Overall UK exports of waste wood biomass and panel board feedstock dropped by 50 per cent last year compared to 2016, according to the latest statistics produced by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA).  The trade body carried out an annual survey of its members...

Scottish wood recycler David Laing has been awarded a Lifetime Presidency in recognition of the contribution he has made to the Wood Recyclers’ Association. The award was made last week at the WRA's summer members' meeting in Stirling Scotland. David was presented...

The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) is warning that the UK could be facing an unnecessary shortage of waste wood next winter if regulators don’t resolve permitting issues. Andy Hill, Chair of the WRA, said this winter had seen the first real scarcity of waste wood...

As figures released today by the World Health Organisation (WHO) revealed the most polluted towns and cities in the UK, The Wood Recyclers’ Association has renewed its call to the industry to ensure good practice on the use of biomass fuel. The WHO’s figures show more...

The WRA's summer members' meeting is taking place on Wednesday June 6th in Stirling, Scotland. The meeting promises a packed agenda looking at a variety of topics currently affecting the waste wood industry. It will be followed by a tour of Blue Scotland's facilities...

Wood recycler Jamie Plevin has been elected to join the Board of the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). Jamie, who is the Managing Director of R Plevin & Sons Ltd, said he is delighted to be joining the WRA. He was elected at the WRA’s Annual General Meeting which...

The WRA is holding an election to replace former Board member David Laing who retired from his position on the Board last year, to spend more time with his family. There are three WRA members standing for election: Jamie Plevin, MD of wood recyclers R Plevin & Son...

The Wood Recyclers Association (WRA) has elected Richard Coulson as its new deputy chair. Richard has been on the WRA Board for the past five years and is a member of its technical sub-committee which has been leading on the key industry issues of fire prevention...

WRA briefs members over Environment Agency changes

WRA Chair Andy Hill is today giving a presentation in Le Havre, France about the UK's waste wood market and the challenges it is facing. Andy was invited by the the Comité Interprofessionnel du Bois-Energie (CIBE - Interprofessional Wood-Energy Committee) to update...