept that I'm glad exists. The app itself is fast and responsive, and gives a decent and quick overview of the products. It needs more codes added, as lots of things don't scan, or scan but don't come up entirely accurate. I would love to see this app become more widely used. Keep improving it and I believe it could catch on!

4 ★, on 2016-03-01
It's exhausting trying to balance cost and ethics and availability while shopping. This app does make it a little easier. It just seems like the database is very limited. After scanning the items from my last grocery trip I only found two that are rated by this app. I will definitely keep using it though in the hopes that the developers are continuously adding more and more.

3 ★, on 2015-11-20
Why is "non-GMO" presented as an "ethical" category? There is nothing inherently ethical about non-GMO products. Sustainable agriculture? Yes. Non-Monsanto? Sure. But non-GMO doesn't guarantee that a product is these things, and GMO doesn't mean there's anything unethical about a product. It's just a technology afterall (and one with the potential to do a LOT of good, I might add).

1 ★, on 2014-06-12
Looks interesting. Wondering what your data sources are - are you tied into the backend of GoodGuide for instance? Unfortunately, I cannot get the app to work. I scanned about 5-6 different products -- in each case I get a "ERROR - Server out of breath - try again in a few minutes" message. I can't rate what I can't use!

4 ★, on 2015-04-24
I haven't used it much yet. I like the idea. Wondering if it works on makeup brands too? It only says food, but i think it would be cool if the app showed what products you're using on your body.

Previous Versions

Ethical Barcode 1.5.2
2014-05-06 / 4.5 MB / Android 2.3+

About this app

Ethical Barcode exposes the environmental, social and ethical ramifications of the products you buy.

▸ HOW IT WORKS

• Scan product barcodes as you shop as an ethical consumer.

• Ethical Barcode will completely reveal the product's ownership and manufacturer.

• For each company in the chain you'll see relevant ratings, news and certifications from non-profits.

• Spanning climate change, animal testing, GMO's, slave labor, sweat shops, LGBT rights, organic foods and more.

• With this information you can shop with your heart as an ethical consumer, supporting brands that share your vision for our world.


▸ FEATURES

• Instantly become an ethical consumer by making informed buying choices.

• Transparent ratings, news and certifications from non-profits and trusted third parties.

• Covering environmental issues like global warming, ocean welfare, CO2 emissions, deforestation, and climate change.

• Human rights issues like child labor, sweatshops, slavery, LGTB rights, human trafficking, poverty, non-GMO's and organic foods.

• Animal rights issues like animal testing, veganism, vivisection, animal welfare and habitat loss.

• Eliminate green washing and deceptive branding to clearly determine a product's ownership.


Become an informed ethical consumer and help put an end to slavery, child labor, animal testing, deforestation and climate change with your buying power.

New features

new data sources:
WWF Palm Oil Scorecard
One Percent For The Planet
Corporate Critic

App Permissions

Allows applications to access information about networks.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.