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The Waste Action Forum (WAF) is a unique, not-for-profit organisation. We represent a broad cross-section of organisations and businesses involved in waste and resource management in the UK including local authorities, reprocessors, manufacturers and retailers.

Our aim is to strengthen the relationship between industry, the public sector and government in order to improve sustainable recycling performance and waste minimisation.
No Time To Backpedal On Recycling, Says WAF
Now is not the time to backpedal when it comes to recycling. That’s the message due to be spelled out at the next Waste Action Forum (WAF) conference in Barnsley, July 7-8. more

Waste Action Forum Appoints New Chief Executive
The not-for-profit organisation Waste Action Forum (WAF) has appointed Nigel Pritchard as its first chief executive. more

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Kerbside or Co-mingled collections: Quality should come first
Sorting household recycling at the kerbside is the best and cheapest option in most cases, WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) said on 9 June 2009. more

UK Recycles More Packaging Waste
The UK recycled almost two-thirds of all packaging produced in 2008, according to the latest figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Environment Agency. more

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