Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Community group pioneers LED lighting and solar as a service A South London community group is transforming how schools and community buildings access renewable energy through an innovative ‘lighting and […] Recolight · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Scolmore achieves Silver EcoVadis rating Lighting and electrical equipment manufacturer the Scolmore Group has been awarded a a Silver Sustainability Medal by EcoVadis, an upgrade […] Recolight · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Man arrested, vehicle seized in Lancashire waste crime operation MRW Man arrested, vehicle seized in Lancashire waste crime operation JUWC involved in investigations across the North-West as unnamed man taken into custody and HGV confiscated Man arrested, vehicle seized in Lancashire waste crime operation MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Municipal waste to landfill drops by a fifth in Northern Ireland MRW Municipal waste to landfill drops by a fifth in Northern Ireland Landfill rates continue to fall as local authorities increase use of energy from waste disposal, while national recycling rates remain unchanged Municipal waste to landfill drops by a fifth in Northern Ireland MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Speech by Blaise Metreweli, Chief of SIS, 15 December 2025 Blaise Metreweli, Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service on how SIS is keeping the UK safe in a world where the rules of conflict are being rewritten. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Economic Evidence to the Pay Review Bodies: 2026-27 Pay Round HM Treasury’s Economic Evidence for the Pay Review Bodies as part of the 2026-27 Pay Round GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Global Reloop 2025 Year in Review A year of real positive impact: 2025 marked ten years since Reloop began with a simple idea: to accelerate the shift to a circular economy. Reloop Platform · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK Space Agency goes global with 23 new projects A new batch of 23 projects will strengthen international space partnerships, develop national capabilities and boost economic growth, the UK Space Agency announced today. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Guest post: How the Greenland ice sheet fared in 2025 Greenland is closing in on three decades of continuous annual ice loss, with 1995-96 being... Carbon Brief · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news The world will soon be losing 3000 glaciers every year Under current climate policies, 79 per cent of the world’s glaciers will disappear by 2100, endangering the water supply for 2 billion people and raising sea levels dramatically New Scientist — Environment · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government James House, Church Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2LX : HAV/OOMW/LDC/2025/0668 Southern Region, R Waterhouse FRICS, J Reichel MRICS and P Gravell on 8 December 2025. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government DRIVE35: Summary Business Case Summary of the Business Case for the DRIVE35 (Driving Research and Investment in Vehicle Electrification) Funding Programme. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news OPINION: From waste to wonder – the cost saving magic of composting in schools Rachel Phillips-Street, Senior Project Coordinator for the Shropshire Master Composters at Garden Organic, explains the wider impact of its gardening and composting work with schools. OPINION: We all know the stats around food waste: more than a third of what we grow ends up in the bin. And that can seem like a meaningless figure … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Dec 2025 Global GAIA Awards $40,000 to 16 Grassroots Groups Advancing Zero Waste and Environmental Justice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 15, 2025 Berkeley, CA — The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of its U.S. Environmental Justice Action Microfunds. […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Keeping your HMRC sign in details safe Find out how to protect your details, how to report fraud and what HMRC does to help keep you safe online. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Research & science Beyond pipes and budgets: Mapping uncertainty and crafting scenarios for transformative water adaptation by Alfonso Arroyo-Santos, Yosune Miquelajauregui, Luis A. Bojórquez-Tapia This paper advances the field of climate adaptation by addressing two persistent challenges: navigating multiple forms of uncertainty and enabling the construction of actionable future scenarios. Using a methodology grounded in Decision Making under Deep Uncertainty (DMDU), we combine computational modeling with stakehold… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Men's Health Strategy for England Details the government’s 10-year vision for men's health and the actions we are taking now to improve the health and wellbeing of all men and boys in England. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government On the Level December 2025, issue 44 Keep up to date with the latest news and views from the LLW Repository site with our quarterly newsletter, On the Level. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news ‘Growing focus on resilience across the built environment’, finds UKGBC report The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) published its Trends Report 2025 on 9 December, detailing major shifts that shaped the built environment this year along with key themes to look out for in 2026. Drawing on insights from sustainability and innovation experts across industry as well as UKGBC topic leads, the third edition of the […] Envirotec Magazine · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Pathway Action Plans for invasive non-native species in Great Britain This consultation is inviting views on draft Pathway Action Plans (PAPs) which target the priority introduction routes of invasive non-native species (INNS) into Great Britain. