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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

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

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,

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

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

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

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.

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
