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7 Jul 2015
The latest gate fees trends revealed by WRAP
WRAP’s Gate Fees Report: comparing the cost of alternative waste treatment options (2014/15) shows that fees remain relatively constant for most waste treatment and disposal options, with gate fees... -
2 Jul 2015
Dr Liz Goodwin OBE, receives the prestigious Editor’s Award at the MRW National Recycling Awards
Dr Liz Goodwin OBE, CEO of WRAP, received the Editor’s Award (previously known as the Lifetime Achievement Award) at the MRW National Recycling Awards, last night. The event, hosted by Material... -
29 Jun 2015
Funding Boost for WRAP Cymru
Resource efficiency and circular economy experts see Welsh Government core funding increase by 41 per cent -
25 Jun 2015
WRAP mobilises a Resource Revolution with ambitious plan for future
Today, WRAP unveils its plan for the next five years which aims to create a revolution in the way that we use resources. ‘Resource Revolution: Creating the Future’ sets out how WRAP will work with... -
22 Jun 2015
To bin or not to bin?
Check before you chuck to increase recyclingThirty per cent of us are confused about what we can recycleFigures released today marks the start of Recycle Week -
4 Jun 2015
WRAP welcomes FareShare FoodCloud Tesco surplus food App
WRAP welcomes this FareShare FoodCloud Tesco initiative, to increase redistribution of surplus food. Having a system that allows charities to identify what surplus food is available in their local... -
12 May 2015
Charity leader joins WRAP as Trustee
WRAP today announces the appointment of respected charity leader, Robert Longley-Cook to the Board of Trustees. -
23 Mar 2015
Love Food Hate Waste welcomes celebrity ambassadors
Love Food Hate Waste today announces a team of five celebrity ambassadors hungry to support the nationwide campaign in halving avoidable household food waste by 2025. -
12 Mar 2015
Graduate designer has it all sewn up and wins sustainable clothing design award
Rhiannon Hunt, graduate of the Chelsea College of Art and Design is the winner of the inaugural SCAP Extending the Life of Clothes Design Award (SCAP ELC Award), announced today by WRAP. -
4 Mar 2015
Sustainable clothing design award finalists unveiled
Four talented fashion designers have made the final stage of the inaugural SCAP Extending the Life of Clothes Design Award (SCAP ELC Award), announced today by WRAP. -
3 Mar 2015
Extending product life can cut food waste and save millions
WRAP estimates that an increase of just one day on product life* across a range of foods could prevent around 250,000 tonnes of food waste each year, in households and in the supply chain, by giving... -
26 Feb 2015
Reducing food waste could save the global economy $300 billion a year
Reducing consumer food waste could save between US$120 and 300 billion per year by 2030 according to a new report by WRAP (The Waste & Resources Action Programme) and the Global Commission on the... -
24 Feb 2015
Partner up for re-use success; new WRAP materials show you how
New WRAP materials are available from today, aimed at encouraging more partnerships between local authorities, waste management companies and third sector organisations; helping them to reap the... -
12 Feb 2015
New programme to help London boroughs recycle more unveiled today
Unveiled today at The London Conference, is the new, jointly funded, support programme for London waste authorities, aptly named Resource London. It will be delivered in partnership by the London... -
4 Feb 2015
Recycle Now campaign launches new Recycling Locator
WRAP’s Recycle Now campaign is supporting partners in their efforts to increase effective recycling with the launch of the Recycling Locator. -
22 Jan 2015
Courtauld results show packaging down and food redistribution up
The first year results of the Courtauld Commitment Phase 3, released today by WRAP, show an approximate 4.5% reduction of the carbon impacts of packaging, while food waste prevention efforts have led... -
21 Jan 2015
Over 200,000 jobs could be needed as the circular economy grows, according to new study
Over 200,000 new jobs could be needed across Britain from the continued development of resource efficient activity to 2030, such as recycling, reuse and remanufacturing, according to a study by WRAP... -
12 Dec 2014
WRAP publishes new barriers to recycling at home report
• Emerging barriers highlight where householders face challenges with recycling• Clearer communication plays key role to overcoming barriers -
11 Dec 2014
AD sees significant growth says latest sector survey
Anaerobic digestion (AD) has grown significantly in the UK, according to the latest sector survey (ASORI), published today by WRAP. -
8 Dec 2014
WRAP registers as a charity
WRAP today announces that it has registered as a charity following a successful application to the Charity Commission.
