Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Understanding asylum seeker and refugee vulnerabilities and needs (2022) This report explores asylum seeker and asylum-route refugee vulnerabilities across the migratory journey to the UK, within the UK asylum system and during integration. GOV.UK · 21 May 2025 Industry news Hiking parking costs is a great way to reduce car usage A huge increase in parking costs in my home of York has provoked outrage. This may sound like a local problem, but reducing car use is an issue for all of us, says Graham Lawton New Scientist — Environment · 21 May 2025 Industry news Powerful images capture the fragility and resilience of our planet From battling drought to caring for wildlife, shots from the Earth Photo 2025 competition shortlist show how we are coping with a changing world New Scientist — Environment · 21 May 2025 Industry news Why the climate crown is ready for China to take – if it wants to With the US in retreat from climate negotiations, China's Xi Jinping could become the next green global leader New Scientist — Environment · 21 May 2025 Industry news ScottsMiracle-Gro partners with ProAmpac to launch Curbside Recyclable Packaging Innovation INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 21 May 2025 Policy & government ‘Pre-Exit’ European Assessment Documents: construction products Notices of publication and a consolidated list of references of pre-Exit European Assessment Documents for construction products. GOV.UK · 21 May 2025 Council news Premises licence applications - Cheshire East Council Cheshire East Council · 21 May 2025 Industry news Reflections from Circularity 2025 Our key takeaways from Circularity 2025, and the scope of work still ahead in achieving sustainable performance. Anthesis Group · 21 May 2025 Industry news Welcoming a roadmap for electricals The UK government's Circular Economy Taskforce has finally added e-waste to their list of priorities! What does that mean and what's next? The Restart Project · 21 May 2025 Global EEB elects new Board, welcomes 12 new members, and charts the way forward at 2025 Annual Events in Brussels Members of the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) gathered in Brussels to elect a new Board and President, welcome 12 new organisations, and chart together the way […] European Environmental Bureau · 21 May 2025 Policy & government Trust, public engagement and UK Parliament What is the relationship between public engagement activities and public trust? What makes different types of engagement methods effective, and how can they engage the public and impact trust levels? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 21 May 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – FM BioEnergy’s full plant optimisation service set to boost biogas yields MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – FM BioEnergy’s full plant optimisation service set to boost biogas yields Biogas experts FM BioEnergy will demonstrate their holistic approach to plant optimisation for AD operators and owners at the World Biogas Expo 2025 (Stand E20, 9-10 July, NEC Birmingham). Combining over ten years’ history of delivering high-quality biological consultancy and… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 21 May 2025 Industry news Powerday Expands Closed-Loop Glass Collection Service! The post Powerday Expands Closed-Loop Glass Collection Service! appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 21 May 2025 Industry news EFRA Committee launches inquiry into Global Plastics Treaty The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has launched an inquiry into the circular economy. The investigation aims to assess the UK government’s progress in shifting from a linear, waste-heavy model to a more sustainable, circular approach. The Committee’s initial focus will be on the Global Plastics Treaty, an international effort to tackle plastic … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2025 Policy & government Tree planting and woodland creation resources Get information to help you plan, fund, plant and manage woodland in England, including resources on site preparation and tree protection to long-term management. GOV.UK · 21 May 2025 Global Act now to stop JBS’s climate-wrecking meat expansion I know the devastating impact of companies that run meat empires like JBS. Right now, we have a crucial opportunity to disrupt their dangerous agenda, and your voice as a concerned citizen is urgently needed. Greenpeace International · 21 May 2025 Policy & government Waste packaging company director pays high price in data fraud A Birmingham-based director and his company has been ordered to pay a Proceeds of Crime confiscation order, fines and costs totalling £476,995.  GOV.UK · 21 May 2025 Industry news ALDI CALLS ON SHOPPERS TO ‘PRESS PAUSE’ ON THEIR FOOD Aldi has teamed up with a food waste expert to encourage the nation to reduce food waste and save money. The UK’s fourth largest supermarket is working with Kate Hall (@thefullfreezer) to inspire customers to ‘press pause’ on their groceries – sharing smart tips and surprising recipes to make freezing food easier. It comes as […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 May 2025 Industry news We’re taking repair back to Parliament As the Repair & Reuse Declaration surpasses 50 MP signatories, we’re heading back to Westminster to rally even more support. The Restart Project · 21 May 2025 Policy & government Online competence assessment process Information for applicants about the process of the online competence assessment from the Immigration Advice Authority. GOV.UK · 21 May 2025 Policy & government 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. GOV.UK · 21 May 2025 Global The European Commission are watering down your right to repair your phone screen Just weeks before new repair rules for smartphones were set to take effect, the EU commission has proposed a “corrective legislative act” that would weaken your right to repair. Right to Repair Europe · 21 May 2025 Industry news Ben’s latest survey shows stress remains automotive’s number one and growing issue – affecting 1 in 2 workers Automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched this year’s annual health and wellbeing report, revealing results from its most recent survey, which polled over 1,000 automotive workers. The top five health and wellbeing issues identified for automotive workers are stress (57%), poor sleep (52%), anxiety (44%), low mood (41%), and not taking time out (to rest or relax) (43%). ATF Professional · 21 May 2025 Industry news ELVES