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Re-use communications pilots

A suite of communications materials aimed at increasing re-use of textiles and bulky waste is now available following pilots with six...

Drinks resource map information and guidance

The objective of this project was to develop a series of resource maps for twelve key product groups within the UK drinks sector,...

So...what happens to my recycling?

What happens to my recycling once it has been collected:http://www.recyclenow.com/how_is_it_recycled/collection_services.htmlHow does...

Fast facts for metals and steel

FastFacts for metals In 2010/11, 250,000 tonnes of metal cans were recycled in the UK with a value of approximately £27 million – that’s...

How has my nearest city performed?

Important notes:Data collection has changed over the last decade, with the introduction of Waste Data Flow in 2006/07. • Data...

What's been achieved so far?

The UK recycling sector now generates more than £13 billion a year in sales, employs more than 40,000 people and contributes around £3...

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Solutions to prevent household food waste

Food is a valuable resource and yet UK households throw away over 7 million tonnes every year, around 20% by weight of that purchased....

PAS 141 re-use standard

PAS 141 is a process management specification for the re-use of used and waste electrical and electronic equipment (UEEE and WEEE).

Life cycle assessment of example packaging systems for milk

January 2010

Two life cycle assessment reports and a foreword covering the potential environmental impact of different example...

Information sheet – Courtauld Commitment

May 2013

The Courtauld Commitment is a voluntary agreement aimed at improving resource efficiency and reducing the carbon and...

Research and reports handy summaries – grocery sector

Over the years WRAP and its partners have created and compiled a wealth of information to support the grocery sector in becoming even...

WEEE good practice collection and treatment - background to guide

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