Resources

A report that evaluates ways of reducing levels of fresh potato waste along the retail supply chain and in the household. It includes a consumer survey, storage trial, packaging trials and in-store training.

This case study describes how the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) set an agenda for water efficiency and embedded this in design briefs, the procurement process and contracts for buildings on the London 2012 Olympic Park.

Updated Household Food Waste Figures
More recent headline data on food waste for this sector was published by WRAP in May 2018

November 2011

Research shows that annual UK household food and drink waste has fallen by 1.1 million tonnes (13%) over a three year period from 8.3 million tonnes to an estimated 7.2 million tonnes. This avoided food and drink waste would fill the Wembley Stadium in London to the brim.

This case study describes the benefits of re-use for domestic furniture products.

In this section you will find the Quality manual template which can be used to set up your company’s manual.

This full report summarises the project into the development of practical guidance documents and templates to assit with the implementation of Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety management system in a MRF.  The report summarises the methods and advantages of implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) and includes time and cost savings associated with using defined templates and implementation methods.

In this section you will find the Quality and Environmental (Q&E) manual template which can be used to set up your company’s manual.

You will also find sample templates for ISO 14001 implementation which have been generically completed as far as possible for MRF operations. The templates include procedures and record forms that are known to meet the requirements of the ISO standard as well as align with the needs of the MRF industry. Key templates also include explanations within the text to assist the user in understanding what site-specific information may be required.

Please save all documents and manuals to your own computer before making any amends.

Two documents with step-by-step guidance on the implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards respectively. The flowchart should be used in conjunction with the Guidance document.

In this section you will find the Health & Safety (H&S) manual template as well as the Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety (QEHS) manual template, both of which can be used to set up your company’s manuals.

Explore the many advantages of bulk wine importation that can be harnessed for the benefit of businesses, consumers and the environment.

Two case studies focussing on ‘transforming’ perceptions about recycling electricals in Kent and Leicestershire.

A project to explore the effectiveness of mixed food and garden waste kerbside collection schemes in diverting food waste for recycling.