Category: Sustainability
Is it time for the ‘old’ to replace the ‘new’?
You don’t have to buy everything second hand but you can find an excitement in buying vintage, getting creative and…
New Basingstoke store to open with eco-friendly offerings
A new Basingstoke co-operative store is harnessing cutting edge technology whilst creating 16 new jobs in the local community. Based…
UK co-ops call on government to demand more of business on climate action
The UK’s co-operative sector, which contributes £40 billion to the economy, today (25 October 2021) calls on the government to…
Local stores offer soft plastic recycling points
Soft plastics, including cling film, biscuit wrappers and carrier bags, can now be recycled in nearly 30 new co-operative convenience…
Southern Co-op joins new campaign to help ensure greener communities across UK and Ireland
Neighbourly has today launched its new Seeds of Change programme, bringing together support from Southern Co-op, RSA Insurance, Cadent, Coca-Cola…
Milk, ready meals and sandwiches prove most popular for local producers
With hundreds of locally produced food and drink products available in its stores, Southern Co-op is celebrating this year’s British…
Formula One technology being rolled out across Southern Co-op stores
With a drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Southern Co-op is harnessing technology developed by motor racing engineers and putting…
Scotmid Co-op and Southern Co-op expand use of digital shelf edge technology
Stores from opposite ends of the UK are to benefit from cutting edge technology with SoluM electronic shelf labels being…
Island produce expands to new locations as it’s brewed, roasted and frozen to perfection
Isle of Wight producers are proving that the island has some of the best food and drink on offer as…
From Dorset to Hampshire: Spicy flavours spread across the south
A Dorset company, which boasts massive flavours born in a little shed, is now being stocked in local co-operative stores…