Caring for the Environment

Calgary Co-op believes in contributing to the communities it serves, which means working hard to ensure that we actively support programs and services that protect our environment and conserve energy. Our commitment to the environment includes onsite recycling programs for members of the community, in-store recycling programs, energy management initiatives, and petroleum safeguards. For information about some of our initiatives, click here.

To view our Environmental Policy, click here. 

Using Energy Wisely

In 2003, Calgary Co-op began an extensive energy management project at all of our locations by installing energy efficient equipment, coolers and lights. Work continues today with implementing an awareness program with our employees to ensure lights are turned off, cooler doors are closed and other energy-savings initiatives are in place. The result was a estimated 20% reduction in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions at our locations.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Calgary Co-op, members who reuse their shopping bags while shopping in our food stores can receive a 3¢ credit per plastic bag that they can apply to their grocery purchase or donate to charity through our Bags to Riches program.

Saving Lives, Saving the Planet

Calgary Co-op pharmacies are getting even greener with their new pill bottle recycling program. The first of its kind in Calgary, our pharmacies are not only helping you with your medical needs, they are helping the environment too. In partnership with Recycle @ Work, Calgary Co-op pharmacies recycle thousands of pill bottles that otherwise go to the local landfill. Will it really make a difference? Yes! Each day, our pharmacies go through thousands of plastic pill bottles, so this is just one more way Calgary Co-op is making headway in its efforts to protect the environment! And don't forget, we also offer a service to dispose of unused medications - just stop by one of pharmacies and deposit them in the designated sealed container! It's that easy. For information about some of our environment awards click here.