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Show filtersRecycling 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…
Co-op retail giant to sell burgers made from mealworms as a planet-friendly alternative
Swiss retailer Coop is launching a range of burgers and meatballs made from mealworm larvae. The organisation, one…
Britain’s first authors’ co-operative launches
The first author-run publishing co-operative in Britain has launched with the publication of two titles. Gritstone…
Community for Renewables acquires the largest community solar project in the UK
Communities for Renewables (CfR) has announced the purchase and financing of the UK’s largest community solar…
Revolver launches new coffee products
Revolver co-operative is launching two new Fairtrade coffee products in time for Christmas. Chief executive Paul…
Future Co-ops 2017 to look at post carbon co-ops
Can co-ops provide solutions to post carbon challenges? Future Co-ops delegates will try to explore this…