Latest news
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25 Aug 10
Total carrier bag use continues to fall
With the help of consumers, the UK’s leading supermarkets have continued to reduce the total number of bags given out by 41% since figures were first recorded in 2006, WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) has announced today. This figure compares to a 35% reduction recorded in 2009.
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23 Aug 10
Building firms set to benefit as BRE's SMARTWaste tool and WRAP's Waste to Landfill Reporting Portal join forces
Tackling waste in construction will become easier for building firms as the BRE SMARTWaste tool and WRAP Waste to Landfill Reporting Portal become compatible.
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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
INDUSTRY RECOMMENDATIONS UNVEILED TO REDUCE HOUSEHOLD FOOD WASTE
New research published today (Insights around the domestic refrigerator and Understanding consumer use of the freezer) suggests that better use of fridges and freezers in the home could help reduce the £12 billion worth of food and drink that is needlessly thrown away each year.
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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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16 Aug 10
Cutting the costs of waste in NHS construction: Advice for NHS Trusts as construction clients
NHS building projects are the focus of guidance launched this month aimed at minimising construction waste and reducing the cost of essential building work throughout the health sector.
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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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20 Jul 10
WRAP boosts recycling of yoghurt pots and food trays with launch of new mixed plastics loan fund
WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) is today (20th July 2010) launching a new Mixed Plastics Loan Fund worth £2million to boost reprocessing in the UK of plastics like yoghurt pots, margarine tubs and rigid plastic food trays.
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12 Jul 10
Consumers yet to prioritise eco features when choosing new electrical products.
Research conducted by WRAP - the organisation charged with supporting businesses and consumers in resource efficiency - reveals that there is much to do to get consumers to choose “green products” when purchasing electrical items.
