Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 12 Aug 2026.
Industry news
Nature coalition calls for nationwide network of river corridors
A coalition of nature charities is calling on the government to create a large-scale network of connected, nature-rich river corridors across the country. In its “Making Space for Water” campaign, the Riverscapes Partnership, comprising of The Rivers Trust, National Trust, the Woodland Trust and Beaver Trust, says that simple, accessible incentives are needed for farmers […]
Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jun 2025
Industry news
Celebration Day gains traction, with a renewed call to normalise talking about death
Many Brits still feel awkward discussing death – but the team behind a fresh national day want to encourage open conversations about loss
Positive News · 16 Jun 2025
Industry news
7,000 cases of AI cheating among university students just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ - Engineering and Technology Magazine
E&T Magazine (IET) · 16 Jun 2025
Industry news
Terms & Conditions For Marketplace - Too Good To Go
Too Good To Go UK · 16 Jun 2025
Industry news
SHEIN & Temu: Will New French Laws Change Fast Fashion? - Sustainability Magazine
Sustainability Magazine · 16 Jun 2025
Industry news
2 Sisters joint venture sold to Boparan Private Office - Food Manufacture
Food Manufacture · 16 Jun 2025
Council news
Buildings Energy Strategy for Huntingdonshire District Council - democracy.huntingdonshire.gov.uk
Huntingdonshire Council · 16 Jun 2025
Policy & government
EPA glyphosate controls in line with international regulations - NZ EPA
NZ EPA · 16 Jun 2025
Industry news
Shaping a Healthier Future report - The Food & Drink Federation
Food and Drink Federation news · 16 Jun 2025
Council news
Large waste items - Southwark Council
Southwark Council · 16 Jun 2025
Global
Een mijlpaal om te vieren
Met trots leverde FleXiever zijn 750e zeefmachine aan Michel Van Kleef van Brand Equipment in Nederland. Sinds 2019 zet Brand Equipment zich met passie en vakmanschap in als officiële FleXiever dealer in Nederland. Die inzet wordt gewaardeerd en beide partijen kijken uit naar een succesvolle verdere samenwerking. Sinds 2010 produceert machinebouwer SMO uit Eeklo de […] Het bericht Een mijlpaal …
RecyclePro · 16 Jun 2025
Global
⛈️ Inside the Deregulation Storm
Welcome back to your favourite weekly dose of EU green news. You have earned a smooth, enjoyable ride into the weekend, not a boring policy essay. And that is what we are here for. ‘Simplification’ sounds good, doesn’t it? Less paperwork, faster procedures, lighter duties. Who wouldn’t be on board? But if this intro smells like irony, don’t blame yourself. Or us. The word itself is starting to …
META (European Environmental Bureau) · 16 Jun 2025
Global
Recycling Won't Save Us — Plastic Production is the Real Problem
The sheer scale of plastic production, particularly of single-use items, has outpaced waste management capacities, making recycling inadequate as a solution. Most plastic waste is either incinerated, landfilled, or leaked into the environment. If we were to tackle plastic pollution effectively, we must resolve it at the source.
Break Free From Plastic · 16 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Water company drought plan guideline, 2025
The Environment Agency has issued this guideline to water undertakers that are wholly or mainly in England.
GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Dstl announces Orpheus satellite mission contract
The Orpheus satellite mission will carry a suite of payloads to measure the effects of space weather.
GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2025
Industry news
L’Oréal’s global refill campaign and Canon’s coral reef restoration project: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, L’Oréal’s global refill campaign, and much more.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 15 Jun 2025
Research & science
Circular Economy in Taiwan Why Taiwan The Netherlands is at the forefront of the transition to a Circular Economy (CE). Since th - WUR eDepot
Wageningen University & Research News · 15 Jun 2025
Council news
Bins - Report missed bin collection - Falkirk Council
Falkirk Council · 15 Jun 2025
Council news
Town Hall Place - Tamworth Borough Council
Tamworth Council · 14 Jun 2025
Industry news
Government announces plan to ban bottom trawling in 41 Marine Protected Areas
A massive win for some of the UK's most precious underwater habitats.
