In a huge victory for the waste wood sector, the Environment Agency is set to classify amber waste wood items from both the HWRC and demolition waste streams as non-hazardous.

The first best practice guidance on wood dust in the wood recycling industry has been launched today (September 3) by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA).

Construction and demolition (C&D) companies must act now to prevent the risk of hundreds of thousands of tonnes of waste wood which could be recycled from being lost.

Former Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) member, Sir Christopher Chope, learnt about the important contribution that waste wood biomass makes to UK energy security and the economy during a visit to Eco Sustainable Solutions in Christchurch, Dorset, on Monday 3rd June.

Over 97% of UK waste wood was sent for processing in 2023, the highest level to date, according to the latest annual statistics published today (Thursday, June 13) by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA).

WRA Chair Richard Coulson has been named as one of the top 100 most influential environmental professionals in the UK on the ENDS Power List 2024.

The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has today (Friday, May 17) highlighted the sustainability advantages of waste wood biomass following scrutiny of biomass power this week in the press.

The Environment Agency has extended its regulatory position statement (RPS) governing waste wooden fence posts and decking from households, following discussions with the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA).

WRA Board Member Vicki Hughes has been named on the first Women in Trade Associations Outstanding Member Contribution List.

The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has appointed Spencer Caldwell, the National Sales Manager at Recycling Plant & Machinery (RPM Ltd), as the new service member representative on its Board.