Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 12 Aug 2026.
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Industry news
ALDI UNVEILS FATHER’S DAY STEAK RANGE INCLUDING RETURNING 280Z GODFATHER STEAK
Aldi is raising the steaks this Father’s Day by bringing back a fan favourite — the mighty 28oz Godfather Steak (£11.99, 794g). This hulking British rump steak has been matured for 21 days for maximum succulence, tenderness and flavour and is perfect for the BBQ, pan or grill. But that’s not all as Aldi is […]
Aldi UK Press Centre · 30 May 2025
Industry news
HOT WEATHER HACKS: ALDI’S FAN-TASTIC BLADELESS FAN RETURNS FOR LESS THAN £40
With summer fast approaching, Aldi shoppers can beat the heat with the return of the supermarket’s sell-out Bladeless Fan and Air Cooler – both priced at just £39.99. Available in stores from 5th June. Those looking to chill out will need to hurry, as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone! Aldi’s Design Fan […]
Aldi UK Press Centre · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
Regulatory Article (RA) 5805: airworthiness directives and service bulletins (MRP Part 21 Subpart A)
RA covering the responsibilities of MTC holders pertaining to faults, defects and the co-ordination of design and production.
GOV.UK · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
Regulatory Article (RA) 5812: digital models and simulations supporting airworthiness-related decision-making
RA covering utilization of Digital Modelling and Simulations Supporting Airworthiness Related Decision Making and the required level, and methods, of assurance.
GOV.UK · 30 May 2025
Industry news
ALDI WINE EXPERT SHARES SIMPLE HACK TO TRANSFORM ROSÉ
Rosé season is officially here – and ahead of International Rosé Day (27th June), Aldi and Mistress of Wine, Sam Caporn, are showing shoppers how to take their glass of pink to the next level with one simple trick: strawberries. Shoppers have heard of peppercorns in their gin and jalapeño in their wine – but […]
Aldi UK Press Centre · 30 May 2025
Industry news
UK ban on single-use vapes comes into force
From Sunday 1 June 2025, the sale and supply of single-use vapes will be banned across the UK, as the government acts to curb the growing environmental and public health impacts of disposable vaping products.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 May 2025
Global
From Data to Decisions: Key Takeaways from the 3rd edition of REACT Cluster Webinar series
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
Results : Dunbar (Belhaven) - SEPA - Bathing Waters
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) · 30 May 2025
Industry news
MYGroup and Leeds Uni partner to develop scalable PPE recycling
Waste company MYGroup and the University of Leeds have secured Innovate UK funding to develop a circular fibre-to-fibre recycling system. As part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KPT), the two organisations will focus on the recycling of end-of-life high-visibility personal protective equipment (PPE) clothing. True fibre-to-fibre recycling is rare, with WRAP estimating that just 1% … Read M…
letsrecycle.com News · 30 May 2025
Global
Join Champions of Change to support an end to plastic pollution
Signatories range from small zero-waste shops and innovative reuse startups to well-known brands and financial institutions — showing that a range of players can and must be part of driving systemic change.
Greenpeace International · 30 May 2025
Council news
West Dunbartonshire Leisure - West Dunbartonshire Council
West Dunbartonshire Council · 30 May 2025
Industry news
Can AI turn discarded vapes into reusable energy sources?
With the UK’s ban on single-use nicotine vapes coming into effect this weekend, fears are high that stockpiles will be ditched on mass, leading to a surge in waste and fire risk. More than 8.2million disposable vapes are used weekly in the UK, leading to 15,600 tonnes of waste annually. Now hopes are pinned on […]
Environment Journal · 30 May 2025
Council news
New online booking system for visits to Porthmellon Waste and Recycling Centre - Council of the ISLES OF SCILLY
Isles of Scilly Council · 30 May 2025
Research & science
Breaking the “rule-of-five” to access Bridged Bicyclic Heteroaromatic Bioisosteres - ChemRxiv
ChemRxiv preprints · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
EPD convictions in July - Environmental Protection Department (EPD)
Hong Kong EPD · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
Landfill buffer guideline - epa.vic.gov.au
EPA Victoria · 30 May 2025
Council news
Current Vacancies - Blackpool Council
Blackpool Council · 30 May 2025
Global
Ramping Up Ambition on Waste Methane and Just Transition in Indonesia: Recommendations for Indonesia’s Second NDC
In 2025, the Government of Indonesia (GoI) is scheduled to submit its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). This presents a crucial opportunity for the government to enhance its ambition regarding […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 30 May 2025
Global
Nieuwe generatie zorgt voor 20% meer kracht en snelheid
KRB uit Rijkevorsel, gespecialiseerd in recycling van bouw- & slooppuin, heeft na twaalf jaar gekozen om de bestaande Demarec crusher DSP 45 Extreme te vervangen door een nieuwe DSP45 Extreme. Het gebruik van de revolutionaire technologie DemaPower waarbij vier drukkamers gebruikt worden in plaats van de klassieke tweekamercilinders, staat immers garant voor uitstekende sluitkrachten en snelhed…
RecyclePro · 30 May 2025
Industry news
What went right this week: protecting the high seas, plus more
Scotland moved to make ecocide illegal, violent crime fell rapidly in the US, and lowland gorillas got a boost, plus more
Positive News · 30 May 2025
Global
Greenpeace Pictures of the Week
From powerful images of the bee farm in Spain to a banner action on the coast of Poland and a peace protest in central Paris, here are a few of our favourite images from Greenpeace's work around the world this week.
