During Recycling Week 2024, during 14 – 20 October, we’d like to showcase some of the great work being undertaken by EMERGE 3Rs. We are EMERGE Recycling, FareShare Greater Manchester and Touch Wood. Today we are shining a light on Touch Wood.

Touch Wood is a social enterprise which rescues wood from going to waste, be that incineration or landfill. Last year we rescued 600 tonnes of wood and reused 72% of it. The rest was ethically recycled.

Earlier this year, our skilled craftspeople upcycled scaffold boards, industrial reels, part of the Manchester Velodrome track and old whiskey barrels to create a beautiful outdoor wellbeing space for Siemens Energy in Manchester.

The reclaimed wood was used to build planters, seating and tables as well as a pergola with a polycarbonate roof to protect users from the inclement weather meaning the space can be used all year round.

The whole process, from initial design to completion was taken care of by our talented Touch Wood colleagues. We’re sure you’ll agree that their hard work paid off creating an inviting space for Siemens Energy workers to take a break.

If you’re looking to revamp your outdoor area, whether commercial or domestic, give us a ring to talk through a sustainable solution. Call now on 0161 223 8200.