News & networks
Keep up to date with the latest information and developments. Links to other helpful organisations working in this area
Latest news
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20 Aug 10
WRAP reports positive outlook for recycled plastic industry
The growth in plastics recycling can play a key role in driving the green economy according to a new report published today by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme).
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19 Aug 10
WRAP BUSINESS ADVISORS TO SHARE EXPERT KNOWLEDGE AT RWM 2010
Business advisors from WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) will be available at this year’s Recycling and Waste Management Exhibition (RWM) to offer recyclers and reprocessors free, practical assistance for their recycling business, ranging from business planning and market information, through to technical support, access to funding for equipment and much more. The event takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th September.
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02 Aug 10
Trade waste recycling collections double as local authorities respond to business demand
The number of local authorities in England providing a trade recycling service for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) has nearly doubled in the last three years, according to a recent survey by WRAP¹.
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29 Jul 10
Recycling should be high on the agenda as landfill taxes pinch
With incineration and landfill charges remaining high a WRAP report confirms recycling should be the first option for local authorities to look at in dealing with waste. The third annual Gate Fees Report from WRAP underlines the financial and environmental benefits of recycling or composting wastes wherever possible.
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16 Jun 10
Local authorities could be missing out on millions in savings, says WRAP chairman at waste conference
WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) Chairman, Peter Stone, today highlighted how hard-pressed Local Authorities could save millions through more partnership working in delivering waste services.
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18 May 10
£3m Anaerobic Digestion plant opens on farm
A WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) supported £3m Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant has opened on a Staffordshire farm. The plant will supply 1.3MW per year of renewable energy to the National Grid - enough to power more than 1,300 homes and businesses.
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18 Mar 10
Restrictions to landfill could save money and the environment, says new WRAP report
Restricting some types of rubbish from landfill could deliver significant benefits to the UK – saving as much as £8.25 billion and 189 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2024.
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22 Jan 10
Zero Waste Scotland hailed as exciting opportunity
The Scottish Government’s new waste policy delivery programme Zero Waste Scotland was today hailed as an exciting opportunity.
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07 Dec 09
WRAP launches new recycling performance benchmarks for local authorities
New research by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) will help local authorities get the best from their investment in recycling services. Intensive analysis of the Government’s WasteDataFlow has produced performance benchmarks which will allow local authorities to see how their kerbside schemes are performing compared to other similar authorities and other similar schemes.
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17 Sep 09
Anaerobic Digestion industry boosted by new Quality Protocol
A renewable energy technology which could generate clean energy for homes, divert waste from landfill and produce nutrient-rich fertiliser for farmland has been given a boost by the Environment Agency and WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme).
Other links
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DEFRA
The government department concerned with environment, waste and recycling
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Local Authorities Recycling Advisory Committee
Facilitates the exchange of information thoughout local government
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Local Government Association
Offers support to all local authorities in England and Wales
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Convention of Scottish Local Authorities
The representative voice of Scottish local government
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IDeA Knowledge
The local authorities' gateway to national support
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Public Private Partnerships Programme
Comprehensive procurement support including hands-on project support
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Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
The professional body that represents over 6,000 wastae professionals
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Community Recycling Network
Promotes community waste management in the UK
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Community Composting Network
Supports and promotes the community management and use of bio-degradable waste
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Furniture Re-use Network
Promotes the re-use of unwasted furniture and household effects
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Capital Waste Facts
Information and data about recycling and waste management in London
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The Real Nappy Campaign
Information on real nappies and The Real Nappy Campaign
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Waste Information Network
Provides up to date information on all aspects of waste management
