There are an increasing number of waste agreements between government organisations and industry. These aim to encourage businesses to choose waste options that have less impact on the environment.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has voluntary agreements with the newspaper and magazine publishing and direct mail marketing industries to use recycled paper and promote recycling. Read about reducing paper waste in the publishing and direct marketing industries at the Defra website - Opens in a new window.
The Waste and Resources Action Plan (WRAP) Courtauld Commitment is a voluntary programme with retailers and suppliers to reduce packaging waste and find solutions to food waste. Similar agreements are expected for other business sectors including home improvement and DIY. Read about the Courtauld Commitment at the WRAP website.
The Environment Agency has set out guidance on waste management plans, including legal requirements and good practice, for the cement, chemicals and dairy farming industries. It is preparing new plans for the construction, retail and food sectors. Read business sector plans for improving environmental performance on the Environment Agency website - Opens in a new window.The Environment Agency's HazRed programme has established plans to reduce the hazardous waste produced by small businesses in six industry sectors:manufacture of speciality organic chemicals ,machinery and equipment manufacture ,treatment and coating of metal ,vehicle maintenance and repair ,photographic and print,processing ,construction and building
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