News & networks
Keep up to date with the latest information and developments. Links to other helpful organisations working in this area
Linda Crichton (Head of Local Advisory Services), Emma Marsh (Local Communications Manager) and Helen Bird (Business Waste and Recycling Adviser) all spoke at RWM 2010 covering topics on improving efficiency of household waste recycling, what local authorities are doing to reduce commercial waste to landfill and communicating with householders. Here are their presentations:
Linda Crichton Improving efficiency of household waste recycling (652 kb) ![[pdf]](http://www.wrap.org.uk/display_images/document_icons/pdf.gif){kind=icon}
Helen Bird Reducing commercial waste to landfill (636 kb)
Emma Marsh Communicating at a local level (784 kb)
Latest news
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30 Jan 12
New WRAP guide launched to help local authorities boost plastic bottle recycling
A new technical guide that aims to help local authorities increase plastic bottle recycling rates has been launched today by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme).
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19 Dec 11
£500,000 fund to support business food waste collections in England
A fund of half a million pounds was today launched to support demonstration projects which encourage the collection of food waste from businesses and public sector buildings.
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06 Dec 11
Free advice to help businesses save water and money
Businesses taking action on water efficiency can save around 30 per cent on their water bills and help maintain security of supply.
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09 Nov 11
WRAP drives innovation in anaerobic digestion
WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) has today opened two tender invitations to challenge the cost and efficiency of anaerobic digestion (AD) technology.
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27 Jul 11
Gate Fees Report 2011
WRAP’s fourth annual Gate Fees Report, published today, highlights that gate fees at many MRF and AD facilities are now lower than at the time of the previous survey.
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11 Jul 11
Dorset dairy will run on energy distilled from food waste
Food waste from the production of cream, milk and fermented dairy products such as soft cheese and yogurt will be recycled to create enough energy to power most of the production process at BV Dairy in Dorset.
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22 Mar 11
Compost comes of age - new guidance to benefit building, civil engineering, landscaping and regeneration industries
WRAP has today published new guidance outlining good practice for the use of quality compost across a host of building, civil engineering, landscaping and regeneration projects. The Good Practice Guide for the use of BSI PAS 100 Compost in Landscape and Regeneration is available both online and to download from the WRAP website.
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18 Mar 11
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10 Mar 11
WRAP Cymru urges Welsh businesses to have their say
WRAP Cymru has welcomed the publication of the draft Collections, Infrastructure and Markets Sector Plan by the Welsh Assembly Government today and is urging all businesses to take part in the consultation.
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11 Feb 11
Report into school food waste highlights carbon saving
Insight into the reasons behind the estimated 80,000 tonnes of food wasted in schools each year is revealed in a new report launched by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) today.
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