voluntary agreements

Report: Fashion sustainability schemes ‘not fit for purpose’ and allowing greenwashing

Report: Fashion sustainability schemes ‘not fit for purpose’ and allowing greenwashing

An analysis of some of the biggest environmental certification schemes for fashion brands has concluded that none of them are fit for purpose, with some having delivered "no measurable impact" during the last decade.

G7 agree on ‘historic steps’ to make climate reporting mandatory

Why now is the time for corporates to set long-term targets for renewables

A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) found that corporates have actively sourced renewable energy equivalent to the overall demand of France, but renewables demand could soar if companies turned voluntary agreements into active goals.

WRAP targets textile waste reductions across Europe

A new initiative launched has been launched by WRAP to reduce the carbon, water and waste footprints of the textiles industries across 11 European countries.

Circular economy package: Policy priorities for the UK

The European Commission's long-awaited circular economy package must take into consideration renewable and decentralised energy, economic growth and voluntary agreements as a means to minimise waste across the continent.

UK opposes new EU waste recycling targets in leaked paper

The UK has rubbished the idea of Europe setting new targets for recycling, despite warnings from the EU's environment commissioner that such measures should be non-negotiable.

Europe prepares to test industry standard for product sustainability

Companies wanting to highlight the environmental performance of their products could receive a welcome boost as a European standard for product lifecycle analysis (LCA) moves a step closer.

Signatories must be made accountable in voluntary waste deals

Voluntary responsibility agreements are important in driving innovation in waste management, but regular reporting is required to assess individual performance and deals need to be backed by the threat of regulation.

Waste sector has crucial education role to play – WRAP

The waste industry has a pivotal role to play over the next few years in educating society about the value of post-consumer products and materials, WRAP chief executive Liz Goodwin has said.

New materials targeted as Ireland beefs up producer responsibility

Ireland is to explore the possibility of extending producer responsibility regulations to include newspapers, magazines and farm-based plastic chemical containers.

Recycling charter seeks to win trust of public

A new industry charter launched today (June 6) aims to boost public confidence in recycling by allowing people to find out where their household waste ends up.

Waste industry must engage better with SMEs

Influencing behaviour change among small businesses when it comes to better resource management is one of the biggest challenges the waste sector faces, government leaders have conceded.

Trade waste HWRCs ‘not utopia solution’ warns LGA

Calls for local authorities to open up more household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) for trade waste presents an opportunity to raise additional revenue, but significant barriers need to be overcome.

Courtauld Commitment 3 set to target lifecycle of products

WRAP's next generation of voluntary agreements for the retail supply chain is likely to tackle issues around products, product design and lifecycle impacts.

VIDEO: Voluntary waste deals can spark business innovation, says WRAP chief

Voluntary agreements are adding value to business operations as they give companies greater flexibility in how waste is managed, according to WRAP's chief executive Liz Goodwin.

UK food and drink manufacturers reduce water use by 11.9%

Nearly a quarter of the UK's food and drink manufacturers have helped reduce water use in the sector by 11.9%, more than halfway towards a 2020 water reduction target of 20%, according to the latest report by the Federation House Commitment (FHC).

Networking event set to debate resource efficiency agenda

Waste experts will gather in London next month to debate what is driving resource efficiency forward within businesses and organisations, both on a political and practical level.

WASTE REVIEW: Industry dismayed at lack of ambition

Disappointment is building around the Government's Waste Review announcement today (14 June) as industry reaction to the policy document starts to emerge.

Bonn talks not so good

Non-governmental-organisations have attacked a draft United Nations climate change document as 'unbalanced'.

Ireland to take tough action on tyre waste

Voluntary agreements on sustainable management of old tyres aren't working, Ireland's Environment Minister has said, and the government will need to look at regulation that will force the industry to take responsibility for its waste.
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