Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 11 Aug 2026.

Global New taxes on premium flyers and private jets: Greenpeace comment Barbados, France, Kenya, Spain, Benin, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Antigua & Barbuda supported by the European Commission, have announced they will form a ‘solidarity coalition on premium flyers’ to raise funds for climate action and sustainable development. Greenpeace International · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Final 2025 pEPR Base Fees and Fee Modulation Framework Announced The post Final 2025 pEPR Base Fees and Fee Modulation Framework Announced appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Fox Brothers Holdings acquires J Fisher & Sons Fox Brothers Holdings, an integrated construction materials provider headquartered in Blackpool, has announced the acquisition of 100% of J Fisher & Sons Limited, said to be a key player in heavy haulage, road planing and asphalt reprocessing in the Northwest. This acquisition, effective June 2025, is said to mark a significant milestone in the Fox … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news How Climate Targets and Actions Fit into Your Business Strategy Using strategic climate targets to navigate risk, create opportunity, and build resiliency. Anthesis Group · 30 Jun 2025 Policy & government Resilient communications How responders can reduce the risk of communications disruption during emergencies by using ResilienceDirect, HITS and Telecoms Sub-Groups. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2025 Policy & government Display flying handbook The Handbook has been withdrawn. Guidance relevant to both military and civilian Flying Display Directors and Pilots, is available in RA 2335 and CAP 403. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Powerhand doubles VRS warranty to two years Powerhand is pleased to announce that all models in its Vehicle Recycling System (VRS) range will now come with a standard two-year warranty, replacing the previous one-year coverage. This applies to units dispatched on or after 1 July 2025 in the UK. ATF Professional · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news The Carbon Brief Interview: Ofgem CEO Jonathan Brearley Jonathan Brearley became chief executive of the UK’s energy regulator Ofgem in 2020. Since then,... Carbon Brief · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news MPMA response to packaging EPR base fees – 30 June 2025 Packaging EPR base fees are step in the right direction but unique role of metal packaging within the circular economy remains undervalued 30 June 2025: Responding to the publication of […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 30 Jun 2025 Council news Jobs and careers - Torbay Council Torbay Council · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Behind the Numbers: How Finance Powers the Recyclus Engine The post Behind the Numbers: How Finance Powers the Recyclus Engine appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Beyond Recycling: Unlocking Real Value in the Battery Lifecycle Hans Eric Melin, Managing Director of Circular Energy Storage, challenges the notion that circularity offers a competitive edge for Europe’s auto industry. Speaking at EVS38, he argues that while circular practices are essential for sustainability, true value lies in maximizing battery and vehicle use, not in recycling alone. Auto Recycling World · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Sustainable Travel Guide 2025: How to Explore the World While Protecting It Picture this: standing atop the dramatic Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, breathing in the salt-tinged Atlantic air, knowing that your journey there contributed to the preservation of this magnificent landscape rather than its destruction. This isn’t just wishful thinking – it’s the reality of sustainable travel, where adventurers are discovering that protecting our planet can… Zero Waste Week · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news The Hidden Carbon Footprint of Your Website: A Guide to Sustainable Web Practices When we think about reducing our environmental impact, most of us consider switching to renewable energy, reducing plastic consumption, or choosing sustainable transport options. However, there’s one significant source of carbon emissions that often goes unnoticed: our websites and digital presence. The internet now accounts for approximately 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to … Zero Waste Week · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news EA launches consultation into Fornax plant permit The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a consultation into an environmental permit application from Fornax (North East) to operate an Energy-from-Waste plant. The company wants to operate a high-temperature thermal-treatment facility near Newton Aycliffe, in County Durham. Under the permit Fornax has applied for, the site would be able to accept hazardous waste and clinical … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Anger from glass industry as Defra confirms 2025 EPR fees for packaging producers The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has released the base fees for extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme for packaging for this year. Its weight-based fee structure has sparked backlash from glass businesses. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 Jun 2025 Research & science Bridging the gap; circular economy adoption in residential renovation through stakeholder lenses - Chalmers ODR Chalmers University of Technology News · 30 Jun 2025 Policy & government Spending Review 2025 document This is the full Spending Review 2025 document in print, web and HTML accessible versions. