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Coop Italia removes 42 tons of plastic from the sea

The retailer launched the project three years ago, using a combination of trash-eating gadgets, drones and…

UK’s housing co-ops focus on the SDGs at their annual conference

The Confederation of Co-operative Housing looked at how the sector can tackle issues around climate change,…

Fonterra says new finance framework will aid sustainability goals

'Over the next decade we intend to significantly increase our investment in sustainability-related activities and assets…

Global Innovation Co-op Summit explores co-op solutions to global challenges

The event, hosted by Crédit Agricole, saw delegates from around the world best practice on sustainability…

Inflation and farm costs hit profits at dairy co-op First Milk

The co-op said it had improved its balance sheet and increased milk price to its members…

Co-op Group links up with Microsoft to launch food waste platform

Caboodle, a non-profit digital service, will link shops and hospitalities with community groups to redistribute surplus…

Shrub low-carbon co-op launches £8,000 crowdfunder

The Edinburgh community organisation needs match-funding to secure a lottery grant to support its sustainability projects

Central England Co-op Funeralcare to plant a tree for every funeral

'We’re fully committed to playing our part to address the impact of climate change and aim…

Credit unions and the green lending opportunity

The Swoboda Research Institute gathered sector representatives for a conference in Dublin on sustainability and finance

East of England Co-op store goes green with new solar panel installation

The store’s new solar panels are expected to generate 122,000kWh of electricity a year

Agri co-ops respond to European Parliament Organic Action Plan report

The co-ops welcomed the report, which calls for a market based approach but fails to mention…

European Award for Cooperative Innovation winners honoured

The awards focused on sustainability-driven innovation