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22 Sep 2015
Best thing since stale bread - Nancy's pop-up bread restaurant goes down a storm
Foodie fans raved over a slap-up feast at an exclusive pop-up diner, but were left eating their words when the chef revealed the main ingredient -- stale bread. -
9 Sep 2015
Circular economy study identifies 3 million jobs across Europe
Today, WRAP’s latest study shows expansion of the circular economy could create 3 million extra jobs and reduce unemployment by 520,000 across EU member states by 2030. -
6 Aug 2015
WRAP and Valpak to carry out new paper and card packaging flow research
Following collaborative projects on the market flow of glass, metals and plastic packaging, WRAP and Valpak are now working together to research paper and card packaging flows. -
27 Jul 2015
Argos launches new gadget trade-in service at stores nationwide
Shoppers can now trade-in their unwanted gadgets at Argos stores up and down the country in the first ever initiative launched by a generalist UK retailer, which offers an immediate quote and... -
24 Jul 2015
WRAP announces new carrier bag figures
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22 Jul 2015
Influencing factors on local authority recycling rates identified
Resource efficiency experts WRAP today published a new report which has identified key factors that influence local authority recycling performance rates, and which quantifies the degree to which... -
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...
