Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Michiel Molenaar appointed president of Print Scotland PRINT Scotland has appointed Michiel Molenaar, a director of Irvine-based packaging solutions business Kennedy Smith, as its new president. Michiel succeeds the trade body’s long-serving president, Susan Graham of Midlothian-based FLB and will serve a minimum two-year term. Richard McCombe, MD of Coatbridge-based Graphic Warehouse, has been appointed vice president. Founded in 1997, Kennedy Smi… Packaging Scotland · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news WRA shortlisted for Trade Association Awards for third year running The Wood Recyclers’ Association is delighted to have been shortlisted for the Trade Association Forum Awards – the UK’s leading awards recognising the work of trade associations – for the third year running. The Association has been named today (December 9) as a finalist in the ‘Sector Representation of the Year’ category for the 2026 […] Wood Recyclers Association · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news NYC congestion pricing cuts air pollution by 22% in six months In its first six months, New York City’s controversial congestion pricing scheme has reduced air pollution by 22% in Manhattan’s toll zone, while improving air quality across the entire metropolitan region, according to new research. The Cornell University study analysed data from 42 air quality monitors throughout the New York area between January 2024 and […] Air Quality News · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news UN report says environmental degradation is killing millions and costing trillions Environmental degradation is claiming millions of lives and costing trillions annually, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Global Environment Outlook report has found. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Pilot programme brings Deposit Return Scheme to Irish Islands Re-turn, the operator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), has begun a new pilot that will bring reverse vending machines (RVMs) to three offshore island communities. The initiative will aim to ensure that residents and visitors on Arranmore, Cape Clear and Inishturk can conveniently return eligible drinks containers for recycling, despite the logistical and infrastructural … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news 61% of Brits willing to buy refurbished devices, YouGov poll shows A poll by YouGov has found that 61% of people in Britain are willing to buy refurbished devices, but most (61%) would prefer a brand-new device. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Grid-scale battery market to hit $38.46bn by 2031 The global grid-scale battery market is undergoing rapid expansion, with DataM Intelligence reporting a rise from $6.84 billion in 2023 to an estimated $38.46 billion by 2031. This represents a CAGR of 25.74% between 2024 and 2031.Grid-scale batteries are large-capacity energy storage systems designed for utility and industrial use. They play a critical role in… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news OPRL Monthly Round-Up (April 2026) Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news £1m geothermal pilot aims to unlock Aberdeen’s hidden heat A £1 million investment is set to explore the vast geothermal energy potential beneath Aberdeen, marking a major step toward cleaner, low-carbon heating for the Granite City. The University of Aberdeen has secured the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding to launch the Aberdeen Geothermal Feasibility Pilot (AGFP), an ambitious city-wide collaboration designed to gather […] Air Quality News · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news ALDI IS SELLING THE CHEAPEST FRESH TURKEYS THIS CHRISTMAS Supermarket Aldi has revealed it is officially selling the cheapest turkeys for Christmas 2025, with the British Fresh Whole Turkey available for as little as £4.90 (2kg/£2.45 per kg) from 19th December. The most affordable offering of any UK supermarket, Aldi’s fresh turkeys are juicy, packed with flavour and roast to a perfect golden brown. The range is available in a wealth of size options t… Aldi UK Press Centre · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news The Cruise Growth Plan could choke UK coastal communities A new briefing from Transport & Environment (T&E) highlights how plans to expand the UK’s cruise sector could significantly worsen air pollution in coastal communities. In September, the government unveiled The Cruise Growth Plan to help the industry overcome barriers to growth. Notably the plan failed to mention emissions once and it is this disconnect […] Air Quality News · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Encyclis launches EfW engineering apprenticeship scheme Energy from Waste (EfW) facility operator Encyclis has launched a new apprenticeship programme across the Midlands and Northwest of England. The first cohort has seen eight apprentices join the company’s operations and maintenance teams on four-year placements, during which they will combine college-based learning with hands-on training across a range of engineering disciplines. The new … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news £7.8m for southern and central Scotland communities hosting energy transmission infrastructure Funding will be delivered through one of the UK’s leading electricity transmission and distribution network management companies. SP Energy Networks has announced a £7.8million fund aimed at providing long-term social, economic and environmental support for areas of southern and central Scotland impacted by renewable transition infrastructure. This includes delivering training and skills develo… Environment Journal · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news DRIVING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS £7.99 ALDI HACK FOR COSY JOURNEYS THIS FESTIVE SEASON As Brits prepare to hit the roads this Christmas to see family and loved ones, Aldi is bringing back its winter journey must-have for just £7.99. Zooming into the middle aisle from 14th December, the sell-out Heated Car Seat Covers return to keep drivers and passengers warm and toasty, alongside other motor necessities from tech […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Sustainable drainage solutions must be combined to ease Britain’s water stress The UK is increasingly exposed to droughts and floods, sometimes within weeks of each another. To stem the tide and improve flow, local