Environment
Environment
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CommunityLessons from north America: the power of community-owned food stores in the age of grocery giants
In Canada, 80% of grocery sales go to just five retailers. Author and co-operator Jon Steinman wants to see this change
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AgricultureA People’s Food Policy to safeguard the future of food
After 18 months of nation-wide consultations, a ground-breaking manifesto is urging the government to develop a progressive food policy ahead of leaving the EU
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AgricultureNew Zealand co-op Fonterra announces plan to clean up country’s waterways
The dairy giant has already been working alongside the rest of the industry to improve practices that have affected the environment
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EnvironmentNew plastic film developed to help Co-op Group hit recycling target
The Group is partnered with a specialist firm, Coveris, which has created the new product to make ready meal trays easier to recycle
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EnergyCo-op Switzerland on track for achieving CO2 neutrality by 2023
The retailer plans to cut energy consumption, increase renewable sourcing and use offsetting schemes to hit the target
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CommunityLincolnshire members mucking in for the Big Co-op Clean
The co-op is encouraging members to muck in and help spruce up Lincolnshire’s green spaces
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EnergyMeet … Dan McCallum, renewable energy expert at Awel Aman Tawe
The project manager at the South Wales community energy charity talks about his work setting up wind and solar co-ops
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EnvironmentOur view: Are we taking responsibility for nature?
Co-ops around the world have pledged to protect the environment – and that should extend throughout their global supply chains
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EnvironmentWorld Environment Day: How co-ops are connecting us with the planet
We take a look at ten of the co-ops that connect people to nature, from tourism to agriculture and conservation
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EnvironmentWorld Environment Day: Why nature is a co-operative issue
From coffee traders to car insurance, issues like climate change mean the environment is not just a matter of CSR