Resources

Case study
3 February 2015

Transforming re-use through partnerships.

How two related partnerships have increased bulky waste re-use in Buckinghamshire.

Initiatives:
  • Collections & recycling
  • Recycling in urban areas
  • Re-use
  • Consumer behaviour
Sector:
  • Local Authorities
  • Non-governmental organisations
Case study
3 February 2015

Collaboration and flexibility forge re-use success. Local authorities in Oxfordshire have partnered with a local charity  to deliver a combined bulky waste collection service.

Initiatives:
  • Waste management and end markets
Sector:
  • Local Authorities
  • Non-governmental organisations
Case study
1 December 2014

A new generation of sustainable products by design. 80% of the environmental impacts of today’s products and services are determined at the early stages of product development and design.

Initiatives:
  • Food and drink
Sector:
  • Retailers and brands
Case study
30 September 2014

September 2014

The distribution centre at Didcot is Asda’s first purpose-built depot and was constructed using eco-friendly timber and reclaimed brick from a former brown-field site.  Built in 2009, the 42,000m2 ambient goods depot serves 33 stores across the south of England. Asda has a target to reduce its carbon footprint and the company is also championing reductions in water consumption at the depot.

Initiatives:
  • Food and drink
  • Water stewardship
  • Courtauld Commitment
Sector:
  • Retailers and brands
Case study
21 August 2014

Findings from a farm-to-fork assessment with Co-operative Food & Farms, plus wider WRAP research.

Initiatives:
  • Food and drink
  • Measuring and reporting food waste
  • Courtauld Commitment
  • Fresh produce sector
Sector:
  • Farmers and growers
  • Retailers and brands
Case study
8 July 2014

The Millennium Stadium is aiming to continually improve the sustainability of its operations, and this includes identifying ways to reduce and recycle waste.

Initiatives:
  • Food and drink
  • Reducing and preventing food waste
  • Measuring and reporting food waste
  • Courtauld Commitment
Sector:
  • Hospitality and food service
Case study
13 June 2014

The Co-operative Food has undertaken a series of initiatives to give their stores and customers increased product life in order to combat waste.

Initiatives:
  • Food and drink
  • Reducing and preventing food waste
  • Courtauld Commitment
  • Food Waste Reduction Roadmap
  • Household food waste
  • UN SDG 12.3
  • Consumer behaviour
Sector:
  • Retailers and brands
Case study
17 June 2013

This situational analysis section looks at how to develop a situational analysis using the information you gathered in section 1. A situational analysis takes a snapshot view of your organisation or situation and where things stand at a particular point in time. 

Initiatives:
  • Consumer behaviour
Sector:
  • Local Authorities
Case study
14 November 2012

In September 2011, Unilever Food Solutions, in partnership with the Sustainable Restaurant Association, launched the ‘United Against Waste Toolkit’ to help the food service industry reduce its food waste.

Initiatives:
  • Food and drink
  • Reducing and preventing food waste
  • Courtauld Commitment
Sector:
  • Hospitality and food service
Case study
12 June 2012

Beverage production creates organic arisings, the bulk of which is classed as a by-product. The majority of this material is used as animal feed but different recovery options are available.

Initiatives:
  • Food and drink
  • Reducing and preventing food waste
  • Courtauld Commitment
Sector:
  • Manufacturers
Case study
12 January 2012

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.

Initiatives:
  • Food and drink
  • Reducing and preventing food waste
  • Courtauld Commitment
  • Fresh produce sector
Sector:
  • Farmers and growers
  • Manufacturers
Case study
3 January 2012

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.

Initiatives:
  • Food and drink
  • Water stewardship
  • Courtauld Commitment
Sector:
  • Retailers and brands