News
8th May 2019
GWR shortlisted for National Recycling Award!
We have been selected as a finalist in the Waste Reduction Initiative - Public/Third Sector category after being nominated by DSL Business Finance. These awards bring together recycling enterprises from across the country to recognise and celebrate best practice and innovation.
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3rd April 2019
Designs on Growth Update
Last year Glasgow Wood Recycling’s efforts to tackle social exclusion and promote sustainability were boosted by the announcement of funding from the Scottish Government and European Union for 'Designs on Growth' - our in-house design project. We are now 9 months into our design project and some great progress has been made. We've launched 13 new products!
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19th March 2019
Glasgow Wood Recycling Wins Sustainability Award!
Glasgow Wood Recycling were delighted to take home the Sustainability Award from the Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards in Liverpool on the 13th of March. This year the awards were aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals - celebrating those whose businesses are contributing to economic growth, social and environmental wellbeing.
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5th February 2019
2018: Year Reviewed
2018 was another great year for Glasgow Wood Recycling. In this blog we look back at events from last year – and look forward to what 2019 has in store.
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5th January 2019
Our Wood Recycling Community
As a member of the Community Wood Recycling Network, we're one of over 20 organisations all working to help prevent valuable timber from heading to landfill.
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17th December 2018
Find us at SDX: the Scottish Design Exchange
If you can't make it over to South Street to view our products head over to the SDX store!
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3rd October 2018
Designs on Growth receives funding from Naturesave Trust
Over the past year or two, we've been planning our new Designs on Growth project which has received significant funding from the Scottish Government and European Union.
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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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