Topic: Environment

Co-op Members have been getting involved to learn more and encourage others to recycle soft plastics at their local Co-op store.

Co-op Member, Saul, discovers what happens when you deposit plastic film packaging at Co-op’s collection points.

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.