Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Noah Law MP, chair of the APPG for Critical Minerals, visits Altilium’s recycling facilities Altilium was delighted to welcome Noah Law MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Critical Minerals, to the company’s EV battery recycling facilities in Plymouth this week, including our new ACT 3 scale-up plant at Langage. During the visit, the MP for St Austell and Newquay got to see first-hand the progress at the [...] Altilium news · 20 Jun 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘UK bakers call for action on asset theft that undermines reuse’ Paul Empson, general manager at Bakers Basco, calls for reuse to be visible and well-supported. OPINION: The Environmental Services Association’s (ESA) latest vision for a circular UK economy by 2040 offers a compelling blueprint. Their five-pronged strategy outlines a clear and ambitious path: reducing waste, increasing recyclability, boosting participation, improving processing and preventing… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2025 Industry news PMG Bristol doubles capacity with new plant Waste management company PMG Bristol has doubled its capacity with the installation of a new plant. Purchased from CDE, the new plant can process up to 25 tonnes per hour (tph). The company purchased its first waste recycling plant – which had a 10 tph capacity -from the same wet processing experts over ten years … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2025 Industry news 53,000 high polluting vehicles processed by London’s ULEZ scrappage scheme The city’s mayor has hailed the initiative a success, removing older and dirtier models from the streets. In total, 35,094 car and 17,964 vans have now been scrapped through the ULEZ scheme. 88% of funding for replacement vehicles went to Outer London boroughs, which benefitted most from the programme, which launched in 2023. Although most […] Environment Journal · 20 Jun 2025 Industry news What went right this week: saving the high seas, plus more The high seas treaty progressed, scientists had a leukaemia breakthrough, and climate solutions got a boost, plus more Positive News · 20 Jun 2025 Industry news CIWM news - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Offsetting global fossil fuel stores by planting trees is impossible Trees would have to be planted on a vast proportion of global land mass to offset the carbon dioxide emissions from burning the world’s fossil fuel reserves New Scientist — Environment · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Dr David Greenfield inaugurated as CIWM president The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has officially inaugurated its new president. Dr David Greenfield will take over from outgoing president Tim Walker, who has been in office since mid-2024. Greenfield was inaugurated today (19 June 2025) at a ceremony held in the House of Commons, ahead of the annual CIWM Presidential Dinner tonight. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news CIWM launches Presidential Report 2025 Ahead of his inauguration as CIWM President today (June 19), Dr. David Greenfield has launched the CIWM Presidential Report 2025, written by Dr Ryan Woodard, entitled “Lost Opportunities? Winning Back Materials to Drive the UK’s Circular Economy.” Wood Recyclers Association · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: FDF bets on mandatory reporting It’s a sure sign that a new government strategy is imminent when key stakeholders rush to reverse their public position on a popular policy. Perhaps the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has had a genuine epiphany that voluntary anti-obesity measures simply don’t cut it anymore. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Climate change a boon for UK oysters UK oyster populations could grow significantly over the coming decades as they benefit from warming seas across northern Europe. Researchers at the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) have modelled how the number and distribution of 19 threatened marine Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news SMEs to receive food fraud intelligence Small food businesses will gain access to intelligence on food fraud as part of a new industry information-sharing initiative. The Food Industry Intelligence Network (fiin) has launched a free-to-access resource hub designed to help small to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) identify and manage Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news MPs call for more circular thinking The UK economy stands to get a £25bn boost should the government act on the opportunity to kick-start the circular economy. A cross-party group of MPs and peers said that by using resources more efficiently the UK would also become more resilient to global instability. Ahead of the government Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s standout figures span falling fruit and veg consumption among UK adults and children, a worrying forecast for global food production, a call to investors to support sustainable food systems and the value in policy makers embracing the circular economy. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news A Powerful Partnership: apetito and FareShare Continue to Drive Food Support in 2025 Furthering its commitment to addressing the ongoing challenge of food waste, apetito has positively impacted around 836 charities so far this year through donating the equivalent of 38,000 meals to food redistribution charity, FareShare. FareShare takes surplus food from across the food industry and redistributes it throughout its network of over 8,000 charitable organisations nationwide. […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news CIWM President launches 2025 report at his inauguration Ahead of his inauguration as CIWM President today at Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons, Dr. David Greenfield has launched the CIWM Presidential Report 2025. