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Show filtersTravel co-ops and the rise of sustainable tourism
Every year, over one billion international tourists pack their bags to go on holiday, creating millions…
Southern Co-operative gives £10,000 boost to local wildlife project
Endangered of birds and animals in Twyford have been thrown a lifeline thanks to a £10,…
Co-ops are key players in building a Zero Carbon Britain
What role can co-operatives play in reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions? A new report by…
The end of oil – a co-operative opportunity?
Now in its 10th year, this year’s Future Co-ops conference – ‘Post Carbon Co-ops’ – addressed…
Three Reads: Andrew Bibby
Andrew Bibby is a writer, journalist and co-operative specialist. He is also one of the five…
Recycling and energy conservation save Midcounties Co-op £1m a year
The Midcounties Co-operative is saving more than £1m a year through sustainability measures. The society, which operates more than 500…
How the Co-op Group is cutting out waste packaging through a ‘circular economy’
The Co-op Group is to share its experience in moving from the “make, use, dispose” model to…
Co-op retailers outdo conventional rivals on animal welfare, survey finds
Co-operatives in the food industry often outperform privately listed companies when it comes to animal welfare,…
Co-op Group and Waitrose tighten ethical sourcing policies for tuna
The Co-op Group has announced a tougher policy on the sourcing of tuna as part of…
Organic Valley farmers’ co-op grows membership to 2,000 families
Organic Valley, America’s largest co-operative of organic farmers, started the new year by growing its membership…
