When we talk about waste, we usually think about our household bins. But what we see in the bin is just the end of a whole system driving wastefulness at every stage.

‘Beyond the bin’ explores the hidden story of waste across the economy, showing where it could be reduced and opportunities to create a more circular economy. It examines all the stages where waste occurs, from production through to disposal, and highlights the  changes that would avoid valuable materials being lost to the economy.

This work was developed as part of the programme for Green Alliance’s Circular Economy Task Force.

Our webpage and briefing present evidence-based insights and practical solutions that can create efficiencies, reduce costs and support the transition to a more circular economy.