INDUSTRY NEWS
A Window of Opportunity
Chris Beedel recently met with the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP , Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero .
» THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING was to discuss the document that the Glass and Glazing Federation ( GGF ) has developed ‘ A Window of Opportunity ’, which sets out the contribution that replacing windows and doors can make to the Government ’ s Net Zero agenda .
Chris Beedel said : “ it was a very productive meeting , where I was able to take The Secretary of State through the document and demonstrate that over 80 Million windows which are over 20 years old are in need of urgent replacement . The advancement in window technology and design innovation means that windows produced today are 50 % more energy efficient than older double glazing and will save the average household £ 467 a year . This is why it is essential that windows and doors are replaced as part of a fabric first approach along with other insulation measures .”
Grant said : “ I was delighted to meet with the GGF and see the excellent document ‘ A window of Opportunity ’. It shows the contribution that Glazing can make to saving energy , reducing CO 2 and saving money for homeowners . My department is committed to have further meetings with the GGF so that we can incorporate Glazing into our thinking and future programmes .”
The document ‘ A Window of Opportunity ’, was developed by the GGF along with partner British Glass to highlight the heat loss in dwellings which is the worst in Western Europe . It sets out the savings that would be made if older double glazing was replaced with windows that meet the new energy efficiency requirements . The CO 2 savings alone would be the equivalents of taking 1.88 Million cars off the road and reducing household energy bills by £ 467 per year at the current capped rates .
www . ggf . org . uk
GGF Calls Full House for Industry Recycling Scheme : PVC-U , Aluminium , and now Timber
» THE GLASS AND GLAZING FEDERATION used FIT Show to launch yet another string to its recycling bow .
The industry body already offers a comprehensive PVC-U and aluminium recycling scheme and is now pleased to add wood to the arrangement in conjunction with the British Woodworking Federation ( BWF ).
Chris Beedel , Head of Advocacy & Stakeholder Relations at the GGF explains : “ The construction industry is one of the largest producers of waste in the world and as an important part of the community , the glazing sector needs viable recycling solutions in place for all materials . We have already seen huge success with our PVC-U and aluminium recycling schemes and are now pleased to be able to offer a similar solution for installers of timber frames , with the help of Community Wood Recycling .
“ Community Wood Recycling aims to save resources by reusing and recycling waste timber while creating jobs , training , and volunteering opportunities for disadvantaged people . Like our other schemes the waste material can be left in a designated area for hassle free collection on site . It can still have the door and window fixtures and fittings in and will be collected when 12yd 3 of timber waste has accumulated and saves on expensive skip costs .
“ With Community Wood Recycling , 100 % of the wood will be reused or recycled , so members can rest assured that none of the waste collected will end up in landfill . Community Wood Recycling can provide a certificate of recycling for additional peace of mind for installers and the end customer . In 2022 Community Wood Recycling rescued almost 24,000 tonnes of wood and the GGF would love its members to help them rescue even more in 2023 and beyond .”
Helen Hewitt , CEO of the British Woodworking Federation states : “ The BWF is excited to be working with the GGF and Community Wood Recycling on this important and topical initiative . Our members go to great lengths to make the most efficient use of their wood raw material and , even with modern lean processes , it is inevitable that some wood waste is generated . This opportunity will allow our collective members to make a conscious effort to reduce the amount of wood going to landfill , while supporting the valuable work that Community Wood Recycling do in providing training and employment opportunities locally .”
www . ggf . org . uk
8 JULY 2023 CLEARVIEW-UK . COM