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Green Opportunities Fund: Co-op launches campaign to help young people seize green career opportunities

Stuart Stone

28 January 2026 • 4 min read

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New £2.2m fund to be backed by revenues generated from sales of compostable carrier bags

The Co-op and the Co-op Foundation have today announced the launch of a new £2.2m programme designed to help young people seize the opportunities offered by green careers. Funded through the sale of...

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