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Report
3 December 2019

The UK Plastics Pact business members account for two-thirds of consumer plastic packaging in the UK. Together they hold the key to tackling plastic pollution. Find out how the entire supply chain is helping deliver systemic change.

Initiatives:
  • Prevent problem plastics
  • Eliminating problem plastics
  • The UK Plastics Pact
Sector:
  • National government and departments
Report
15 October 2019

The previous update to the Plastics Market Situation Report was published in 2011. This report provides an update on key developments over the past few years.

Initiatives:
  • Prevent problem plastics
  • Accelerate the circular economy
  • Material Recovery Facilities
  • Dry materials
  • Recovered materials markets
  • Market situation reports
Sector:
  • Manufacturers
  • Waste management and reprocessors
  • Packaging producers
Report
12 September 2019
Initiatives:
  • Reuse and refill
  • Accelerate the circular economy
  • Commercial waste
Sector:
  • Waste management and reprocessors
  • Local Authorities
Case study
4 July 2019

An examination of the activity, outcomes and cost effectiveness of resource efficiency cluster activity through the use of five case studies, secondary research and stakeholder/expert interviews.

Initiatives:
  • Re-use and recycling
Sector:
  • Local Authorities
Report
18 December 2018

An update on progress in measuring footprint reduction associated with garments sold in the UK by SCAP 2020 (Sustainable Clothing Action Plan) signatories. The results show further progress towards the SCAP 2020 targets, with reductions in carbon and water footprints, and greater use of lower-impact fibres

Initiatives:
  • Waste management and end markets
  • Fibre & fabric selection
  • Consumer behaviour
  • Re-use & recycling
  • Design for extending clothing life
  • SCAP 2020
Sector:
  • Textiles sourcers, producers and designers
Report
15 October 2018

WRAP's Market Snapshot provides an overview of recent developments in recovered material markets.

Initiatives:
  • Accelerate the circular economy
  • Recovered materials markets
  • Market snapshots
Sector:
  • Waste management and reprocessors
  • Local Authorities
Report
14 October 2018
Initiatives:
  • Accelerate the circular economy
  • Consumer behaviour
  • Re-use and recycling
Sector:
  • Local Authorities
Report
24 July 2018

WRAP's Market Snapshot provides an overview of recent developments in recovered material markets and is updated on a regular basis.

Initiatives:
  • Accelerate the circular economy
  • Recovered materials markets
  • Market snapshots
Sector:
  • Waste management and reprocessors
  • Local Authorities
Guide
5 July 2018

This report analyses the gate fees charged for a range of waste treatment, recovery and disposal options as reported by local authorities.

Initiatives:
  • Accelerate the circular economy
  • Commercial waste
  • Recovered materials markets
  • Gate fees
Sector:
  • Waste management and reprocessors
  • Local Authorities
Report
22 May 2018

WRAP has restated the way UK household food waste is defined and described, to conform to the Food Loss and Waste Standard (FLWS). This coincides with the publication of the Courtauld Commitment 2025 baseline for the year 2015. 

Initiatives:
  • Future-proof food
  • Reducing and preventing food waste
  • Measuring and reporting food waste
  • Surplus food redistribution
  • Courtauld Commitment
  • Food Waste Reduction Roadmap
  • Guardians of Grub
  • Meat, poultry and fish
  • Fresh produce sector
  • Dairy sector
  • Bakery sector
  • Ambient foods sector
  • Convenience, chilled foods and frozen
  • Whole chain resource efficiency
  • Household food waste
  • UN SDG 12.3
Sector:
  • Farmers and growers
  • Hospitality and food service
  • Manufacturers
  • Retailers and brands
  • Non-governmental organisations
Report
4 April 2018

WRAP's Market Snapshot provides an overview of recent developments in recovered material markets.

Initiatives:
  • Accelerate the circular economy
  • Recovered materials markets
  • Market snapshots
Sector:
  • Waste management and reprocessors
  • Local Authorities
Report
17 July 2017

This report examines the environmental impact of the UK clothing industry. It highlights recent achievements in the sector, explores opportunities for businesses, and shares insights on consumer attitudes and behaviour toward clothing.

Initiatives:
  • Waste management and end markets
  • Fibre & fabric selection
  • Consumer behaviour
  • Re-use & recycling
  • Design for extending clothing life
  • SCAP 2020
Sector:
  • Textiles sourcers, producers and designers