Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Met Office: Ten years of naming UK storms to warn the public This month marks 10 years since the UK recorded its first named storm. Storm Abigail... Carbon Brief · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news How might foodservice report healthy sales? Announced in the 10 year health plan for England, new policy will require large food businesses to report publicly on the healthiness of their food sales and meet Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news Hospitality demands reversal of “socially regressive” budget A coalition of hospitality sector businesses has urged the Chancellor to reduce the tax burden on the sector in this month’s budget or risk fuelling further job losses and cuts to investment. Businesses including Greene King, IHG Hotels & Resorts, KFC UK & Ireland and Wagamama have signed Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news Starmer doubles down on school food focus The Prime Minister has highlighted the role of good school food in tackling diet-related ill health after data showed a significant proportion of school-age children are living with obesity. Sir Keir Starmer hosted a reception at 10 Downing Street this week in which he stressed the importance of UK Government Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news Healthy baskets come at a premium Governments are being urged to align food taxes with public health goals after new research found supermarket shoppers are forced to pay a premium for healthy baskets. The non-profit Access to Nutrition initiative (ATNi) compared the cost of healthy and less healthy baskets from retailers in six countries: Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Nov 2025 Policy & government Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements We’re seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure. GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s crunchy numbers feature a carbon-busting switch from beef to venison, foodservice pledges to sell more beans, social savings from healthy sales targets for the out of home sector, and business inaction on climate-related risks. 54 tonnes. The weight of beef burgers that Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news Direct Ocean Capture validated for commercial deployment, says energy giant The emerging CO2 removal technology of Direct Ocean Capture (DOC) has been validated for commercial deployment by energy giant Equinor in what’s claimed as a major step forward for the method, announced on 12 November. Much as its counterpart, the more widely explored CO2-removal method Direct Air Capture (DAC) removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, […] Envirotec Magazine · 13 Nov 2025 Policy & government Trees to timber: how landowners can benefit from commercial forestry Discover the financial and environmental benefits of home-grown timber for woodland owners. GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news European plastics recycling sector saw “sharpest decline” in 2024 The European plastics recycling industry saw its “sharpest decline” in 2024, according to Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE). The Plastics Recycling Industry Figures 2024 report found that recycling facilities equivalent to around 300 kilotonnes of annual capacity were forced to close over the course of last year – the largest contraction ever recorded by the association. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Nov 2025 Global Windfall Profits and Climate Justice: The Case for a Permanent EU Fossil Fuel Tax In 2024, the Klesch Group — a major energy and refining conglomerate — launched a series of investor–state arbitration claims against the European Union, Germany, and Denmark. The company is challenging the EU’s 2022 “solidarity contribution”, a temporary windfall profits tax on fossil fuel companies introduced in response to the energy price crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Klesc… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 13 Nov 2025 Global Carbon pricing delay jeopardises EU support for vulnerable households and climate goals Today, the European Parliament formally endorsed the one-year delay of the new EU carbon price for heating and transport fuels (ETS2) proposed by EU governments. The […] European Environmental Bureau · 13 Nov 2025 Policy & government Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Human Factors) The Air Accidents Investigation Branch are recruiting an Inspector of Air Accidents (Human Factors) GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2025 Global Sunnking Sustainable Solutions enhanced Capacity To increase its recycling capacity, the New York-based company Sunnking Sustainable Solution was seeking a robust shredder with a high throughput rate that could quickly and efficiently produce a homogeneous output material, particularly suitable for shredding electronic scrap. It also needed to be possible to adjust the speed and torque for process optimization. Now the […] Global Recycling · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news Poll finds the public remain unaware of the health impact of air pollution The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has