Recycling news: 2025

Industry news HARP Southend - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Recycling in 2025: What we learned from 52 billion waste items In 2025, the entire resource ecosystem increasingly focused on waste, recognising its crucial role in the circular economy. Throughout the year, regulators around the world officially launched or tightened extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes, fundamentally changing the economics of packaging. Greyparrot blog · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news New packaging aims to help change the way consumers think about laundry SENSITIVE skin laundry brand Surcare has unveiled new packaging designed to help change the way consumers think about laundry. Under its ‘love your laundry, love your skin’ campaign, Surcare is encouraging households to see laundry as an active part of their daily skincare and wellbeing routine. The new packaging represents the first stage of a […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news The Planning and Infrastructure Bill: a small but significant win for nature This post is by the crossbench peers Lord Krebs and Baroness Willis of Summertown. When the government unveiled the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, it was pitched as the legislation that would finally “unleash economic growth” by cutting through the red tape that, in its view, […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Scottish Water hails success of Top Up Taps in reducing single-use plastic SCOTTISH Water has revealed its network of Top Up Taps has saved the equivalent of 20 million 330ml plastic bottles. The utility hailed the success of the 132 blue Top Up Taps, which are designed to promote the use of refillable water bottles and reduce single-use plastic. Scottish Water confirmed the latest figures at an […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Bromley Council moves to shut down ‘industrial scale’ waste dumping Bromley Council has seized four vehicles and initiated closure action as part of an operation at an “industrial scale” illegal waste site in St Mary Cray. The fly-tipping occurred on green belt land at Waldens Farm, which is made up of approximately 800 small ‘leisure plots’ across 70 acres of land. Neighbourhood Investigation Officers, supported … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Are you missing the talent opportunity in recycling’s energy transition?’ The recycling sector is undergoing a profound shift as it converges with the fast-moving world of energy. Companies now face a pivotal question: as recycling becomes more closely linked to energy systems, carbon reduction and circular innovation, do they have the talent and strategic capability required to lead in this new era? John Tilbrook, Managing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Our Twin-Track Strategy: Alkaline vs Acid—A Necessary Race to the Top The post Our Twin-Track Strategy: Alkaline vs Acid—A Necessary Race to the Top appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Man arrested after hundreds of tonnes of waste dumped in Bromley A man has been arrested and four vehicles seized after hundreds of tonnes of waste was discovered on wooded land in Bromley. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Mars Rover technology can turn our roads into carbon storage networks With Britain’s pothole epidemic making headlines again for all the wrong reasons, can a new approach to laying tarmac offer a solution? Carbon Crusher Inc., an American and Norwegian ‘road-tech’ startup, believes it can reduce the build and maintenance cost of new and existing streets, and significantly reduce environmental impact. The idea for the Carbon […] Environment Journal · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Professor Mike Shaver joins Resource Futures Board We are delighted to announce Professor Mike Shaver as our new Non-Executive Director. Mike brings world-class expertise in sustainable materials and circular innovation. Resource Futures · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Research to begin on how air pollution particles cool the planet University of Tartu Associate Professor in Climate Physics Velle Toll has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant to determine just how much human-made air pollution particles help cool the Earth’s climate. The five-year, nearly two-million-euro project aims to close a critical gap in scientists’ understanding of how aerosols counteract global warming. […] Air Quality News · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Ward Backs Treetops Hospice Festive ‘Treecycling’ Campaign for Another Year Derbyshire-based metal recycling and waste specialist Ward has again pledged its support to Treetops Hospice’s annual Christmas Treecycling initiative. The... Ward Recycling · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news About:Energy powers MP Space satellite success About:Energy has partnered with Australian satellite developer MP Space to accelerate next-generation spacecraft power and energy storage systems.By deploying The Voltt, About:Energy’s cloud-based cell modelling platform, MP Space achieved first-time-right cell selection without physical testing, avoiding a potential six-month pivot in development.Traditionally, satellite battery validation req… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news James Cropper appoints new head of business development JAMES Cropper Paper & Packaging has announced the appointment of Mike Gibson as head of business development. The move comes as the company accelerates its expansion into new markets and explores ‘innovative productive opportunities’. Initially joining the company as business development manager in May, Mike has more than 25 years’ experience across the paper, packaging, […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Safe spaces: the insidious legacy of asbestos in UK public buildings One of the most dangerous forms of air pollution is not being taken seriously despite the huge threat to teachers, students, doctors, nurses and council staff. Policy changes could help, but successive governments have been reluctant to act. 26 years after Westminster passed a total ban on one of the most commonly used fire-proofing and […] Environment Journal · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news South West on track to have zero available landfill capacity by 2030 Landfill capacity in England is declining, with new analysis suggesting several regions could exhaust their remaining capacity within the decade. Data compiled from the Environment Agency’s (EA) Remaining Landfill Capacity reports showed that while some areas have added modest capacity, most of the country is seeing rapid reductions, putting pressure on councils, inflating disposal costs … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Anaphite secures £1.4m to scale LFP dry coating Anaphite has raised £1.4 million ($1.9m) to advance dry coating innovation through the Innovate UK Investor Partnership Programme, combining £700,000 ($931,000) in grant funding with matched investment from Elbow Beach and World Fund.The funding will accelerate development of its DCP® technology platform, extending proven success in NMC cathode dry coating to the more technically demanding… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Grundon’s Toni Robinson appointed as new WISH Chair The Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum announces that Toni Robinson, Risk & Sustainability Director at Grundon Waste Management, has been elected as its new Chair. