WRA welcomes increased 2024 packaging recycling target for wood

WRA welcomes increased 2024 packaging recycling target for wood

The Wood Recyclers’ Association has today (November 16) responded to confirmation that Defra’s packaging recycling targets for waste wood are set to rise next year from 35% to 42%. 

Julia Turner, Executive Director of the WRA said: “For years wood packaging targets have been set too low and we welcome this increase, which will provide more support for waste wood reprocessors through the PRN system.

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WRA welcomes launch of RPS 291

WRA welcomes launch of RPS 291

Following extensive discussions with the Environment Agency on behalf of industry, the Wood Recyclers’ Association has today (Thursday, November 2) welcomed the launch of a new regulatory position statement for waste wood which it says will make it more practical to meet regulatory requirements while still ensuring compliance.

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WRA addresses confusion over RPS 250

WRA addresses confusion over RPS 250

Confusion over the removal of RPS 250 means that some waste processors are charging more than necessary to take waste wood from home refurbishments and in some cases have stopped taking it altogether, according to the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA).

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Workshops launched to address questions over RPS 250 removal

Workshops launched to address questions over RPS 250 removal

Are you confused about the recent changes to the rules governing certain kinds of demolition waste wood?

The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) is holding two interactive online workshops from next week to answer any questions you may have about the removal of RPS250.

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WRA reassures businesses ahead of RPS 250 deadline

WRA reassures businesses ahead of RPS 250 deadline

With just a few days left before the rules governing demolition waste wood are changing, the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) is reassuring businesses that the change only impacts a small amount of material and with testing this can be reduced even further.

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Join us at the RWM Expo in September!

Join us at the RWM Expo in September!

We are inviting our members to a Waste Wood Market Panel Discussion during the RWM Expo in September and urging them to visit us on the Wood Recyclers’ Association stand (R-N211)

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Plevin has been a member of the WRA for over 10 years. We experience numerous benefits to membership both socially and professionally. The regular meeting forums provide great networking opportunities and enable us to interact with colleagues within the industry to share learning and build stronger working relationships.

Meetings are informative and reflect the key issues which the industry faces on a day to day basis.

Having the backing of an industry body means that we’re not one voice among many. The problems we face are common throughout the industry. It turns out we are not alone in experiencing our issues, and there are many likeminded people that we can discuss the issues with, and reach sensible conclusions.

Graham Hobson, Finance Director, Plevin

It’s essential to have an industry body which represents its members at all levels to ensure we can continue to operate our businesses successfully. The WRA does just that.

Amanda Snowie, Scot Heating Company

The idea behind the WRA was to give the wood recycling industry a voice so we could lobby government and work collaboratively with them to influence legislation and regulations. We have achieved that and beyond. It’s fantastic to see the WRA going from strength to strength.

Geoff Hadfield, MD of Hadfield Wood Recyclers. Founder and current Board member of the WRA

When we formed the WRA the packaging waste regulations were coming into play and were very complex which was one of the main reasons we started it. Since then the WRA has continued to do a great job and I’m delighted it’s doing as well as it is.

Michael Tracey, Non-Executive Director of Tracey Timber Recycling Ltd & founder member of the WRA

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