Suma launches new recyclable packaging
March 16, 2010 – 12:37 pm | No Comment

Suma launches a recycled and recyclable new film

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21st Century Green Pioneers Plant Green Seeds Outside Toad Lane Co-operative Site
February 16, 2010 – 12:21 pm | No Comment

’21st Century Green Pioneers distribute free sunflower seeds for Earth Cafe & proposed Environmental Centre & New Social Enterprise in Rochdale outside Toad Lane Co-operative the birthplace of the original Rochdale Pioneers!
The sign says on …

Volunteers needed for tree-planting
February 5, 2010 – 10:45 am | No Comment

Local environmental group, treesponsibility, is putting an urgent call-out to local volunteers to help plant a backlog of trees after the snow and ice wiped out January plantings.
Co-ordinator Penny Eastwood explained:
“We only managed to plant …

Hungry for Activism, Leeds
February 5, 2010 – 10:43 am | One Comment

Food Politics Information, stalls, talks and debate. Leeds Civil Hall (off Millenium Square), Saturday 20th February 12 noon – 4.30pm.
This event is sponsored by The Cooperative Group and Trade Injustice and Debt Action Leeds (TIDAL). …

GreenPeace AirPlot
January 21, 2010 – 3:25 pm | No Comment
GreenPeace AirPlot

AirPlot – GreenPeace’s current campaign to put a stop to airport expansion at Heathrow. You can help by becoming a beneficial owner.

Food Cooperative Forum
January 12, 2010 – 3:23 pm | 3 Comments
Food Cooperative Forum

Networking event including practical workshops for food co-operatives, co-operative wholesalers and retailers, buying groups and growers. Organised by Co-operativesUK as part of the Making Local Food Work project.

Happy birthday Ginger vegetarian cafe
December 3, 2009 – 5:36 pm | No Comment
Happy birthday Ginger vegetarian cafe

On 3rd October, the Ginger Vegetarian Café in Halifax celebrated a full year in business. This achievement was marked by a party hosted for its valued customers and highly regarded suppliers. Co owner Mark Stott …