Waste And Resources Research Repository

Wastenet Partners

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), is the professional body which represents over 7,000 waste management professionals - predominantly in the UK but also overseas.
Waste Watch is the leading national organisation promoting and encouraging action on the 3Rs - waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) took the place of The ODPM on 5 May 2006 with a powerful remit to promote community cohesion and equality, as well as responsibility for housing, urban regeneration, planning and local government.
Defra is the governmental department with the foremost responsibility for waste management policy. The website will provide you with information concerning current government strategy and legislation concerning recycling and waste.

 

Envirowise - a Government funded programme offering businesses advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.
The LGA website has an excellent section on waste and recycling which outlines its current lobbying priorities for waste.
In-depth information on waste  -  rubbish, waste, garbage. . .  whatever you want to call it.  Most people don't think about the rubbish they produce. Or how much of it. This site gives you the information!
WRAP helps individuals, businesses and local authorities to reduce waste and recycle more, making better use of resources and helping to tackle climate change.
WIN - the Local Authority site for waste.