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Environment
Environment
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EnvironmentCo-op Group pulls instant barbecues from National Park stores
The move, which affects 130 stores, was taken to help prevent wildfires in the UK's beauty spots
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EnvironmentMidcounties installs recycling machine that offers reward vouchers
The retail society has teamed up with green charity Hubbub, as pat of a campaign to reduce littering in the Forest of Dean
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EnvironmentSocial and solidarity economy actors seen as key to building a circular economy in France
A new map features over 1,500 circular economy actors from across seven French regions
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EnvironmentForest co-ops take root to roll back the deserts
The co-ops planting trees for a healthier relationship with the land
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CommunityCo-op Group teams up with green charity Hubbub on community fridge project
The partnership will add 100 units to the network, which shares fresh surplus food donated by retailers and other businesses
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CommunityMPs ask government to support community energy sector
The Environmental Audit Select Committee says the rules should be changed to let energy co-ops sell direct to their communities
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EnvironmentCo-op Group unveils ten-point plan to hit zero-carbon by 2040
'We are facing a monumental climate change crisis ... We must recognise that we are in part responsible and that we have to do more and quicker'
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AgricultureArla launches internal green energy market and hails use of big data on climate
Farmers can now sell renewable energy they generate directly to the co-op, improving their price and helping the business improve its sustainability performance
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EnvironmentCo-op Group to remove plastic bags for life from all stores
The retailer will also roll out its compostable carriers to all its stores
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EnvironmentChelmsford Star Co-op hits target for 25% cut in energy use
Measures include the installation of LED lighting and refrigerator doors, and the sourcing of renewable energy
