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WRAP kicks off annual summit with research showing resource efficiency measures could cut UK's dependence on scarce materials

New figures show recession-fuelled drinking has hampered supermarkets' attempts to cut waste

As new figures today reveal, supermarkets have again failed to hit a target for cutting plastic bag use - Jessica Shankleman asks if it's time for the government to legislate

Retailers once again fall short of voluntary target to halve plastic bag use

WRAP study shows consumers are largely unaware of new products' eco features

Report concludes business waste programme lacks clear targets and reliable information

Plastic spirit bottles and lightweight glass are on the shopping list as supermarkets commit to cutting packaging waste within three years

WRAP launches new project to measure environmental impact of takeaways and frozen foods

New facility to process 20,000 tonnes of mixed plastic waste each year

Committee accuses government of focusing on household waste, while offering "vague" policies for tackling the 90 per cent of waste that comes from businesses