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Making co-operative citizens: A century of learning collaboration

How the Co-op College has worked to bring collaborative education to the movement

Scottish co-op’s no plastic policy cuts 53,000 bottles from circulation  

‘We don’t just talk, we take action. Everyone can make a difference’

Anna Turley voted chair of the Co-op Party

'I look forward to working with co-operators, members, elected representatives, the wider movement and our great…

US electric co-op makes carbon free pledge

‘This move forward will benefit our local economy and environment’

Co-operative leaders recognised by Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Lincolnshire CEO Ursula Lidbetter picks up an OBE and other gongs include an MBE for Frank…

Local grocery co-ops going from strength to strength in Catalunya

The flexibility of the model means the co-ops are beginning to challenge conventional supermarket rivals

Co-op Group member’s review wins her a Spanish wine-tasting trip

‘During my trip I learned so much about the region: about its wine making, culture and…

Cooperative crowdfunder helping restore Belfast community building

A campaign is underway to turn a disused church in Sailortown into a focal point for…

Book review: Generation Share – The Change makers building the Sharing Economy

The writers interviewed 200 people for the book, on a 10 year journey

Gangsters without borders: How do we save the commons from kleptocracy?

In a globalised world where wealth and capital can cross international borders unhindered and often unnoticed,…

Waitrose is piloting a packaging-free scheme

The scheme will run at a store in Oxford for a period of 11 weeks

Canadian co-operative insurer recognised for sustainability leadership

Corporate Knights' ranking is based on a number of environmental, social and governance indicators