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news WasteAid and IOM Launch Groundbreaking Waste-to-Use Pilot in South Sudan In the heart of South Sudan, where communities continue to recover from conflict and flooding, a new initiative is turning one of the region’s greatest challenges into a source of hope. WasteAid, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has launched a pioneering waste-to-use pilot project, funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, […] WasteAid · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Dundee-based greywater recycling startup secures £350k Dundee-based water technology firm Cascade Water Products, has secured angel investment of up to £350,000 towards helping commercialise its innovative micro-greywater recycling system. Cascade says the investment, from a group of European and American investors, will enable it to accelerate production and bring its technology to market, initially targeting holiday resorts, hospitality venues, h… Envirotec Magazine · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Governments have a golden opportunity to reverse neglect of UK protected nature sites This post is by Meriel Harrison, senior policy officer at the RSPB. Earlier this month the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) published a landmark report. It laid bare the magnitude and extent of failures by successive governments to fulfil essential legal responsibilities to care for […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news pEPR amendments progress through Parliament following Commons debate Amendments to the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme are continuing their passage through Parliament, with the regulations due to be debated in the House of Lords today (15 December 2025). The amendments were laid before Parliament in early November and have already been debated and approved in the House of Commons. pEPR in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news “I’M A WINE EXPERT AND HERE’S WHY YOU’VE BEEN PAIRING YOUR CHRISTMAS DINNER WINES ALL WRONG” Aldi’s wine expert, Sam Caporn, is here to settle the debate on which traditional classics should be kept on the dinner table and the unconventional bottles worth bending the rules for. Sam says: “Christmas dinner is arguably the most celebrated meal of the year, so people instinctively stick to the classics – Chablis with starters, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Working for the British High Commission Kigali GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Vehicle traceability – The importance of continuous registration of vehicle ownership EGARA says traceability starts with continuous registration: every vehicle must have a responsible keeper until a Certificate of Destruction or re-registration ends its record. Auto Recycling World · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Using bacteria to create valuable materials from sludge: New funding announced in the Netherlands Half a million euros has been donated to assist a research project at the University of Delft (TU Delft), exploring how microbes can be harnessed to break down PFAS, pesticides and microplastics in heavily contaminated sludge, and recover valuable reusable resources. The Haskoning Innovation & Education Fund announced the funding on 9 December for the […] Envirotec Magazine · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Countryside not spared the impact of Industrial Revolution The reality of pollution during England’s Industrial Revolution was far more widespread than the classic image of soot-choked cities, according to a new study. By analysing the bones of 94 individuals from the 18th and 19th centuries, researchers have uncovered a hidden spectrum of toxic exposure that blurs the line between polluted urban centers and […] Air Quality News · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Residents are resistant to four-weekly collections – what does the data say? Residents tend to object to any reduction in residual waste collection frequency - but do the numbers stack up to support a less frequent service? Resource Futures · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government RTFO and SAF Mandate recycled carbon fuels Information for suppliers of recycled carbon fuels under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Draft regulations to commence Sections 61 to 64 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 A technical consultation on draft regulations relating to sections 61 to 64 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Guest post: Why cities need more than just air conditioning for extreme heat Cities around the world are facing more frequent and intense bouts of extreme heat, leading... Carbon Brief · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Samsung SDI secures $1.5bn US ESS battery deal Samsung SDI has announced a landmark agreement worth more than KRW 2 trillion ($1.5bn) to supply prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for energy storage systems (ESS) in the United States.The deal, signed by its Michigan-based subsidiary Samsung SDI America, covers a three-year supply period beginning in 2027, with production set at the company’s Indiana… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Copyright and artificial intelligence: progress report A progress report on the use of copyright works in the development of AI systems, under Section 137 of the Data (Use and Access) Act. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Organic flow batteries market set to soar According to a new report by Research Intelo, the organic flow batteries market was valued at $325 million in 2024 and is forecast to reach $2.1 billion by 2033, representing a CAGR of 23.7%.This trajectory highlights both technological progress and shifting industry priorities towards sustainable storage solutions.Interest in OFBs is being driven by three overlapping… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: ALDI’S BACK TO SCHOOL BUNDLE RETURNS FROM JUST £3.50 After last year’s huge success, Aldi’s Back to School range is returning with a January release for the second time, hitting shelves nationwide on 4th January. Designed to help families refresh their children’s school wardrobes for the new year, the essential bundle costs just £3.50. Those looking to top up school wardrobes will need to hurry though because as with all Specialbuys, once they’re… Aldi UK Press Centre · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news How green hydrogen could power industries from steel-making to farming Many industries are eyeing up hydrogen as a source of clean energy, but with supplies of green hydrogen limited, we should prioritise the areas where it could have the most positive impact on carbon emissions, say researchers New Scientist — Environment · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Inclusion and Diversity Annual Report 2024-25 This report outlines the work we have been doing to help make the IPO a truly inclusive employer. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Over £1 billion for victims of domestic abuse to access support and rebuild their lives More victims of domestic abuse will receive better protection through nearly £500 million as part of the forthcoming Violence Against Women and Girls strategy GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025