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Wood Recycling in the UK

National Community Wood Recycling Project
The NCWRP was founded in 2003 to encourage and assist the setting up and continued development of community-focused wood recycling projects based on the award-winning Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project. There are currently 24 affiliated Projects across the UK
www.communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/

Other UK Recycling & Information Sites 

WRAP Waste & Resources Action Programme, promoting sustainable waste management.

Recycle Wood An interactive resource produced by WRAP to help producers of wood waste find collection services and recycling facilities and to link potential buyers of recycled wood products to suppliers.

Recycle Now An information site on where and how to recycle materials, mainly for homes and schools.

Recycle More Offers help and advice on recycling in the home, school and workplace.

The Community Recycling Network UK The national umbrella organisation for community-based, not-for-profit and co-operative waste management groups which work in reduction, re-use and recycling.

www.letsrecycle.com

www.wasteonline.org.uk       

www.mobilecashmate.co.uk
You can sell old mobile phones to MobileCashMate and they will ensure that all the components and chemicals are reused and recycled safely in accordance with WEEE regulations.

The Green Home Directory features businesses across the UK that are doing their bit for a greener world. This can be sourcing their goods from organic and sustainable sources, or using renewable energy and fairtrade products. Our aim is to help promote their good work, and spread the word about the green products and services out there.

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Recycling Organisations in Brighton & Hove

Sussex Central YMCA
(01273) 885505
Collect and sell/donate larger items for reuse
www.sussexcentralymca.org.uk/charity_shops 

Emmaus
Collect items and donate/sell through store
(01273) 426480

Furniture Now
Lewes based furniture reuse, collections and sales/donations
http://www.furniturenow.org.uk/
T: (01273) 479528

Brighton & Hove City Council
lists the waste and recycling services available in the city.
http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/index.cfm?request=c1119881

Brighton & Hove - Bulky Waste Collection
Call the Cityclean helpline to arrange a collection
(01273) 292929

Magpie Recycling Co-operative  
Household collection & recycling service - including paper, glass etc
http://www.magpie.coop/
T: (01273) 677577  

 



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Other Government/Public Bodies

Environment Agency
public body for protecting & improving the environment in England & Wales
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/

Encams
formerly Tidy Britain Group - info about local environmental campaigns
http://www.encams.org.uk/home/home.asp

UK Sustainable Development
UK government site
http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/

Local Government Association
recycling info available via search facility
http://www.lga.gov.uk/

DEFRA
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
http://www.defra.gov.uk/

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Local Traders Using Recycled Wood

Carpenters

Robert Hill  01273 556811 / 07974 939 733 tinyrobert2003@yahoo.co.uk

George Birtwell  01273 692275 / 07866 067530 www.georgebirtwell.com

New Heights DecoratorsInterior Painting and Decoration
and Unique Designs from Recycled Materials – unique bespoke carpentry items
Scott Perry 07958 926001
http://newheightsdecorators.co.uk/

Arthur Bosence is an experienced designer and maker based in the south east. He specialises in creative, stylish storage solutions and bespoke furniture. An accomplished craftsman, he uses responsibly sourced woods, metals and plastics and has the versatility to produce furniture in a wide range of styles. He works in a sustainable way and is committed to reducing, reusing and recycling waste. www.abfurniture.co.uk/

Simpson Carpentry Bespoke woodwork & custom joinery with an emphasis on reclaimed materials
http://www.simpsoncarpentry.com/


Artists and designers

Oliver Heath is a long-standing B&HWRP supporter, customer and collaborator: he has often used  our wood in his various designs and projects for TV, magazines, shows and exhibitions.
See our Oliver Heath page for images and details.
Oliver Heath Design www.oliverheath.com

Paul Yarde
Stained Glass in recycled wood 01903 752682 email: rowenayarde@mac.com

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Some of the companies using our Waste Wood Collection Service

Cheesmur Construction
Cobbe Barns
Beddingham
Lewes East Sussex BN8 6JU
T: 01273 858600
F: 01273 858024
E: info@cheesmur.co.uk
W: www.cheesmur.co.uk

Rayner Intraocular Lenses Ltd
Sackville Road 1&2
Hove East Sussex BN3 7AN
Tel: 01273 205401
Fax: 01273 324623
E: iol_enquiries@rayner.com
W:www.rayner.com

RP Ellis Construction Ltd
Lane House, Mill Lane
Rodmell
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 3HS
01273 474684

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Other local companies

Alan Williams Metal Artist
http://www.alanwilliamsmetalartist.com
Alan Williams is a metal artist and sculptor working on his own commissions as well as with schools and community groups. His passion is creating sculpture and animals from mostly found and reclaimed metal. His work reflects a deep observation of visual aesthetics and capturing the life and character that is unique to each piece he creates.


Honey Beeswax live in the Sussex countryside in England and make handrolled beeswax candles in a range of colours and other lovely local things.
 

Sussex Gates
Using traditional methods and sustainably sourced wood to create a variety of products for your garden - fencing, arbors and trellis, plant supports and edging for raised beds - made from Sussex willow, hazel and chestnut

 

Artist Residence is not really a hotel and not really a gallery, its somewhere in between. Our boutique guesthouse is bang in the centre of Brighton. Each of our en-suite rooms have been individually designed by both local and internationally renowned urban artists

 

 

Other Information

9 Wacky Ways To Reuse Appliance Parts
Want to do something creative and environmentally friendly with your old appliances? Is the old fashioned way of disposal just too boring for your tastes? Then try out these zany and even practical ways to reuse your household appliances. (Thanks to Kayla, Star Student at Valley Charter School for providing us with the link!)


Places of Interest

Wilderness Wood
A  family-run sustainable woodland in the  Sussex Weald, making garden items, fencing, furniture, firewood, mulches and woodchip for sale, as well as offering lots of fun for families with kids - walks, camps, trails and bbq's, as well as special events, classes and talks. Great for a whole day out or just drop in to the cafe for good local food, and visit the woodshop.

Coppicing
Coppicing is an ancient form of woodland management, that involves repetitive felling on the same stump, near to ground level, and allowing the shoots to regrow from that main stump. (Also known as the coppice stool)