The UN Food Waste Index report, co-authored by UN Environment Programme & WRAP, highlights the 1.05 billion tonnes of food wasted in 2022, 60% of which came from households: unep.org/resources/publ…

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We're expanding our team of Project Coordinators to work on administrative and project tasks across WRAP.

If you are self-motivated with the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure, we'd love to hear from you.

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We're looking for a Project Officer to join our team initially on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This varied & fast paced role will carry out a range of activities working across a large project portfolio, including some international projects.

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Around 3/4 of UK household food waste could have been eaten.

The largest category of food wasted is fresh veg. Understanding what food is being thrown away helps us target our efforts to cut #FoodWaste .

Discover more with our new interactive graphs: bit.ly/4ajUboi

The The Salvation Army have teamed up with Project Plan B to recycle the 10-20% of donated items that can't be resold.

Once divided into type of textile they're sent off to experimental reprocessors & yarn makers to be turned into yarn for new clothes.
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Do you have a proven record managing fundraising within the charity/NGO sector and a desire to really make a difference?

We're looking for an experienced Head of Fundraising to help grow the impact of our organisation.

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60% of all food waste comes from our homes.

10.7 million tonnes of food was wasted in the UK in 2021, with 6.4 million tonnes coming from households, according to our estimates.

Discover our new interactive graphs: data.wrap.ngo/?utm_source=so…

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Bright coloured plastics form microplastics quicker than those with plainer colours, according to a study led by Dr Sarah Key at the @UniOfLeicester School of Chemistry - now a WRAP senior research analyst.

Read in full: doi.org/10.1016/j.envp…

Are you passionate about procurement? Do you want to have the opportunity to use your procurement knowledge and experience to help tackle climate change?

We're looking for a new Procurement Manager to join our commercial team.

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This week is International Compost Awareness Week, and the theme this year is Compost... Nature’s Climate Champion!

#Composting reduces your impact on the planet, enriches your soil & feeds your plants.

Discover how easy it is to start composting bit.ly/4dyvJ5x

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Supermarket Aldi Stores UK is the first to switch to 100% recycled plastic for its own-brand soft drinks & bottled water in England & Wales.

According to Grocery Trader the switch is expected to save around 10,000 tonnes of virgin plastic annually.

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“These are valuable resources, not waste. We should be giving to charity shops who rely on the income, selling on e-commerce, repairing or sharing – anything but the bin!' Harriet Lamb CEO at WRAP
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49% of all used #Textiles are disposed of in the rubbish bin, according to our Textiles Market Situation Report 2024, published today.

Even when textiles do get donated, their value has plummeted due to saturation of low-quality #FastFashion .

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We’re looking for a Specialist – Waste and Recycling to join our Policy and Insights team.

If you have a good understanding of waste and recycling collections in the UK and are keen to develop your experience, we'd love to hear from you.

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Damage to the natural environment is slowing the UK economy, and could lead to an estimated 12% reduction to GDP in the years ahead, according to first-of-its-kind analysis by @gfi_gree.

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“With collaborative efforts across supply chains, we can heal nature, safeguard our economy, and secure a sustainable future if we act now, decisively and together.'
Harriet Lamb CEO of WRAP

“Sorted is a company that will be key to the recycling sector capturing more valuable material, & the Circular Plastics Accelerator is pleased to support its important expansion.”

Claire Shrewsbury, Director of Insights & Innovations at WRAP

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There is now a Plastics Pact on every continent on earth.

Thanks to them, tens of billions of problematic or unnecessary plastic items have been eliminated, avoided and redesigned.

#PLASTICSPACTNETWORK #INC4

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