planning teams must engage with experts using integrated approaches to mitigation. The challenge the UK faces is essentially twofold. First, the hydrological volatility we are now seeing makes simple, single-solution approaches risky. […] Environment Journal · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news VRA AGM: A New Era for Vehicle Recycling Representation The VRA’s latest AGM marked a clear shift towards stronger governance, clearer roles and a refreshed leadership team. With significant structural changes on the way, the association is positioning itself for a more modern and accountable future. ATF Professional · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news How to avoid plastic tat killing the Christmas buzz Want the kids to have cool Christmas presents that aren’t tomorrow’s landfill? Here are five tips to swerve the tat Positive News · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Arkema and Semcorp partner on battery separators Arkema has signed an MoU with Semcorp for strategic collaboration to accelerate innovation in battery separator technologies and support Semcorp’s international expansion.Under the partnership, Arkema will deliver high value-added solutions and technical expertise to strengthen the deployment of Semcorp’s high-performance battery separators across key markets including electric vehicles, energy… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Circular economy alienating consumers due to complex language, research finds Complex language around the circular economy is alienating consumers, a new report from SUEZ has found. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Allye Energy wins £1m order for MAX500 BESS Allye Energy has secured its largest order to date, confirming five MAX500 BESS for deployment in the construction sector.The units, worth over £1m ($1.34m), will provide zero-emission charging for heavy equipment and vehicles where grid access is limited.The MAX500 BESS (500kWh and 420kW) are the first in Allye’s portfolio to feature integrated DC fast recharging,… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Grundon’s Toni Robinson elected as new WISH Chair The post Grundon’s Toni Robinson elected as new WISH Chair appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Work starts at new Waste Transfer Station in Bristol The post Work starts at new Waste Transfer Station in Bristol appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news York country park uses local tech for landmark biodiversity drive Two organisations based in the northern English borough have launched a major conservation project. A partnership between agri-tech firm AgriSound and Escrick Park Estate will use bioacoustics to collect real-time pollinator data from farmland, woodland and Skipwith ecological corridor to measure biodiversity and habitat state. Nine Polly acoustic devices, developed by AgriSound, will be instal… Environment Journal · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Alcoa: Smelters will struggle to compete with data centres on energy - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Brazil set to invest R$8.5bn in biomethane-from-waste over next five years - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Trends in Sustainable Solutions 2025 - UK Green Building Council UK Green Building Council · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news What is the Carbon Footprint of your coffee? - Cawleys Cawleys · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Co-op commits to LEAF Marque Certification, empowered by grower and farmer partnerships - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news 2025 is the second-hottest year since records began Mean temperatures this year approached 1.5°C above the preindustrial average, making it the second hottest year after 2024 New Scientist — Environment · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Working at Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Map — Store Locator - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Search our Job Opportunities at Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news TIMMERFLOTTE Temperature/humidity sensor, smart - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 8 Dec 2025 Industry news Recent WRAP EPR projects | WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 8 Dec 2025 Industry news EU critical minerals plan proposes scrap export restrictions MRW EU critical minerals plan proposes scrap export restrictions Adoption of RESourceEU Action Plan seeks to improve recycling capabilities for vital materials, as global trade bodies push for ‘proportional’ policy to support global circularity EU critical minerals plan proposes scrap export restrictions Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 8 Dec 2025 Industry news Alupro sustainability manager to help DEFRA prepare for DRS Martin Hyde, sustainability and public affairs manager at Alupro, will soon embark on a 12-month secondment with DEFRA. The move will see him temporarily take up the role of Industry Liaison for the pending Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers. Beginning in January, Hyde will effectively bridge the gap between the packaging industry, DEFRA, […] Alupro · 8 Dec 2025 Industry news LEVC backs Manchester’s £8m fund to accelerate green taxi transition The London EV Company (LEVC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, formally backing the city-region’s new £8 million Hackney Support Fund. The initiative, championed by Mayor Andy Burnham, aims to help taxi drivers replace older diesel cabs with cleaner, zero-emission capable vehicles. The government-funded programme will provide grants to […] Air Quality News · 8 Dec 2025 Industry news Waltham Forest waste workers call off Christmas strike action MRW Waltham Forest waste workers call off Christmas strike action GMB members agree revised pay offer with FCC Environment for services provided to the London Borough of Waltham Forest Waltham Forest waste workers call off Christmas strike action MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 8 Dec 2025 Industry news Our most liked innovations of 2025! Here they are: the Circular Lighting Report’s most ‘liked’ innovations of 2025, as voted by you! Top row, left to […] Recolight · 8 Dec 2025 Industry news Industry donates free lights to community space The lighting industry initiative Donate-A-Light has organised the gift of luminaires to a community space in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The […] Recolight · 8 Dec 2025