Recycling news: 2025

Industry news The role of data in driving deep decarbonisation The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London W1D 3DHTuesday 24th June 2025 15.00 – 17.00 – followed by networking until 18.30 Achieving net-zero requires nothing less than total business transformation – a reality that’s been difficult to achieve. Sustainability leaders must now embed decarbonisation and climate resilience into core business strategy, but often lack the agency […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 16 May 2025 Industry news POLITICAL PRINT: Labour walks trade tightrope New agreements with India and the US have been broadly welcomed by farming groups but food standards remain a source of tensions and trade-offs. By Nick Hughes. For a government already deeply unpopular with farmers, negotiating new trade deals was always going to be an exercise in tightrope walking. Agreements with Australia and New Zealand […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 16 May 2025 Industry news The 2025 Sustainability Index: Join us on Thursday 12th June Live on YouTube 15.00 for the preview Join us for the Preview to launch of the 2025 Footprint Sustainability Index, in association with Nestlé Professional, which will be held live on YouTube on Thursday June 12th, 15.00-16.00. As well as a presentation of the report’s findings and anecdotes, this preview will feature a keynote and panel session featuring a number of the report’s […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 16 May 2025 Global EUCOLIGHT 10-Year Anniversary Conference 2025 Brussels EucoLight Marks 10 Years of Engagement with Stakeholder Conference in Brussels 14–15 May 2025 | Advancing Sustainable Lighting & Recycling EucoLight, the European association of lighting WEEE compliance schemes, successfully concluded its 10-Year anniversary Conference taking place on 14–15 May 2025 in Brussels. This milestone event brought together over 65 industry leaders, policymakers, envir… EucoLight · 16 May 2025 Policy & government UK International Climate Finance (ICF) gender equality, disability and social inclusion guidance Guidance on how to integrate gender equality, disability and social inclusion into International Climate Finance (ICF) programme design and delivery. GOV.UK · 16 May 2025 Industry news Toxic waste is spilling onto beaches as rising seas erode landfills Waste from old landfill sites is spilling onto beaches as rising seas erode coastlines - and some of it is toxic New Scientist — Environment · 16 May 2025 Policy & government MGN 351 (M) Amendment 1 leadership qualities for safety management Updated guidance on leadership from the 'Leading for Safety' review, with advice on six core qualities for effective safety leadership. GOV.UK · 16 May 2025 Policy & government Elm Court, Cholmeley Park, London N6 5EJ - LON/00AP/LSC/2024/0264 & LON/00AP/LAM/2024/0032 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Korn and Mrs S. Phillips on 9th May 2025 GOV.UK · 16 May 2025 Global Joint Industry Statement on State-run Producer Responsibility Organisations In response to the recent inclusion of state‑run Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) in the revised Waste Framework, Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and Batteries regulations, over 50 industry associations have come together to condemn this move as a step backwards for the circular economy. State‑run PROs effectively turn EPR fees into hidden taxes, undermining transparency, a… EXPRA · 16 May 2025 Industry news Changes to the Plastic Packaging Tax Announced The post Changes to the Plastic Packaging Tax Announced appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 16 May 2025 Industry news Here comes the Summit – the 19th May is a landmark opportunity for EU-UK trade and carbon collaboration Aldersgate Group’s Senior Policy Officer Beth Barker discusses how... Aldersgate Group · 16 May 2025 Industry news Powerday Partners with Metropolitan Police for Road Safety Toolbox Talks The post Powerday Partners with Metropolitan Police for Road Safety Toolbox Talks appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 16 May 2025 Policy & government Non-domicile taxation: technical briefing on overseas trusts Technical note on changes to the taxation of certain overseas trusts. GOV.UK · 16 May 2025 Policy & government RDR4 Overseas Workday Relief Find out how Overseas Workday Relief (OWR) works and if your foreign earnings are exempt from UK tax before 6 April 2025. GOV.UK · 16 May 2025 Industry news ADBA’s Consultation Input Prominent Throughout Government Response Analysis The Scottish Government’s analysis of consultation responses on the Draft Bioenergy Policy Statement confirms that our submission captured the essential elements now shaping Scotland’s bioenergy future. Anaerobic Digestion at the Forefront The analysis identifies “better support for AD” as one of three overarching themes emerging from the consultation. This directly reflects our emphasis on AD…… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 May 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 16 May 2025: Has China’s CO2 peaked?; US bill ‘would kill IRA’; Poland’s coal collapse Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 16 May 2025 Industry news Key Takeaways from ADBA Spring Members Meeting 2025 ADBA brought together members and industry experts at its Spring Members Meeting on 30th April 2025 at Coventry University. The event covered critical updates across policy, methane mitigation, technical innovation, and government engagement. With attendees from multiple sub-sectors within the AD industry, it stimulated vital discussion and knowledge sharing at a pivotal time for the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 May 2025 Industry news Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: The Power of Community in the Waste Sector To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Emilia Peters, ESG Policy Officer at ESA, reflects on how we can better support ourselves and one another. This year’s theme was community which […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 16 May 2025 Industry news EA proposes