WRAP launches on-the-go recycling guide

The 70-page guidance is aimed at organisations such as local authorities, shopping centre managers, hospitals, educational establishments, sporting arenas and transport hubs looking to improve recycling outside of the home.

The guidance has been published alongside a range of free to use communications materials including posters and flyers that organisations can use to promote recycling schemes in public spaces.

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The publication of the resources forms part of WRAPs strategy to increase the uptake of recycling in public places. Separate guidance for on the go recycling in Scotland was published by Zero Waste Scotland in August 2012, and a Welsh guide was also published last month.

Marcus Gover, director at WRAP, said: There are well-established schemes in place to help us recycle while were at home but it can be more difficult when were out shopping or at a sporting event, for example. Recycling on the go facilities offer people an easy way to recycling when theyre out and about as well. These facilities can capture valuable recyclable materials which may otherwise go to landfill, meaning their value to the green economy is lost.

This guide will give decision-makers in organisations the information they need to know about how to set up or expand a recycling on the go scheme, and the business benefits that can be gained from this, such as avoiding waste disposal costs.