Recycling news: 2025
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Global
Baterías de litio, la bomba indetectable en las plantas de tratamiento de residuos
The post Baterías de litio, la bomba indetectable en las plantas de tratamiento de residuos appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association .
FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 16 Jul 2025
Policy & government
DfE Update: 16 July 2025
Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers.
GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
MPE Newsletter, 16 July 2025
The post MPE Newsletter, 16 July 2025 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 16 Jul 2025
Global
A LIFE-threatening budget: Commission’s MFF proposal risks quiet rollback of EU environmental funding – through budget lines, not headlines
The European Commission’s proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) suggests that the EU LIFE Programme – the Union’s only dedicated fund for environment, nature […]
European Environmental Bureau · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Cropped 16 July 2025: EU deforestation law pushback; Agri emissions; US lobster disease
We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food...
Carbon Brief · 16 Jul 2025
Global
Circular Choices: A circular bioeconomy for growth and innovation
17 September 202514h – 17hResidence PalaceBrussels The upcoming EU Bioeconomy Strategy, set for adoption by the end of 2025, aims to bolster innovation and solidify the EU’s leadership in the bioeconomy by proposing actions to bring bioeconomy innovations to market, create green jobs, reinforce circularity and sustainability, and align with initiatives like the Clean Industrial […]
CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Easy 5 ingredient baba ghanoush recipe
This aubergine season, add this simple 5-ingredient baba ghanoush recipe to your summer recipe reportoire.
City Harvest London · 16 Jul 2025
Policy & government
Procurement at Mining Remediation Authority
Supplying goods and services to the Mining Remediation Authority.
GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2025
Policy & government
WA7 4DS, Veolia ES Landfill Limited: environmental permit application advertisement -EPR/HB3902HZ/V003
View the application submitted by Veolia ES Landfill Limited for Runcorn Wood Recycling Site, Runcorn.
GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
National Day of Action against plastic pollution across UK this weekend
Surfers Against Sewage want Britons out in force for protests along coastlines and inland waterways. The push comes just weeks before the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations restart in Geneva, Switzerland. Bringing together representatives of countries from across the world, the talks aim to agree a legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution at source and […]
Environment Journal · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Switching 30% of grocery goods to reuse could save UK £577m and cut emissions by 95%
A new study suggests a large-scale switch to reusable packaging in UK grocery retail could bring major environmental and economic benefits, from reduced waste to millions in annual savings.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Making a positive contribution to reducing loneliness
The post Making a positive contribution to reducing loneliness appeared first on Grundon .
Grundon Waste Management · 16 Jul 2025
Global
Greenpeace: Ramaphosa, G20 must end financial apartheid with tax on super-rich
Greenpeace Africa has demanded G20 host and South African President Ramaphosa push ahead on accelerating efforts to impose a wealth tax on the world’s billionaires.
Greenpeace International · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Tata Steel begins construction on £1.25bn Port Talbot EAF
Tata Steel has begun construction on its £1.25 billion Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) at Port Talbot steelworks this week (14 July 2025). The Department for Business and Trade said that the project will bring an additional 5,000 jobs to the UK once it is operational by the end of 2027. Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds joined … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
30% reuse in grocery retail could save £577m
Moving to reuse for 30% of the goods in UK grocery stores could deliver huge financial and environmental benefits, according to a study. This includes between £314 million and £577 million in savings across overall system costs versus single use. It also identified £136 million in potential annual saving for producers who are in the … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Arctic Fox facts: 8 fascinating things to know
Learn fascinating arctic fox facts and about their amazing adaptations that help them survive in one of the coldest places on the planet.
Greenpeace UK · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Perth Show support is family affair for Binn Group
Three generations of the MacGregor family – owners of one of the country’s leading recycling and resource management companies – have pledged their ongoing support for Perth Show. Binn Group has once again stepped up as the main sponsors for the two-day annual agricultural showcase, with a five-figure sum. And organisers have praised the family’s...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 16 Jul 2025
Council news
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Bassetlaw Council · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Landfill tax receipts ‘continue downwards trend’ for 2024/25
Statistics published by HMRC last month (27 June 2025) have shown that landfill tax receipts fell by 1% in the 2024/25 financial year to £486 million. This represents a drop of about £3 million from the last financial year where it sat at £489 million. Landfill tax receipts have largely been decreasing each year. David … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jul 2025
Research & science
Enhanced electrochemical activity of MgO nanoparticles for high-performance supercapacitors - The Royal Society of Chemistry
Green Chemistry (RSC) · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Partnership aims to reduce rare metal cost for recycling
The University of Birmingham and Brazil-based CBMM have partnered on a project to supply Niobium, a non-critical but rare and important metal, for use in the closed-carbon-loop technology for steelmaking. Niobium is said to be an “essential component’ for a carbon recycling technology that could reduce emissions from energy- and carbon-intensive industries. CBMM, a producer … Read More The post…
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Innovative packaging solution that is recyclable and compostable, further expands Huhtamaki’s ice cream portfolio
INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
UK Government unveils new National Food Strategy, boosting climate risk focus
The UK Government has set out its strategy for reforming England’s food system, warning that climate change, nature loss and environmental degradation pose a risk to national food security.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Retail giants pledge to pursue reuse solutions
Nine of the UK’s largest grocery retailers have issued a joint Statement of Intent to explore the further integration of reuse. The initiative – which is supported by the UK governments and environmental action group WRAP – will be implemented in both physical stores and online. The signatories are Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Lidl GB, Morrisons, Ocado Retail, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Citywide Recycling Push: Preston City Council, Beyondly and RECOUP Join Forces to Increase Recycling and Tackle Contamination
The post Citywide Recycling Push: Preston City Council, Beyondly and RECOUP Join Forces to Increase Recycling and Tackle Contamination appeared first on RECOUP .
