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“I’m not saying we’re perfect, but we’re radically different…” For Co-op Fortnight we discussed how being part of a co-op has impacted our lives.. This doesn’t really feel like a story, and that’s probably how a lot of people at Suma feel, because we’re so used to the culture here and things being different that […]
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In celebration of World Refill Day, we spoke to Kirsty about her experience of opening and running her Leeds-based zero-waste shop, The Refilling Station. Please tell us a little about your business. I was working in marketing and was pretty unhappy. It didn’t work with having 2 young kids and my partner working away a […]
Posted in Customer Profile, Latest, People
As we celebrate World Environment Day, we ask Kate Cox from The Good Weigh in Nottingham about her zero-waste shop. Please tell us a little about your business. The Good Weigh is a plastic-free, refill store. Customers come along armed with their own containers to fill up on dried goods and household liquids. We are […]
Posted in Retailer advice
Pride celebrations are beginning across the UK this month. Here at Suma we aim to operate an inclusive and safe space for everyone. Which is why have a Pride Worker Network. It’s role is to raise awareness of and provide a voice for the LGBTQIA+ community within Suma. And it brings together workers with a […]
Posted in People
We’re proud to announce our membership of Business Declares, the rapidly-growing network of businesses which acknowledge the climate and ecological emergency. Our aim is to reach Net Zero by 2035 by reducing our emissions and improving our impact on biodiversity. As a worker co-op, concern for both people and the planet is not new to […]
Posted in Sustainability
We’re pleased to say that we’ve just published our first sustainability strategy. It’s an ambitious plan that takes us to 2030, outlining our co-op’s commitment to sustainability and the steps we’ll take to reduce our environmental impact and promote ethical and socially responsible business practices. We’ve always been committed to sustainability. Our strategy takes our […]
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