Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Enriching Life Plan disclosure tables - Premier Foods Premier Foods news · 4 Jun 2025 Policy & government Education Secretary's speech on attendance at regional conference The Education Secretary addresses 200 education leaders from the Midlands on our mission to drive up school attendance. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news COMMENT: CSOs the fall guys in ESG reset PepsiCo is sugar-coating its “refined” environmental targets and it’s a bitter pill to swallow – especially for those leading its sustainability efforts. By David Burrows. “My entire life is about trade-offs,” the sustainability director at a food manufacturer told me last week. We were talking about packaging Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 3 Jun 2025 Council news Catholic Education Proposal - Flintshire County Council Flintshire Council · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Big Marathon Month 2025: 31 days of miles and smiles From paintings and dog walks to swimming, cycling, and running, our incredible fundraisers have taken on the Emmaus Big Marathon Month 2025 in some seriously inspiring ways — all helping... Emmaus UK · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Biffa awarded £56m waste contract in Wokingham Biffa has been awarded Wokingham borough council’s £56 million waste and recycling contract. The contract is set to come into effect on 1 June 2026 and will run for an initial eight years, with the option to extend it for a further eight. It will include street cleansing and a new fleet of collection vehicles. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2025 Policy & government Decision for Dancon Services Ltd Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the South East and Metropolitan area for Dancon Services Ltd GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Camden signs on for eight more years with Veolia Veolia will continue its partnership with Camden council, having announced the eight-year extension of its recycling and waste contract. With the contract having restarted in April 2025, 10 new electric vehicles have already taken to the streets of the borough. Veolia will deliver recycling and waste collections for both households and commercial businesses as well … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news TFA, everywhere and forever? Trifluoroacetic acid contamination – a new CHEM Trust FAQ Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) is a chemical with very mobile and persistent properties that is one of many per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) also known as the ‘forever chemicals’ due to their longevity in the environment. The spotlight is increasingly being turned on TFA because, as monitoring of this chemical steps up, it is becoming clear […] CHEM Trust · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news ALDI JOINS VIRAL DUBAI-STYLE CHOCOLATE CRAZE WITH NEW LAUNCH The nation is yet to grow tired of the recent pistachio obsession, and Aldi has responded with its own Dubai-style Chocolate bar, painting the town green from the 12th June. Now, shoppers can experience this viral sensation without the hefty price tag thanks to Aldi, at just £3.99 per bar (100g), making it one of the […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Announcing Fixfest 2025! Fixfest 2025 will take place in London, 5-6 September. Learn more about this global gathering for community repair. The Restart Project · 3 Jun 2025 Policy & government Running a Blue Badge parking scheme Guidance for local authorities in England on administering and enforcing the Blue Badge disabled parking scheme. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Why Unite? The Strategic Value of Joining Your Auto Recycling Association As professional affiliations are more often evaluated through a cost-benefit lens, the value and purpose of trade associations are being reexamined. Adam Pade, Head of Secretariat of the Danish Auto Recycling Association (DAG), discusses why unity remains essential in today’s competitive landscape and why membership in a professional community is not just symbolic. It’s a strategic asset that b… Auto Recycling World · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Fagerhult uses recycled aluminium Fagerhult has announced that its extruded aluminium profiles for its high-volume product lines now contain 75 per cent recycled material. […] Recolight · 3 Jun 2025 Global French authorities block Greenpeace ship participating in UN Ocean Conference Ahead of the UN Ocean Conference, the French authorities have blocked Greenpeace International’s ship Arctic Sunrise from entering the port of Nice. Greenpeace International · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news AI ‘to make environmental metrics easier’ The use of artificial intelligence is set to make the creation of environmental metrics such as life cycle assessments (LCAs) […] Recolight · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Pendants are made from paper pulp and cement A range of pendant lights made from a blend of paper pulp and cement has been unveiled by Rippl Lighting. […] Recolight · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Environment Agency Waste Tyre review provided extensive evidence by the TRA On the 2nd June, the Tyre Recovery Association released the comprehensive dossier of evidence they submitted to the Environment Agency’s inquiry into Waste Tyres. The dossier summarises the years of persistent engagement with government and regulators, highlighting the urgent need for reform in the management and export of end-of-life tyres (ELTs). ATF Professional · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Bus Services Bill empowers councils to protect ‘socially necessary services’ The proposed act will mean local authorities can stop companies from axing key routes, regardless of profitability. Passing its second reading in the House of Commons yesterday, Monday 2nd June 2025, the Bus Services Bill forms part of Labour’s Plan for Change and is part of a wider response to a sharp fall in public […] Environment Journal · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news New Central American orchids emphasise importance of conservation Rewilding and restoration are important, but without protecting existing nature many species will disappear before they are discovered. Scientists have identified three new species of orchid belonging to the Pleurothallis genus. Found in the cool, misty highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama’s cloud forests, the plants employ prolification to reproduce – a rare asexual […] Environment Journal · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news 11 recycling facts Bristol should know “We want everyone in Bristol to make the most out of the waste and recycling services in the city. We are great at reducing, reusing and recycling already, but to tackle the climate crisis, we all need to be doing more!” Alex, Community Engagement Officer for Bristol Waste Bristol Waste Company · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Setting out the ESA’s Circular Economy Vision for 2040 By Jacob Hayler, Executive Director of the ESA The ESA is shortly due to publish its “Vision 2040” position paper setting out an ambitious but pragmatic pathway for the future […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Waves of creativity bring the UK coastline to life in Beach of Dreams project Beaches became open-air galleries in a month-long arts festival to celebrate the UK’s coastal beauty – and spotlight the climate crisis Positive News · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news 分析：清洁能源首次助力中国碳排放下降 尽管中国电力需求快速增长，但清洁能源发电的增长首次使该国的二氧化碳（CO2）排放量出现下降。 