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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. -
25 Jan 2016
Baroness Jenkin joins WRAP as Trustee
WRAP is pleased to announce that Anne Jenkin, Baroness Jenkin of Kennington has been appointed to the Board of Trustees. -
17 Dec 2015
Hospitality and Food Service Agreement serves up more savings
Building on its strong start, signatories to the Hospitality and Food Service Agreement (HaFSA) report good progress against both targets after two years of the voluntary agreement. -
9 Dec 2015
Tis the season to be aware of recycling
A staggering 300,000 tonnes of card is used in UK households during the festive season Card packaging used at Christmas could cover Big Ben almost 260,000 timesRecycling charity is urging people... -
11 Nov 2015
Working towards consistent recycling in England
Defra Minister, Rory Stewart asked WRAP to investigate the opportunities and challenges of having greater consistency in the collection of household waste and recycling. -
5 Nov 2015
A healthier diet is needed for the planet and consumers
A new WRAP report outlines risks to the UK food system over the next ten years if we don’t embrace a business unusual approach to the way we manufacture, sell and consume food. -
5 Nov 2015
Clothing sector ‘looking good’ as it cuts carbon and water impacts on way to 2020 targets
In just two years retailers, brands and organisations from across the clothing supply chain have reduced water impacts by a significant 12.5% per tonne of clothing, against a 15% reduction target by... -
28 Oct 2015
Courtauld Commitment 3 supply chain targets on track for success
WRAP today published the second interim report of Courtauld Commitment 3, which shows that manufacturing and retail waste has significantly reduced against the baseline 2012 figure. -
21 Oct 2015
New €3.6 million textiles project to be launched across Europe
A new project led by WRAP launches today which aims to increase environmental and economic benefits by reducing the carbon, water and waste footprints of clothing in the EU. -
21 Oct 2015
WRAP and Valpak to carry out placed on the market research for wood packaging
Following an open tender call, WRAP is pleased to announce that it has commissioned Valpak to conduct new research on wood packaging flows. -
19 Oct 2015
Army of upcyclers transforms a tonne of donated clothing into fresh new looks at Brighton Fashion Week
Thousands of visitors descended on Brighton Open Market last week to learn how to revamp, repair and upcycle old clothes into fresh new looks. The event, held during Brighton Fashion Week, was run by...
