While the proud nation of Wales ranked third in the world at recycling, the Welsh Government and WRAP Cymru had grand ambitions to hit the top spot by 2050. But something was standing in the way: household food waste recycling was in steep decline, from 91% in 2019 to 78% in 2022. With 60% of all food waste originating in the home, WRAP Cymru turned to RY to reawaken its Be Mighty. Recycle campaign – and get the nation recycling food waste once again.
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The films picked up a Gold for Best Social Campaign at the Evcom London Live and Film Awards, and a Silver and Bronze at the Evcom Clarion Awards.
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