Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Two men sentenced for illegal waste dumping in Cardiff Two men have been sentenced for illegally dumping waste on farmland in Cardiff, following a successful prosecution brought by Natural Resources Wales (NRW). The convictions relate to a series of fly tipping incidents which took place across three fields near the St Mellons Business Park, some of which form part of a designated Site of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Latest research: what percentage of Bristol’s wheelie bins could have been recycled? The post Latest research: what percentage of Bristol’s wheelie bins could have been recycled? appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Revealed: ‘Cali Fund’ for nature still empty as emails show industry hesitation A major fund for biodiversity remains starved of resources more than five months after its... Carbon Brief · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Plastics linked to $1.5trn in annual health costs, study finds A new report published in The Lancet has found that plastics are responsible for more than $1.5trn in global health-related economic losses each year, affecting people from infancy to old age. edie — Circular Economy tag · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Strong Renewable Demand for Landia pumps and mixers in Estonia MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Strong Renewable Demand for Landia pumps and mixers in Estonia Landia has won important new orders to provide its proven pumps and mixers to two major biogas and biomethane plants in Estonia. For a 0.7MW biogas and cogeneration plant, 11 Landia mixers (all 11kW) are to be installed in primary and… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Magazines told: don’t make roaring fires a desirable Christmas accessory They say that Christmas is being sold to us earlier every year and recognising that, Mums for Lungs are trying to pre-empt one aspect of Christmas imagery that has become a staple for art directors: a ‘cosy’ fire crackling away in the hearth. Search for ‘Christmas living room scene’ on Shutterstock and nine of the […] Air Quality News · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news The UK needs to strengthen, not rollback, its environmental protections Across the world, governance systems that protect precious environments and people are being dismantled. This may feel a far cry from the cut and thrust of domestic politics, but there are already signs that some parties want to replicate or even supercharge such moves here. […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Award recognizes leadership in sustainable water management This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with SDS Infrastructure. Water technology firm SDS Infrastructure recently marked its first ever entry in the New Civil Engineer Awards with a prize in the category of “Impact in Water and Environment – Contractor”. The award recognized leadership in delivering innovative, sustainable water management solutions that address […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news OEM Auto Recycler Fenix Parts Strengthens and Expands Through Partnership with Grade A Auto Parts Fenix Parent LLC, operating as Fenix Parts ("Fenix " or the "Company"), a prominent recycler and reseller of original equipment manufacturer automotive components, today announced its acquisition of Grade A Auto Parts (“Grade A”), a well-regarded name in the automotive recycling parts sector with a strong presence in the Midwest and Central US. This new partnership strengthens Fenix’s nationwid… Auto Recycling World · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Ben steps up summer holidays support for automotive families facing cost-of-living pressures Automotive industry charity, Ben, today highlights the ongoing cost-of-living pressures faced by automotive families and launches the third year of its summer holidays support programme. ATF Professional · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – New roadmap could unlock biogas potential MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – New roadmap could unlock biogas potential HRS Heat Exchangers has welcomed the publication of a new Clean Flexibility Roadmap by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), which expands on the UK Government’s previously narrow view of the potential of biomethane to deliver significant carbon reductions. Not only does… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Walsall Council completes construction of £32m HWRC Walsall Council has completed the construction of a new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Aug 2025 Council news Wakefield Primary AP Panels 2025-26 - Wakefield Council Wakefield Council · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Aging cars are delaying transition to electric vehicles say RAC New research by the RAC Foundation has highlighted an overlooked obstacle to the UK’s transition to emission free motoring: Internal combustion engined cars are lasting a lot longer than they used to. Ten years ago, the average age of a car on the UK’s roads was seven years and five months. That average has grown […] Air Quality News · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Board meeting: the award-winning photograph of India’s female skateboarders Walking hand-in-hand to the skatepark, Asha Gond and Puti are pioneers of India’s burgeoning female skateboarding community Positive News · 6 Aug 2025 Policy & government Mr M I O Fouz v Columbus UK Holdings Ltd T/a RightSpend: 2202171/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Walsall completes construction of £32m waste facility Construction of Walsall’s £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) and Waste Transfer Station (WTS) has now been completed. Located on Middlemore Lane in Aldridge, the new site expects to become operational in 2025, with full details on opening schedules to be announced. Site facilities The new HWRC featured an annual capacity of 40,000 tonnes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news UK’s first commercial-scale BECCS project gets green light Marking it out as a credible front-runner in supporting the UK’s efforts to get BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage) up and running, low-carbon energy-from-waste wood company Evero has been selected to enter negotiations to potentially transform its Ince Biomass plant into the nation’s first such facility to run at commercial scale. Located within […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Share & Repair Network Tourism Fund Report Circular Communities Scotland’s Share & Repair Network Tourism Fund Report Circular Communities Scotland · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news ALDI’S PET BARGAINS RETURN TO STORES – INCLUDING EXCLUSIVE DESIGNER PET BEDS With more and more pet owners looking for pet products that match the aesthetics of their homes, supermarket Aldi is releasing exclusive new pet beds, each featuring iconic William