WATA backs MPA call for Government survey into recycled aggregates
WATA has backed a call from the Mineral Products Association for a Government-led survey into the scale of the recycling of waste to produce aggregates in Britain. A report published by The Mineral Products Association (MPA) earlier this week, estimates that recycled and secondary aggregates accounted for 72.8 million tonnes, or 31% of total aggregates […]
CFlo Europe Limited joins WATA UK
CFlo Europe Limited joins WATA UK
WATA wins prestigious Green Apple Environment Award
The Washed Aggregates Trade Association (WATA) is celebrating after being named a winner of the 2026 International Green Apple Environment Awards. Selected from more than 700 entries worldwide, WATA has been recognised among this year’s leading examples of environmental best practice. The trade association will receive the award at a ceremony in the House of Lords, London […]
WATA to host “Meet The Experts” session at RWM exhibition
This year’s WATA stand at the RWM exhibition will be hosting three of the industry’s top experts, offering advice on environmental law, compliance, planning and permitting. Craig Burman from Burman Environmental Law, Tina Jackson from Compli Digital, and Jessica Morgan-Smith from MPG will be on the WATA stand at this year’s RWM show at the NEC in Birmingham. They will be […]
WATA hosts election for new Exec Board Member
The Washed Aggregates Trade Association (WATA) is holding an election for a Service Member to join its Executive Board, after an existing member stood down due to a change in circumstances. Four candidates have put themselves forward for the role. A vote will now take place between 7th and 18th September, with the elected member […]
WATA welcomes changes to planning framework but calls for explicit recognition of wash plants
The Washed Aggregates Trade Association (WATA) has welcomed several important changes contained within the Government’s newly published National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). But the trade body is continuing to call for greater recognition of high-grade recycled aggregates produced through washing and processing, within the national policy. The revised framework, which was published earlier this week […]
Packed Members’ Meeting Huge Success
WATA was delighted to have welcomed the largest number of members ever to its latest members’ meeting, which took place in Bromsgrove, West Midlands on July 8th. Almost 80 people attended the event to hear from sector experts giving updates on the latest regulatory and technical issues affecting washed aggregates. Andy Hill, CEO of WATA, […]
Trade Body welcomes extension to reduced fuel duty
WATA has welcomed news that the Government has extended the reduced tax rate for petrol and diesel until December 2026. The Government has also announced a 12-month moratorium on Vehicle Excise Duty for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), allowing eligible operators to pay just £1 at renewal. The move is expected to save hauliers between £600 […]
WATA welcomes UNEP call for sustainable sand management
The Washed Aggregates Trade Association (WATA) has welcomed a new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report calling for urgent action to address the growing global “sand gap” and improve the sustainable management of sand resources. The report, Sand and Sustainability: An Essential Resource for Nature and Development, warns that global demand for sand is outpacing […]
WATA calls on Government to publish National Emergency Plan for Fuel as sector faces mounting risk
WATA is calling on the UK Government to urgently set out how it will implement its National Emergency Plan for Fuel, amid growing concerns that ongoing global supply disruption could significantly impact the waste and recycling sector. As the war in the Middle East continues to affect global oil supply routes, WATA is warning that […]
