Recycling news: 2025

Industry news CIWEM trustee Nicholas Howden awarded MBE - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news Litter Heroes Ambassadors - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news Lessons for waste regulation and enforcement reform from 2025 MRW Lessons for waste regulation and enforcement reform from 2025 A specialist in environmental law looks at the impact that a number of developments around waste regulation and enforcement will have on the sector’s work in 2026. Lessons for waste regulation and enforcement reform from 2025 Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news PLASTICFREE PLATFORM - A PLASTIC PLANET A Plastic Planet · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news An argument for UK-wide access to repair services MRW An argument for UK-wide access to repair services Attempts to push reuse and repair initiatives and promote more sustainable consumption patterns at a national scale risk being held back by limited infrastructure, an industry expert argues. An argument for UK-wide access to repair services Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news Festive period driving plastic tub ‘tidal wave’, warns Greene King MRW Festive period driving plastic tub ‘tidal wave’, warns Greene King Brewer encourages people to keep tubs out of landfill and incineration by taking part in ‘Tub2pub’ scheme in January and February Festive period driving plastic tub ‘tidal wave’, warns Greene King MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news The duo kite-skiing 4000 kilometres across Antarctica for science An explorer and a glaciologist are kite-skiing across Antarctica with a ground-penetrating radar to gather data that will help understand the past and future of the ice sheet New Scientist — Environment · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news 6 expert predictions for sustainability in 2026 What will the year ahead bring in terms of environmental economics and organisational priorities? Without a crystal ball to hand, we asked one of Europe’s most influential strategy and transformation experts. It’s impossible to see the future, and almost as hard to predict it. But, thankfully, some people are better at gauging emerging trends. And […] Environment Journal · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news Encyclis Launches Energy-from-Waste Apprenticeships - Encyclis Encyclis · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news World’s first subsea desalination facility will start running in 2026 Flocean, a Norwegian company, is set to open the world’s first commercial-scale subsea desalination plant, an approach that could cut the cost and energy used to make seawater drinkable New Scientist — Environment · 30 Dec 2025 Industry news See how fire has changed the world’s largest wetland, the Pantanal Stunning and shocking images from upcoming exhibition Water Pantanal Fire show how this tropical wetland has been hit by wildfires New Scientist — Environment · 30 Dec 2025 Industry news EU carbon border tax will force others to cut emissions from 2026 In 2026, the European Union will start charging a carbon-emissions-based tax on imported goods such as steel, cement and fertilisers – and countries including the UK are likely to follow New Scientist — Environment · 30 Dec 2025 Industry news The Smart Operational Moves Auto Recyclers Must Make Going Into 2026 As remote buyers and card-not-present payments become routine, fraud and chargebacks are turning into a predictable cost for auto recyclers. This article explains the operational steps disciplined yards are taking now, from capturing proof at checkout to standardising workflows, to protect margins heading into 2026. Auto Recycling World · 30 Dec 2025 Industry news Highest scrap car prices in the UK – where ELVs are worth the most New analysis from CarTakeBack reveals where end-of-life vehicles achieve the highest prices across the UK. Northern Ireland, Suffolk, central Scotland and Pontypridd in Wales emerge as key hotspots, with strong town-level averages for older ELVs. The article explains the regional patterns, the most frequently scrapped brands and what this means in practice for ATFs and vehicle recyclers. ATF Professional · 30 Dec 2025 Industry news Tyre recycling to reach ‘crossroads’ in 2026, says TRA MRW Tyre recycling to reach ‘crossroads’ in 2026, says TRA Tyre Recovery Association calls on on Government to further tighten export controls, end T8 exemptions and ‘unlock’ the circular economy Tyre recycling to reach ‘crossroads’ in 2026, says TRA MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 30 Dec 2025 Industry news Repeat Northumberland waste crime offender sentenced over illegal site MRW Repeat Northumberland waste crime offender sentenced over illegal site Operator of illegal waste site in Old Swarland told EA he was unaware he needed permit despite previous prosecutions for similar offence Repeat Northumberland waste crime offender sentenced over illegal site MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 30 Dec 2025 Industry news Ocado Group update on exclusivity with International Partners - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 30 Dec 2025 Industry news From rewilded bison to far-right repenters: our most read stories of 2025 Rewilding successes, homes made out of old wind turbines and – yes – cute fluffy things. Here are the stories that engaged you this year Positive News · 30 Dec 2025 Industry news 39 million unused tech items in UK homes, worth £1.5 billion - Material Focus Material Focus · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news MPs and