Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 13 Aug 2026.
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Policy & government
Requirements and Procedure for Application of Environmental Permits/ Licences - Environmental Protection Department (EPD)
Hong Kong EPD · 23 May 2025
Policy & government
Technical Guidelines for the Import, Export and Transit of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Used Electrical and Electronic Equipment (UEEE) - National Environment Agency (NEA)
Singapore NEA · 23 May 2025
Global
Urban mining: meer dan een modewoord
Alles wijst erop: selectieve sloop blijft dé trend voor de toekomst. In de circulaire bouweconomie benutten we grondstoffen, materialen en afvalstromen immers zo efficiënt mogelijk. VSOR juicht deze evolutie toe, maar wijst er ook op dat sloop-, ontmantelings- en recyclingbedrijven hierbij niet alleen kansen krijgen, maar ook voor uitdagingen komen te staan. VSOR vzw is […] Het bericht Urban mi…
RecyclePro · 23 May 2025
Industry news
Rising EV Sales Signal Critical Need for UK Battery Recycling Infrastructure
The post Rising EV Sales Signal Critical Need for UK Battery Recycling Infrastructure appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers .
Recyclus Group news · 23 May 2025
Industry news
What went right this week: a right to roam victory, plus more
Right to roam campaigners claimed a win, a long conflict ended, and scientists made a big health breakthrough, plus more
Positive News · 23 May 2025
Industry news
Aberdeenshire Council saves £2m a year by introducing orange bins
Aberdeenshire Council says its new orange-lid bins are saving them £2 million per year by increasing the amount of cleaner material it collects and reducing residual waste.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 23 May 2025
Global
Greenpeace Pictures of the Week
From powerful images from the red carpet at the Cannes film festival to Cologne, here are a few of our favourite images from Greenpeace's work around the world this week.
Greenpeace International · 23 May 2025
Industry news
Footprint Awards 2025 Winners
Sustainability was the focus last night as the out of home food sector gathered at RIBA in Central London to discover the winners of the 2025 Footprint Awards for sustainability excellence, headline sponsored by Nestlé Professional. Companies large and small were up against each other to compete
Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 22 May 2025
Council news
Book repair - forms.sheffield.gov.uk
Sheffield Council · 22 May 2025
Research & science
Mining enough copper to develop the world will require its price to more than double, says study
The world can mine copper to fuel the green energy transition, or it can mine copper to build the infrastructure of developing countries—but it will be extraordinarily difficult to do both, according to a University of Michigan study.
Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 22 May 2025
Industry news
Celebrating our Company Culture & Flexible Working - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 22 May 2025
Council news
Business Accelerator - Erewash Borough Council
Erewash Council · 22 May 2025
Council news
FUEL Programme applications - Wiltshire Council
Wiltshire Council · 22 May 2025
Policy & government
Defence Secretary oral statement on Diego Garcia
Oral statement from the Defence Secretary John Healey on Diego Garcia.
GOV.UK · 22 May 2025
Industry news
Community groups clinch share of £165,000 to help tackle waste in Liverpool City Region
An investment of £165,000 from the Zero Waste Community Fund 2025/26 will enable twelve community groups in the Liverpool City Region to spearhead efforts in waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. This funding, a partnership between Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (MRWA) and Veolia, will fuel grassroots initiatives designed to foster sustainable habits among local residents. - Continue R…
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 22 May 2025
Industry news
Lucozade Sport expands range with new Zero Sugar launch - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 22 May 2025
Industry news
670k tonnes of furniture discarded in UK yearly
New statistics on furniture waste has shown that 22 million pieces of furniture are thrown away in the UK each year. In collaboration with Censuswide, Hippo Waste conducted the survey, interviewing a demographically representative sample of 2,001 UK adults. The survey also found that those aged 16-24 most frequently replace their furniture, with 1 in … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2025
Global
Circular economy needs enforcement not just ambition
The post Circular economy needs enforcement not just ambition appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association .
FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 22 May 2025
Global
Greenpeace demands international accountability in the face of ethnic cleansing and famine in Gaza
Despite widespread condemnation, governments around the world have taken little or no meaningful action—no enforceable arms embargo, no coordinated sanctions, no decisive diplomatic intervention. Their inaction is not neutrality. It is complicity.
