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Wood residues to av gas funded in the US

01 February 2023
A Georgia plant turning wood residue into jet fuel is receiving a big chunk of new federal funding to boost production, in the hopes that its products can eventually lower the climate change impact of the airline industry and other sectors. Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The
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UN report on uses for wood residues

01 February 2023
Wood residues hold the potential to support resource-efficient energy access, revitalize rural economies and help mitigate climate change, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Source: Timberbiz In many countries, wood residu
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Regional connectivity addressed by the Tech Hub

01 February 2023
Say goodbye to connectivity frustration in rural, regional, and remote Australia with a new and convenient book-in phone support service from the Regional Tech Hub. Source: Timberbiz The team is ready to provide free, independent personalised connectivity assistance, answer questions,
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FSC approved undies

01 February 2023
As shoppers become increasingly concerned with how their choices impact our planet, Australian underwear store Step One is taking incredible strides toward a sustainable future for all with its FSC-certified underwear range. Source: Timberbiz Transitioning to responsibly sourced, fore
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Pre-Federal budget submission by HIA on the housing shortage

01 February 2023
The Australian government’s plan to have one million homes in the pipeline within five years will be sufficient to ensure that the acute shortage of housing supply does not deteriorate further, but it will not address the long-term undersupply, HIA has announced in its newly released
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Single use plastics out in Victoria, wood is the alternative

01 February 2023
The Victorian Government’s ban on single-use plastics such as plates and straws comes into force today following the banning of plastic bags in 2019. Source: Timberbiz And the Victorian Forest Products Association believes the timber industry can play a big part in delivering environm
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Environment defenders in NZ file legal proceedings against plantation forestry regs

01 February 2023
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) in New Zealand has advised that it has filed legal proceedings challenging the lawfulness of plantation forestry regulations. Source: Timberbiz The EDS says that the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry (NES-PF) are failing t
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TABMA and Hardware Australia announce intention to merge

01 February 2023
TABMA Australia and Hardware Australia have announced their intention to merge and create a single association to represent the timber and hardware industry nationally. Source: Timberbiz The leadership team, comprising of the two boards view this as a great opportunity to be ‘stronger
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AE Gibson partners with Sawquip

01 February 2023
AE Gibson & Sons Pty Ltd has been appointed regional Australia and New Zealand partner for Canadian company Cardinal Sawquip. Source: Timberbiz Sawquip International (a division of Cardinal Corporation) was founded in 1988 to provide quality sawmill equipment for the primary and s
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