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Alupro urges households to recycle aluminium packaging this Christmas With aluminium packaging waste set to soar over the festive period, Alupro is calling on households to think carefully about how they dispose of their rubbish and ensure recyclable materials are placed in the correct bin. Recent data from DEFRA suggests that around 175 million mince pies are purchased at Christmas, with the foil cases […] Alupro · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Looking after wellbeing in charity shops - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news ‘I found my people’: Frank Turner on saving Britain’s grassroots music venues Amid rising closures across the UK, singer Frank Turner is campaigning to preserve grassroots music venues Positive News · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Search our Job Opportunities at Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news BIR warns on EU scrap export restrictions under RESourceEU BIR has raised concerns that the EU’s Economic Security Doctrine and RESourceEU export controls on CRM-bearing scrap could hinder global circular-trade flows. The recycling industry urges transparent, proportionate measures that protect competitiveness and support investment across ELV and metals recovery sectors. Auto Recycling World · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Is the future of ham and bacon nitrite-free? The risk to health associated with eating nitrite-cured meats is starting to gain traction with the public Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news First ship-to-ship bio-LNG refuelling completed in Italy Italy’s first ship-to-ship bio-LNG bunkering operation has been carried out at the Port of Genoa by Swiss energy solutions firm Axpo and Italian ferry operator GNV (MSC Group), supported by the Maritime Authority of Genoa. The ship-to-ship bunkering operation involved the refuelling of new ferry GNV Virgo (pictured, above), the first Italian long-distance ro-pax vessel […] Envirotec Magazine · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news AD group rethinks site certification to push operator competency MRW AD group rethinks site certification to push operator competency Completion of Competency Management System certification process ties into company's work to better demonstrate sustainability and effectiveness of anaerobic digestion to treat waste AD group rethinks site certification to push operator competency Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news EA urges farmers to ‘stay vigilant’ over illegal dumping MRW EA urges farmers to ‘stay vigilant’ over illegal dumping Landowners advised to conduct regular inspections as Environment Agency looks into large-scale dumping in south-east England EA urges farmers to ‘stay vigilant’ over illegal dumping MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Scotland agrees to revise waste incineration capacity controls MRW Scotland agrees to revise waste incineration capacity controls Campaigners have welcomed intervention from Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) to set new requirements for monitoring and approving future increases in incineration capacity Scotland agrees to revise waste incineration capacity controls Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Cell-cultivated products are not ‘meat’ – regulators New guidance suggests that although such products should be considered ‘of animal origin’ they require different safety controls from traditional meat products. By Nick Hughes. Food products made from animal cells do not satisfy the legal definition of meat for food hygiene purposes, according Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Minutes Food Contact Committee, 21 October 2025 The post Minutes Food Contact Committee, 21 October 2025 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news The surprising longevity lessons from the world’s oldest animal Scientists were amazed to discover a 507-year-old clam that was already 100 in Shakespeare’s day, but why did it live so long and what can we learn from it? New Scientist — Environment · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Waste sector challenges renewed claims that EfW is ‘UK’s dirtiest power’ Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities have once again come under sharp scrutiny following recent media coverage portraying it as one of the most polluting forms of energy. On Sunday, the Telegraph published an article which criticised the Viridor Beddington EfW site. Much of the article centres on claims that EfW produces greenhouse gas emissions comparable … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Powerday Launches its 2025/26 Manifesto The post Powerday Launches its 2025/26 Manifesto appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news ELFBAR celebrates raft of design awards for nicotine reduction kit VAPE brand ELFBAR has been awarded three design awards for its ELFA Pro Nicotine Reduction Kit. Billed as a first of its kind, the kit is intended to help adult smokers and vapers quit nicotine for good and has triumphed at the Pentawards, the Red Dot Awards, and the London Design Awards. The kit is […] Packaging Scotland · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Interview: How ‘mid-level bureaucrats’ are helping to shape Chinese climate policy Local officials are often viewed as relatively weak actors in China’s governance structure, largely implementing... Carbon Brief · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Digital Dismantlers: Driving the Circular Car Economy Online Digital dismantlers are moving beyond local scrap sales to global, data-driven used-parts businesses. The article explores new skills, online marketplaces and traceability measures needed to meet future EU ELV reuse and compliance requirements. Auto Recycling World · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Circular economy providing more than 5% of worldwide jobs, ILO finds MRW Circular economy providing more than 5% of worldwide jobs, ILO finds ILO, World Bank and Circle Economy research says new findings represents first global baseline for understanding employment figures across the circular economy Circular economy providing more than 5% of worldwide jobs, ILO finds MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news EV Training Academy launched to support safer firefighting for UK Fire & Rescue Services Silverlake Automotive Recycling and Cold Cut Systems UK have partnered to launch the UK’s first Cobra Electric Vehicle Training Academy. Based at Silverlake’s Hampshire site, the Academy offers science-based theory and hands-on Cobra system training to help Fire & Rescue Services safely manage EV battery fires and evolving lithium-ion risks. ATF Professional · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Europe’s wildfire season continues to intensify as a new JRC report warns of expanding risks Europe’s wildfire seasons are becoming longer, more destructive, and increasingly unpredictable, according to the latest annual report from the Joint Research Centre (JRC). Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Dec 2025