Resources

An independent evaluation of the world's first town-sized Digital Deposit Return Scheme (DDRS) trial undertaken in Brecon in 2023.

The report summarises the findings of the quantitative and qualitative research carried out and identified areas for further research.

This report is a summary of actions aimed at fostering a universal culture of repair and re-use in Wales by 2050 for stakeholder consultation. Recognising the urgent need for repair and re-use practices in the face of environmental and resource challenges, the document outlines actionable steps across Welsh stakeholders and sectors.

The Food Tracker survey is a survey of UK citizens that gathers evidence on food waste attitudes, knowledge, and behaviour. It is the largest and longest-running series of its kind, having been undertaken by WRAP since 2007¹. It is designed to inform WRAP’s activities but also to assess any changes in attitudes and behaviours over time.

This report provides estimates of the quantity and types of food and drink waste generated by Welsh households in 2021/22. The report also looks at the reasons for discarding, the financial cost, and the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to wasted food.

‘Bioplastics’ can be a confusing word, having different terms, claims, standards, and use/disposal considerations compared to conventional, fossil-based plastics. To ensure that usage is appropriate, this guidance document aims to give businesses the tools to make the right decisions.

Through Welsh Government funded support for sustainable public sector procurement, WRAP Cymru has developed new guidance providing an overview of whole life costing (WLC) and how it can help public bodies in Wales achieve their sustainable procurement goals.

In 2021, the Welsh Government unveiled its ambitious 'Beyond Recycling Strategy,' a blueprint for transforming Wales into a circular economy. To gauge citizen behaviours and track progress in re-use, repair, and rental/leasing, WRAP has revamped its 2015 3Rs (Reduce, Re-use, Recycle) survey.

Unlocking the Future of Plastic Film Recycling in the UK: A Groundbreaking Trial

The Recycling Tracker is an annual survey of UK households that gathers evidence on recycling attitudes, knowledge, and behaviour. ​It is the largest and longest running of its kind, having been undertaken by WRAP since 2004. ​

The survey uses boost sampling in Wales to provide a robust, enhanced sample of Welsh citizens. Fieldwork was undertaken online, from 20 - 30 March 2023. A total of 5,343 interviews were undertaken UK-wide with adults who have responsibility for dealing with the rubbish and recycling in the home. This included a sample of 1,004 adults in Wales. The sample matches the known profile of the Welsh population, with quotas set on age, gender and region.

Waste Composition

In order to develop a solution to the issues created by waste, it is important to know what the waste is made up of.  To address this, WRAP Cymru has commissioned analyses into the composition of municipal waste and litter.

Circular Procurement Guidance

Through Welsh government funded support for sustainable public sector procurement, WRAP has developed new circular procurement guidance on giving furniture a second life.

The water quality issues facing the waters of the Wye and Usk catchments are well researched and documented and frequently reported in local, regional and national press. This brief document does not set out to illustrate the need for making changes in nutrient management in the catchment, but instead starts from the point of accepting that changes need to be made to current practices and to look at what is already being done as well as undertaking a brief review of where similar problems at a catchment scale have been addressed in other countries.