Morris designs. Part of the latest pet range to hit the middle aisle, shoppers can get their paws on these limited-edition beds from 14th August. But […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 6 Aug 2025 Council news Children and families - Solihull Council Solihull Council · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Flood resilient garden showcases possibilities that combine adaptation and aesthetics In what seems an appealing example of practical climate adaptation, flood insurance specialist Flood Re has unveiled a permanent flood resilient garden at Howbery Park in Oxfordshire — a living demonstration of how thoughtful outdoor design can mitigate flood risk while enhancing biodiversity and aesthetic appeal. The permanent, free public access, flood resilient garden has […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news NEVER TATTOO MUCH! ALDI LAUNCHES RANGE OF TATTOOS – INCLUDING AIR FRYERS AND KAYAKS TO CELEBRATE SPECIALBUY OBSESSION Supermarket Aldi has unveiled the UK’s first ever Specialbuy temporary tattoos, with air fryers, kayaks, hanging egg chairs and Kamado BBQs among the quirky and wonderful designs. The tattoos have been created by the supermarket to celebrate some of its […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Great Cable Challenge to return for International E-Waste Day As part of International E-Waste Day on 14 October, Material Focus is bringing back ‘The Great Cable Challenge’. Material Focus is launching a nationwide campaign aimed at tackling the millions of cables and other old, unwanted electricals sitting idle across UK households. This Autumn, Material Focus is calling on households, local authorities, retailers, and […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Aug 2025 Policy & government How planting Paragon's Townhead Woods helped a business to benefit the environment Read how Paragon Veterinary Group used the England Woodland Creation Offer to support business sustainability while improving biodiversity to the benefit of the wider community. GOV.UK · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Circular economy and sustainability: How businesses can drive sustainable growth The post Circular economy and sustainability: How businesses can drive sustainable growth appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Advanced solid oxide electrolyser in Switzerland showcases flexible energy management A new advanced solid oxide electrolyser features the ability to alternate between electrolysis (SOE) and fuel cell (SOFC) operation, in what seems a noteworthy example of the delivery of such a capability at a larger scale and in such an application-ready format. Developed by HyGear, part of HoSt Group, and a specialist in on-site hydrogen […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 Aug 2025 Policy & government Removing batteries, plugs and power cables from WEEE at HWRCs: RPS 295 Environment Agency regulatory position on removing batteries, plugs and power cables from waste electrical and electronic equipment at household waste recycling centres. GOV.UK · 6 Aug 2025 Policy & government French strategy for energy and climate Multiannual energy plan - Umweltbundesamt Österreich Umweltbundesamt Austria · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Violence and abuse towards waste workers up by 42% Waste management company SUEZ says there has been a 42% increase in serious verbal and physical abuse by members of the public towards frontline staff. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Extreme heat pumping solution demonstrated in aluminium-casting facility This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with KSB. When a UK aluminium ingot supplier began experiencing repeated pump failures in its casting pit, the issue wasn’t just inconvenient—it was operationally critical. The culprit? Exceptionally high process water temperatures that exceeded the limits of standard submersible pump designs. To address the challenge, the […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 Aug 2025 Global Berlin Packaging details progress toward SBTi-validated targets https://www.packagingdive.com/news/berlin-packaging-2024-sustainability-report-emissions-reduction/753528 Bioplastics News · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Abuse against Suez waste staff up 42% There has been a 42% increase in serious verbal and physical abuse by members of the public towards frontline workers working for Suez recycling and recovery UK. The “We Refuse Abuse” campaign has been launched by the waste management company this week to call for an end to violence and aggression against waste staff. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Educational campaign mounts citywide recycling push in Preston This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with Beyond.ly A targeted recycling education campaign spearheaded by Preston City Council and plastics recycling and resource efficiency charity RECOUP, with funding and support from environmental consultancy Beyondly, has reached over 265,000 residents, helping to cut recycling contamination reports by 13% and reduce material re… Envirotec Magazine · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news 87% of British schools in toxic air zones, 12million at risk 25,000 campuses are located in areas that exceed the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines, according to a new analysis. The assessment shows that 87% of schools are situated in ‘toxic air zones’, with 12million children at risk of developing long-term health conditions such as asthma and heat disease. Of these, 850,000 are being exposed […] Environment Journal · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news The City of London’s groundbreaking Thermal Comfort Modelling planning A new tool takes into account the impact of community spaces, gardens and other realms on local microclimates. Planning & Development Manager Gwyn Richards outlines the project and an ADEPT President’s Awards win for Innovation in Place Shaping. Several years ago, The City of London embarked on a research initiative to better understand the microclimatic […] Environment Journal · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news BE100 climate tech startup competition launches Now in its third year, the contest is expected to attract more than 1,000 applicants and trigger multi-million private sector investment. BE100 is run by Blue Earth, the organisation behind Europe’s largest environmental investment summit, which takes place every October in London. Submissions are now being accepted, with a closing date of 5th September. 100 […] Environment Journal · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Support Services Officer - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 6 Aug 2025 Policy & government Use a reusable coffee cup - Sustainability Victoria Sustainability Victoria · 6 Aug 2025 Council news MAB28826 - OLD PITSLIGO CHURCH / PEATHILL KIRK - Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Council · 6 Aug 2025