Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 13 Aug 2026.
Industry news
Global wheat yields would be ‘10%’ higher without climate change
Global yields of wheat are around 10% lower now than they would have been without...
Carbon Brief · 21 May 2025
Global
Asfalt en breken, een uitstekende combinatie, mits aandacht voor detail
Het breken van grote hoeveelheden asfalt heeft alles te doen met het onder controle houden van de slijtage en reiniging van de machine tegen de opbouw van materiaal. Niettegenstaande dat asfalt op zich een zacht materiaal is, is het hoogst abrasief en kleeft het gemakkelijk aan. De luchtdeeltjes zitten vol met bitumen (bindmiddel dat wordt […] Het bericht Asfalt en breken, een uitstekende combi…
RecyclePro · 21 May 2025
Global
ISWA welcomes The Foundation for the Development of Northern Montenegro (FORS) as our newest National Member
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 21 May 2025
Industry news
New trial recycles over 300 tonnes of food waste in Newcastle
Newcastle City Council says it has collected and recycled over 300 tonnes of food waste from households as part of a new trial. The local authority says the trial has generated 750,000 kWh of renewable energy, enough to power 281 homes or heat 67 homes for a year. Launched in September 2024, the trial […]
Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 May 2025
Industry news
Canada cracks down on plastics: What EPR changes mean for your business in 2025
Niall Bennet explores key changes to Canadian EPR, including the new Federal Plastics Registry launching in 2025 and expanded producer obligations across provinces. With zero plastic waste by 2030 as the goal, Canada is accelerating responsibility across the product lifecycle.
Valpak · 21 May 2025
Council news
Regeneration mission - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Stockton-on-Tees Council · 21 May 2025
Industry news
MMCM leads the industry with first-of-its kind event: Rewards early RVSFs for ELV Credit Project
In a breakthrough for India’s green economy, Meta Materials Circular Markets (MMCM), one of India’s leading envirotech enterprise pioneering circular economy solutions in the sector automotive launched the pilot phase of the ELV Credit Project in New Delhi. Showcased in pilot partnership with two leading Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) — MTC Group and Rosmerta Auto Recycling Pvt…
Auto Recycling World · 21 May 2025
Industry news
Coalition launches to drive sustainable construction in Europe
A coalition has launched in Europe to encourage more sustainable construction through “smarter” public spending. The “Buy Better to Build Better” (BBBB) coalition launched today (21 May 2025) at an event in the European Parliament. It brings together 35 stakeholders from across the construction value chain, civil society and public authorities. Tudor Cherhat, programme manager … Read More The p…
letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2025
Industry news
English water companies facing 81 criminal investigations
A record number of prosecutions are being pursued in the latest chapter of Britain’s ongoing sewage saga. The 81 investigations, more than at any other point in history, have resulted from a record number of site attendances and spot checks by the Environment Agency. Overall, this represents a 145% rise in criminal proceedings against suppliers. […]
Environment Journal · 21 May 2025
Global
New Recycling Technologies to Unlock Circularity in Flexible Packaging – New Report Highlights Enablers of High-Quality Recyclates
The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging (CEFLEX) initiative has conducted an assessment of five promising recycling technology classses – and how they can work in combination to add value to different feedstocks. The insights are intended to help meet the need for higher-quality recyclates, expand end-market applications, and even improve recycling rates.
CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 21 May 2025
Industry news
You tell us: what’s the most challenging thing you’ve ever done?
