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OX16 0AH
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Listing of all 26 news releases from WRAP:
Lightest-ever PET carbonated soft drinks bottle
User application article Following trials, partly-funded by WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme), Coca-Cola Enterprises has developed a lighter 24g PET bottle to reduce waste.
News from WRAP (29 June 2007)
Big brands work with WRAP to refresh packaging
Top brands, bottle manufacturers, retailers and technology experts have teamed up with WRAP to explore ways of taking 20,000 tonnes of glass from packaging from the UK waste stream by March 2008.
News from WRAP (31 May 2007)
WRAP guidance gives steer on packaging design
A new online guide to help the retail sector meet its packaging reduction commitments has been launched by WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme).
News from WRAP (30 May 2007)
Next steps in PET bottle lightweighting
WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) is to host seminar.
News from WRAP (25 May 2007)
Success for recycled milk bottle packaging
Accolades for Best Use of an Innovative Material + Waste Reduction
News from WRAP (17 May 2007)
WRAP large scale HDPE trial
The findings from a large scale trial into the commercial viability of producing recycled plastic milk bottles from food-grade HDPE are being made freely available by WRAP
News from WRAP (11 May 2007)
WRAP project saves for M and S
A WRAP funded project trialing an innovative new way to seal flexible film bags and pouches, being rolled out by Marks and Spencer
News from WRAP ( 2 April 2007)
Shrink wrap options on show
Wraps UK is able to provide shrink wrap solutions for many different industries and have three machines being shown at the 2007 Total exhibition
News from WRAP (23 March 2007)
Plastic bottles recycled to food packaging
The first plant in the UK to recycle plastics into material for food packaging has been announced through the signing of a GBP12 million joint private and public sector funding agreement.
News from WRAP (14 March 2007)
Carrier bag curse to be cut
UK Retailers pledge to cut the environmental impact of carrier bags UK retailers have agreed to reduce the overall environmental impact of their carrier bags by 25 per cent by the end of 2008.
News from WRAP ( 1 March 2007)
Plans for food-grade PET recycling plant
Britain could have its first food-grade PET recycling plant by the end of the year, according to a senior member of WRAP, the Waste and Resources Action Programme.
News from WRAP (19 February 2007)
WRAP plastics conference spurs industry action
Leading food and packaging industry figures met this week to discuss the potential impact of using recycled PET (rPET) plastic in food packaging at a conference organised by WRAP.
News from WRAP ( 9 February 2007)
Packaging Futures event for 2007
A series of events designed to help the retail sector and its supply chain meet the challenges of packaging optimisation and food waste minimisation have been organised by WRAP.
News from WRAP ( 8 February 2007)
WRAP Recycled PET Packaging Conference
The business case for using recycled PET plastic in packaging will be demonstrated at a WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) conference being held on 6th February 2007.
News from WRAP ( 1 February 2007)
New Project Helps Glass Packaging to lose Weight
Food retailers and brand owners are being invited to take part in a series of trials towards the adoption of lightweight glass containers.
News from WRAP ( 1 February 2007)
Funds For Cutting Domestic Food Waste Available
Technical background article Funding is being made available by WRAP, the UK Waste and Resources Action Programme, to help reduce the six million tonnes of household food that is thrown away by consumers each year.
News from WRAP ( 1 January 2007)
Conference Puts Case For Recycling PET In Packs
The business case for using recycled PET plastic in packaging will be demonstrated at a WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) conference to be held on February 6, 2007.
News from WRAP (22 December 2006)
Funding to tackle six million tonnes of food waste
Essential funding is being made available by WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) to help reduce the six million tonnes of household food that is thrown away by UK consumers each year.
News from WRAP (15 December 2006)
New funding for innovative packaging projects
Forward-thinking schemes to reduce household packaging waste could benefit from vital financial assistance, thanks to a new announcement from WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme).
News from WRAP ( 7 December 2006)
Supermarkets Vital In Cutting Pack Waste Impact
The role played by UK supermarkets in helping consumers to reduce the environmental impact of their weekly shopping has come under the spotlight.
News from WRAP (20 November 2006)
Paper-Based Packaging Waste Minimisation Incentive
Mobile recycling for bakery plastics
Fresh Produce Film Trials Gain Waste Funding
Major Retailers Win Waste Minimisation Funding
Bulk Imports Of Wine Will Help UK Glass Recycling
Bulk it, bottle it and buy it in Britain
