A campaign has been launched to promote the benefits of using recycled woodchip in landscaping and leisure markets.
“Recycled Wood Works Wonders”, an initiative by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), will target local authorities, specifiers, facilities managers and those working in the landscaping industry.
It will highlight recycled woodchip as a versatile and effective alternative to other surfacing and mulch products.
WRAP will organise site visits and seminars and use direct mail, advertising and public relations to get the message across.
Wood material development manager Julia Turner said: “Recycled woodchip is an excellent mulch, pathway and play surface material. It offers many performance benefits, is cost-effective due to its long-lasting properties and requires little maintenance.”
WRAP said sustainable procurement is being pushed higher up the agenda due to the EU landfill directive and national packaging and recycling targets.
