Government ‘considering transitional support’ for waste wood biomass
The Government recognises the importance of waste wood biomass and is considering transitional support for the sector after the ROCs and RHI subsidies end, according to Energy Minister Graham Stuart.
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.
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.
Shadow Minister learns about crucial role of waste wood biomass
The Shadow Minister for Energy Security, Dr Alan Whitehead, learnt about the important role that waste wood plays in delivering renewable biomass power during a meeting organised by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA).
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).
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.
Don’t miss our Expert Waste Wood Panel at RWM!
The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has today announced the speaker line-up for its high-level Waste Wood Market panel discussion, taking place at next week’s RWM Expo in Birmingham.
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.
WRA welcomes Biomass Strategy
The Wood Recyclers’ Association has today (August 10) welcomed the launch of the government’s much-anticipated Biomass Strategy.
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)
