Where to get advice on environmental issues
How WRAP can help you improve resource efficiency and reduce waste
Since 1 April 2010, WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) is the lead body for resource efficiency drawing together the work of six other delivery programmes, including Envirowise. WRAP provides confidential advice to UK businesses on environmental issues, such as:
efficient use of raw materials and resources
- waste reduction at source
- supply chain efficiency
- cleaner design
- recycling
The business sectors that WRAP works with include:
- construction - read about using resources more efficiently and reducing waste in the construction sector on the WRAP website - Opens in a new window
- manufacturing - read about using recycled materials in the manufacturing sector on the WRAP website - Opens in a new window
- retailing - read about reducing food and packaging waste in the retail sector on the WRAP website - Opens in a new window
- recycling - find information about support for recycling businesses on the WRAP website - Opens in a new window
- compost producers - find information about composting on the WRAP website - Opens in a new window
You can access help from Envirowise in a number of ways:
- The Northern Ireland Envirowise team can provide technical guidance and industry advice including case studies, tools and guides.
- Calling the Envirowise Northern Ireland Helpline on Tel 0800 585 794 will provide you with practical, expert advice. The advice line is available during office hours. Queries can range from simple signposting to in-depth support from specialist advisers.
Subjects covered in this guide
- Introduction
- Why you may need advice on environmental issues and business
- Choosing the right help and advice
- How the Northern Ireland Environment Agency regulates and advises
- How NetRegs can help you understand environmental legislation
- How the Carbon Trust can help you reduce carbon emissions and save energy
- How WRAP can help you improve resource efficiency and reduce waste
WRAP Resource Efficiency Helpline
0808 100 2040
Actions
- Sector-specific environmental guidance on the WRAP website - Opens in a new window
- Waste recycling advice on the WRAP website - Opens in a new window
