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.
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.
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.
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.
We've removed plastic, and glitter from all our Christmas cards, gift wrap, gift bags and crackers! Learn more about this and tips on having a more sustainable Christmas.
We know that packaging is a huge concern for our customers and members, especially the use of plastics. Here’s how we’re tackling it.
We’re reducing our use of plastic, and where we do use it, we are making it easy to recycle or reuse by 2023. Iain Ferguson, Environment Manager, shares how we’re doing this and how you can do your part.