Wood - WRAP

Information

Wood specifcations

Projects

Key publications

Assessment of the potential for surface removal of certain forms of contaminated wood waste to improve the yield of less contaminated materials. 1934kb pdf
A comparison of different technologies for sorting treated wood waste and assessment of their overall suitability for use as automated systems. 839kb pdf
A project to explore the types of wood waste produced by construction sites in the UK and the associated treatments. 342kb pdf
WRAP’s new study provides an updated estimate of wood waste arisings in the UK and discusses the current and future economic drivers affecting the wood waste market. 574kb pdf
The production of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) in the UK generates 131,000 tonnes of waste. Furniture manufacturing creates an additional 150,000 tonnes. 1631kb pdf
A Life Cycle Assessment of Closed Loop MDF Recycling using the Microrelease Process to Produce Recycled Wood Fibre from MDF Waste. 504kb pdf
This report describes the field test methods and results, and discusses the significance of the findings towards the end of this document. 5682kb pdf
These are high-volume low-cost products composed of chipped wood waste that would otherwise probably go to landfill. If the properties and performance of existing products is better understood they can be specified with increased confidence, and improved products can be developed. 11014kb pdf
A Summary Report for manufacturers of recycled wood products wanting to improve performance of their products and for end users when selecting the most appropriate products for use. 2361kb pdf
Appendices for Wood Market study UK Wood Flows and Recycled Wood Waste Market Report 657kb pdf
The markets, opportunities and marketing guidance. 3129kb pdf