Wood and timber recycling news articles 
Households and local charities were granted 800,000 Green Points
Earlier this year, it was announced that the London Borough of Bexley had received funding from the London Waste and Recycling Board’s (LWARB) Flats Recycling Programme and the Recycle for London programme, which is also funded by LWARB, to support the scheme in partnership with Gallions Housing Association. The first phase is focused on 2,000 flats in East Thamesmead with a potential expansion to 15,000 flats across Bexley planned for 2012, ... [more]
Riverside showcases UNTHA VR series shredder at RWM
Joining forces with UNTHA on one of the largest stands of the show, Riverside Waste Machinery, the specialist shredding and baling equipment supplier,will demonstrate its expertise in waste management at the ‘RWM in partnership with CIWM’ exhibition (September 13-15th). Visitors to their stand will see the all-new UNTHA VR series shredder when it is unveiled for the very first time in the UK. The powerful new innovation in single-shaft enginee... [more]
UK Government needs to raise awareness of recycling targets
A recent survey by Riverside Waste Machinery has revealed that only 29.6% of respondents feel the Government is taking enough action to raise awareness about the UK’s waste and recycling targets. Riverside managing director Chris Oldfield was keen to understand what the viewpoint was amongst general members of the public. When analysing the results from the 1955 individuals polled, he feels this demonstrates that education remains a crucial is... [more]
RWM and Futuresource recycling and waste management events merge in 2011
Having both excelled as stand-alone exhibitions over the years, RWM and Futuresource have announced they will join forces for the very first time in only a few months. Emap and CIWM’s decision to bring together two of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management events marks a positive step for the industry, believes Riverside Waste Machinery’s managing director Chris Oldfield. “The waste management calendar is peppered with numerous impor... [more]
Logmaker turns almost any household waste into burnable logs
At this time year at the end of a long and very cold Winter many homes with open fires will be delighted to see their logpiles diminishing more slowly. Homes with a logburner or open fire can turn their waste paper and many other compostable items into 'logs' for the fire. The logmaker will turn almost any household waste into burnable logs - including: junk mail, paper, newspaper, cardboard, tissues, ripped up toilet rolls, food and household... [more]
Other Wood and timber recycling news and reviews
Seminar to Maximise Timber Recycling in NSW
The NSW Timber Development Association and the NSW Environment Protection Authority present a seminar to increase the recycling of commercial and industrial timber in NSW.
Good wood: temperate countries sequester carbon in their lumber
In the tropics, carbon from cleared forests goes straight to the atmosphere.
Quite a barn turner
SAUK CITY — The century-old barn behind the farmhouse on Rod and Christi Schwegel’s property looks much the same from the outside as it has for the past 100 years.
Chipping & Grinding Equipment Manufacturing in the US Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
Decline in residential construction as a result of the recession led to demand declines from the forestry sector, the main market for chippers and grinders. However, rebounds in forestry and increased demand for paper products have led to recent industry revenue growth. In addition, increased regulation regarding alternative energy sources will likely increase demand for biomass, which will ...
Omni Dallas Hotel Receives LEED Gold Certification
DALLAS, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Omni Dallas Hotel , which opened its doors on 11/11/11, received LEED Gold New Construction (NC) certification, making it the first and only LEED Gold hotel ...
Demolition program is a ‘jobs engine’
DAYTON — That dilapidated, abandoned century-old house on the corner doesn’t look like much, but deep inside is hidden treasure.Dense, old-growth lumber prized by architects and custom builders supports the roof, limestone blocks are at the foundation, and there are cabinets, solid doors, oak floorboards, beautiful fireplace mantles, even a spirit or two.
US Siding Industry
NEW YORK, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: US Siding Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0847923/US-Siding-Industry.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Building_Demand ...
Barn sweet barn
SAUK CITY — The century-old barn behind the farmhouse on Rod and Christi Schwegel’s property looks much the same from the outside as it has for the past 100 years.
Public Market Emeryville remodel pays homage to its industrial past
Old-growth redwood planks, light fixtures and concrete rubble bound for the scrap heap have gotten a new lease on life as part of a green remodeling effort at the Public Market Emeryville.
Green makeover for Emeryville's Public Market
The improvements made to the market's food court, located in a high-ceiling industrial building put up in the 1870s, marks the first phase of an ambitious $209 million green building project envisioned for the entire 14-acre mixed-use site located on Shellmound Street along Interstate 580 near the Ikea store.
