WRA calls for higher packaging recycling targets for wood
The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) is calling for higher packaging recycling targets for waste wood after the latest PRN data showed how easily the targets were met in 2022 compared to other materials.
WRA welcomes proposed support for power BECCs and calls for urgent re-think over eligibility criteria
The Wood Recyclers’ Association has today welcomed confirmation of the Government’s support for bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (power BECCS) in its ‘Powering Up Britain’ energy security plan
WRA welcomes plans to withdraw RPS 250
Following five years of work to clarify which waste wood items are potentially hazardous, the WRA has welcomed plans by the Environment Agency to withdraw RPS 250 on September 1st.
Government ‘recognises important contribution’ of waste wood biomass
The Government recognises the important contribution that the waste wood biomass sector contributes to energy security and net zero goals, according to energy minister Graham Stuart.
Julia Turner recognised in Women in Trade Associations Powerlist
Julia Turner, Executive Director of the Wood Recyclers’ Association, has been named on the first ever powerlist to celebrate inspirational women in trade associations. Launched today (March 8) by the Trade Association Forum (TAF) to coincide with International Women’s...
MP tours UK’s largest waste-wood powered biomass plant
Martyn Day MP visited the UK’s largest waste wood-powered biomass plant to understand the critical role of biomass in producing renewable energy. The Member of Parliament for Linlithgow and East Falkirk was shown around RWE’s £300 million biomass combined heat and...
WRA welcomes waste exemption regime changes
The Wood Recyclers’ Association has welcomed changes to the waste exemptions regime for England and Wales announced last week (February 6) by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. For wood, the changes include new exemption conditions for the...
WRA’s Andy Hill to chair European Biomass to Power Summit
Deputy chair of the Wood Recyclers' Association, Andy Hill, will chair the European Biomass to Power Summit taking place in London on 15th and 16th February. Andy, who will make a chairperson's address to open the Summit on both days, will also chair the event's...
MP visits Esken Renewables’ waste wood processing facility
The MP for Rotherham, Sarah Champion, learnt about the vital role that waste wood plays in the production of renewable fuel on a visit to Esken Renewables’ Rotherham processing site last week (February 2). The Labour MP was shown around the facility on Greasbrough...
WRA supports net zero roadmap for timber industry
The timber industry has unveiled a new net zero roadmap, with input and support from trade bodies including the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). Commissioned by Timber Development UK (TDUK), the Timber Industry Net Zero Roadmap was developed following a...
