Sustainability

Some food waste is inevitable, but there’s plenty we can do to make the most of the food we buy. Whether that’s preserving food to make it last longer, or regularly cooking meals with leftovers, together we can all make a difference. We hear from Carly Anderson, founder of Waterloo’s Community Fridge, to find out…

Ahead of World Earth Day, ethics, sustainability and policy officer Jess Collins shares five meaningful pledges you can make this year. Sustainability has always been more than a buzzword for Co-op – it’s a commitment. And this year is no different. For World Earth Day I want to pledge to make a difference, and you…

Together with our members, we’ve been championing Fairtrade and the difference it makes to producers and communities across the world for more than 26 years. What you put in your shopping basket can make positive changes to lives around the globe. So, during this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight – which ran from 21 February-6 March – we asked…

Horticulture buyer Francesca Hayes explains why Co-op flowers offer gifts with meaning ahead of Mother’s Day

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Co-op lamb farmer Susan Vaughan explains how the farming industry has changed to become more equitable and inclusive Break the bias This year’s #BreakTheBias theme for International Women’s Day looks at challenging and removing stereotypes, bias and discrimination. I am thankful to say the farming industry has come a long…

Ahead of Fairtrade Fortnight (21 February – 6 March), Co-op Fairtrade manager Cate Hickey explains the benefits of Co-op’s longstanding partnership with Fairtrade We all associate Fairtrade with a fairer price for farmers – alongside plenty of bananas, sugar and tea, and the many other Fairtrade products you’ll find in Co-op stores. But a fairer…

Fairtrade manager Catherine Hickey reveals her favourite Co-op Fairtrade gifts, so go a step further this Christmas and share the love by supporting producers from around the globe.

Peatlands are one of the UK’s key ecosystems and, if managed correctly, can support the nation’s ambition to achieve net zero. We’ve already switched to peat-free compost across all our stores but we know there is more to do. This year we’re working with climate and sustainable development expert, ClimateCare and Bell’s whisky to support the restoration…

Our new soft plastics recycling scheme has proved a huge hit since it launched in July with thousands of customers getting involved to learn, champion, and use the recycling bins in their local Co-op stores.

Are you a wish-cycler? In this helpful guide, packaging technologist Robert Thompson introduces the concept of wish-cycling – how to avoid it as well as useful tips on how to recycle properly, whether at the workplace or at home.

The Co-op Dairy Group is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Cheshire farmer Andy Venables explains what the Group is, how it benefits British farmers and what it means to be a part of it.

From making it easier to recycle our packaging to reducing food waste, we’re always working to minimise the impact we have on the environment, Ethics, Sustainability & Policy Officer Jess Collins explains.