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Ecosurety Hub - Ecosurety Hub Ecosurety · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Three headline tips for reducing event waste and boosting recycling The post Three headline tips for reducing event waste and boosting recycling appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Driving Clarity and Consistency: The IAEA on the 2025 Salvage Code and the Future of EV Assessment Following the recent revision of the ABI Code of Practice for the Categorisation of Motor Vehicle Salvage, we spoke with David Punter, President of the Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors (IAEA), to gain his insights on the key technical developments. ATF Professional · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Altilium Announces Plans For £30 Million Investment In Plymouth EV Battery Recycling Facility Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, today unveiled details of a planned £30m investment in the region’s clean technology infrastructure as the company welcomed representatives from Plymouth City Council and Devon County Council to the site of its new ACT 3 EV battery recycling facility in Plymouth. ATF Professional · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news New SuDS National Standards aim to support the government’s housebuilding aspirations Experts from the water, infrastructure and environmental sectors appeared to welcome the UK Government’s new standards for the design, maintenance and operation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), published on 19 June. With a declared ambition to build 1.5 million homes sustainably, without delaying the planning process, the government is presenting the updated standards – the […] Envirotec Magazine · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Polytag tech installed at Biffa’s Edmonton MRF Polytag’s traceability technology has been installed at Biffa’s Edmonton Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in North London. The invisible UV tags can be read at MRFs that have been retrofitted with Polytag Detection Units to provide packaging data in real-time. As one of the UK’s largest MRFs, the Edmonton facility handles 250,000 tonnes of waste annually. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Some waste sites temporarily allowed to exceed storage limits The Environment Agency (EA) will temporarily allow sites in England to exceed their permitted storage limits for certain wastes. It applies to the storage of baled and securely wrapped refuse derived fuel (RDF), mixed municipal waste and waste wood destined for incineration. The exemption only applies where the Environment Agency has agreed in writing. The move comes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Guest post: How the world’s rivers are releasing billions of tonnes of ‘ancient’ carbon The perception of how the land surface releases carbon dioxide (CO2) typically conjures up images... Carbon Brief · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Conductivity level probes prioritise robustness and ease of use This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with VEGA Controls. As industries continue to focus on safety, efficiency, and system reliability, VEGA Controls is providing its range of conductivity level switches as a simple yet effective solution for accurate point level detection. Designed for ease of use, robust performance, and straightforward integration, these […] Envirotec Magazine · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news NAILED IT! BAKED BEANS, BUTTER AND KETCHUP AMONG NAIL ART DESIGNS REVEALED BY ALDI FOR FESTIVAL SEASON Supermarket Aldi has unveiled a standout collection of festival-inspired nail art – with baked beans, butter and ketchup creations among the eye-catching designs! New research of 2,000 Brits commissioned by the supermarket reveals that well over a third (38%) of festivalgoers prioritise bold nail designs as part of their festival outfit, with a further 39% of […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Innovative tech could ease Scottish waste crisis’ Dr Stephen Wise, chief strategic development officer at Advetec, makes a case for turning to innovation, such as aerobic digestion, to lessen the impact of the Scottish landfill ban. OPINION: The BBC’s coverage highlights the huge capacity gap facing Scotland’s waste sector – and its knock-on impact on England’s infrastructure, too. Landfill tax and gate … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Scottish EfW facility treats 1 million tonnes of waste The Millerhill Recycling and Energy Recovery Centre (RERC) has announced it has treated one million tonnes of waste. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news New textiles EPR assessment service launches Textile EPR Impact Assessment service designed to help producers prepare for textile regulations across the EU launches. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is an example to us all On Thursday 19th June events across the UK raise awareness about the dangers of air pollution. One woman has done more than most to campaign and lobby for tighter regulations. I first met Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah when we invited her to speak at our Wen Forum event back in 2019 – Air (e)quality: What’s gender, race […] Environment Journal · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS £725BN FOR 10-YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) Environmental Industries Commission · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news PRIVACY POLICY - Encyclis Encyclis · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Morrisons trading update for Q2 2024/25 - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Why we took our fight for clean air and racial justice directly to No 10 This post is by L’myah Sherae, CEO of Enact Equality. On 19 May 2025, I wrote a letter to the prime minister and hand delivered it to No10 Downing Street. It wasn’t a symbolic gesture. It was an urgent call for leadership, a demand for […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Guest post: Why 2024’s global temperatures were unprecedented, but not surprising Human-caused greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2024 continued to drive global warming to record levels.... Carbon Brief · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news Ecogenesys to launch carbon measurement tool Ecogenesys has this morning (18 June 2025) announced that it will be launching a new Carbon Measurement Tool for its members. The reporting tool will be available in September alongside a Carbon Literacy Training programme to help its members understand carbon and the importance of measuring it. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news Cropped 18 June 2025: High Seas Treaty ratifications; Ocean warming woes; Brazilian deforestation ‘surges’ We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news Staple crops yields face ‘substantial losses’ in warming world – even with adaptation Average global yields of six staple crops could fall by more than 11% under a... Carbon Brief · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news World’s farmers won’t be able to keep up with climate change Even if agricultural practices adapt in response to higher temperatures, five of the world's six main staple crops will suffer severe losses due to climate change New Scientist — Environment · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news WRA welcomes launch of RPS 352 ‘in principle’ – UPDATED 30/06 The Wood Recyclers’ Association has today (June 18th) welcomed ‘in principle’ the launch of a Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) allowing sites in England to temporarily exceed their permitted storage limits for certain wastes. Wood Recyclers Association · 18 Jun 2025