written to the secretary of state for health and social care calling for a nationwide public health campaign on air pollution after a survey revealed widespread public ignorance about its health impacts. The YouGov poll commissioned by the RCP found that fewer than one in five British adults […] Air Quality News · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news New biochar composite dramatically curbs farm nitrate pollution Researchers in China have developed an advanced biochar composite enhanced with nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) that dramatically improves the removal of harmful nitrate nitrogen from agricultural soils and water, promising sustainable farming and environmental protection. Open Access Government — Environment · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news Alupro launches 2024 impact report As part of a commitment to demonstrating the results of its pioneering initiatives, Alupro has launched its 2024 impact report. Detailing activity delivered during the 12-month period, the document explores the outputs of its campaigns and tracks progress towards achieving a 100% recycling rate for aluminium packaging. Alongside providing a snapshot of the UK’s aluminium […] Alupro · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news A symbol of pride: how colour transformed Kawempe In Kawempe, Kampala, a once-neglected wall has become a bold symbol of pride and possibility. Between October and November 2025, WasteAid — under the Bunzl WastePreneur Challenge – Uganda — joined hands with local leaders, youth, and waste entrepreneurs to turn waste education into public art. The Community Waste Education Mural Initiative used creativity […] WasteAid · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news Boroughs warn e-bike operators to honour local deals London Councils has called on e-bike companies to respect procurement contracts agreed with boroughs across the capital, warning that some operators continue to operate outside their designated areas and ignore local rules. Boroughs have reported growing instances of e-bikes being abandoned on pavements and in public spaces by firms not authorised to operate locally, raising […] Air Quality News · 13 Nov 2025 Global Renowned Goldman Awardee Von Hernandez shares reflections after serving Break Free From Plastic for almost a decade “In the next decade, I want the movement to achieve what was once unthinkable: to make the single-use plastic economy a relic of the past.” Break Free From Plastic · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news Plastics packaging firm fined £277k over death of worker A Derbyshire-based plastics conversion company has been fined £277,500 after an employee was fatally injured due to a machinery accident. Reflex Flexible Packaging, which operates a factory on Amber Drive, Langley Mill, was sentenced at Derby Crown Court on 5 November 2025 after pleading guilty to a breach of Section 2(1) of the Health and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news LG Energy Solution targets space battery market LG Energy Solution has announced a strategic collaboration with South 8 Technologies to co-develop lithium-ion batteries for aerospace applications, capable of operating at extreme low temperatures down to -60°C.The partnership marks LG Energy Solution’s entry into the space battery sector, joining forces with South 8 Technologies, KULR Technology Group . . . to continue reading… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news COP30 marks first-ever circular economy day as global climate talks intensify The 30th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30) is now underway and, for the first time, the circular economy has a dedicated day Circular Online (CIWM) · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news Maggie’s garden grows with Grundon funding The post Maggie’s garden grows with Grundon funding appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 13 Nov 2025 Policy & government AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-86N, G-NPTA Loss of cabin pressurisation, approaching Edinburgh Airport, 17 May 2025 GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news Sortera invests in major upgrade at Edmonton site Sortera has completed the first phase of a multi-million-pound improvement project at its Edmonton site, part of an ongoing programme to enhance processing capacity, operational efficiency, and sustainability performance across its network. Wood Recyclers Association · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news World’s largest sodium-ion BESS set for 2027 Peak Energy has announced a multi-year agreement with Jupiter Power to supply up to 4.75GWh of sodium-ion BESSs between 2027 and 2030. The contract is valued at up to $500 million.The deal marks a major milestone for the US-based company, which specialises in low-cost, giga-scale grid storage technology.The sodium-ion systems offer reduced degradation and .… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 13 Nov 2025 Policy & government BDUK delivery performance, quarterly: April 2025 to Sept 2025 Breakdowns of how many premises in the United Kingdom have received gigabit-capable broadband coverage as a result of Building Digital UK (BDUK) subsidy. GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2025 Policy & government Statistical Review of Northern Ireland Agriculture: 2024 The Statistical Review of Northern Ireland Agriculture is the primary source of statistics for the agricultural industry in Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news New system to tackle food fraud by identifying rogue ingredients THE University of Aberdeen has developed a ‘robust, reliable, and highly-sensitive’ tool that quickly identifies rogue ingredients in foods. The MEAT-iCode system combines proteomic testing with an advanced database to simultaneously identify multiple meat species in a single processed food sample. In initial lab tests of 19 shop-bought products, a team from the learning institute’s Rowett […] Packaging Scotland · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news Ecosurety acquires City to Sea’s Refill Return programmes Ecosurety has acquired refill and reuse assets from the environmental campaigning organisation City to Sea, which is closing its operations. Circular Online (CIWM) · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news 31 countries now include food waste in climate plans 31 countries attending COP30 have now included commitments to tackle food loss and/or waste in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The figure, provided by WRAP, is an increase of six countries since COP30. Of the 31 nations, seven – Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Uruguay – have pledged to address … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news e-STORAGE to deliver 186GWh in Canada Canadian Solar’s energy storage arm, e-STORAGE, has been selected to deliver a fully integrated solution for the Skyview 2 Energy Storage Project in Edwardsburgh Cardinal, Ontario.The 411MW/1,858MWh installation– developed by Potentia Renewables in partnership with the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation– was awarded under Ontario’s Long-Term Reliability (LT1) procurement process.As turnkey… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news ALDI TO OPEN 16 NEW STORES IN JUST FIVE WEEKS IN LEAD-UP TO CHRISTMAS Aldi will open 16 new stores between Thursday 6th November and Friday 12th December 2025, bringing its award-winning value and unbeatable prices to even more communities across the UK in the run up to Christmas. From Kirkintilloch in Scotland, Cheadle in Staffordshire, to Billericay in Essex and Kentish Town in London, each new store will […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news ALDI TEAMS UP WITH TALENTED TIKTOK CHEF TO LAUNCH HEALTHY RECIPES FOR KIDS – AND HE’S JUST FOUR YEARS OLD Talented chef Carter has launched a range of healthy recipes for young children – at the age of FOUR. The budding cook – famed for his TikTok channel, Cooking with Carter – has teamed up with Aldi and leading dietician Lucy Upton to create a series of dishes designed to help more youngsters develop their […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW LOGO TO HELP SHOPPERS MAKE HEALTHIER CHOICES Aldi is making it easier than ever for shoppers to make healthier food choices with the launch of its new ‘Live Healthy’ logo. Starting from next week, the clear and simple emblem will roll out across selected own-label products – including fresh produce, soups and yogurts – to highlight items that contribute to a healthy, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news MENOPAUSE ON A BUDGET: ALDI TEAMS UP WITH EXPERT NUTRITIONIST TO REVEAL EVERYDAY FOOD SWAPS TO HELP WOMEN FEEL THEIR BEST Nutritionist Tammy Gee of Seven Colours of Nutrition has partnered with supermarket Aldi to help women feel stronger and more supported through menopause without stretching their spending, as research reveals that women across the UK have wasted an average of £122 on menopause products and treatments they’ve found to be ineffective*. Ahead of World Menopause […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news NEW PARENTS ENCOURAGED TO ACCESS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN UK SUPERMARKET FIRST In a UK supermarket first, Aldi has partnered with perinatal mental health charity PANDAS Foundation to launch on-pack mental health messaging across its Mamia Sensitive and Extra Sensitive baby wipes – aiming to support parents and carers with practical, visible guidance during early parenthood. Aldi’s Mamia Sensitive and Extra Sensitive baby wipes now feature information […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 13 Nov 2025 Global MIT Senior Transforms Fishing Waste Into Bioplastic https://www.miragenews.com/mit-senior-transforms-fishing-waste-into-1569351 Bioplastics News · 13 Nov 2025 Industry news Industrial polluters aren’t penalised, but coffee waste means a fine Richmond-Upon-Thames Council fined a woman for pouring dregs down the drain, while companies across the UK get away with environmental murder. Authorities are being warned against legislative hypocrisy. Using the example of Burcu Yesilyurt, who was fined £150 by her local government for emptying the remnants of a coffee cup into the gutter, the Royal […] Environment Journal · 13 Nov 2025