Recycling news: 2025

Council news Darlington Joint Strategic Needs Assessment - Darlington BC Darlington Council · 17 Jul 2025 Policy & government HM Land Registry Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025 Better serving our customers and the property market. GOV.UK · 17 Jul 2025 Policy & government LAM-BOURN AGAIN! - Second chance for dozens of Berkshire fish Some 50 brown trout in the Thames Valley have been given new homes as the dry spell has an increasingly challenging effect on wildlife and habitats. GOV.UK · 17 Jul 2025 Policy & government NSW State of Environment 2024 :: Report Cards - NSW State of the Environment NSW EPA · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news AI demand could drive up US electricity bills – even if it fizzles A rush to build more energy infrastructure is driven in part by inflated estimates of US data centre growth. That means households and small businesses could face higher electricity bills – even if AI demand falters New Scientist — Environment · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Celebrating another successful Eco-Schools year The post Celebrating another successful Eco-Schools year appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Is your business F-Gas compliant? Here’s how Valpak can help Shannon Moxham outlines the urgent need for businesses to manage F-gases—potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and similar systems. With UK regulations tightening post-Brexit, compliance can be complex and varies between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Valpak is exploring a support service to help businesses with reporting, certification, and data management. A sh… Valpak · 17 Jul 2025 Global New EU farm policy writes blank cheque for Member States threatening green transition Brussels, 16 July 2025 – The European Commission’s proposal for a reformed Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2027 – which currently accounts for a third of […] European Environmental Bureau · 17 Jul 2025 Council news Concessionary bus passes - Darlington BC Darlington Council · 17 Jul 2025 Policy & government Chief of the Air Staff speech at Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 2025 Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton's speech at the Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 17 July 2025 GOV.UK · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news UK MPs back global targets to reduce plastic production and pollution MPs on the UK Government’s Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee have urged negotiators to push for an ambitious new global treaty to tackle plastic pollution at negotiations in Geneva next month. edie — Circular Economy tag · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news MPs write to government over global plastics treaty Several MPs have called for the government to push for targets to reduce plastic waste at the next round of plastic treaty negotiations. The sixth round of the negotiations (INC-5.2) for a Global Plastics Treaty are scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland from 5 to 14 August 2025. The negotiations seek to create a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jul 2025 Policy & government TCFD-aligned disclosure guidance for public sector annual reports Applying the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) recommendations in central government and, where appropriate, the wider public sector GOV.UK · 17 Jul 2025 Policy & government Common Frameworks Evaluation A process evaluation of Common Frameworks to understand how these are working in practice. GOV.UK · 17 Jul 2025 Policy & government Evaluation of Access to Work Plus – Qualitative research with employees, employers and DWP staff involved in the Access to Work Plus Proof of Concept This report summarises the impact of the Access to Work Plus (AtW+) Proof of Concept (PoC) on supporting employees with health conditions and/or disabilities to remain in work and their employers. The report also explores the effectiveness of the application process and delivery of the PoC. GOV.UK · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Unpicking another food strategy All eyes were on Bradford this week where Daniel Zeichner, minister for food security and rural affairs, launched the government’s new food strategy for England – the second in the space of just three years. Unlike the Conservative government’s listless 2022 effort, Labour’s strategy has received Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Enforce school food standards, parents tell government Parents want to see rules governing the quality of school meals in England properly enforced ahead of a government review of standards. In June, the Department for Education said the School Food Standards would be updated for the first time since they were introduced for government Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Vape recycling take-back schemes – closing the awareness gap The ban on single-use vapes that came into effect on 1st June 2025 marked a significant step forward for the UK's environmental agenda. Der Beitrag Vape recycling take-back schemes – closing the awareness gap erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Intensive chicken production risks breaking welfare laws Animal welfare campaigners have warned chicken farmers they could be breaking the law by rearing fast-growing breeds. The Humane League UK (THL UK) has sent letters to 1,600 chicken farmers across the UK along with the four largest poultry producers – Avara, Cranswick, Moy Park and 2 Sisters Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Extreme weather here to stay, says Met Office Extreme weather is now the norm for the UK as a result of climate change, according to meteorologists. The Met Office said its latest assessment of the UK’s climate shows how baselines are shifting, records are becoming more frequent, and temperature and rainfall extremes are becoming the norm. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s headline figures highlight widespread public engagement with the new food strategy, a first-of-its-kind climate address to Parliament, parent demand for proper enforcement of school food standards, and the poultry industry’s heavy reliance on fast-growing chicken breeds. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 17 Jul 2025 Global Joint letter to Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, regarding the announcement of a UK National Methane Action Plan The post Joint letter to Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, regarding the announcement of a UK National Methane Action Plan appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news The Carbon Brief Interview: UK climate envoy Rachel Kyte Rachel Kyte CMG was appointed the UK’s special representative for climate in October 2024. She... Carbon Brief · 17 Jul 2025 Policy & government Financial sanctions suspected breach reporting form Financial sanctions suspected breach reporting form GOV.UK · 17 Jul 2025 Policy & government Oil Price Cap suspected breach reporting form Oil Price Cap (OPC) suspected breach reporting form GOV.UK · 17 Jul 2025 Global LAB and MARTIN go to Canada ESWET members LAB and MARTIN GmbH will work on a new Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 17 Jul 2025 Policy & government Minister for the Armed Forces speech at Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 2025 Minster for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, speech at the Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 2025 on 17 July 2025. GOV.UK · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news UK Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) launches inquiry into PFAS CHEM Trust has submitted evidence to the UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) inquiry into PFAS – per and polyfluoroalkyl substances — also known as “forever chemicals” due to their extreme persistence. PFAS are a group of around 10,000 synthetic chemicals known for their heat, water, and oil resistance. They are used in products like […] CHEM Trust · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news New Apprenticeship Standard to Support Mattress Manufacturing Introducing the Mattress Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Excitingly, a new apprenticeship standard specifically designed for the bed sector was approved for delivery in late 2024, offering employers a dedicated pathway to develop the next generation of skilled mattress manufacturing operatives. The Mattress Manufacturing Operative Level 2 apprenticeship was officially approved fo… National Bed Federation · 17 Jul 2025 Global US children routinely exposed to harmful chemicals from packaging, researchers warn Read https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/chemical-children-plastic-packaging-us-health.html Bioplastics News · 17 Jul 2025 Global Unlocking agricultural biomass for Europe’s bio-based packaging transition Read https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/agricultural-biomass-bio-based-packaging-europe.html Bioplastics News · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Business Spotlight: Neil Electrics Our profile of Neil Electrics, a long-standing repair shop in Haringey that is taking part in our groundbreaking Repair Voucher Scheme. The Restart Project · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Supporting the Wellbeing of Over 4,000 Young Londoners The post Supporting the Wellbeing of Over 4,000 Young Londoners appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news ADBA responds to Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets consultation ADBA submitted its response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s consultation on Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets on 10 July 2025, strongly advocating for the anaerobic digestion (AD) sector’s vital role in UK climate action. Our response highlights that AD is uniquely capable of delivering 10-13% of global greenhouse gas emission reductions… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Viridor incinerator approved for Teesside A new incinerator in Teesside has been given the green light by the Environment Agency (EA). The facility is expected to commence operations in late 2029, with the tender likely being awarded to Viridor. The Energy from Waste (EfW) site will be run as the Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility (TVERF) in Grangetown, Redcar. Ian … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jul 2025 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0108 11-13 High Street, Westbury, Bristol City, Bristol, BS9 3BF Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 17 Jul 2025 Global Article 9 PPWR – Why certain packaging formats should be compostable Open the document Industrially compostable products, certified according to the harmonised European standard EN 13432 for the organic recovery of packaging, contribute to efficient waste management and circular preservation of resources by: Supporting the separate collection of biowaste (collection of more valuable resources from the waste that represents the highest fraction of municipal [...] European Bioplastics News · 17 Jul 2025 Council news Car parking - Darlington BC Darlington Council · 17 Jul 2025 Council news The Dolphin Centre - Darlington BC Darlington Council · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news From material circularity to fuel innovation: Inside the Mercedes F1 team’s race strategy for net-zero The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One (F1) team has reported a 35% reduction in race team control emissions compared to its 2022 baseline. edie dives into how the team of 1,000+ employees delivered this progress – and the big hurdles it now faces as F1 grows amid its rising popularity. edie — Circular Economy tag · 17 Jul 2025