Resources
This guide will help you to identify what can be achieved, engage with stakeholders, set up frames of reference and an action plan. It includes examples and case studies of re-use from across the UK and a handy 'lessons' learnt' section.
- Re-use and recycling
- Local Authorities
- Non-governmental organisations
Working with the Welsh Government, WRAP Cymru is working to maximise the redistribution of surplus food during production and in the supply chain.
One of the key areas where surplus food can be redistributed to local organisations is from the back of retail stores. WRAP Cymru has partnered with a Sainsbury’s in Cardiff to undertake a back-of-store pilot project working with two local charities that can make use of the food surplus.
- Reducing and preventing food waste
- Hospitality and food service
- Waste management and reprocessors
- Non-governmental organisations
The production, use and disposal of clothes has a significant environmental impact. After transport, utilities, construction, and food, the clothing industry represents the fifth-biggest environmental footprint of any UK business sector.
- Textiles
- Consumer behaviour
- Re-use & recycling
- Textiles 2030
- Local Authorities
- Non-governmental organisations
Transforming re-use through partnerships.
How two related partnerships have increased bulky waste re-use in Buckinghamshire.
- Collections & recycling
- Recycling in urban areas
- Re-use
- Consumer behaviour
- Local Authorities
- Non-governmental organisations
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.
- Waste management and end markets
- Local Authorities
- Non-governmental organisations