Organics

Lynemouth Biomass Power Station on the Northumberland coast
UK waste streams positioned as strategic asset for greenhouse gas removals

An independent government review has positioned domestic waste streams as a strategic asset for achieving the UK's net zero targets, identifying substantial potential for greenhouse gas removals across three key waste-based technologies. 


The review, led by Dr Alan Whitehead, provides detailed assessment of waste-to-energy with carbon capture and storage, anaerobic digestion, and biochar production from waste feedstocks, driven by a core recommendation to minimise the UK's reliance on... More

aerial image of an AD plant
Environment Agency replaces quality protocols with resource frameworks

New guidance for compost, digestate and biomethane tightens plastics limits and removes market restrictions

Cages for fish farming in Scotland
Scotland consults on circular economy strategy to 2045

Draft strategy identifies five priority sectors and introduces national monitoring framework

Cover of WRAP's LA toolkit
Communication resources released for Simpler Recycling rollout
By Resource |
16 October 2025 |
WRAP toolkit published with guidance and editable templates for local authorities implementing reforms
Woman in high-vis at an industrial composting site
Certified biodegradable plastics break down in soil and composting facilities
By Resource |
15 October 2025 |
BB-REG-NET report finds materials undergo mineralisation rather than accumulating as persistent microplastics
Artists impression of the proposed TVERF facility
Redcar & Cleveland requires overcapacity analysis before agreeing £2.1bn incinerator contract
By
Charles Newman
| 10 October 2025 |
Council passes motion also requiring carbon liability guarantees before committing to 40-year contract for residual treatment
Food waste caddy being emptied by operative
Defra details £88.4m for English councils' food waste collections
By Resource |
8 October 2025 |
Capital grant allocations made to LAs in past two years reaches £317.8 million
Plant-based biodegradable materials used to substitute for single-use plastic
Inconsistent plastic definitions across UK regs create barriers for bio-materials
By Resource |
2 October 2025 |
BB-REG-NET report reveals regulatory confusion hampering manufacturers developing sustainable alternatives
Resource Hot100 Innovator of the Year
2025 Resource Hot 100 Innovator of the Year
By Resource |
1 October 2025 |
New ideas and bold approaches are key to transformation from a linear to circular economy. The Resource Hot100 Innovator of the Year award recognises individuals that identify the opportunity to do something differently. 
Person preparing food with scraps put in a food waste caddy
Household food waste a major contributor to biodiversity loss
By Resource |
29 September 2025 |
New research published by Zero Waste Scotland shows environmental impact extends beyond climate to habitat destruction
Hands holding a bit of green plastic film
UK tax policies undermine bio-based plastics despite circular economy goals
By Resource |
26 September 2025 |
Research finds bio-based alternatives face £520 per tonne EPR fees while incinerating plastic waste generates 3 million tonnes of CO2 annually
Waste debris, including food waste, with the Taj Mahal in the background
WRAP to start India food waste programme through Clinton Global Initiative
By
Charles Newman
| 24 September 2025 |
NGOs planned programme to address India's 78.2 million tonnes of annual food waste through targeted interventions across hotels, manufacturing and policy development
Surgical gloves being discarded
NHS shift from single-use plastics to bio-based products could unlock £120 million market
By
Olivia Loughran
| 18 September 2025 |
Research identifies opportunity to expand the UK bioeconomy through sustainable public purchasing
UNTHA XR3000C mobile shredder at Bloomfield Recycling's depot
Bloomfield Resources invests £600k in UNTHA shredder to accelerate zero-to-landfill goal
By Resource |
12 September 2025 |
Birmingham recycling firm installs XR3000C mobile shredder to increase recovery rates and divert all waste from landfill
Conveyor belt leading a mix of plastics and bioplastics to a near infra red sorter
Bio-based plastic sorting trial demonstrates recycling breakthrough
By Resource |
3 September 2025 |
PROSPER project successfully separates contaminated bio-based packaging from conventional plastic streams using NIR technology
Recyclables being emptied out back of waste vehicle
Quarter of councils plan recycling service change with gate fees expected to rise
By
Charles Newman
| 28 August 2025 |
WRAP's latest annual report of treatment costs finds many councils have delayed decisions until government policies on Simpler Recycling and EPR are implemented. 
AD industry urges government to recognise biomethane as net-zero fuel
By
Olivia Loughran
| 13 August 2025 |
Over 95 signatories warn £8 billion investment at risk without UK ETS classification
Scientists review biodegradable products
Regulatory standards favour fossil-fuel materials over bio-based alternatives
By Resource |
3 July 2025 |
Research exposes systematic regulatory bias favouring fossil materials over those made from biogenic carbon
Food waste caddy
Food waste figures a "wakeup call" for sector’s carbon ambitions
By Resource |
2 July 2025 |
Latest data shows six million tonnes wasted annually despite nine per cent reduction from 2021
Compostable packaging
WRAP calls for consistent compostable packaging labels
By
Maisie Stephens
| 25 June 2025 |
NGO suggests directive, action-focused language for disposal instructions could encourage composting behaviour improvements
Wheat in field
Agricultural waste converted into pulp to create sustainable clothing
By
Beth Jones
| 19 June 2025 |
Swedish researchers have developed a soda pulping process to turn wheat straw and oat husks into textile-grade cellulose materials 
Sofie Schop, Executive Director of WRAP EU; Stéphane Leroux, Executive Director, IFWC; Klaus Berend Director for Food Safety, Sustainability and Innovation, European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE); Catherine David CEO WRAP and David Rogers, Director of International Development WRAP.
WRAP EU convenes Brussels talks on textiles EPR implementation
By
Beth Jones
| 12 June 2025 |
NGO’s European arm holds event with EU officials to encourage circular economy policies focussed on fashion sustainability and food waste reduction
Large heap of potatoes in a farm field
Government announces £13.6m for surplus farm food redistribution
By Resource |
10 June 2025 |
Grants to 12 food charities will redistribute 19,000 tonnes of surplus produce