The Glass & Glazing Federation and British Woodworking Federation have joined forces to launch a timber frame recycling initiative to work alongside the GGF’s existing PVCu and aluminium operations as well as its pilot IGU glass recycling initiative.
The move, in association with the Community Wood Recycling network will mean waste wood, including off-cuts, can be collected when a designated volume has been accumulated.
The organisations have pledged that 100% of all wood collected is reused or recycled, with none going to refill.
They will also give a certificate of recycling for companies to support their green credentials.
GGF head of advocacy & stakeholder relations Chris Beedel said: “We have already seen huge success with our PVC-U and aluminium recycling schemes and are now pleased to be able to offer a similar solution for installers of timber frames.
“We aim to make all our recycling schemes as user-friendly as possible. And with that in mind, waste timber materials can have fixtures and fittings attached and be left in a designated area on site. Waste is collected when 12yd3 of timber has accumulated, meaning companies save on expensive skip costs. Community Wood Recycling can also provide a certificate of recycling for additional peace of mind for installers and the end customer.”
BWF CEO Helen Hewitt said: “Timber is already recognised as a sustainable building material, and this partnership helps make it even more so. By joining the scheme, we’re helping our sector reduce waste and contribute more towards a circular economy. The scheme will allow our members to make a conscious effort to reduce the amount of wood ending up in landfill, while at the same time helping provide local training and employment opportunities.”
The GGF already has recycling schemes in place for PVCu and aluminium and earlier this year launched a pilot project for collecting and recycling IGU glass https://www.the-glazine.com/?p=8615
