MoreThanWaste.com - Millions of tonnes of CO2 saved through WRAP's work (01/10/2008)

"I am delighted to report that through working closely with our partners we achieved the majority of objectives, and in so doing we made a considerable impact on recycling and waste reduction in the UK"

Peter Stone, Chairman of WRAP

London: WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) has saved millions of tonnes of CO2 through its innovative programmes with partners, the organisation announced today at its open meeting in London.

In its impact report for 2006 – 2008, Creating a World of Difference, WRAP revealed key statistics resulting from its work with its partners as an enabler – or catalyst - for environmental change. Important stats from the report are:

2 million additional tonnes of C02 equivalent were saved a year
4.8 million tonnes less waste is going to landfill each year including more than 3.1 million tonnes of construction material
1.5 million additional households are now committed to reducing their food waste

The report also shows that, resulting from WRAP's efforts, the UK has seen:

3.9 million more committed recyclers , and
10% growth in the recycling sector

Since WRAP started work in 2001, the organisation has supported new infrastructure capable of recycling and reprocessing more than a massive 111 million tonnes of waste.

The organisation also tackled green waste and helped issue sufficient compost bins to deal with a very creditable 309,000 tonnes of waste or around 5 million barrowloads.

Another important campaign orchestrated by WRAP has been Love Food Hate Waste, which aims to reduce the amazing 6.7 million tonnes of food waste discarded each year. This itself has significant CO2 and resource impacts.

WRAP also smashed its target of recycling an additional 16,000 tonnes of plastic bottles a year, achieving more than 46,000 tonnes.

WRAP announced at the meeting, the forthcoming launch of a construction commitment in partnership with the industry, which aims to halve construction waste to landfill by 2012.

Chairman of WRAP, Peter Stone said:

“I am delighted to report that through working closely with our partners we achieved the majority of objectives, and in so doing we made a considerable impact on recycling and waste reduction in the UK.”

Liz Goodwin, WRAP's Chief Executive commented:

“Most importantly, I would like to thank every individual and organisation we have worked with, without which none of this would have happened.”

Further information

A copy of the report can be found at the WRAP website.

WRAP helps individuals, businesses and local authorities to reduce waste and recycle more, making better use of resources and helping to tackle climate change.

Established as a not-for-profit company in 2000, WRAP is backed by government funding from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

More information on all of WRAP's programmes can be found at www.wrap.org.uk .


	Millions of tonnes of CO2 saved through WRAP's work (01/10/2008) "I am delighted to report that through working closely with our partners we achieved the majority of objectives, and in so doing we made a considerable impact on recycling and waste reduction in the UK" Peter Stone, Chairman of WRAP London: WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) has saved millions of tonnes of CO2 through its innovative programmes with partners, the organisation announced today at its open meeting in London. In its impact report for 2006 – 2008, Creating a World of Difference, WRAP revealed key statistics resulting from its work with its partners as an enabler – or catalyst - for environmental change. Important stats from the report are: 2 million additional tonnes of C02 equivalent were saved a year 4.8 million tonnes less waste is going to landfill each year including more than 3.1 million tonnes of construction material 1.5 million additional households are now committed to reducing their food waste The report also shows that, resulting from WRAP's efforts, the UK has seen: 3.9 million more committed recyclers , and 10% growth in the recycling sector Since WRAP started work in 2001, the organisation has supported new infrastructure capable of recycling and reprocessing more than a massive 111 million tonnes of waste. The organisation also tackled green waste and helped issue sufficient compost bins to deal with a very creditable 309,000 tonnes of waste or around 5 million barrowloads. Another important campaign orchestrated by WRAP has been Love Food Hate Waste, which aims to reduce the amazing 6.7 million tonnes of food waste discarded each year. This itself has significant CO2 and resource impacts. WRAP also smashed its target of recycling an additional 16,000 tonnes of plastic bottles a year, achieving more than 46,000 tonnes. WRAP announced at the meeting, the forthcoming launch of a construction commitment in partnership with the industry, which aims to halve construction waste to landfill by 2012. Chairman of WRAP, Peter Stone said: “I am delighted to report that through working closely with our partners we achieved the majority of objectives, and in so doing we made a considerable impact on recycling and waste reduction in the UK.” Liz Goodwin, WRAP's Chief Executive commented: “Most importantly, I would like to thank every individual and organisation we have worked with, without which none of this would have happened.” Further information A copy of the report can be found at the WRAP website. WRAP helps individuals, businesses and local authorities to reduce waste and recycle more, making better use of resources and helping to tackle climate change. Established as a not-for-profit company in 2000, WRAP is backed by government funding from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. More information on all of WRAP's programmes can be found at www.wrap.org.uk .