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WRAP reveals results of study into recycling collection costs

16 June 2008

WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) today (16 June) publishes the results of a comprehensive study into different household recycling systems.
WRAP sets tough targets for new three-year business plan

11 June 2008

WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) today (11 June 2008) announced a series of demanding targets as part of the new three-year Business Plan.
New Research Shows a 68% Increase in Plastic Bottle Recycling Rates

03 June 2008

As local authorities offer more efficient methods of collection, the weight of plastic bottles being collected for recycling in the UK has increased by 68%, according to new research funded by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) and undertaken by Valpak in partnership with Recoup (RECycling Of Used Plastics).
WRAP Launches New Guidance to Help Local Authorities Improve Participation in Recycling Schemes

13 May 2008

‘Low Participation Areas’ (LPAs) are an issue for almost every local authority in the UK. These are areas where there are low amounts or a limited range of recyclates presented for recycling, or where the items sent for recycling are of poor quality.
Ab Fab Star Launches Christmas Recycling Campaign

04 December 2007
Recycle Week 2008 Dates Announced

27 November 2007
WRAP Welcomes Improved Local Authority Waste & Recycling rates

26 November 2007

WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme¹) has welcomed improvements in Local Authority recycling rates with 94% of local authorities recycling and composting more of their household waste than the year before. The latest figures published by Defra reveal that changes in Local Authority services are helping to significantly increase recycling rates and reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill.
WRAP Welcomes Latest Recycling Figures

07 November 2007
WRAP Event Aims to Boost Plastic Recycling Rates

17 September 2007
Quality Assurance Document Sets Standards for Recovered Paper

16 August 2007

A new code of practice that gives guidance on the key criteria required for the quality of recovered paper destined for UK end markets has been introduced today by WRAP, and the British Standards Institute (BSI).

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