WRAP works closely with the manufacturing industry to develop sustainable markets for waste materials diverted from landfill, helping to meet the growing demand for products with higher recycled content that are recyclable. Resource efficiency in the Manufacturing sector is increasingly important and has strong economic as well as environmental benefits.
WRAP helps UK businesses including manufacturers realise the economic and environmental benefits of using fewer resources more efficiently - reducing waste, using high quality recycled materials and designing for recyclability to meet both consumer and legislative demands.
See below for how producers can benefit.
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Packaging materials - addressing market failures
We work with manufacturers and the whole packaging supply chain to address the following issues:
Diverting mixed plastics and glass from the domestic waste stream
The whole supply chain has a part to play in increasing the diversion of materials such as plastic, glass and aluminium packaging from landfill and into high value recycled applications. Click below for more information on how you can get involved and how we are working with the following:Increasing the supply of high quality recycled materials
This also has benefits for the whole supply chain - see how you can find suppliers and buyers of recycled glass and recycled plastic. WRAP also provides contact information on fabricators and manufacturers of plastics.
You may also be interested in the latest market information.
Design for recyclability in packaging
Designing out waste in glass and plastic packaging e.g. wine bottles and PET soft drinks bottles has significant benefits to the whole supply chain.Increasing recycled content can have business and environmental benefits – and a strong resonance with consumers. Read more about consumer perceptions in a recent glass report or find out how to measure the recycled content of your glass or plastic packaging.
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Electricals and electronics - becoming more resource efficient
Designing and manufacturing electronics to be more resource efficient can save both money, and material and energy resources.
- Good Practice Guidance is now available to help all those involved in the collection and treatment of WEEE to improve the quality and quantity available for recovery and recycling.
- The development of a closed-loop market for UK-sourced WEEE materials, such as plastic is both financially and environmentally beneficial and has been proven to be technically and economically feasible.
- Designing electricals with recycled content is popular with consumers and also technically and economically feasible.
- Brands are working with WRAP to raise consumer awareness of 'eco products'. Get involved and add your product today.
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The Quality Protocols - reducing your regulatory burden
A Quality Protocol defines and gives guidance on when a waste ceases to be a waste and can be used as a resource.
In partnership with the Environment Agency, WRAP works with recycling and reprocessing businesses in the construction, manufacturing and horticulture sectors, to minimise their regulatory burden and realise the economic benefits of reusing waste materials in manufacturing industries or supplying into other markets. Find out more about the Quality Protocols.
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