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26th March 2024
A conversation with Peter, the founder of Glasgow Wood
…or The Glasgow Wood Recycling Project as it was initially christened back in 2007! Using wood recycling as the vehicle to create valuable opportunities for people in the community, he's established one of the largest wood recycling organisations in the UK. Have a read of our brief chat with Peter as he tells us about some of his most memorable moments.
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23rd September 2023
An ex-exhibitor stand transformation: COP26 to Scottish Lend and Mend Hubs
Via our wood collections service, we worked with EventCycle to collect waste wood from COP26 back in 2021. When Scottish Libraries contacted us in early summer 2023 to produce some peg boards, we had just the material for the job! Learn about the full transformation here.
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1st July 2022
Wood Collections: from COP26 exhibition stands to potato planters at Hillhead High School
Take a look at the full journey of some raised bed planters and wood collections made from COP26, as the students at Hillhead High School transform them into potato planters.
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28th April 2022
Waste: the Seventh Natural Resource
Waste generation has increased massively around the world in recent decades, and there are no signs of it slowing down. By 2050, worldwide municipal solid waste generation is expected to have increased by roughly 70% to 3.4 billion metric tons. It's also estimated that annually less than 30% is recycled. Can we turn this around and begin to use more of our precious waste?
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25th February 2022
Community Creations: Kath’s Flooring Restoration and our Wood Collections service explained
Kath visited us last September on recommendation from a neighbour. Having built a new office/studio space in her garden, she was in need of a more affordable and environmentally friendly solution to purchasing brand new flooring. Luckily we had something which had recently been dropped into our timber yard which did the job...
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7th September 2018
The Making Of: Whisky Barrel Planter
Ever wondered how whisky barrels are made, and where they've been before they end up in your garden or local pub? Take a read to learn more.
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23rd August 2018
A brief history of the Barclay Curle Complex
The Barclay Curle Complex in Whiteinch may host the wonderful Glasgow Wood workshop, but it is perhaps better known for its historical significance as a symbol of the bygone era of industrialisation.
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