charge to cover Simpler Recycling enforcement The Environment Agency has opened a consultation on a proposal to charge non-compliant businesses for the enforcement of Simpler Recycling. The proposal would see a charge introduced to cover the cost of regulatory action should any workplace or waste collector be found to not be in keeping with the new legislation. The Environment Agency has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 May 2025 Industry news Could a $125 billion investment fund halt global deforestation? The Tropical Forests Forever Facility, an initiative spearheaded by Brazil, would raise money from investments and pay countries to preserve forests – can it succeed where carbon markets have failed? New Scientist — Environment · 16 May 2025 Industry news Revealed: UK development body still has $700m invested overseas in fossil-fuel assets British International Investment (BII), a UK government-owned and aid-funded company, has a portfolio of overseas... Carbon Brief · 16 May 2025 Industry news Survey says supermarket bosses are ‘deliberately stalling’ action on plastic waste Almost 80% of the UK public have said supermarkets use too much single-use plastic, with 69% arguing big chains put profits before the environment. Research from Nature 2030 campaigners has brought to light intense frustrations from the public towards UK supermarkets, which are said to fare worse with plastic use compared to France, Germany and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 May 2025 Industry news Consumer News: UK Specialist Bed Maker Celebrates 30 Years of Craftsmanship Lincolnshire-based Kyoto, the maker of futons, sofa beds and furniture, is celebrating three decades of innovation as a leading UK manufacturer and importer. The business was started in Peterborough in 1995 by founder Nick Cancea, when his supplier of futons stopped trading, forcing a move into manufacturing in order to meet demand for the folding […] National Bed Federation · 16 May 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘EPR: Here’s what Small Producers need to do next’ John Redmayne, CEO of ERP UK, discusses the extended producer responsibility (EPR) threshold reduction and the next steps for small producers. OPINION: If British businesses assumed packaging waste rules only applied to the big players, it’s time to think again. Quietly but decisively, the government has halved the thresholds under its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 16 May 2025 Global ✂️ DEREGULATE FIRST, PANIC LATER Spring has sprung in Brussels: the roses are pink, the tape is red (cue the snip-snip of EU scissors), and people are free to be their fabulous selves. This weekend, the EU capital bursts with colour and joy for LGBTI Pride. But this isn’t just another celebration. It comes as Hungary’s government pushes through a draconian law banning all LGBTI events – a shameless attack on fundamental rights… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 16 May 2025 Policy & government Anti-competitive conduct in relation to vehicle recycling and advertising of recycling-related features The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued an infringement decision after finding anti-competitive conduct in the advertising of recycling-related features of new cars, and in the recycling of old or written-off (or ‘end-of-life’) cars and vans. GOV.UK · 16 May 2025 Industry news New podcast: In the Green Room with Kim Wilson, McLaren Racing’s sustainability director McLaren Racing’s first director of sustainability Kim Wilson podcasts in the edie Green Room, where the biggest names in corporate sustainability share their career stories and valuable insights. edie — Circular Economy tag · 16 May 2025 Industry news ‘Significant’ risk of Amazon forest dieback if global warming overshoots 1.5C Even passing 1.5C of global warming temporarily would trigger a “significant” risk of Amazon forest... Carbon Brief · 16 May 2025 Policy & government DWP Employer Survey 2024 These reports summarise the key findings from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) 2024 Employer Survey GOV.UK · 16 May 2025 Council news Your Chesterfield - our residents' magazine - Chesterfield Borough Council Chesterfield Council · 16 May 2025 Council news Issue details - Right to Buy – 37A Rickford Hill, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PG - democracy.guildford.gov.uk Guildford Council · 16 May 2025 Industry news Stepping up for the planet in 50km charity challenge - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 16 May 2025 Industry news Tesco Annual Report 2025 - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 16 May 2025 Policy & government General licence for the movement of samples for salmonella testing (revoked) - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 16 May 2025 Council news Inverclyde Primary Care Mental Health Team - Inverclyde Council Inverclyde Council · 16 May 2025 Council news Spotlight on Exeter at major national investment and regeneration event - Exeter City Council Exeter Council · 16 May 2025 Council news Exciting events including The Zone, return of RiverLight and more coming soon to Sleaford - Big Blue Door North Kesteven Council · 16 May 2025 Global Vijfde editie Week van de AfvalHelden Van 10 tot en met 16 maart 2025 vond voor de vijfde keer de Week van de AfvalHelden plaats. Het initiatief van NVRD, TLN en Vereniging Afvalbedrijven is inmiddels uitgegroeid tot een begrip in de sector. Dit jubileumjaar deden ruim 250 organisaties mee aan de week. De aftrap van de week vond plaats bij Remondis […] Het bericht Vijfde editie Week van de AfvalHelden verscheen eerst op Recyclepro . RecyclePro · 16 May 2025 Industry news What went right this week: China’s shrinking emissions, plus more China’s emissions shrank, scientists made a breast cancer discovery, and Europe’s best cycle city was revealed, plus more Positive News · 16 May 2025 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week From a powerful protest in Madrid to Berlin and one in Wellington, here are a few of our favourite images from Greenpeace's work around the world this week. Greenpeace International · 16 May 2025