Recycling news: 2025

Industry news How to embrace an abundance mindset, according to you From fostering human connections to getting your fingers in the soil, here’s how Positive News readers tune in to an abundance mindset Positive News · 16 Jul 2025 Policy & government Air Marshal Harv Smyth appointed new Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Harv Smyth will succeed Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton in August 2025. GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2025 Council news Revitalising the Heart of Chesterfield - Chesterfield Borough Council Chesterfield Council · 16 Jul 2025 Council news Hart News and residents' newsletter - Hart District Council Hart Council · 16 Jul 2025 Industry news MPAS welcomes Scottish aggs tax alignment amid concerns over future policy - Mineral Products Association Mineral Products Association · 16 Jul 2025 Industry news Circular economy in action with the latest addition to the OilSense fleet - Olleco Olleco · 16 Jul 2025 Industry news Qemetica invests PLN 70 million in Polish glass facility - Glass International Glass International · 16 Jul 2025 Council news Household waste recycling centre locations and opening hours - Renfrewshire Council Renfrewshire Council · 16 Jul 2025 Industry news SCOPE supports Welsh Water response to severe storm Upgraded telemetry technology helped Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water manage an unprecedented volume of alarms during a major weather event, writes Julian Booth, SCADA service delivery manager, Ovarro On 7-8 December 2024, Storm Darragh brought heavy rain and 93mph winds to much of Wales, leaving 95,000 homes without power and communities severely impacted by flooding, fallen […] Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jul 2025 Industry news Environmental impact of common pesticides seriously underestimated, finds research The environmental impact of nine pesticides, commonly used in grape cultivation, may have been significantly underestimated, suggesting current pesticide risk assessment criteria need updating. The research was presented on 11 July at the Goldschmidt Conference in Prague. In laboratory experiments, the nine pesticides that are used in viticulture and on other crops, far exceeded the […] Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jul 2025 Global Samen vooruit met Europa De Europese regelgeving zit in een stroomversnelling. Of het nu gaat om circulaire economie, producentenverantwoordelijkheid of administratieve vereenvoudiging: Brussel roert zich, en dat laat zich voelen in onze sector. De Clean Industrial Deal is daarvan een krachtig voorbeeld. Met dit nieuwe beleidskader wil Europa een duurzame én competitieve industrie verankeren. Circulariteit staat daarbi… RecyclePro · 16 Jul 2025 Industry news Ceremony opens the construction phase of Port Talbot EAF Construction has begun on Tata Steel UK’s Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) facility in Port Talbot, said to be the UK’s largest low-carbon steelmaking facility. At a ground-breaking ceremony on Monday 14 July, the group’s chairman, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, marked the opening of this new phase in the project, described by Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds as “great […] Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jul 2025 Industry news The case for careful planning The start of my brief political career coincided with some big battles over road building. In 1992, work started on the M3 extension through Twyford Down in Hampshire. The decision to gouge a cutting through this beautiful landscape, rather than invest £75 million in a […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 16 Jul 2025 Industry news Kristof - Renewi Renewi · 16 Jul 2025 Industry news IT, Digital & Data - Renewi Renewi · 16 Jul 2025 Industry news ELCC - Events - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 16 Jul 2025 Industry news Safety Health Environment & Quality | Working at Renewi - Renewi Renewi · 16 Jul 2025 Policy & government Flying to become more accessible as Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson sets out key recommendations for aviation industry The Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group will push recommendations forward to provide a better passenger experience for disabled people. GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2025 Policy & government Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group report Independent report and recommendations from the Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group on ways to improve aviation accessibility. GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2025 Council news Shropshire Local - Shropshire Council Shropshire Council · 15 Jul 2025 Industry news Fixing the foundations: Our response to the Civil Sanctions consultation for packaging compliance This blog, written by Policy Advisor Danny Stapleton Torres, outlines Valpak’s response to the Environment Agency’s Civil Sanctions consultation, highlighting the need for a fairer, more flexible enforcement regime under the new Packaging Waste Regulations. Valpak · 15 Jul 2025 Global How Centre for Earth Works (CFEW) is Transforming Waste Systems in Nigeria The issue of organic waste management is particularly pressing in cities around the world, including Nigeria, where organic waste constitutes, on average, 50 percent of municipal waste. In some cities, […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 15 Jul 2025 Policy & government Reforming the waste exemptions system Defra and the Welsh government’s approach to tackling abuse of the waste exemptions system. GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2025 Policy & government Qualitative research on changes in trader behaviour Research with UK traders (businesses and intermediaries) to understand possible changes to behaviour following the UK's proposed departure from the EU in 2019. GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2025 Industry news How to save the whales from Trump Donald Trump's push for deep sea mining is putting whales in peril. Together we can push back. Greenpeace UK · 15 Jul 2025 Global From Bezos’ Wedding to Sevilla’s Streets: A Global Demand to Tax the Super-Rich This isn’t about envy. It’s about accountability, democracy, and survival. Greenpeace International · 15 Jul 2025 Industry news 嘉宾来稿：探究火山喷发如何影响气候预测 火山喷发对科学家及其气候模型构成了根本性挑战。 