Funded by the Welsh Government, WRAP collaborated with more than 20 partner organisations of different sizes, from both the private and public sectors between 2019 - 2022, to deliver four supply chain projects.
The trails have now finished, take a look at the case studies that capture the barriers and learnings from the trials here.
Each project showcases how manufacturers can overcome challenges to increasing the use of recycled materials - particularly plastic - in products made in Wales.
Through these projects we aimed to address both commercial and technical challenges – such as using recycled materials in products that need to withstand wear and tear – whilst highlighting economic viability and environmental benefits.
![Using Recycled Content – Supply Chain Project](https://wrapcymru.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_image/public/2022-09/shutterstock_2163247021.jpg?itok=FiYvWSpU)
LDPE and LLDPE Agricultural Waste Trial
This project successfully incorporated recycled LDPE and LLDPE film in the manufacture of rotationally moulded products.
![Using Recycled Content – Supply Chain Project](https://wrapcymru.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_image/public/2022-11/20220303_110749-min.jpg?itok=bOrBC_Kd)
HDPE and PP Trial for the Construction Sector and Transport of Hazardous Goods
This project successfully incorporated recycled content into lightweight polymer-cement composites; waste paper-plastic and metallised composites; and containers for the transport of hazardous goods.
![Using Recycled Content – Supply Chain Project](https://wrapcymru.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_image/public/2022-09/_R4_6072.jpg?itok=8YoRB9I9)
PP Trial for the Medical Sector and Houseware Product Sector
This project successfully incorporated recycled content for the manufacture of an indoor food waste / compost caddy; a translucent flap supplied as part of a medical sharps container; and a medical sharps container.
![Using Recycled Content – Supply Chain Project](https://wrapcymru.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_image/public/2022-09/Mortar%20Tub.jpg?itok=kbFUgiWc)
PE and LDPE Trial for the Construction Sector
The project successfully incorporated recycled PE and PLDP film into mortar tubs, equalling the resilience and robustness of their virgin counterparts.