Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Nearly a third of Tuvaluans have applied for climate migration visa With their country threatened by sea level rise, the people of Tuvalu have been offered an escape route through an agreement with Australia, and many are contemplating leaving their home New Scientist — Environment · 26 Jun 2025 Council news Parking permits - Newport City Council Newport Council · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news The French Model for End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs): A Future European Standard? As the European Union advances toward new regulations on vehicle eco-design and end-of-life management, the spotlight turns to France for inspiration. Vanessa Montagne, General Director of the French eco-organization, Recycler Mon Véhicule, explores how France’s pioneering Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system, mandated by the 2020 Anti-Waste Law for a Circular Economy (AGEC), could ser… Auto Recycling World · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Hampshire to expand food waste collection Hampshire county council has agreed to progress with plans that will see an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 tonnes of food waste collected from across the county. The plans to expand food waste collection to all of the county’s waste collection authorities were approved at a meeting held on 23 June 2025. The decision was taken … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Best practices for handling lithium-ion batteries EV batteries present unique fire and safety risks for vehicle recyclers. Howden Insurance, specialists in vehicle & metal recycling insurance, outlines essential best practices for handling, storing, and disposing of lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles. Proper procedures help recyclers reduce fire hazards, ensure worker safety, and comply with regulations when dealing with high-voltage… ATF Professional · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Extreme winter weather isn’t down to a wavier jet stream The recent erratic behaviour of the polar jet stream isn't out of the ordinary, researchers have found by compiling data from the past 125 years New Scientist — Environment · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news What local authorities need to know about impending UK waste legislation Martin Hyde, sustainability and public affairs manager at Alupro, dives deeper into upcoming changes to national waste management legislation and explains the direct impact that each could have on local authorities. Over the next 24 months, extensive changes to regulations covering the collection and recycling of post-consumer packaging will come into force across the UK. […] Alupro · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news The Impact of Food Waste on our Oceans In the UK, the average person throws away nearly 70 kilograms of food every year. Food waste isn’t just a problem on land—it also poses a serious threat to our oceans. City Harvest London · 26 Jun 2025 Global Waste Sector holds Key to Cost-Efficient Climate Solutions By Mariel Vilella, Global Climate Program Director New report recommends financing and scaling-up community-led organic waste management to reduce waste methane emissions (This article was first published by We Don’t […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Wildfires leave long-lasting impacts on water quality across the Western U.S. Wildfires can often be viewed as short-term disasters, but their impacts can linger for years, particularly in the rivers and streams downstream of burned landscapes. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Jun 2025 Global Benny Mermans appointed President of Plastics Europe Plastics Europe today, 26 June 2025, announces the appointment of Benny Mermans, Vice President Sustainability at Chevron Phillips Chemical, as… Plastics Europe · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Over 96% of waste wood processed in 2024, WRA says UK waste wood market processed over 96% of material, annual statistics published by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) today (26 June 2025) showed. The association said that there was “strong demand” for material in 2024. According to the statistics, 4.5 million tonnes of waste wood arose in the UK last year. Of this, 4.33 million … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Wiltshire Wood Recycling Voted Recycling Service of the Year in the 2025 Prestige Awards We are delighted that Community Wood Recycling member Wiltshire Wood Recycling has been voted Recycling Service of the Year for 2025. Community Wood Recycling · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Set 1: Summer #FoilFriday resources Resources for 4th July: UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, 11th July: World Kebab Day and 18th July. Please post your resources using #FoilFriday. Alupro · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Set 2: Summer #FoilFriday resources Resources for 25th July, 1st August: Love Parks Week and 8th August. Please post your resources using #FoilFriday. Alupro · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Set 3: Summer #FoilFriday resources Resources for 15th August, 22nd August: Women’s Rugby World Cup (first match) and 29th August: Bank holiday. Please post your resources using #FoilFriday. Alupro · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Item Detail - Introduction to Simpler Recycling: Local Authorities - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 26 Jun 2025 Policy & government Public consultation opens into Port Clarence Landfill The Environment Agency has opened a public consultation relating to Augean North Ltd's revised environmental safety case. