Richard Coulson, chair of the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA), reports on the WRA’s latest waste wood market statistics

Open 3P initiative to improve packaging sustainability, by developing consistent methodology for classifying, reporting and sharing data extended to glass, metals, paper, fibre-based composites and wood.

RPS 250, which allows potentially hazardous waste wood items to be recycled or recovered, is due to be withdrawn September 2023.

European Environment Agency framework for assessing eight key secondary raw materials markets finds significant shortcomings

Electricity generator’s renewable credentials challenged by Environment Audit Committee

The wood, made by replacing lignin with epoxy, has been identified as suitable for large-scale production

Drax CEO has responded to the BBC’s claims

The BBC production investigated foreign biomass fuel sourcing by the Drax power station

Geminor’s CEO explores impacts on waste wood prices, and the need for alternative fuels for energy recovery

If successful, the materials will be used in the company’s paper and packaging making process