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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…

More Singaporean co-ops adopt the Tripartite Standards

Each standard – developed by the government with unions and employers – includes a set of…

Co-ops and corporations: Can they collaborate more on the UN’s 2030 Agenda?

Co-op leaders joined discussions at a side event of the UN Commission for Social Development last…

Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 highlights climate crisis

Over 27 February – 12 March 2023, the Fairtrade Foundation is spotlighting the effects of climate…

Cooperatives and USA Black History Month: ‘Co-op History is Black History’

A look back on how the New Economy Coalition has marked Black History Month in the…

UKSCS Conference takes a look at consumer co-ops as a force for good

If human society is transitioning from consumerism to citizenship, what part can retail co-ops play in…

BCCM chief gives evidence to Australian Senate on value of co-op sector

Melina Morrison wants legislation on the National Reconstruction Fund to put co-ops on equal footing when…

Filipino co-ops discuss digital at their first national congress

Digitisation is needed to future-proof co-ops and open up new markets, says the NCBC

16,000 people sign up to Ripple Energy’s third consumer-owned energy project

'People are gradually finding out that better green energy options are available and when they do…

Co-op Group seeks small food businesses for accelerated support scheme

This is the second round of the Apiary programme, which last year saw six businesses get…

Sound Pound credit union group launches cost of living loan for Greater Manchester

The loan is 'our response to help local people get back on track and avoid any…

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'