Wood use in the UK & worldwide – can we continue like this?
By Dan Ridley-Ellis and Marlene Cramer Most people think about wood as an abundant, renewable material – and, as long as we replant, the more […]
circular economy
InFutUReWood webinar: Timber buildings: reuse and recycling for sustainability
This webinar explores the topic of the circular economy for wood used for construction. It will share interesting and useful findings from the ForestValue project “InFutUReWood”. Continue reading
WRA’s survey of wood demolition waste contamination
The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has made an urgent appeal for waste wood samples from the demolition of pre-2007 buildings. They are trying to avoid […]
How is waste wood sorted in the UK?
Waste wood in the UK seldom ends up as landfill. Instead, it is used for particle boards, animal bedding or biomass production. But waste wood […]
Build4People – a comment
The European Commission is inviting a discussion on the establishment of a “Built4People” partnership. Described as a research & innovation partnership on ‘people-centric sustainable built […]
5 Questions for InFutUReWood – the use of timber in the UK
This is a longer version of a post you can find on the InFutUReWood project website. If you want just a summary – head over […]
WTS seminar – from timber to trees
The Wood Technology Society of IOM3 presents: From timber to trees – an afternoon seminar on wood products in the round 3pm until 5pm, Wednesday […]
Research Assistant vacancy – InFutURewood project
We are seeking applications for the position of Research Assistant, Full Time – Fixed Term (2 years) Closing Date: 12 August 2019 | Interviews date: […]
Timber2019
The 3rd in my treelogy of talks entirely based on pun titles – the most egregious one of all.“Grading and abetting – does timber strength […]
Introducing InFutURewood
The InFutUReWood project website is http://infuturewood.info/ Innovative Design For the Future – Use and Reuse of Wood (Building) Components “InFutUReWood” is a new project funded under […]