Greenpeace International · 22 May 2025
Industry news
ALDI LAUNCHES FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS INCLUDING ANTI-THEFT BAG
As the UK is set to enjoy a jam-packed summer of festivals and events, with almost 1,000 taking place up and down the country[1], Aldi is helping Brits protect their valuables with the NEW Anti-Theft Bag. Costing a fraction of the price of replacing any gadget, shoppers can amp up security and enjoy events with […]
Aldi UK Press Centre · 22 May 2025
Industry news
Presentation MPMA General Line Sector meeting 10 April 2025
The post Presentation MPMA General Line Sector meeting 10 April 2025 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 May 2025
Global
‘Green Tide’ filmmaker sounds alarm on agriculture-driven water pollution at European Parliament
Today at the European Parliament, Pierre Jolivet, director of the hard-hitting environmental film Les Algues Vertes (Green Tide), delivered a blunt and urgent message to EU […]
European Environmental Bureau · 22 May 2025
Industry news
MPMA General Line Sector meeting minutes 10 April 2025
The post MPMA General Line Sector meeting minutes 10 April 2025 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 May 2025
Industry news
Welcome to Sustainability Legends - Notpla
Notpla news · 22 May 2025
Policy & government
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Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge P Korn, Mr R Waterhouse, and Mr J Francis on 06 February 2025
GOV.UK · 22 May 2025
Global
Fost Plus verwelkomt Robert Torck als nieuwe voorzitter van de Raad van Bestuur
Robert Torck neemt de komende drie jaar de rol op van Voorzitter van de Raad van Bestuur van Fost Plus. Hij neemt hiermee de fakkel over van Jan Vander Stichele (Lotus Bakeries). Het is voor het eerst sinds haar ontstaan dat de organisatie een onafhankelijke Voorzitter heeft, wat getuigt van de nieuwe wind binnen Fost […] Het bericht Fost Plus verwelkomt Robert Torck als nieuwe voorzitter van d…
RecyclePro · 22 May 2025
Policy & government
Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0088 7 Redcatch Road, Bristol, BS4 2EP
Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation.
GOV.UK · 22 May 2025
Industry news
Breaking Down the Giants: Fornnax’s Role in Sustainable OTR Tyre Recycling for Australian Mines
Mining has long been a foundational pillar of the Australian economy, from the gold rushes of the 1850s to its current role as a key driver of national GDP—contributing approximately 13.6% in 2023. Predominantly export-oriented with limited onshore processing, the sector now faces a critical sustainability issue: the disposal of Off-The-Road (OTR) tyres. With an export ban on used OTR tyres in …
Auto Recycling World · 22 May 2025
Industry news
Sortbat acquires Watt4Ever
Together, they are taking a crucial step in the circular management of discarded batteries of electric vehicles.
Auto Recycling World · 22 May 2025
Industry news
Reclaimed Parts and the Road to a Circular Economy: Why Now Is the Time to Act
The automotive recycling sector stands at a pivotal point in its evolution. As sustainability targets tighten and the environmental cost of manufacturing soars, the role of reclaimed parts is under sharper focus than ever. Speaking at the BVSF Conference 2025, Adam Murray, Head of Policy Standards and Accreditation at Solus (an Aviva-owned company), delivered a candid and insightful presentatio…
ATF Professional · 22 May 2025
Policy & government
Defence Nuclear Enterprise 2025 Annual Update to Parliament
This report details the progress made on the Dreadnought submarine programme and other related programmes since the last update in March 2023.
GOV.UK · 22 May 2025
Industry news
Environment Agency Secures Over £526K in Proceeds of Crime Case
An illegal enterprise in catalytic converters has brought confiscation orders for £526,215.04, at a Proceeds of Crime Award hearing.
ATF Professional · 22 May 2025
Industry news
RECOUP Members site visit to Clean Tech 1 July
The post RECOUP Members site visit to Clean Tech 1 July appeared first on RECOUP .
RECOUP · 22 May 2025
Policy & government
Bartonella: diagnostic services
Information on Bartonella and how to obtain diagnostic services.
GOV.UK · 22 May 2025
Industry news
Powerday Strengthens Sustainability Commitment with Rebuild of Cat® Wheel Loaders
The post Powerday Strengthens Sustainability Commitment with Rebuild of Cat® Wheel Loaders appeared first on Powerday .
Powerday · 22 May 2025
Industry news
May 2025 Highlights
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OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 22 May 2025
Global
Leading Economists Call for Economic Rethink at Brussels Economic Forum
As the Brussels Economic Forum marks its 25th year on Thursday, May 22nd, the REAL project, in which the European Environmental Bureau is a partner, emphasises […]
European Environmental Bureau · 22 May 2025
Industry news
£4.2m refinance deal completed for unnamed UK metal recycler
Millbrook Business Finance said it has secured a £4.2 million refinance deal for a “leading UK metal recycling business”. The recycler in question has not been identified, but the financial institution said that the company operates two of the largest aluminium recycling sites in the UK and has a combined turnover of £14 million. Millbrook … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2025
Industry news
How the UK-EU reset could deliver jobs and growth in the UK circular economy.
David Johnson, Head of Public Affairs for Michelin in the UK and Ireland discusses the UK EU summit and its implications for circularity.
Aldersgate Group · 22 May 2025
Industry news
West Suffolk declares ‘more realistic’ 2039 net zero target
West Suffolk council has announced that it has delayed its net zero pledge by nine years, due to “elements outside” of its control, related to national initiatives and funding. While it acknowledges its thriving existing schemes that mean the council saves more carbon than it emits, “new national demands” mean the initial 2030 target is … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2025