Topic: Recycling

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.

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.

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.

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.