WRAP

We are a global environmental action NGO transforming our product and food systems to create Circular Living. For over twenty years, we've delivered programs that reduce CO2 and waste, restore nature, and change people’s behaviour. We're on the side of the doers, bringing together businesses, NGOs and governments to create the systemic change our planet and communities desperately need. Join us in leading the way to #CircularLiving. https://www.wrap.ngo

Next month, marks a significant milestone for change in resource management in England, with the introduction of the Workplace Recycling Law for businesses and non-domestic premises. Businesses and non-domestic premises will have to separate their dry recyclable and food waste from residual waste as part of the new legislation. Businesses with less than 10 full time equivalent staff have until 31st March 2027 to be compliant. Our Business of Recycling website will continue to be a key resource for all businesses, healthcare establishments and academic institutions during the implementation of the Workplace Recycling Law in England: https://bit.ly/42yupws Let's make #CircularLiving the norm with recycling in the workplace and at home.

In Canada, 63% of household food waste could have been eaten - costing the average household $1,300 per year. Through its network of campaign partners, Love Food Hate Waste Canada provides Canadians with practical strategies to shop smarter, store food properly, and make the most of every ingredient. To further this ambition, #LoveFoodHateWasteCanada, is merging with Vancouver-based FoodMesh, a leader in food recovery and data analytics, with the hope of closing the full loop on #FoodWaste prevention—bringing its proven food waste expertise directly into Canadian households. Discover more about the work we're doing in Canada and across the globe: https://bit.ly/4iRgLsW

We've teamed up with The Nature Recovery Project to address one of the most pressing issues facing the planet – water security. Nature Recovery Project cemented the new partnership with a £1.14 million investment to support and accelerate essential work already underway in the UK, South Africa, Kenya, Spain and Peru through the #WaterRoadmap - managed by us under the #UKFoodandDrinkPact. Investment in the Water Roadmap channels long-term funding to vital at-risk water ecosystems in the UK and internationally, to accelerate and expand #CollectiveAction projects. Discover more: https://bit.ly/41Nkj8F

Gavin and Stacey's Joanna Page teamed up with #WalesRecycles and chef Chris 'Flamebaster' Roberts to raise awareness of the £800 million worth of food being thrown away each year in Wales, as part of our #BeMightyRecycle campaign. "I can completely relate to it... It's been fab for me to learn about what I can do - quick, easy, simple dishes that I can put all my food leftovers into." Watch on ITV Wales News: https://lnkd.in/di6RjHxK Look out for more from Joanna Page and the Wales Recycles team as the Be Mighty Recycle campaign continues.

Gavin & Stacey star, Joanna Page, took to Instagram to document her day of filming, with a snap of her looking happy under the blue skies of Barry Island, reports Wales Online. https://lnkd.in/dJFStWA5 Joanna shared: "What a lush day to be back in Barry ❤️Great day on set cooking with Flamebaster with #WalesRecycles." We'll share what she and Caernarfon-based chef, Chris 'Flamebaster' Roberts, got up to at Barry Island's promenade soon.

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management, CIWM, are holding their Resource Conference Cymru at Cardiff's Sophia Gardens on 26 March 2025. WRAP Cymru will be there, sharing examples of how collectors have managed the introduction of trade #FoodWaste collections and the support and tools available to help your workplaces or trade customers reduce the amount of food wasted in the first place. Discover more and register here: https://lnkd.in/e3UkFYQi

70% of the UK population considers plastics a critical issue. With Wales leading the way in recycling, WRAP Cymru are working to tackle problem plastics, making the world a more sustainable place. Join one of their upcoming webinars to learn about the latest progress on packaging, get to grips with business’ biggest concerns and discover how the changing environment will affect businesses on the ground - they'll share case studies and results from film collection trials in Wales and the use and disposal of film within the context of packaging redesign and bans. There are two opportunities to hear from WRAP Cymru experts and ask questions: Monday 24 March 3-4pm Thursday 27 March 11am-12pm https://bit.ly/4ishsIZ

Academic news outlet, The Conversation Australia + NZ suggests an alternative to both plastic and paper straws - cutting out single use items altogether: https://lnkd.in/gKDx2UUV With 11 million tonnes of plastic waste entering our oceans every year, urgent action is required globally to tackle the scourge of plastic waste. Is avoiding disposable straws a realistic solution? Let us know your thoughts.

The food industry's flagship plan to fight food waste, greenhouse gas emissions and unsustainable water use has changed name after two decades, The Grocer reveals. https://lnkd.in/dPNirTky Convened by us, the newly named UK Food & Drink Pact aims to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030 and halve GHG emissions from the food and drink system, involving nearly 200 organisations, including companies such as Aldi UK, Arla Foods, Asda, Bidfood UK, Co-op, Danone, Diageo, Lidl GB, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Nestlé, Ocado Retail, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Unilever and Waitrose & Partners.