Resources

Co-hosted by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), P4G Partnerships and WRAP, this online event built on UNEP’s Food Waste Index Report 2021 to demonstrate that food waste is a global issue.

It made the case for greater funding of food waste prevention, and demonstrated how low and middle income countries in particular can leverage existing financial mechanisms to deliver food waste prevention strategies.

It also highlighted the scale and challenge in funding food waste initiatives, the current barriers to investing, and the business case benefits of financial investment in food waste prevention.

This is the twentieth publication of data under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (Schedule 9), relating to the reporting period, October – December (Q4) 2019, and represents over 5 years of data reporting by MF operators.

The summary statistics presented in this commentary are intended to be representative of the MFs who have submitted the quarterly return. In England 85 facilities notified the Regulator (in accordance with the Regulations) for October – December 2019, of which all 85 submitted a quarterly data return. In Wales, 12 facilities notified the Regulator, of which all 12 submitted returns.

This document is a constructive road map with clear objectives and actions for local authorities, organic processors, policy makers and regulators that puts in place actions that will reduce contamination of feedstocks for organic processors, increase recycling rates, increase feedstock supply and protect the environment.

In this study, fly-tipping rates were compared between local authorities that charge, or do not charge, for householders to deposit DIY-type waste (for example: rubble, sanitaryware or plasterboard) at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs). This report summarises the process and results of the research, in order to determine whether the introduction of charges for DIY type waste at HWRCs is likely to lead to an increase in fly-tipping of this waste.

Governments across the UK have identified that if we are going to reduce our environmental impacts, we need to address the amount of resources we use.

A webinar to support the launch of the Recycle Week 2021 Toolkit including a tour of the digital assets and an overview of how Local Authorities can get involved in the week.

Presented by Jackie Bailey and Craig Stephens.

Enabling effective decisions for tackling food surplus and waste on farm.

At an industry level, food surplus and waste on-farms across the UK is estimated at 3.6 million tonnes and worth £1.2 billion. This project has extended that assessment to provide an estimate of the financial implications for individuals farms of acting on food surplus and waste.

Exploring how farmers can be supported to collaborate in measuring food surplus and waste and identifying production efficiencies.

Oldham Council experienced high levels of contamination in its household organic waste collection service. On review the contamination was due to plastic bags being used by households to contain food waste for recycling instead of compostable liners. The trial reduced incorrect bag use, benefitted households, retailers and the IVC operator, and saved the council money.

WRAP supported a pilot study with the Re3 partnership, Bracknell Forest Council and Reading Borough Council to act on contamination.  During the webinar we shared the project’s achievements, challenges and results.

Shaping a sustainable recovery.

The Courtauld Commitment Annual Report sets out the progress that has been made by the food and drink sector this year towards achieving the voluntary agreement’s targets and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. In yet another turbulent year for food and drink, the sector has continued  to deliver meaningful action on climate change, driving collaboration across the entire food system to measure and reduce food waste, greenhouse gas emissions and water stress.