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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. -
2 Dec 2014
Are we in danger of losing our basic cooking skills?
Love Food Hate Waste is setting out to help restore lost culinary skills.Almost a quarter of parents surveyed via Mumsnet (24%) were not confident they could use leftovers to make another meal... -
2 Dec 2014
Hospitality and Food Service Agreement (HaFSA) first year results published
The first year results of the Hospitality and Food Service Agreement (HaFSA) published today by WRAP, show signatories have made over £10 million worth of savings by reducing food waste alone. -
27 Nov 2014
WRAP Northern Ireland outlines how partnerships are key to a sustainable future
WRAP Northern Ireland’s Waste Prevention through Partnerships Conference is the centre point of this year’s European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) in Northern Ireland. It will tackle head-on the... -
18 Nov 2014
Joint action sparks electricals' sector revolution
50 signatories sign up to work collaboratively across the product life-cycleAction could potentially create a new manufacturing sector = more jobs and GDPCommitment focuses on improving durability,... -
10 Nov 2014
LWARB and WRAP to partner up and help London Boroughs recycle more
The London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB) and WRAP, the government’s resource efficiency body, are looking to join forces to help London boroughs deliver more consistent and efficient waste and... -
10 Nov 2014
Courtauld 2025 - Securing a more resilient future together
WRAP has been having discussions with governments and industry stakeholders about a new framework for collaborative action in the UK to follow Courtauld 3. -
22 Oct 2014
Julie Hill appointed new Chair of WRAP
WRAP today announced that Julie Hill will be appointed as Chair of the WRAP Board of Trustees at the next WRAP Board meeting on 19 November. -
8 Oct 2014
New clothing design award announced to target environmental impact of clothes
The search is on for fashion or textile designers that can show their flair for sustainable fashion; the brand new SCAP Extending the Life of Clothes Design Awards (SCAP ELC Awards) is looking for... -
22 Jul 2014
WRAP publishes Annual Report 2013/2014
WRAP today published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year to end March 2014. -
15 Jul 2014
WRAP publishes new carrier bag use figures
Data published today by WRAP shows that 8.3 billion thin-gauge* (single-use) bags were used in 2013 by customers of UK supermarkets**. -
14 Jul 2014
£500,000 investment energises renewable energy community groups
Thirty local renewable energy projects stretching from Cornwall to Cumbria are celebrating being the first recipients of the government’s Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF) this year, with over £500,... -
30 Jun 2014
WRAP response to IMechE report on better refrigeration
Read Dr. Richard Swannell's response to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' new report published today: ‘A tank of cold: cleantech leapfrog to a more food secure world’.
