Topic: Environment

Elin Pheasant, environmental and sustainability officer at Co-op, shares her top tips for minimising food waste, plus the positive effects that even the smallest of changes can have We all know that throwing away food is wasteful. But with busy lives and changing plans, it can be hard to keep tabs on everything. Here are…

Whether it’s picnics outdoors or watching the tennis, strawberries are synonymous with summer – and they’re in season now! But what makes British strawberries taste so good? Co-op strawberry grower Harry Hall, from Hall Hunter, gives us a sneak peek into what goes on behind the scenes at his farm My mum and dad started…

Standfirst: It’s three years since we announced our partnership with Chester Zoo to support the reforestation of former palm oil plantations in Sabah, Borneo. We caught up with Alastair Pattrick, Co-op’s Sustainable Sourcing Manager, to bust a few myths around palm oil and get an update on the amazing project. Myth 1: Palm Oil is…

Summer is in full swing, and with it we’re out and about a lot more. But we can and should still be conscious of the impact we have on the world around us. To mark World  Environment Day on 5 August, Jess Collins, ethics, sustainability & policy officer at Co-op, shares her top recycling tips…

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…

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