Recycling news: 2025

Council news Barnhill Diversity profile - Brent Council Brent Council · 11 Jul 2025 Council news Statement of Intent for ECO4 and Great British Insulation Scheme - withdrawn - Big Blue Door North Kesteven Council · 11 Jul 2025 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week From a protest calling for the protection of the Mayan jungle in Mexico to the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior here are a few of our favourite images from Greenpeace’s work around the world this week. Greenpeace International · 11 Jul 2025 Policy & government Sickle cell and thalassaemia: screening handbook Guidance for healthcare professionals covering the pathway for sickle cell and thalassaemia screening. GOV.UK · 11 Jul 2025 Policy & government Bowel cancer screening: guidelines for colonoscopy This guidance sets out the process for Endoscopy in the NHS bowel cancer screening programme. GOV.UK · 11 Jul 2025 Global Grupo Puntacana Resort Scales Up Organics Recycling The resort complex on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic uses a combination of wasted food reduction, recycling, composting and anaerobic digestion to achieve its landfill diversion goal. BioCycle · 11 Jul 2025 Global Washington, D.C. Rolls Out “Smart” Food Scraps Drop-Off Bins About 4,700 residents have registered to use the smart bins … BioCycle · 11 Jul 2025 Global CalRecycle Extends January 2026 Deadline Impacting Compostable Products The Biodegradable Products Institute sent a letter in December 2024 to CalRecycle, the agency implementing the AB 1201 law, requesting an extension to the January 2026 deadline for five years … BioCycle · 11 Jul 2025 Global New Model Ordinance For Advancing Community Composting The model ordinance was developed to provide “clean, ‘off-the-shelf’ legal language to address ‘unreasonable’ regulatory barriers that impose burdens that are unintended, unnecessary, or disproportionate to the expected benefits of applying the requirements,” according to NRDC. BioCycle · 11 Jul 2025 Global Connections: How-To Guide To Measure Soil Carbon Storage While you are changing the soil, that added carbon storage may not be something you can calculate after your first compost application. BioCycle · 11 Jul 2025 Global More Insights On USCC’s Composting Industry Survey Data The USCC shares additional findings based on survey responses from more than 263 composting facilities across 40 states … BioCycle · 11 Jul 2025 Global Mini-Grants For Community Composters The Institute for Local Self-Reliance’s Mini-Grant Program focuses in particular on historically underserved communities, including Native Nations and neighborhoods affected by discrimination and exclusion. BioCycle · 11 Jul 2025 Global Federal Action On Digester-Generated RNGs The federal budget reconciliation bill signed into law on July 4 includes a two-year extension of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. BioCycle · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news Going nuts about carbon credits There is no hiding from the fact that carbon offsets are risky, so are UK-based projects a safer bet for food companies? Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 11 July 2025: Texas floods; Global warming ‘tripled’ Europe heat deaths; Ireland exits coal Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 11 Jul 2025 Council news Arts and culture - Dacorum Borough Council Dacorum Council · 11 Jul 2025 Policy & government PO3 5HU, Archimedes Metals Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/CP3926ST/A001 View the application submitted by Archimedes Metals Limited for Archimedes Metals Ltd, Portsmouth. GOV.UK · 11 Jul 2025 Policy & government Cyber security training for business Free online training courses to help business protect against cyber threats and online fraud. GOV.UK · 11 Jul 2025 Global Press release: Resilient in uncertain times, pulp and paper sector continues to lead on sustainability and decarbonisation, new data shows The Cepi key statistics report 2024 shows that pulp and paper sector remained resilient in 2024, with a recovery that has partly offset the decline of 2021-2023. While regulatory conditions for global competitiveness remain an issue, sustainability and decarbonisation remain priorities. Paper and Board consumption increased by 7.0% in 2024, slightly less than initially expected, […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 11 Jul 2025 Global Press release: European Paper Recycling Council Reports Strong Recycling Rates for 2024 European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) data reveals that the recycling rate for all paper products, including graphic paper, packaging and tissue, reached 75.1% in 2024. This figure aligns with multi-annual growth trends, demonstrating that the sector remains on track to meet its voluntary recycling target of a 76% recycling rate by 2030. The report highlights […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news FPA 2026 Environment Seminar - Foodservice Packaging Association Foodservice Packaging Association · 11 Jul 2025 Council news ACT lung health programme - The Live Well Centre Middlesbrough Council · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news UK Digital Waste Tracking Service: Timeline, Updates & What to Expect The UK’s Digital Waste Tracking Service (DWTS) represents a major step towards digitising waste management across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Designed to replace traditional paper-based waste tracking, the move aims to enhance traceability, reduce illegal activity, and support environmental and circular economy goals. Here's everything you need to know, from key updates to t… ATF Professional · 11 Jul 2025 Global Cepi Key Statistics 2024 Download Cepi’s Key Statistics 2024. For more details on Cepi’s Statistics Terms of Use please contact: Ariane Crevecoeur, Cepi Statistics Manager, at a.crevecoeur@cepi.org CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news Lush uses AI to cut queues, boost sustainability and eliminate packaging waste AI-powered product recognition system reduces water use, speeds up checkout and supports staff training—while helping 49% of products remain packaging-free. Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news “Ick factor” biggest threat to circular economy, new study finds Fears over hygiene, safety and quality are stopping consumers from buying reused and refurbished products, says global research from BSI. Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news Circular automotive not realistic with loopholes and low ambition, warns EuRIC after ENVI-IMCO votes This week’s joint ENVI/IMCO vote on the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR) is a welcome step towards a more circular automotive industry in Europe. However, while progress has been made, EuRIC warns that low targets, loopholes, and legal uncertainties risk holding back the investments and market confidence needed to scale Europe’s circular economy in practice. Auto Recycling World · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news EU proposes new vehicle rules to drive circularity in automotive sector New regulation would set recycled content targets, improve vehicle design for reuse, and tighten rules on end-of-life and exports. Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news Wales moves to align with UK DRS timeline Welsh Government accelerates Deposit Return Scheme timeline to match UK rollout while maintaining distinct inclusion of glass containers. Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news Artificial cooling ‘urgent’ for Great Barrier Reef after warming spike A drop in shipping emissions has caused a surge in warming at the Great Barrier Reef, fuelling calls for drastic actions such as marine cloud brightening to lower the risk of coral bleaching New Scientist — Environment · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news The EU’s Roadmap towards Nature Credits hopes to improve green investment and biodiversity The European Commission has posted the new Roadmap towards Nature Credits, which will reward nature-positive actions while also boosting private investment in environmental restoration. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news IAA Announces New Market Alliance in Azerbaijan RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA), the trusted global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles, announces that IAA has launched a new Market Alliance with CarGo Logistic Azerbaijan. CarGo Logistic Azerbaijan will operate an IAA Auction Center, where their team will provide local services and assistance to buyers seeking to browse, bid … Auto Recycling World · 11 Jul 2025 Council news SCHOOL TERM AND HOLIDAY PATTERN 2026/2027 - Blackburn Council Blackburn with Darwen Council · 11 Jul 2025 Global 🎢 WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG? Keeping up with the Kardash…EU policy this week has felt like something out of Mission Impossible – explosions to the left, lasers to the right, and ahead a sliding door I’m somehow supposed to dive under before it seals shut. I barely clocked the neo-Nazification of Elon’s Grok, had no time to laugh at the staged photos from Macron’s UK visit, and have fully surrendered to ignoring Trump’s lat… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news Highly Commended Case Study: FareShare FLEX (Food Life Extension) Programme X Mc Donald’s Overview FareShare is the UK’s leading charity tackling food waste and hunger by redistributing surplus food to over 8,000 charities and community groups. In response to food insecurity and edible food waste, FareShare launched the FLEX (Food Life Extension) Programme initiative, that transforms surplus food into long-life, nutritious meals. Working in partnership with McDonald’s and Lamb Westo… Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news Highly Commended Case Study: Oil Chef’s CEO, Sean Farry, reflects on their double-whammy result at the 2025 Foodservice Footprint Awards Millions of operators have transformed the way that they fry with our device, yet our journey here in the UK has only just begun, hence why we are so delighted to have received not one – but two highly commended accolades at the prestigious Footprint Awards! The journey that I mention here, is one that […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news Driving Real Change: apetito unveils bold Carbon Reduction Plans with updated SBTi Validation Off the back of hitting a major milestone in its 2025 carbon reduction journey, leading UK meals provider, apetito, has taken its climate ambition to the next level, unveiling a bold and enhanced roadmap to reach net-zero emissions by 2040. Backed by updated independent validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), apetito’s new, near […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news Climate could warm another 0.5°C if we fail to capture far more CO2 Models suggest that meeting climate targets will be virtually impossible without steep emissions cuts paired with a huge expansion of carbon management technologies New Scientist — Environment · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news Trees on city streets cope with drought by drinking from leaky pipes Urban trees lining streets fare better in dry spells than those in parks – now it seems that leaky water pipes are the reason for their endurance New Scientist — Environment · 11 Jul 2025 Industry news SFS to share public sector expertise at event Specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS), a company that manages contract hire, fleet and workshops, will share over 30 years of knowledge with attendees at the Municipal Fleet & Plant Procurement Event (MFPEE) on 16th July. This event is hosted by JCB and The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL). SFS is a top supplier in several TPPL... Skip & Waste Magazine · 11 Jul 2025