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Circular economy strategies and business models resonate with co-ops in Quebec

Co-ops can help embed of circular economy practices in a strongly sustainable manner, says a study…

Co-op Group axes best-before dates on fresh fruit and veg

'We are committed to helping our customers cut food waste in the home and save money'

Energy co-op to join Leicestershire Council net zero feasibility study

Green Fox Community Energy Co-op will work with the authority on one of 31 UK projects…

Co-op Foundation opens second round of its climate fund

The Co-op Group’s charity wants to support organisations working to reduce reliance of soy and synthetic…

Carbon offsetting co-op offers climate action to help the world’s poorest communities

'Co-operative Climate Action has been launched for people who want to offset their carbon emissions by…

East of England Co-op gives trees to the community for Queen’s Green Canopy

The retail society is gifting 250 red falstaff apple, concorde pear and sunburst cherry trees through…

Worker co-op launches fruit tree nursery and heritage orchard in Sheffield

Sheffield Fruit Trees is crowdfunding to support the venture, with match funding pledged by the Forestry…

EU plans to tackle waste packaging meets mixed response from the co-op sector

Co-op retailers welcomed the move but agri co-op apex Copa Cogeca was more critical, viewing some…

Co-ops respond to EU’s plans to boost its social economy

Spcial Economy Europe, Euricse and Cooperatives Europe are among the organisations which helped develop the pathway

US agri co-op giant CHS details its latest moves on sustainability

The report points to actions including wastewater recycling, responsible soybean sourcing and the monitoring of climate…

Central Co-op partners with renewables firm to install solar at its stores

The society says the partnership with Sol PV Group will save over 11 million kWh of…

Scotmid seeks groups to take part in its nationwide ‘community orchard’

The retail society is offering funding for groups to plant fruit trees and bushes across Scotland