Resources
Our work to create a circular economy is essential to achieve a net zero Wales by 2050. This means reducing waste, re-using materials for as long as possible, and creating new more sustainable business models.
- Public Sector Procurement Support
- Manufacturers
- Local Authorities
- National government and departments
- Public sector
- Organisations extending the life-time of products
Alongside our general guidance on market engagement, you will also be able to find specific category guidance on market engagement in the following areas:
- Construction
- Food, Drink, and Catering
- Furniture
- ICT
- Textiles
- Public Sector Procurement Support
- Manufacturers
- Local Authorities
- National government and departments
- Public sector
- Organisations extending the life-time of products
In 2021, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), The
National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF), and Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) commissioned social enterprise Ministry of Furniture (MoF), based in Port Talbot, South Wales, to fit out a new office space in Cardiff.
The project was commissioned via the Welsh Government Provision of Furniture Solutions Framework which has remanufactured and re-use as a core part its offering. The Framework was designed to enable Public Sector buyers in Wales to choose a more sustainable approach to sourcing items of furniture.
- Public Sector Procurement Support
- Manufacturers
- Public sector
- Organisations extending the life-time of products
Getting Started
The demonstrations below show you how to get the information you need from the Materials Map.
- Recycled content in manufacturing
- Plastic Packaging
- Circular Economy Fund
- Manufacturers
- Organisations extending the life-time of products
Funded by the Welsh Government, the Circular Materials Mapping Tool has been developed by WRAP Cymru with support from Resilience Sustainable Solutions and Green Edge Applications Limited.
The Circular Materials Map is intended to help support greater collaboration between the many businesses that make up Wales’ plastics and paper sectors. It provides businesses with the opportunity to further enhance their understanding of the plastics and paper industries with the overarching aim of creating a plastics and paper circular economy within Wales.
- Recycled content in manufacturing
- Plastic Packaging
- Circular Economy Fund
- Manufacturers
- Organisations extending the life-time of products
The following organisations are available to support you:
These organisations can provide information and support on waste management to help you to contribute to the circular economy within Wales.
- Recycled content in manufacturing
- Plastic Packaging
- Circular Economy Fund
- Manufacturers
- Organisations extending the life-time of products
Getting Started
The demonstrations below show you how to get the information you need from the Materials Map.
- Recycled content in manufacturing
- Plastic Packaging
- Circular Economy Fund
- Manufacturers
- Organisations extending the life-time of products
Getting Started
The demonstrations below show you how to get the information you need from the Circular Materials Map.
- Recycled content in manufacturing
- Plastic Packaging
- Circular Economy Fund
- Manufacturers
- Organisations extending the life-time of products
Getting Started
The demonstrations below show you how to get the information you need from the Materials Map.
- Recycled content in manufacturing
- Plastic Packaging
- Circular Economy Fund
- Manufacturers
- Organisations extending the life-time of products
Getting Started
The demonstrations below show you how to get the information you need from the Materials Map.
- Recycled content in manufacturing
- Plastic Packaging
- Circular Economy Fund
- Manufacturers
- Organisations extending the life-time of products
Using 100% recycled plastic in challenging commercial times
- Circular Economy Fund
- Manufacturers
- Organisations extending the life-time of products
It is essential that you read this document carefully as it will help you to make a successful grant application.
- Circular Economy Fund
- Manufacturers
- Organisations extending the life-time of products