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Co-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…

Midcounties installs recycling machine that offers reward vouchers

The retail society has teamed up with green charity Hubbub, as pat of a campaign to…

Social 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

Forest co-ops take root to roll back the deserts

The co-ops planting trees for a healthier relationship with the land

Co-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…

MPs ask government to support community energy sector

The Environmental Audit Select Committee says the rules should be changed to let energy co-ops sell…

Co-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…

Arla 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…

Co-op Group to remove plastic bags for life from all stores

The retailer will also roll out its compostable carriers to all its stores

Chelmsford 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

Coop Sweden introduces sustainability declarations on all products

Customers can access the information in store by scanning a product’s barcode

Ecology Building Society assets pass the £200m mark

The ethical lender says its improved capital base will help it invest in innovation and accelerate…