waste specialists gather to share battery fire concerns MRW MPs and waste specialists gather to share battery fire concerns A roundtable earlier this month has sought to scale-up pressure for national awareness campaigns and policy to address concerns about waste fires linked to battery disposal MPs and waste specialists gather to share battery fire concerns Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news EA launches consultation on new waste motor vehicle permit rules The Environment Agency has opened a consultation on a new standard rules permit for the storage, depollution and dismantling of waste motor vehicles. The proposed SR2025 No 8 permit would replace SR2015 No 13 and SR2008 No 20 and set out common technical and fire risk standards for ATFs. The consultation closes on 10 March 2026. ATF Professional · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news JARA–China deal targets traceable recycled parts trade JARA and China’s CARIDC have agreed to develop ELV monitoring and traceability systems and work jointly to expand international markets for recycled parts, announced at the Asian Automotive Environmental Forum in Tianjin. Auto Recycling World · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news Campaigners demand Scotland rethinks circular economy plastic plans MRW Campaigners demand Scotland rethinks circular economy plastic plans National NGO says that failure to mention plastics in current consultation document should be addressed with fresh support for production controls, reuse and recycling Campaigners demand Scotland rethinks circular economy plastic plans Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news News round-up December 2025 MRW News round-up December 2025 North Lincolnshire Council opts to recycle older plastic bins, Student donations in Bath raise £1m and Swindon thanks residents for £3m recycling savings News round-up December 2025 MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news New Year resolutions that reconnect us In an increasingly disconnected world, seven resolutions to end the doomscroll and rebuild everyday connection Positive News · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news Operator of conservatory firm pleads guilty to waste offence MRW Operator of conservatory firm pleads guilty to waste offence Gary Saunders stored large amounts of waste, including UPVC windows and doors, at a site in Worksop without the required permits Operator of conservatory firm pleads guilty to waste offence MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news M&S Food Offers New Nutrient-Dense Meals – Helping People To Consume The Right Amount Of Fibre, Vitamins And Minerals - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news HypnoCat unleashed to hypnotise UK into recycling - Material Focus Material Focus · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news Mini fans fanning the flames of the FastTech crisis - Material Focus Material Focus · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news Trial launched to track workers’ exposure to London’s air pollution Researchers at Imperial College are calling on London-based companies to trial a new digital tool designed to monitor and reduce outdoor workers’ exposure to harmful air pollution. Based around a smartphone app and an online dashboard, the system tracks employees in real-time as they move across London, using the city’s air quality data map to […] Air Quality News · 28 Dec 2025 Industry news Mapping UK e-waste flows: key insights - Material Focus Material Focus · 28 Dec 2025 Industry news Recyclus Group’s 2025: A Defining Year of Scale, Innovation and Global Recognition The post Recyclus Group’s 2025: A Defining Year of Scale, Innovation and Global Recognition appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 28 Dec 2025 Industry news 2025’s best photos of the natural world, from volcanoes to icebergs A village buried by a landslide, the world’s largest tidal bore and the aftermath of ferocious storms and wildfires appear in our pick of images from environment stories this year New Scientist — Environment · 26 Dec 2025 Industry news The evolution of forestry legislation: A balancing act between timber security and conservation Bill Cordingley at Browne Jacobson, analyses the evolving legal landscape of climate change and biodiversity loss that increases the pressure on our forested environments Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Dec 2025 Industry news The best environmental journalism of 2025 The post The best environmental journalism of 2025 appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 26 Dec 2025 Industry news Time to do more nothing: the art of deep hanging out Writer and broadcaster Margaret Heffernan explores why making space for uncertainty can unlock creativity, resilience and better leadership Positive News · 26 Dec 2025 Industry news Weekly Prices Update for 24 December 2025 MRW Weekly Prices Update for 24 December 2025 MRW’s regular reporting of movements in the markets for secondary materials Weekly Prices Update for 24 December 2025 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 24 Dec 2025 Industry news Millions of vapes will be thrown away after the vape ban - Material Focus Material Focus · 24 Dec 2025 Industry news EU plans tighter checks on plastic imports to support recycling industry The European Union is planning stricter controls on plastic imports... Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Dec 2025 Industry news Delivering Infrastructure 2050 - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) Environmental Industries Commission · 24 Dec 2025