Sustainability

This picnic season, keep waste to a minimum (and fun to the max!) with picnic product developer Charlotte Goose’s top tips. Plus, we have plenty of recipes and products to try.

Eco-chef, food-waste activist and star of the ‘Family value’ feature in our May/June magazine, Tom Hunt explains his sustainable approach to cooking and why root to fruit eating is the new way to cut down on food waste.

Co-op assistant drinks buyer Gemma Day shares her tips for buying drink brands that are doing their bit for the planet  – from beer to wine and soft drinks – as well as the do-good brands that are reinventing the drinks industry for the better.

Jo Whitfield, our Food CEO, explains our compostable bag roll out, why they’re better for the planet, plus her top tips on how to use them correctly. 

When it comes to home gardening, the compost you use is crucial to ensuring your fledgling plants have the nutrients they need to grow. But many are filled with peat, an organic material that is being extracted from peatlands, which is damaging the environment and contributing to climate change.

Our Fairtrade Easter eggs have had a makeover this year, by removing the plastic packaging… Junior product developer Emily Haworth explains what makes Co-op’s delicious Easter range better for the planet.

Check out these ways to shop more sustainably when you buy seafood and help fight unsustainable practices threatening our fish stock and marine ecosystems.

Discover how you can start to make choices that are kinder on the planet without breaking the bank. Check out our tips for lower impact choices and see how you could help the planet.

100% of our fresh meat, milk, cream and cheddar cheese is now sourced from farmers in the UK. Here are some of our favourite reasons why it’s important to buy British.

Buying responsibly sourced ingredients is an excellent way to reduce your environmental impact. Our Food Policy Officer shares the top reasons why it’s so good.

We’re committed to choices that are good for the planet. Follow these recycling dos and don’ts to make recycling an easy part of your daily routine.

Discover what Fairtrade does to help make a difference to communities all over the world – empowering farmers, giving a fair price and promoting sustainability.