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6 Aug 2012
WRAP plastics update
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2 Aug 2012
“Re-thinking waste: a 2020 vision for zero waste events” - The events industry seeks feedback on its vision for a waste-free future
Today begins a five-week period of public engagement (ending September 10) for a dedicated events industry roadmap that will help the sector tackle waste, better use resources, and save money. This... -
19 Jul 2012
Food and Drink sector achieves Olympic-size water savings
Food and drink manufacturers signed up to the Federation House Commitment (FHC) have achieved a 14.4%1 reduction in water use (excluding that in product), according to the latest progress report,... -
11 Jul 2012
WRAP reveals the UK's £30 billion unused wardrobe
UK consumers have around £30 billion worth of clothes which they haven’t worn for a year hanging in their wardrobes, reveals a new report by WRAP, the UK’s lead body on resource efficiency. -
9 Jul 2012
WRAP Gate Fees Report 2012
Today WRAP publishes its Gate Fees Report 2012. This annual report provides an updated summary of charges for a range of alternative waste treatment, recovery and disposal options across the UK. The... -
5 Jul 2012
New figures on carrier bags use released by WRAP
New data released today by WRAP shows a rise in the number of single-use carrier bags used by supermarket customers across the UK during 2011, compared to the previous year. -
3 Jul 2012
Volunteer army springs into action to tackle litter blight
New fund to pilot innovative ways to prevent litter gets underway. -
27 Jun 2012
Safeguarding Scotland’s Resources
Scottish businesses could save £1.4 billion per year. -
27 Jun 2012
Leading hospitality and food service companies sign up to waste agreement
WRAP today announces that 73 leading UK hotels, pubs, restaurants, quick service restaurants (QSRs), contract caterers, industry bodies and government departments have signed up to the... -
20 Jun 2012
New forum to tackle environmental 'footprint' of every-day goods
Ground-breaking research will be at the heart of a unique collaboration by retailers, suppliers, environmental charities, academics and UK governments to tackle the challenges posed by the... -
18 Jun 2012
Dr Nina Sweet awarded OBE for services to the waste industry
WRAP is today delighted to confirm that Dr Nina Sweet has been awarded an OBE for her long standing services to the waste industry. -
18 Jun 2012
New bins make it easier to recycle ‘on the go’
Hundreds of new recycling bins are being installed in busy public places across Scotland as the country marks the start of Recycle Week. Popular locations where people can now recycle include... -
14 Jun 2012
Nappy Days
Bottom line is that recycling makes sense – staggering number of nappies sent to landfill. -
14 Jun 2012
Food industry makes good progress in helping consumers waste less food, says new WRAP survey
An increase in the availability of smaller pack sizes, clearer date labelling and improved storage and freezing guidance are all helping consumers to reduce the £12 billion worth of food they waste,... -
12 Jun 2012
New business support aims to drive green growth by preventing waste and increasing re-use
Today WRAP opens new support packages to further increase business resource efficiency in England. The fund aims to increase waste prevention and capacity for re-use and repair, following on from... -
10 Jun 2012
Back to the future - £900,000 fund to trial recycling rewards
Scots are being urged to help breathe new life into a traditional approach to boosting recycling rates. -
7 Jun 2012
WRAP funding stimulates increase in business food waste collection
Food waste collection services to businesses are set to expand after WRAP funding was awarded to seven waste collection contractors. The funding will enable a further 26,000 tonnes of food waste to... -
28 May 2012
New report highlights valuable resources locked up in business waste
Valuable resources which could boost Scotland’s economy are locked up in mixed ‘black bag’ waste produced by Scottish businesses, according to new report findings. -
21 May 2012
New WRAP trials seek to develop end markets for digestate
Trials funded by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) aim to establish new markets for the use of digestate in the landscape and regeneration sectors. -
11 May 2012
HRH Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, opens SSE’s Barkip AD Plant
HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, officially opened SSE’s innovative Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant at Barkip near Beith in North Ayrshire today.
