Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority actively promotes its work in local, national and trade media. This part of our site gives you information on our most recent media releases and communications campaigns.
Background Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) is committed to supporting the target of zero waste by 2040. This involves changing behaviours and attitudes and encouraging residents to take actions to help us achieve our goals. Through continued funding, education and partnership, MRWA aims to support this transition whilst stimulating local economy and the development – Continue Reading
Background Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) is committed to achieving the targets of zero waste and zero net carbon by 2040. This involves changing behaviours and attitudes and encouraging residents to take actions to help us achieve our goals. As we enter unprecedented levels of consumerism with endless stream of new fast-fashion, electronics, and – Continue Reading
Fifteen community organisations across the Liverpool City Region have secured a share of a £165,000 investment to launch innovative waste reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives. Delivered through the Zero Waste Community Fund 2026/27 — a partnership between Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (MRWA) and Veolia — the funding will empower grassroots projects to tackle high-priority – Continue Reading
Funding boost helps Merseyside residents repair, reuse and rethink waste A community-led project helping local people cut waste, repair everyday items and build sustainable skills is being delivered across Merseyside thanks to backing from the Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority’s Zero Waste Community Fund. The Reclaim & Sustain Project, delivered by the community organisation Friends – Continue Reading
Having celebrated a breakout year in 2025, Liverpool City Region will once again be taking part in Repair Week, from Monday 2nd – Sunday 8th March 2026. Liverpool City Region Repair Week 2026 – which is being driven through Zero Waste LCR, a behavioural change arm of Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) – offers – Continue Reading
Girls and young women across Merseyside are taking action on food waste thanks to a project that is teaching practical skills in cooking, growing and composting – helping families save money while protecting the environment. Guiding Towards Food Waste Zero is a collaborative effort between Merseyside Girlguiding Association and cookery specialists Cook Clean and Green, funded by a £27,050 grant – Continue Reading
Community organisations across the Liverpool City Region are being invited to apply for a share of £165,000 to deliver projects that reduce waste and support a more sustainable future. The Zero Waste Community Fund 2026/27, managed by Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (MRWA) in partnership with Veolia, will support community and voluntary groups, social enterprises – Continue Reading
A region-wide scheme is helping parents reduce household waste and save money by making the switch to reusable nappies and wipes. The Reusable Nappies & Wipes Project, led by Sustainable Starts CIC (formerly Liverpool Cloth Nappy Library), has used funding from the Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (MRWA) to help support up to 30 families – Continue Reading
Local waste officials are calling on people to help prevent fires by recycling their broken festive lights, batteries and other FastTech gifts this Christmas. Authorities across the Liverpool City Region are working with Recycle Your Electricals to encourage residents to join the ‘Stop Battery Fires’ campaign, which sets out to encourage the recycling of batteries – Continue Reading
A community project in Speke has secured a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote environmental sustainability. The “Mint Meals, Minus Waste” project, led by Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside, will be delivered in partnership with South Liverpool Homes and its food pantry, ‘The Market Place’. The supporting – Continue Reading
