Resources

The final report of achievements by signatories to the Courtauld Commitment 3 (CC3).

Concerns about the potential presence of plant and human or animal pathogens are a major limitation to the increased up-take of composted waste by end-users of high-quality horticultural growing media. 

This report was commissioned to close gaps in understanding of compost and digestate quality, to build confidence amongst potential compost and digestate users, and to identify any specific areas where improvements in quality might be considered desirable.

This research has examined the impacts of AD (anaerobic digestion) on a range of common crop pests and diseases. This project was initiated to confirm and add to published data.

WRAP has been supporting UK retailers of bagged growing media, plants and field horticultural products to join the transition to a more sustainable growing media industry.

This report details the research into a standardised stability test method that is capable of being used to measure compost stability consistently in laboratory conditions and can be used as a standard test throughout the UK and potentially Europe.

This research focused on the identification of end market applications for post-consumer polyethylene film packaging derived from UK kerbside co-mingled collection in delivery bags, silage sheeting, storage and transport crates, store mannequins and automotive parts.

A study into the plastic packaging composition arriving at MRFs from established mixed plastics collections.

WRAP, in collaboration with Valpak Consulting Ltd, has published three market oriented reports which each focus on particular aspects of plastic packaging recycling in the UK.

The Recycle Now programme commissioned research to explore people’s barriers to recycling at home. This report forms part of our guidance to Local Authorities on how to create more informative, pursuasive and engaging communications campaigns. 

This report highlights the need for action on food waste and provides concrete examples of how this can be achieved. 

There are a number of relevant reports and resources concerning glass collection available for both collectors and businesses. These may help you consider your role in the process.