Calling for WRAP to be given more funds to meet a range of new tasks, Dr Jane Beasley says that there is a “massive expectation” that WRAP will be involved with topics ranging from producer responsibility through to local authority incentive schemes.
Dr Beasley, communications manager for the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management, was one of only three members of the 12 strong team that were not from within the civil service. The other two external members – Ray Georgeson and Louise Hollingworth – were both seconded from WRAP while the organisation's chairman, Vic Cocker, was on an advisory panel.
The team compiled the Strategy Unit report, which can be seen at Waste not, Want not and which contains many recommendations aimed at boosting the UK's recycling performance and delivering more sustainable waste management.
WRAP itself is not commenting on whether it feels it should take on extra activities. Chief executive Jennie Price told letsrecycle.com: “The Strategy Unit report comprises a series of recommendations to
government and a group of ministers will now decide how to act upon
these proposals. The results of this consultation will include an
implementation plan and it is only when this is published that we will
know if WRAP's remit has been extended.”
Delivery
Dr Beasley's comments come in the latest edition of Wastes Management magazine, available from the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM).
She wrote: “With regard to delivery of the recommendations, it is apparent that there is a massive expectation on WRAP specifically (but not exclusively) with regard to the development of information and awareness-raising campaigns, producer responsibility, specific waste reduction measures, R&D; co-ordination, local authority incentive schemes, new targets, accessible recycling facilities and green procurement.” Dr Beasley added that the extra work widens WRAP's current range of activities and “there is a very clear need for appropriate resourcing to ensure delivery”.
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