Fire Blanket Provision Expands ATF EV Preparedness ELVES recently expanded the scope of support that it provides to ATFs in its network with the gifting of a Bridgehill Standard (6m x 8m) EV Fire Blanket and a half-day training on how to use it properly. The fire blanket and supporting training was offered free of charge to all ATFs in the ELVES network that take in EV and hybrid vehicles. Training focused on demonstrating how to apply the blan… ATF Professional · 21 May 2025 Global Victory for youth and environmentalists in European supranational court: oil and gas climate impacts must be counted The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Court issued its Advisory Opinion in the case Greenpeace Nordic and Natur og Ungdom (Young Friends of the Earth Norway) Greenpeace International · 21 May 2025 Industry news KEVIN THE CARROT RETURNS TO CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH Kevin the Carrot is returning to the middle aisle with NEW, limited-edition designs to celebrate Pride Month. Loved by Aldi fans everywhere, Kevin will debut two new looks in stores from 1st June to mark the beginning of Pride Month, and for every Kevin sold, Aldi will be donating a percentage of all proceeds to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 May 2025 Industry news Conservation targets exceeded with the help of geospatial technology, says National Trust The UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world. One of the country’s largest landowners, National Trust says it is doing everything it can to help reverse this decline. Digital transformation and new workflows using geospatial technology from Esri UK are helping it to restore nature across the country, as the […] Envirotec Magazine · 21 May 2025 Industry news WRAP warns of £88m yearly cost of textiles crisis WRAP has issued a stark warning that UK textile collectors and sorters currently pay out £88 million annually to deal with used clothing. In a new report, the environmental action NGO warned that many of these merchants face closure, which would transfer the cost of dealing with the textiles to local authorities, charity shops … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2025 Industry news How the Land Use Framework could guide growth in rural England’s economy The government recently consulted on England’s Land Use Framework (LUF). This is a major milestone after it was initially promised by the government in 2022. Done right, the LUF could safeguard profitable agriculture on productive land and drive investment into activities on less productive land […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 21 May 2025 Industry news Copart UK to Sponsor Prestigious Awards Recognising Organisations Leading the Low-Carbon Transition Global leader in vehicle remarketing and recycling, Copart UK, joins forces with UN-recognised low-carbon culture change charity The Carbon Literacy Project as the headline sponsor for its prestigious annual Carbon Literate Organisation Awards. ATF Professional · 21 May 2025 Industry news Environmental organisations, think tanks and recycling industry call for measures to boost the use of recycled steel in the automotive sector In July 2023, the European Commission adopted its proposal to revise and merge the End-of-Life Vehicle Directive and the 3R Type-Approval Directive into a single Regulation on Circularity Requirements for Vehicle Design and on Management of End-of-Life Vehicles. The proposal aims to strengthen the EU single market while improving the circularity of the sector and reducing the environmental impa… Auto Recycling World · 21 May 2025 Industry news All results and presentations - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 21 May 2025 Industry news LIVE UPDATE: The Festival of Circular Economy 2025 As the Festival of Circular Economy returns for its fourth year, Circular Online brings you live updates from it's two jam-packed virtual days. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 May 2025 Industry news WRAP warns of high costs if used textiles sector goes under WRAP has warned charities, local authorities and consumers will have to pay the cost of dealing with unwanted used textiles if the UK’s used textile sector goes under. The global environmental action non-governmental organisation (NGO) predicts the cost of the used textiles sector collapsing would be £64 million per year. The costs would come from […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 May 2025 Industry news £165k awarded to Liverpool community waste projects An investment of £165,000 from The Zero Waste Community Fund 2025/6 has been made available for 12 community groups in the Liverpool City Region to enable efforts in waste reduction, reuse and recycling. This funding, a partnership between Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (MRWA) and Veolia, aims to fuel grassroots initiatives that foster sustainable habits … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2025 Industry news Mapping the Battery Recycling Supply Chain: A Global Perspective The post Mapping the Battery Recycling Supply Chain: A Global Perspective appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 21 May 2025 Industry news Veolia takes over waste collections in North and East Herts Veolia has officially taken over the waste, recycling and street cleansing contract for East and North Herts. The eight-year contract is worth £108 million and was awarded after a competitive procurement process. The East and North Herts Shared Waste Service has been in operation since 2018 and originally awarded its waste contract to Urbaser UK, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2025 Research & science Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2025 64 20 , 9847-9866 (Review) - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 21 May 2025 Industry news Satellites, robots and drones awarded share of £42m Ofwat Innovation Fund Projects involving satellites, robots, drones and artificial intelligence (AI) have been awarded a share of almost £43m as part of Ofwat’s fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge, which supports technologies enhancing the sustainability of the UK's water industry. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 May 2025 Industry news MPs launch enquiry into government’s circular economy progress Parliament’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has launched an enquiry on the circular economy and issues a call for evidence on issues around the Global Plastics Treaty. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 May 2025