One of the world's largest consumer co-operatives continues to make extraordinary efforts to highlight climate action.
Ambitious climate targets The Co-op Group is always eager to address the significant issues that its member-owners care about. Therefore, it aims to empower them to tackle climate change and protect nature in their local areas by providing funding, resources, and opportunities to learn, participate, and campaign.
Eco Conferences In April, the trust hosted its annual Eco Conferences, a two-day event where students from across the Trust explored climate issues. They also engaged in outdoor activities with the Royal Horticultural Society, examining different habitats available for various creatures. Representing Manchester fairandfunky taught students the six Rs . At both conferences, all students had the chance to make their own milk bottle swallow, demonstrating how everyday discarded items can be transformed into something that brings happiness and joy. They also impressed everyone with their smoothie bike, where students pedalled to power the blender and create banana smoothies.Sow The City showed students how to make wildflower bombs using clay and wildflower seeds.