Carbon Brief的最新分析显示，2025年第一季度，中国的碳排放量同比下降了1.6%，过去12个月则下降了1%。 新增风电、太阳能和核电的装机容量所带来的出力，足以应对电力需求激增，从而削减燃煤发电量；而此前的排放下降则主要被归因于经济增长放缓。 这项基于官方数据和商业数据的分析显示，中国的碳排放量一年多来一直保持稳定或下降。 不过，该排放量仅比最近的峰值低1%，这意味着只要出现短期反弹，中国的碳排放就可能创下新高。 其他主要发现包括： 上微信关注《碳简报》 如果这种因清洁能源增长而带来的电力行业碳排放下降趋势得以延续，可能预示着Carbon Brief此前在分析中预测的结构性排放下降的开始。 电力行业碳排放下降的趋势很可能在2025年继续。 然而，未来的走势在很大程度上将取决于中国… Carbon Brief · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Suez opens new Reuse Shop in Southend-on-Sea Suez and Southend-on-Sea city council have opened a new reuse shop at one of the council’s two Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs). The newly refurbished shop has opened on Stock Road and is the waste management company’s 34th reuse outlet. Reuse shops provide a retail space for residents to both donate and purchase reusable household … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Waste packaging data fraud costs company £476.9k A Birmingham-based director and his company has been ordered to pay a Proceeds of Crime confiscation order, fines and costs totalling £476,995, following an Environment Agency investigation into fraudulent entry of waste packaging data. Shaobo Qin, a director of EDU Case Ltd, pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation. At Birmingham crown court on 16 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2025 Global Welcome Jaipur Robotics, ESWET’s new member Jaipur Robotics AG is joining ESWET, becoming the association’s 42nd member. This Swiss technology company is at the forefront of... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Online marketplaces to be brought into scope of WEEE regulations Online marketplaces will soon have to report all household electricals from non-UK suppliers as part the current regulations. If approved, the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations will extend to electrical items made overseas which are sold on UK online marketplaces. The motion was tabled today (3 June 2025) and will need to pass … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2025 Council news Overview - South Tyneside Council South Tyneside Council · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Closing the circularity gap: A route to net-zero and long-term economic prosperity The circular economy aims to address one of the biggest structural challenges of our time. Economic growth is integral to lifting societies out of poverty and for international peace and security. Yet the global economy is overwhelmingly linear, relying heavily on the extraction of new virgin materials to satisfy consumption demands with too little focus on re-use, conserving resources and recy… edie — Circular Economy tag · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Longstanding Sustainability & Circular Economy Consultants PPS and Oakdene Hollins Join Forces to Form Powerful Alliance The post Longstanding Sustainability & Circular Economy Consultants PPS and Oakdene Hollins Join Forces to Form Powerful Alliance appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 3 Jun 2025 Global Face à l’augmentation du nombre d’incendies, le secteur des déchets plaide pour une meilleure gestion des batteries au lithium The post Face à l’augmentation du nombre d’incendies, le secteur des déchets plaide pour une meilleure gestion des batteries au lithium appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 3 Jun 2025 Global Bioodpady to wyzwanie dla Europy. Ambicje nie idą w parze z realizacją The post Bioodpady to wyzwanie dla Europy. Ambicje nie idą w parze z realizacją appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Environment Secretary quizzed on fly-tipping during LBC phone-in “We're not going to put up with this country being buried under an avalanche of fly-tipping in the way that we've seen over recent years," the Environment Secretary has said. Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news Sustainable brewing technology and its effectiveness The brewing sector has seen a number of specific sustainable technology developments, and has also effectively made use of larger initiatives. Due to fermentation, as well as the large amount of water that is used on a daily basis at breweries, there can be a large amount of trade effluent and carbon waste. Envirotec Magazine · 3 Jun 2025 Global Behind the car-tel: when EU rules on vehicles give manufacturers too much room for manoeuvre For years, car manufacturers and their association ACEA have run a veritable anti-recycling cartel. As the EU revises the rules for vehicle design and recycling, this scandal proves once again the need for a robust system to hold producers accountable and increase transparency. This article is adapted from an opinion piece originally published in German by Tagesspiegel. The authors are Fynn Hau… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news ClientEarth at UNOC: it’s time to turn the tide for the ocean - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news New WEEE regulations published today New regulations that will require online marketplaces to finance recycling of electrical waste were published on 3 June. The new […] Recolight · 3 Jun 2025 Global 4 jaar Green Deal Anders Verpakt: een belangrijke stap richting minder eenmalige verpakkingen Minder wegwerpverpakkingen en meer hergebruik. Dat was het gemeenschappelijke doel van de deelnemers aan de Green Deal Anders Verpakt, die nu na vier jaar afloopt. Met de nieuwe Europese verpakkingswetgeving in het vooruitzicht, heeft de Green Deal Anders Verpakt de basis gelegd om de shift naar het vermijden van verpakkingen en het gebruik van meer […] Het bericht 4 jaar Green Deal Anders Verp… RecyclePro · 3 Jun 2025 Industry news North West England drought declared as reservoirs hit historic low The Environment Agency made the announcement following the driest start to spring in almost seven decades. An ‘unusually dry’ March, April and May have left reservoirs depleted, with many having receded to lower levels than historic droughts in 1984, 1995 and 2022. Recent spells of heavy rain have not been enough to replenish fresh water […] Environment Journal · 3 Jun 2025