Perhaps it felt impossible at first, maybe the struggle ended up transforming your life. We want to hear your experiences
Positive News · 21 May 2025
Industry news
National Highways announces expansion to green bridge network
The UK currently has a lack of nature-friendly crossings across major roads. There’s now a plan to increase the network. Under new proposals announced by National Highways, the number is now set to double throughout the Strategic Road Network within the next two years. The organisation oversees maintenance and development of A roads and motorways […]
Environment Journal · 21 May 2025
Industry news
Carlos Moreira da Silva wins Glass Person of the Year 2025 - Glass International
Glass International · 21 May 2025
Research & science
Study finds perceived political bias in popular AI models - Stanford Report
Stanford Report · 21 May 2025
Industry news
Performance continues to strengthen - Currys PLC
Currys plc newsroom · 21 May 2025
Industry news
Currys FY 2024/25 Trading Update - Currys PLC
Currys plc newsroom · 21 May 2025
Industry news
H&M’s Sustainability Mission Meets Reality and Resistance - Sustainability Magazine
Sustainability Magazine · 21 May 2025
Council news
Community Hub at Newport - fis.middlesbrough.gov.uk
Middlesbrough Council · 21 May 2025
Council news
- 1 - Fenland Citizen - 21 May 2025 PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 Notice is hereby given that appl - fenland.gov.uk
Fenland Council · 21 May 2025
Industry news
Marks and Spencer Group Plc Full Year Results for the 52 Weeks Ended 29 March 2025 “RESHAPING FOR GROWTH” Third consecutive year of growth and strong balance sheet - Marks & Spencer
M&S corporate press releases · 21 May 2025
Council news
Mindful towns and villages | Broadland and South Norfolk - southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk
Broadland Council · 21 May 2025
Industry news
Tropical forest loss doubled in 2024 as wildfires rocketed
A record 67,000 square kilometres of primary rainforest was lost from the tropics in 2024, with global warming and El Niño contributing to a massive jump in fire-driven damage
New Scientist — Environment · 21 May 2025
Council news
Disabled badge parking in Dacorum - Dacorum Borough Council
Dacorum Council · 21 May 2025
Council news
Overview of Business Support - Erewash Borough Council
Erewash Council · 21 May 2025
Policy & government
Electric technologies will help Scotland decarbonise
Today the country’s climate advisors, the Climate Change Committee (CCC), set out our advice on the level of…
Climate Change Committee · 20 May 2025
Policy & government
Grangemouth workers receive ‘training guarantee’
Grangemouth workers receive ‘training guarantee’ to benefit from clean energy jobs.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2025
Policy & government
Flies, crossbows and comics: novel counter terrorism innovation
Nine projects, ranging from whether flies can detect explosives to how comics can reduce radicalism and how much of a risk crossbows are, were showcased.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2025
Council news
Shop Grants - Erewash Borough Council
Erewash Council · 20 May 2025
Council news
Test - Darlington Libraries - Darlington BC
Darlington Council · 20 May 2025
Industry news
Contact Us - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 20 May 2025
Industry news
Home - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 20 May 2025
Industry news
Gender Pay Gap Report - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 20 May 2025
Industry news
Feed - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 20 May 2025
Industry news
From plant-based promises to purchases
More people plan to eat more plant-based products and new research offers tips on how best to pull them in. David Burrows reports. More than half of UK and German adults intend to change their diets by eating more plant-based foods or by eating less meat and dairy. That is the rose-tinted top-line from new […]
Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 20 May 2025
Industry news
News Room - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 20 May 2025
Industry news
edie Explains: First Steps in the Circular Economy
edie’s latest report, produced in partnership with Reconomy, examines the business benefits of circular practices, looking at the current political landscape as well as best-practice tips for organisations starting out in the circular economy.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 May 2025
Industry news
Pluckley to Paris – Cycling for Brighter Futures
In November of last year, the Countrystyle team proposed an epic challenge for charity to Countrystyle staff, business partners and friends. That […]
Countrystyle Recycling · 20 May 2025
Industry news
The UK must fight human rights and environmental abuses in its supply chains
This post is by Ben Leather, director of Peace Brigades International UK (PBI), and Christina Challis, advocacy manager at PBI UK. PBI provides protection and support to individuals, communities, movements and organisations that defend human rights and the environment, through its unique model of holistic […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 20 May 2025
Industry news
Newcastle trial recycles over 300 tonnes of food waste
Newcastle city council’s food waste trial has reached a milestone, collecting and recycling over 300 tonnes of food waste from local households. This food waste is said to have generated an impressive 750,000 kWh of renewable energy. First launched in 2024, the trial diverts food waste to a biogas facility in Gateshead, where it is … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2025
Industry news
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Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 20 May 2025