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We all depend on water, whether it’s for our families or for running a business. Cargill, an international agri-food company with an office in Witham St. Hugh’s, Lincolnshire, is no exception. One of the company’s commitments is to preserve natural resources, so Cargill decided to register for free water efficiency support from WRAP via the Rippleffectinitiative. 

Moorfields Pharmaceuticals is part of London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation. It produces special formulations for ophthalmic patients and licensed products such as eye drops.

By fixing their heating system, the company reduced water consumption by over 13,000 m³ per year and is now saving approximately £22,000 every year.

Situated opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London is a four star hotel with additional facilities such as penthouses and suites, restaurants, lounges, bars and a spa.

In 2009, WRAP undertook a survey across UK retailers, and a selection of food products, of a range of factors believed to influence household food waste. To provide an updated picture, and gauge progress against the recommendations in the 2009 report, the work was repeated in 2011 and this report summarises the findings.

Evaluating the impact of WRAP’s cascade training programme in England 2011/12.

Determining consumer understanding and use of date labels and storage guidance in order to reduce household food waste.

During April to June, 2012, Leatherhead Food Research was commissioned by WRAP to carry out a feasibility study into product life determination practices within the retail supply chain. This note summarises the findings from their work.

Report summarising information from online sources, together with peer-reviewed literature and reference works, for a selection of products, in order to inform WRAP’s and industry’s guidance to consumers on freezing food at home as a means to prevent food waste.

The purpose of this research was to understand the composition of bulky waste in terms of item type and re-usability, in order to identify the opportunities for the re-use of bulky items across the UK.

Estimating the benefits and costs of more effective fridge and freezer use by consumers, in order to reduce the amount of household food waste.

Strattons is a small, independent, family-run hotel in Norfolk. In just one year (2010-11), the hotel managed to save over £16,000 by reducing food and packaging waste, increasing recycling to 98% and making savings in other areas such as good housekeeping and water use.

This chart displays the total yearly tonnage of UK household WEEE collection by  small or large WEEE category.