Greenpeace International · 30 May 2025
Council news
St Rognvald House (Kirkwall) - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council · 30 May 2025
Global
The Global Action Hub on Waste Methane and Environmental Justice
Celebrating methane reduction advancements in the waste sector guided by the Environmental Justice Principles The Global Action Hub on Waste Methane and Environmental Justice is an international online space to […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 30 May 2025
Industry news
All Content - Engineering and Technology Magazine
E&T Magazine (IET) · 30 May 2025
Council news
Arts and Activities Grant Fund - West Devon Borough Council
West Devon Council · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
Kent's National Nature Reserves
Nature reserves in Kent that Natural England identifies as among England's finest sites for wildlife and/or geology.
GOV.UK · 29 May 2025
Policy & government
Vaccine update: issue 358, May 2025
Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners.
GOV.UK · 29 May 2025
Industry news
Volunteer Portal Invite Request - FareShare
The Felix Project · 29 May 2025
Council news
https://pkc.sharepoint.com/sites/EDMS_PlaceStrategies/Shared Documents/Development Plans/LDP/LDP3/2. Site Proposals/Call for Sit - Perth and Kinross Council - Perth & Kinross Council
Perth and Kinross Council · 29 May 2025
Council news
Submitting and adopting the Local Plan - Rutland County Council
Rutland Council · 29 May 2025
Global
Webinar | Incineración: Una falsa solución a la problemática de los residuos en América Latina
El pasado jueves 22 de mayo se desarrolló el webinar “Incineración: Una falsa solución a la problemática de los residuos en América Latina”, con el objetivo de informar sobre los […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 29 May 2025
Industry news
MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Gen-C restores control to Green Circle Renewables’ biogas engine
MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Gen-C restores control to Green Circle Renewables’ biogas engine Gas engine support experts Gen-C have helped Northern Irish on-farm AD operators Green Circle Renewables improve the performance of their CHP engine and future-proof their biogas operation. A full engine upgrade project, which included replacing the TPEM controls on a new 600…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 29 May 2025
Industry news
Feed for poultry and fried chicken for the public
This week we detail a new LCA showing that black soldier fly larvae are not a silver bullet for pig or poultry feed. We also report on KFC’s big investment in the UK as it looks to spread its wings further north. First that research, which shows insect protein may not be the one-size-fits-all sustainable […]
Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 29 May 2025
Industry news
Single-use cup charge stalls in Scotland
The introduction of a charge on single-use cups in Scotland has not been included in the 2025-26 programme for government. The 25p charge has been in the pipeline for months and news of a further delay is likely to frustrate campaigners and supporters of reusable packaging models.
Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 29 May 2025
Industry news
The surprising victims of sustainability scamming
New research published in the journal Scientific Reports has flagged an unlikely group of greenwashing victims: corporate buyers. “The findings reveal no statistically significant differences in willingness to pay (WTP) for products with greenwashed claims versus those
Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 29 May 2025
Industry news
AI powers food redistribution in new pilot
Artificial Intelligence is being used to redistribute 1.5 million surplus meals as part of an Innovate UK project involving Nestlé, the world’s largest food manufacturer, and the charity FareShare. Some 4.6 million tonnes of edible food, equivalent to 10 billion meals, is wasted in the UK each year.
Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 29 May 2025
Industry news
DATAPOINT
This week’s standout figures show hundreds of farms folding in the first quarter of 2025, an open-source map of fishmeal factories around the world, the new multi-million pound fund to reduce cow burps and a ‘clean’ plant-based burger aimed at foodservice.
Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 29 May 2025
Industry news
How will Amsterdam become a fully circular economy by 2050?
Amsterdam aims to become a fully circular city by 2050, with a plan to halve new raw material use by 2030. New Scientist explored projects leading this green shift.
New Scientist — Environment · 29 May 2025
Industry news
How UK Farmers Prioritise Soil Health and Fight Food Waste
New research reveals that healthy soil is as vital as a healthy gut—both are essential for thriving ecosystems and human well-being.
City Harvest London · 29 May 2025
Global
A brief catch-up with the Plastic Soup Surfer
We catch up with the Plastic Soup Surfer, live from a paddleboard, during his expedition from Paris to Nice for the UN Ocean Conference.
Reloop Platform · 29 May 2025