RECOUP · 16 Jul 2025
Global
“US Eco-Sheets Crush Plastic Giants”: Ultra-Strong Bacteria Fabric Shakes Up Every Household and Industry With a Sudden Wave of Unstoppable Innovation
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Bioplastics News · 16 Jul 2025
Global
Transforming biodegradable polymers into functional electronics
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Bioplastics News · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Sophie Walker wins 2025 Digital Transformation Leader packaging award
Our Data Intelligence Lead, Sophie Walker, has scooped up the award for Digital Transformation Leader at the inaugural Women in Packaging Excellence Awards.
Resource Futures · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Scottish landfill rate hits record low – but waste reduction and recycling must go further, say officials
Scotland has recorded its lowest ever landfill rate, with just 19% of the country’s waste going to landfill in 2023, according to official statistics published this week (15 July) by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). The Scottish Waste From All Sources 2023 report reveals that total waste generation fell to 9.55 million tonnes—a […]
Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Wychavon District Council celebrates restoration win in just 5 weeks
The Coney Meadow project began early 2025 and works needed to finish before late-winter’s nesting season. Mission complete. Led by Wychavon District Council and the Canal & River Trust, efforts included a complete restoration of the site’s reed bed and enhancements to existing biodiversity scores. Marine specialists The Rothen Group acted as delivery partner. Reeds […]
Environment Journal · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
UK’s largest grocery retailers set sights on prefill to take more single use packaging off shelf
A new joint statement from nine major supermarket chains, backed by WRAP and UK governments, signals a bold move toward a standardised, interoperable reusable packaging system across stores and online – with an eye on reducing single use packaging by 2030. Nine of the UK’s largest grocery retailers have joined forces with WRAP and […]
Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Leading EV battery manufacturers falling short on emissions reductions, says Greenpeace report
Most of the world’s top EV battery manufacturers have yet to set targets for both 100% renewable electricity and supply chain emission reductions, according to a new report from Greenpeace East Asia. The report assesses emission reduction efforts by the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery makers. Greenpeace East Asia campaigner Erin Choi said: “Electricity […]
Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Reconomy outlines global textile EPR strategy to guide businesses through regulatory shift
Reconomy has published a new global strategy paper outlining its long-term vision for businesses facing the introduction of textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation across global markets.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Jul 2025
Council news
The local list - Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Tunbridge Wells Council · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Tickets Now Available for 2025 Bed Show Gala Dinner
Tickets are now available to book for the Bed Show’s 15th Gala Dinner and Bed Industry Awards ceremony on 23 September at the International Centre, Telford. Hosted by TV and radio broadcaster Vernon Kay and organised by the National Bed Federation (NBF), the event takes place on the first evening of the Bed Show. It […]
National Bed Federation · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Comment: Offshore charging is the missing piece for decarbonised offshore wind
The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy “doubles down” on the government’s commitment frontier clean energy industries. With offshore wind poised for significant growth, Paul Cairns, CEO of Charge Offshore, calls on wind farm developers to support sustainable, decarbonised expansion by ramping up industry-wide, collaborative efforts to electrify operations and maintenance fleets. “The UK government…
Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
ALDI LAUNCHES CAMPING GAMES TABLE FOR ROUND-THE-CLOCK OUTDOOR FUN
Forget board games and the same old card tricks, holidaymakers can now lead the fun with the NEW Camping Games Table (£24.99), launching in stores from 24th July, but campers best be quick, as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone. Whether it’s a family camping trip, a weekend getaway with friends, or a […]
Aldi UK Press Centre · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Scottish landfill rate at record low, say latest SEPA statistics
Scots are generating less waste than ever before and sending less to landfill, according to the Scottish Waste From All Sources 2023 Official Statistics, published on 15 July, by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). The release provides details on waste from Scottish households, businesses and public services. Scotland generated 9.55 million tonnes of waste […]
Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Pragmatic flood resilience @ Glasson Dock - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 16 Jul 2025
Industry news
Project begins outfall-by-outfall monitoring in real-time on River Roding
A new programme aims to identify, test and fix the most damaging sewage and road run-off outfalls on a ten-mile stretch of the River Roding – London’s third biggest river. The work is a joint undertaking between environmental charity Thames21 and the River Roding Trust. It attempts this kind of monitoring with a granularity – […]
Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jul 2025