Tag: WRAP

WRAP wins Gold Smiley Award for Recycle Week video

Stuart Mitchell

The ‘Let’s Get Real’ film has picked up a Gold Smiley award at the OCFA Charity Film Awards, where it was up against strong contenders from Barts, Scout Association, Samaritans, Diabetes UK, Breast Cancer Now and The Bible Society. Recycle Now is WRAP’s national campaign which aims to motivate more people to recycle more of the right things, more often. It works alongside brands, retailers, waste management companies, local authorities and Government to bring about real sustainable change. Recycle Week is Recycle Now’s flagship annual event which is a celebration…

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What an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for the UK’s fashion and textiles industry could look like.

Stuart Mitchell

Climate action NGO, WRAP, has published two reports which inform its recommendation to UK Government of an Extended Producer Responsibility scheme for the UK’s fashion and textiles industry. The two reports (Textiles Policy Options paper and supporting Cost Benefits Analysis) provide Government with the evidence and insights necessary to make an informed decision on textiles policy in the UK. The work includes a shortlist of policy options, the outcomes of each and their effectiveness as standalone policies, or in support of other options on the list. Textiles Policy Options This…

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Binning the plastic bag – the future of fresh produce mapped out

Stuart Mitchell

Research from WRAP published last year showed the significant potential that removing plastic packaging from fresh uncut fruit and veg could have on reducing plastic packaging and food waste at home. Since then, WRAP has been working with retailers on an ambitious pathway that will change the way we shop and help reduce the 70,000 tonnes of plastics put on the market every year, around fresh produce items. Catherine David, Director of Collaboration and Change, WRAP: “No good food should go in the bin. We’re very excited to be working…

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Food Waste Reduction Roadmap steps up a gear to 2030 target

Stuart Mitchell

What is the Food Waste Reduction Roadmap? The Food Waste Reduction Roadmap is the key delivery mechanism for the food waste target for the Courtauld Commitment 2030. In 2018, leading climate action NGO, WRAP, and IGD developed a roadmap for how the UK food industry will help to deliver the UK’s part in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3  to halve food waste per capita by 2030. The development of the Roadmap consulted with businesses, trade bodies, agriculture, production, manufacturing, retail and hospitality and food service. As of December 2022,…

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Portion size is the main reason for plate waste when we eat out

Stuart Mitchell

A new report from international climate action NGO, WRAP, highlights valuable opportunities for the Hospitality and Food Service sector to reduce the amount of food left on customers plates, but still offer value for money for diners. WRAP’s report, conducted in July 2022, provides new insights into customer behaviours and attitudes to food waste when dining out. It found that on average, people today eat out 5.2 times per month – down from 5.6 times in March 2020, immediately before lockdown. Cost of living was cited as the main reason…

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