众所周知，剧烈的火山喷发会导致地表气温突然下降，多次喷发则会在几十年乃至几个世纪的时间尺度上影响气候变率。 当火山喷发将二氧化硫注入平流层时，会形成气溶胶，从而阻挡阳光到达地球表面。 与人类对气候变化的影响不同，后者发生缓慢且可以在各种社会经济情景下被纳入气候模型进行考量。火山喷发具有突发性，这给气候预测带来了挑战。 目前科学家尚无法预测火山喷发的发生时间、地点以及二氧化硫的排放量。 那么，在进行未来气候预测时，如何考虑火山喷发对气候的影响呢？ 上微信关注《碳简报》 在我们最近发表于《通讯-地球与环境》（Communications Earth & Environment）的研究中，我们表明火山喷发对全球气温预测的不确定性产生了重大影响。 我们的研究结果发现，如果将偶发的火山喷发纳入气候预测，突破《巴黎协定》所设定的1.5C升温上限的时… Carbon Brief · 15 Jul 2025 Industry news BIR looking for members for electronics and EV working group The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has called for volunteers to join its working group focused on electrics, electronics and electric vehicle (EV) batteries (EEEVB). The working group is the first of its kind to cover this topic within the bureau. The group will bring together technical experts from BIR member associations and companies. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jul 2025 Industry news ALDI’S BABY EVENT RETURNS WITH PRICES FROM JUST 99P Aldi’s much-loved Baby Event lands back in stores from 17th July, offering incredible value with prices starting from just 99p. Parents can stock up on everything from soft play goodies to travel essentials, without breaking the bank. Whether shopping for a newborn or a growing toddler, the range includes a wide selection of must-haves fit […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 15 Jul 2025 Industry news Standardisation and accreditation: rebuilding trust in carbon markets Concerns over effectiveness, transparency and greenwashing have seen the credibility of credits tied to emissions plummet in the past decade. We look at how public and private stakeholders are working to safeguard integrity. With rising concerns that climate targets will be missed, carbon markets are set to play an integral role in accelerating efforts towards […] Environment Journal · 15 Jul 2025 Global Catalysing Local Action in Romania to Meet EU Packaging Targets ‘RoFlex’ is a powerful new pilot showing just how flexible packaging can be sorted and recycled to meet the EU’s new packaging rules. Local actors are taking the lead, with CEFLEX supporting with technical insights, data and value chain coordination. The pilot shows what real implementation looks like and what must happen next to close the gap to 2030 EU legislative targets. CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 15 Jul 2025 Policy & government A UK government food strategy for England Towards a Good Food Cycle: a UK government food strategy for England, considering the wider UK food system. GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2025 Industry news OPRL’s Jude Allan Named Women in Packaging Excellence Awards Winner Jude Allan of OPRL wins Women in Packaging Excellence Award, celebrating leadership in sustainable packaging. Discover how her work is shaping the industry. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 15 Jul 2025 Industry news COMMENT: Consider a cautious approach to plastic credits Plastic offsets could be part of the solution to reduce plastic waste – but plastic neutral claims are risky. Plastic credits have gained traction as one of the solutions to address plastic pollution. Modelled on carbon credits, they are broadly defined as measurable, transferable assets representing one tonne of plastic diverted or recovered from the […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 15 Jul 2025 Global A brief look at Reusable Beverage Containers Reloop's Director of Circular Economy Development, Anna Larsson, sheds light on why there has been a decline in the reusable beverage containers, and what can be done to reverse it. Reloop Platform · 15 Jul 2025 Policy & government Project Delivery - Guidance and Documents This page is designed to support MOJ project sponsors and the supply chain in navigating project controls and MOJ systems. Templates should always be downloaded from here to ensure the latest versions are used. GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2025 Policy & government Miss D Audit v Tesco Stores Ltd: 6006319/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2025 Policy & government UK Green Taxonomy This consultation seeks to gather views on the value case for a UK Green Taxonomy as part of the UK’s wider sustainable finance framework. GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2025 Global Advanced Sorting Technologies for the Nordic Markets German-based Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH is a global leader in recycling and sorting plant solutions. With advanced technologies, specialized expertise, and tailored solutions, the company supports the Scandinavian countries’ efforts to achieve their ambitious recycling and circular economy goals. Nordic countries are globally recognized as leaders in sustainability, with some of the most advanced … Global Recycling · 15 Jul 2025 Industry news Veolia Westminster displays pride with London’s most colourful clean-up achieving 56% recycling rate Veolia, in partnership with Westminster City Council, is proud to have achieved a recycling rate of 56% in one of Westminster’s largest clean-up operations of the year. Veolia’s team members not only marched in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community for the fourth year in a row, but also orchestrated the clean-up response for Westminster’s biggest... Skip & Waste Magazine · 15 Jul 2025