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2025 Global Bonn ‘talking shop’ at odds with urgency needed to save forests, climate A lack of urgency to address the escalating climate crisis has marred the Bonn climate conference, leaving much work to be done to deliver real progress at COP30. Greenpeace International · 26 Jun 2025 Global Member of the month: EGF – Environment Global Facilities ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Set 1: Welsh Summer #FoilFriday resources Resources for 4th July: UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, 11th July: World Kebab Day and 18th July. Please post your resources using #FoilFriday. Alupro · 26 Jun 2025 Global The Global Plastics Treaty: Asia Pacific Perspectives Plastic pollution does not respect borders. A new legal instrument, covering the entire lifecycle of plastic, is required to tackle this planetary crisis. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news UK waste wood market remained buoyant in 2024 with over 96% of material processed The UK’s waste wood market remained buoyant in 2024, with strong demand for material, according to the latest annual statistics published today (26 June) by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). Wood Recyclers Association · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Set 2: Welsh Summer #FoilFriday resources Resources for 25th July, 1st August: Love Parks Week and 8th August. Please post your resources using #FoilFriday. Alupro · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Sustainability Bites in association with Nestlé Professional. Episode 6: Can Artificial Intelligence turbocharge sustainability? We explore the main potential applications for AI and delve into where AI is already being deployed and to what effect. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Environment Agency starts clean-up in Hoad’s Wood The removal of tonnes of harmful waste from Hoad’s Wood in Kent started today (26 June 2025) as part of a major clean-up operation, the Environment Agency has said. The operation will see more than 30,000 tonnes of household and construction waste removed, the regulator outlined. The clean-up is being coordinated by the Environment Agency … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jun 2025 Policy & government MOD common law compensation claims statistics 2023/24 Statistics on common law compensation claims against the MOD (other than those arising out of contract disputes). GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2025 Policy & government Housing Statistics 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 These statistics present the housing starts on site and housing completions delivered by Homes England between 1 April 2024 to 1 March 2025. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Environment Agency launches clean-up of Kent beauty spot The Environment Agency has begun work to remove over 30,000 tonnes of dumped waste from Hoad’s Wood in Kent. Circular Online (CIWM) · 26 Jun 2025 Global Evidence-driven circular solutions: Reflections from our EU Green Week Partner Event On 24 June 2025, as part of the European Commission’s Green Week 2025, we hosted an event that brought together a senior panel of experts to discuss circular solutions in fibre-based packaging. Held in Brussels, the fireside chat featured voices from the European Commission, industry... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news CCC 2025 progress report: UK must incentivise energy transition The Climate Change Committee has submitted its latest analysis to parliament, including recommendations on continued emissions reductions. The UK should be proud of its place among a leading group of economies showing consistent and sustained decarbonisation, the Climate Change Committee’s 2025 progress report states. The countries greenhouse gas emissions have been more than halved since […] Environment Journal · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Rio Tinto Alcan in metals matrix composite disposal - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Greenergy expands supply capability in Scotland - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 26 Jun 2025 Industry news Enriching Life Through Food - Premier Foods Premier Foods news · 26 Jun 2025 Policy & government Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (students) - Erasmus+ Eurostat news · 26 Jun 2025 Policy & government Distance calculator for organisations - Erasmus+ Eurostat news · 26 Jun 2025 Global A landmark test case to stop bullying lawsuits Greenpeace International faces Energy Transfer in a test case under the EU’s new anti-SLAPP law, aiming to stop corporate bullying and defend free speech. Greenpeace International · 25 Jun 2025 Policy & government Environment Agency launches clean-up operation at Hoad’s Wood Waste management experts drive first batches of harmful material away from nationally significant nature site GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2025 Policy & government Planning Inspectorate Annual Report and Accounts 2024/25 Planning Inspectorate Annual Report and Accounts 2024/25, for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2025 Policy & government Health and Social Care Secretary speech on health inequalities Wes Streeting spoke at Blackpool Football club on reducing health inequalities. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2025