Greenpeace UK · 14 Jun 2025
Industry news
Greggs - Greggs Corporate
Greggs corporate media · 14 Jun 2025
Council news
Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation - gosport.gov.uk
Gosport Council · 14 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Waste Tracker for administrators - epa.vic.gov.au
EPA Victoria · 14 Jun 2025
Council news
Local Government Reorganisation - gosport.gov.uk
Gosport Council · 14 Jun 2025
Council news
Herefordshire Through Time - Herefordshire Council
Herefordshire Council · 14 Jun 2025
Council news
bus stop locations (naptan) public transport - open data - Stirling Council
Stirling Council · 13 Jun 2025
Policy & government
The King's Birthday Honours List 2025
The King's Birthday Honours mark the extraordinary contributions and service of people across the UK.
GOV.UK · 13 Jun 2025
Council news
Login - dev-planning.eastleigh.gov.uk
Eastleigh Council · 13 Jun 2025
Industry news
Leadership transition as business grows - Encyclis
Encyclis · 13 Jun 2025
Industry news
Andy Latham Appointed as Acting Chairman of the VRA
Andy Latham, founder of Salvage Wire, has been named Acting Chairman of the Vehicle Recyclers Association (VRA), succeeding Ray Kirk’s impactful tenure.
ATF Professional · 13 Jun 2025
Industry news
Silverlake Automotive Recycling: Inclusive Football Takes Centre Stage at St Mary’s Stadium
More than 300 spectators took to the stands at St Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday evening (June 10) as Hamble Club F.C.’s adults’ inclusive team took to the pitch in a spirited fundraising tournament against staff from Silverlake Automotive Recycling.
ATF Professional · 13 Jun 2025
Industry news
Altilium announces plans for £30 million investment in Plymouth EV Battery Recycling Facility
Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, today unveiled details of a planned £30m investment in the region’s clean technology infrastructure as the company welcomed representatives from Plymouth City Council and Devon County Council to the site of its new ACT 3 EV battery recycling facility in Plymouth. [...]
Altilium news · 13 Jun 2025
Council news
Herefordshire Through Time - Herefordshire Council
Herefordshire Council · 13 Jun 2025
Industry news
UK Activator Summit 2025 Insights
In May, Anthesis hosted its fourth annual UK Activator Summit in London, bringing together sustainability leaders for a morning of insight and action.
Anthesis Group · 13 Jun 2025
Council news
Herefordshire Through Time - Herefordshire Council
Herefordshire Council · 13 Jun 2025
Industry news
DeBriefed 13 June 2025: Trump’s ‘biggest’ climate rollback; UK goes nuclear; How Carbon Brief visualises research
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate...
Carbon Brief · 13 Jun 2025
Industry news
Meet edie’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2024: Tessa Devreese, ReLondon
We are shining a spotlight on the members of edie's 30 Under 30 - a nomination-based community of 30 hugely talented young sustainability and energy professionals. Next up: Tessa Devreese, strategic advisor to ReLondon on the built environment.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 13 Jun 2025
Industry news
Chart: The rise, fall and rise of UK nuclear power over eight decades
The UK’s chancellor Rachel Reeves gave the green light this week to the Sizewell C...
Carbon Brief · 13 Jun 2025
Industry news
Encyclis appoints new CEO to start in August
Encyclis has appointed a new chief executive to replace its inaugural CEO Owen Michaelson. Mark Burrows Smith will resume CEO responsibilities from 1 August 2025 as the Energy from Waste (EfW) company enters a new “phase of growth”. Burrows Smith is the current chair of the organisation and will be replaced by current senior independent … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2025
Industry news
Turmec wins £5.3m MRF contract in New Zealand
Dunedin city council (DCC) in New Zealand has awarded Turmec and The Environmental Group, a £5.3 million contract to supply sorting machinery to process materials from kerbside collection. The equipment will form the backbone of a MRF at the Green Island Resource Recovery Park in the city of Dunedin on the east coast of New … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2025