Tag: WRAP

No plastic packaging – sell fresh uncut produce loose, says WRAP report

Stuart Mitchell

New research sees global NGO WRAP challenge the status quo of the way retailers sell fresh uncut fruit and vegetables, highlighting that it should change significantly in the future. Changes ahead An 18-month project conducted by WRAP, with input from industry, to examine the link between food waste in the home and the use of plastic packaging, has challenged accepted thinking that packaging helps to preserve fresh produce. In fact, it shows that selling loose has huge potential to reduce food waste in our homes. The research also examined the…

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A Consistent Measure For Scope 3 Emissions For The Food And Drink Industry Is Coming

Stuart Mitchell

Leading organisations working in the food and drink industry came together at the Courtauld Commitment 2030 annual meeting to support the development of a shared framework for measuring the impact of their global supply chains in a consistent way. About one third (30 per cent) of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be attributed to food systems. As food businesses work towards net zero targets, their scope 3 emissions can account for up to 90% of the value with the majority from the ingredients they use. This means that measurement…

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World-leading research will pave the way for mainstream re-use and refill shopping in UK supermarkets

Stuart Mitchell

Global NGO WRAP is working with UK Plastics Pact members, Asda and Unilever, in a world-first research project to understand how to change the ingrained shopping habits which might be preventing customers from using refill stations and reusable packaging as part of their regular weekly shop. The in-depth research, which is being co-funded by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency will involve closely following shoppers as they plan at home, engage in-store, and how they decant and store products once back at home.  The aim is to gain a deeper…

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Textiles 2030 wins gold for Best Environmental or Sustainable Programme

Stuart Mitchell

Launched in April of this year, Textiles 2030: UK Sustainable Textiles Action Plan has been named the Best Environmental or Sustainable Programme by Corporate Engagement Awards 2021 which recognises innovative partnerships and collaborations. The most ambitious ten-year programme for clothing and textiles in the world, Textiles 2030 was developed and is managed by WRAP, the UK’s leading sustainability charity. It is part of the Textiles Action Network and over the next decade, the voluntary agreement will halve the carbon impact of UK clothing and home fabrics through practical interventions along…

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New ‘Water Roadmap’ targets water security for the food and drink sector

Stuart Mitchell

With COP26 highlighting the urgent need to act on water security and biodiversity, and UN predictions of a 40% global shortfall in water by 2030, WRAP is calling on all UK food & drink organisations to support the new Water Roadmap and adopt the actions it outlines. WRAP, in partnership with WWF, The Rivers Trust and many other supporting organisations, today launches the Roadmap towards Water Security for the Food & Drink Supply (the ‘Water Roadmap’) to protect vital water resources for the benefit of nature, local communities and the…

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