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21 Dec 2020
WRAP statement on PAS 9017 Plastics. Biodegradation of polyolefins in an open-air terrestrial environment
WRAP update on PAS 9017 Plastics. Biodegradation of polyolefins in an open-air terrestrial environmentWRAP was represented on the steering group for the development of PAS9017 ‘Biodegradation of... -
16 Dec 2020
The European Plastics Pact Roadmap – tackling plastic waste across Europe
The European Plastics Pact, which launched in Brussels on 6 March 2020, today publishes the European Plastics Pact Roadmap to direct and drive forward urgent action by the 143 signatories, across 20... -
8 Dec 2020
UK Plastics Pact cuts unnecessary plastic by 40% and increases plastic recycling by 107,000 tonnes
WRAP today publishes its second annual report for The UK Plastics Pact showing that members have made some good progress against targets, including a reduction in the amount of plastic packaging... -
1 Dec 2020
Recycling and using up food are as much a part of our Christmas routine as falling asleep in front of James Bond
Web visits show the UK’s thoughts turn to recycling on New Year’s Day.Bubble and squeak, honey-glazed gammon and lamb Rogan Josh were the most searched-for post-Christmas dishes last year.Still some... -
10 Nov 2020
More than half UK public worry about the environmental cost of their clothes
Public awareness of the environmental cost of clothes hit home during lockdown, and UK businesses need to act says WRAP. Sustainable Clothing Action Plan cuts carbon and water significantly as... -
3 Nov 2020
Recycle Now hits new heights with best ever Recycle Week results
This year Recycle Now tapped into the cultural shift of citizens’ new-found respect for the planet, acquired during lockdown. -
16 Oct 2020
We won’t fix climate change if we don’t stop wasting food
Less than a third of people know that wasting food contributes to climate changeWasting Food: It’s Out of Date – household food waste is wrecking the environmentIf every person in the UK wasted no... -
8 Oct 2020
WRAP named a Global Alliance Partner of The Earthshot Prize, launched today by Prince William
Today marks the launch of The Earthshot Prize, the most prestigious global environment prize in history, incentivising worldwide change with a decade of action to repair our planet. -
29 Sep 2020
WRAP announces new Food Waste Action Week for 2021
WRAP will trailblaze a new week of action in March 2021 to wake the nation up to the environmental consequences of wasting food.The inaugural Food Waste Action Week will run from Monday 1 to Sunday 7... -
24 Sep 2020
UK named ‘exemplar’ as Food Waste Reduction Roadmap membership passes 210
Global food waste report names the UK an exemplar in the growing challenge to hit Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, as Food Waste Reduction Roadmap exceeds 210 businesses.More than 60 businesses... -
22 Sep 2020
Recycling Tracker 2020
Recycling Tracker 2020 reveals levels are higher and more consistent – but still room for improvement.The latest Recycling Tracker, WRAP’s annual survey of UK households that gathers evidence on... -
21 Sep 2020
Recycle Week starts today! Together – We Recycle
New stats show the UK cares more about the environment than ever before – nearly 9 in 10 households ‘regularly recycle’ -
16 Sep 2020
WRAP response: Iceland's announcement on plastic packaging data reporting
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29 Jul 2020
Signs of wasted food in UK homes increasing as lockdown eases
The easing of lockdown measures could see increased levels of wasted food in the UK, warns WRAP.Research conducted in June 2020 shows that although people have found ways to manage their food better... -
23 Jul 2020
WRAP response to the report "Breaking the Plastic Wave: A Comprehensive Assessment of Pathways Towards Stopping Ocean Plastic Pollution."
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14 Jul 2020
Tackle flexible plastic packaging now or risk missing UK Plastics Pact targets, urges WRAP
Urgent cross-sector action is required to develop a recycling system for soft flexible plastic packaging, like plastic bags and wrapping, according to WRAP. -
7 Jul 2020
£475K for Refill Infrastructure projects announced in second round of UK Circular Plastics Flagship Projects grants
WRAP has announced Round 2 of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) competition to find innovative solutions to plastic waste. £475,000 will be awarded in Refill Infrastructure grants of between £50,... -
2 Jul 2020
Recycle Week 2020 will celebrate the nation’s commitment to recycling during lockdown
Recycle Now announced today that the theme for the 17th annual Recycle Week (21-27 September 2020) will thank the nation for continuing to recycle despite the challenges that COVID-19 has presented,... -
1 Jul 2020
The EU has no time to lose on food waste
Six weeks after the publication of the EU Farm to Fork Strategy, a brand new report out today (Wednesday 1 July) outlines the additional action still needed to put the EU on track to SDG target 12.3... -
30 Jun 2020
Meat in a Net Zero world – UK to cut meat waste and emissions
Collective action from farm to fork and public accountability – UK meat industry aims to become a world-leading model for sustainable production and supply.Trade organisations, meat processors,...
