Michael Symons appointed to the WRA Board
The Wood Recyclers’ Association has announced the appointment of Michael Symons as the new Service Member Lead on its Board.
Julia Turner recognised in Women’s Powerlist for third time
Ahead of International Women’s Day this weekend, we are honoured that WRA Executive Director Julia Turner has once again been named on the Women in Trade Associations (WiTA) Powerlist 2026.
Outlet for millions of tonnes of waste wood will be lost unless government acts now, warns WRA
Millions of tonnes of UK waste wood could be without a domestic market from next year if the government does not take urgent steps to protect the UK’s waste wood biomass sector, the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has warned.
Environment Agency launches new wood RPS following successful advocacy by waste wood sector
The Wood Recyclers’ Association has welcomed the publication this week of a new Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) in England specifically for waste wood, following successful calls from the WRA on behalf of the waste wood industry.
WRA shortlisted for Trade Association Awards for third year running
The Wood Recyclers’ Association is delighted to have been shortlisted for the Trade Association Forum Awards - the UK’s leading awards recognising the work of trade associations - for the third year running. The Association has been named today (December 9) as a...
WRA and WPIF ‘disappointed’ over decision to keep wood packaging recycling targets unchanged for 2026
The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) and Wood Panel Industries Federation (WPIF) have expressed disappointment over the Government’s decision to keep the wood packaging recycling target unchanged for 2026.
UK waste wood market remains under significant pressure, says WRA
The UK waste wood market remains under significant pressure, according to the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA), with stockpiles of material continuing to be reported across the country.
WRA welcomes findings of Greenhouse Gas Removals Review
The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has today (October 23) welcomed the findings of an independent review commissioned by the government on Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGR), and in particular, its clear recommendation that the government should extend support for waste wood-powered biomass plants that have potential to deliver GGRs.
WRA launches updated Fire Prevention Plan Guidance
The Wood Recycler’s Association (WRA) has today (September 15) launched updated Guidance on Fire Prevention Plans (FPPs) for waste wood storage sites, drawing on the latest best practice in managing fire risk.
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