The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has today (26th January 2024) responded to the National Audit Office (NAO) report on the government’s support for Biomass .

The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has today (January 18) responded to the launch of a government consultation on a transitional support mechanism for large-scale biomass plants.

The Wood Recyclers’ Association is delighted to have been shortlisted for the Trade Association Forum Awards 2024, the UK’s leading awards recognising the work of trade associations.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.