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13 Sep 2016
New industry framework set to help increase recycling
Everyone in England could be recycling the same set of core materials1 by 2025 no matter where they live in the country, if a new framework is adopted. -
12 Sep 2016
Recycle Week targets the ‘Unusual Suspects’
For the 13th Recycle Week, which kicked off today, WRAP’s national consumer campaign, Recycle Now, is using the theme of ‘The Unusual Suspects’ to target the less obvious recyclable items found... -
6 Sep 2016
€3.2m London project to target food waste prevention and recycling alongside healthy eating
A new London-wide behaviour change initiative could save Londoners £330m, reduce avoidable food waste in the capital and increase awareness of more healthy and sustainable eating. -
7 Jul 2016
Action plan to boost England’s food waste recycling unveiled
England’s first action plan designed to increase the quantity and quality of household and commercial food waste collected and recycled, is launched today at the ADBA Conference in Birmingham. ... -
24 Jun 2016
WRAP appoints Jim Oatridge as Trustee
WRAP today announces a further addition to its Board of Trustees with the appointment of Jim Oatridge OBE. -
14 Jun 2016
MARCUS GOVER APPOINTED CEO OF WRAP
WRAP today announces the appointment of Marcus Gover as its Chief Executive, taking effect from 1 July 2016. -
9 Jun 2016
WRAP’s CFO, Jonathan Lea, announces retirement
After six years as WRAP’s CFO, Jonathan Lea will retire at the end of the year. Jonathan has played a pivotal role in helping the organisation’s strategic development, including taking a leading role... -
8 Jun 2016
WRAP Cymru and FareShare Cymru unite to tackle food poverty
Today, the first Welsh Surplus Food Summit will showcase best practice for food redistribution, bringing together government, industry and charities to explore solutions. Central to the event,... -
26 May 2016
New gate fees revealed by WRAP show changes in the market
WRAP’s Gate Fees Report, an annual snapshot of the market, shows the updated comparison of alternative waste management costs (2015/16) shows that gate fees across a range of technologies have... -
17 May 2016
How the grocery supply chain can save £millions from tackling food waste
New research from food waste prevention experts, WRAP, estimates that 1.9 million tonnes* of food is wasted in the UK grocery supply chain every year. However, 0.7 million tonnes of material, which... -
27 Apr 2016
Sustainable development expert Dr Marc Stephens joins WRAP as Trustee
Today, WRAP is delighted to announce that Marc Stephens has been appointed to the Board of Trustees. -
23 Mar 2016
WRAP appoints Sue Corbett and Sophie Thomas as Trustees
Today, WRAP is delighted to announce two new Trustees to the board – Sue Corbett and Sophie Thomas. -
22 Mar 2016
New analysis of UK recovered plastics gives clarity to market situation
The latest data and in-depth information about UK plastics recycling and reprocessing is published today in an updated Plastics Market Situation Report. -
15 Mar 2016
The Courtauld Commitment 2025 to transform UK food and drink
Ten years to reduce the resource intensity of the UK’s food & drink by one-fifth, saving £20 billionLeading organisations from across the food chain to work together to tackle food and drink... -
8 Mar 2016
New analysis of recovered UK textiles market now available
Key market developments for recovered UK textiles*, including trends in supply, demand and prices have been explored in a Textiles Market Situation Report - a new resource now available. -
17 Feb 2016
WRAP JOINS FORCES WITH THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION TO LAUNCH RECYCLING CHALLENGE
• Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Explorer Scouts compete to increase recycling • New recycling challenge between Recycle Now and Scouts supports Environmental Conservation Activity Badge -
12 Feb 2016
Opportunities for greater consistency in collections – work begins on phase two
WRAP today announced the start of the second phase of its cross industry project to examine ways to bring greater consistency to household waste and recycling collections in England. -
10 Feb 2016
WRAP outlines circular economy jobs by Parliamentary constituency
WRAP today launches an exhibition at the Palace of Westminster, designed to show circular economy job opportunities for each Parliamentary constituency. -
9 Feb 2016
Farmers’ use of renewable fertilisers to be revolutionised by new research
Farmers’ and growers’ confidence in digestate and compost has been given a welcome boost, as new ground-breaking research published today, shows smart use of these renewable fertilisers can... -
8 Feb 2016
Dr Liz Goodwin to Step Down as WRAP CEO
After successfully leading WRAP for nearly nine years, Dr Liz Goodwin announced that she will be stepping down from her position as CEO, effective 30 June, 2016.