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news From Road to Resource: How Industrial Tyre Recycling is Reducing Landfill Waste The UK generates approximately 50 million waste tyres annually, creating a significant environmental challenge that extends far beyond what most people see. While households might dispose of four tyres every few years, the industrial scale of tyre waste presents a complex sustainability puzzle that requires innovative solutions. Understanding this challenge is crucial for anyone committed… The … Zero Waste Week · 30 Jun 2025 Policy & government Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging: 2025 base fees Base fees for year 1 (2025 to 2026) of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2025 Policy & government Mrs N Taylor v Lanarkshire Health Board: 4100090/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Dean Butler appointed president of British Glass - British Glass British Glass news · 30 Jun 2025 Global Greenpeace activists cover Setas de Sevilla to call for climate action Activists from Greenpeace Spain today covered the iconic Setas de Sevilla monument with a massive banner, marking the first day of the FfD4. Greenpeace International · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news LondonEnergy beats Recorra in 2025 Waste World Cup Making quite the comeback, LondonEnergy has beat Recorra Ltd – 2-1 – in the Waste World Cup 2025. A selection of photos can be found below, with a link to the full picture set at the bottom of the page. Organised by letsrecycle.com with 500 attendees in total, the six-a-side tournament welcomed 40 mixed-gender teams from across … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2025 Policy & government Solar roadmap The Solar Roadmap details government and industry actions that will be delivered to radically increase the deployment of solar in all its forms across the UK. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news SPECIAL REPORT: Why the share of A-rated EfW sites has dipped – while breaches went up - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 30 Jun 2025 Policy & government Mum and best friend of rip current victim Joe Abbess share their grief and safety hopes The mother and best friend of a much-loved teenager who drowned in a fierce rip current at Bournemouth beach more than two years ago have spoken up to help people enjoy the coast safely this summer. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news ALDEH! ALDEH! ALDEH! Supermarket celebrates upcoming Oasis reunion with special Mancunian tribute IMAGES TO DOWNLOAD HERE: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCjQGy A rebranded ‘Aldeh’ sign has caught the attention of Oasis fans and shoppers alike in Manchester. Aldi has changed the name of its Bury New Road store in Prestwich to ‘Aldeh’, embracing the Mancunian pronunciation of its name. The store is […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news From Kitchen to Compost: How Food Lovers Can Lead the Sustainability Revolution Food waste accounts for roughly one-third of all food produced globally, yet many home cooks remain unaware of how their daily kitchen habits contribute to this staggering statistic. We’ve spent years exploring culinary traditions worldwide, and one consistent thread emerges: the most authentic food cultures waste almost nothing. During our travels documenting traditional cooking methods… The p… Zero Waste Week · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news From Confusion to Clarity: Maximising Recycling Efficiency with OPRL Watch OPRL's free webinar which explores packaging recycling, EPR, RAM, and DRS. Gain clarity on legislation and boost your recycling efficiency. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Final EPR base fees criticised by UK glass sector The UK Government’s final base fees for its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme have been criticised by the British glass sector. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Jun 2025 Council news HBC Services Online - Halton Borough Council Halton Council · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news ‘We want to change the way humans relate to the rest of the natural world’ A new research centre is set to transform our understanding of animal feelings and the impact of human actions on them Positive News · 30 Jun 2025 Global Nieuwe thermometrische camera’s voor nog snellere branddetectie Bij brand telt elke seconde. Dat weten ze bij Araani maar al te goed. Dankzij de slimme analyse van beelden, hebben de FireCatcher camera’s al heel wat onheil bij recyclingbedrijven voorkomen. Sinds juni is er een complementaire technologie op de markt: de ThermoCatcher. Die maakt gebruik van thermometrische camera’s die de exacte temperatuur meten in […] Het bericht Nieuwe thermometrische came… RecyclePro · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news UK recycling urgently needs funding boost A £13million funding call has opened to support developments in circularity, reclamation and reuse. Announced by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council [ESPRC] and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, finance will be made available for up to nine projects. Among other things, research that aims to improve energy efficiency scalable and […] Environment Journal · 30 Jun 2025 Council news Council tax reduction - Torfaen County Borough Council Torfaen Council · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Procurement of RHRRC Contract - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Investment in AI-Powered technology delivers increased surplus redistribution | - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 30 Jun 2025 Council news Adult Social Care Co-production Toolkit - Camden Council Camden Council · 30 Jun 2025 Council news PEOPLE’S SERVICES DIRECTORATE - St Helens Borough Council St. Helens Council · 30 Jun 2025