Modern references to the waste sector often quote terminology such as "the circular economy", "resource efficiency" and "waste as product". Wood waste is no exception to these concepts. Post-consumer wood waste should not be thought of as waste, but rather as a useful resource for production of new products and energy generation. Whilst a decade ago most wood waste was reused and recycled locally, the situation has changed and significant volumes are now being shipped across Europe. This trade has triggered discussions about the waste hierarchy, energy security, energy subsidies and, ultimately, the longevity of such trade. Such discussions are interesting and it is important to explore the reasons behind the trade to understand whether we can expect a change any time soon.
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