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Welcome to our blog page, where we will share our opinions and thinking on current issues. Please click on the blog picture to read the full article:
New Guidance for Waste Wood Producers
September 2021
New guidance has recently been published by the construction and demolition sector on waste wood disposal? Charlie Law looks at how to use this guidance and the steps you need to follow to ensure your waste wood is disposed of correctly. Read more>
By Charlie Law
Timber and the circular economy
May 2020
Timber is the ultimate renewable material, but where does it fit in to the circular economy? Charlie Law looks at how the timber industry could embrace a system that makes the most of the resources we have. Read more>
By Charlie Law
Specifying lesser-used UK timber species
March 2019
Charlie Law assesses the UK’s hardwood consumption and availability, and discusses how lesser-used UK species could be utilised more. Read more>
By Charlie Law
What does the construction industry want from its timber suppliers?
December 2017
Charlie Law reviews feedback from sustainability professionals within the construction industry summarising what is being achieved and what more can be done to meet the standards required. Read more>
By Charlie Law
Have we fallen out of love with UK hardwoods?
December 2016
With less than 10% of the hardwood used in the UK being home-grown, have we fallen out of love with UK hardwoods? Read more>
By Charlie Law
Where does your timber come from?
May 2016
The UK consumes almost 16 million m3 of timber and panel products each year, but where are these sourced from? Read more>
By Charlie Law
Is it a Pre-Demolition or Pre-Redevelopment Audit?
November 2015
Is ‘Pre-Demolition Audit’ the right term, or does this imply that the decision has already been made to demolish? Read more>
By Charlie Law
Do we already have circular materials?
September 2015
The perception is that circular products are not readily available; however there are already a number of solutions out there. Read more>
By Charlie Law
Where does timber fit in a Circular Economy?
June 2015
Timber is the ultimate renewable resource, but is it a biological or a technical nutrient, or both? Read more>
By Charlie Law
New Business Models for a Circular Economy
May 2015
How do we ensure products can be recovered at the end of their life for reuse, refurbishment, remanufacture or recycling? Read more>
By Charlie Law
Keeping Wood Local: The Grown in Britain Licensing Scheme
April 2015
We are probably all aware of the FSC tick logo, which has been around for over 20 years now, and many will also be aware of PEFC, …. but they do not always tell you where your timber came from….. Read more>
By Charlie Law
How do we design out waste in a circular economy?
March 2015
Construction waste is often assumed to be the result of the building contractor’s inefficiencies, but much of the waste that is produced is actually as a result of the design….. Read more>
By Charlie Law