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A co-operative green economy

This independent report has been commissioned by Co-operatives UK to build on debate and discuss the growing areas of co-operative solutions for renewable energy and household energy reduction.

Groundbreaking vision for the co-operative sector for discussion

Co-operatives UK is seeking comments and debate on a radical vision of how the co-operative sector can expand into the 21st Century.

The groundbreaking document, Co-operation in the age of Google, is open for comment by members of Co-operatives UK until 12 February 2011.

East London co-operative wins Green Mark accreditation

Account3, an East London co-operative offering a range of training, enterprise and development services, has proved its environmental credentials by gaining a Green Mark.


Villagers celebrate recycling success and get Greener Together

Chepstow villagers became recycling ambassadors, after hosting a fantastic Community Recycling Day recently where over 50 guests took part in activities including scarecrow making.

Sustainability and environment

Sustainability and environment - exploring how co-operatives can deliver in different areas such as energy generation, saving, supply, retrofit, low carbon new build housing and individual behaviour change www.greenertogether.coop (climate change)

 

Co-operative Energy: lessons from Denmark and Sweden

The report of the Global Watch Mission, published in October 2004 by URBED and Co-operatives UK. It investigates the roles that co-operatives in Denmark and Sweden have played in renewable energy projects.

Co-operative Group debate and film screening of Gasland

Are you in or around in Westminster, London on the 23 November? Join The Co-operative Group and other co-operators, MPs, Peers and environmental experts to watch a abridged screening of Gasland followed by a panel discussion. The event forms part of The Co-operative Group's campaign for a moratorium on shale gas development.


Want cash for your community? New affiliate deal with Local United

Submitted by Mary Rayner on 24 October, 2011 - 13:44

Are you involved in a community group and would like extra income whilst supporting a new co-operative? Co-operatives UK member, Local United is offering some great affiliate schemes for community groups with the added bonus of switching to an ethical energy supplier.


Lords debate on solar pv feed in tariff review

Submitted by Mary Rayner on 13 July, 2011 - 15:47

Ahead of a debate in the Lords tomorrow about the recent fast track review of the solar pv feed-in tariff, I've had feedback from a few emerging or existing energy co-operatives about the effect the review has had.


Co-operative sector secures Treasury reversal

A campaign by Co-operatives UK, renewable energy organisations and community groups has secured the reversal of a Treasury decision that would have severely disadvantaged communities hoping to benefit from local renewable energy schemes.

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