Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Welcoming a roadmap for electricals The UK government's Circular Economy Taskforce has finally added e-waste to their list of priorities! What does that mean and what's next? The Restart Project · 21 May 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – FM BioEnergy’s full plant optimisation service set to boost biogas yields MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – FM BioEnergy’s full plant optimisation service set to boost biogas yields Biogas experts FM BioEnergy will demonstrate their holistic approach to plant optimisation for AD operators and owners at the World Biogas Expo 2025 (Stand E20, 9-10 July, NEC Birmingham). Combining over ten years’ history of delivering high-quality biological consultancy and… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 21 May 2025 Industry news Powerday Expands Closed-Loop Glass Collection Service! The post Powerday Expands Closed-Loop Glass Collection Service! appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 21 May 2025 Industry news EFRA Committee launches inquiry into Global Plastics Treaty The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has launched an inquiry into the circular economy. The investigation aims to assess the UK government’s progress in shifting from a linear, waste-heavy model to a more sustainable, circular approach. The Committee’s initial focus will be on the Global Plastics Treaty, an international effort to tackle plastic … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2025 Industry news ALDI CALLS ON SHOPPERS TO ‘PRESS PAUSE’ ON THEIR FOOD Aldi has teamed up with a food waste expert to encourage the nation to reduce food waste and save money. The UK’s fourth largest supermarket is working with Kate Hall (@thefullfreezer) to inspire customers to ‘press pause’ on their groceries – sharing smart tips and surprising recipes to make freezing food easier. It comes as […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 May 2025 Industry news We’re taking repair back to Parliament As the Repair & Reuse Declaration surpasses 50 MP signatories, we’re heading back to Westminster to rally even more support. The Restart Project · 21 May 2025 Industry news Ben’s latest survey shows stress remains automotive’s number one and growing issue – affecting 1 in 2 workers Automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched this year’s annual health and wellbeing report, revealing results from its most recent survey, which polled over 1,000 automotive workers. The top five health and wellbeing issues identified for automotive workers are stress (57%), poor sleep (52%), anxiety (44%), low mood (41%), and not taking time out (to rest or relax) (43%). ATF Professional · 21 May 2025 Industry news ELVES Fire Blanket Provision Expands ATF EV Preparedness ELVES recently expanded the scope of support that it provides to ATFs in its network with the gifting of a Bridgehill Standard (6m x 8m) EV Fire Blanket and a half-day training on how to use it properly. The fire blanket and supporting training was offered free of charge to all ATFs in the ELVES network that take in EV and hybrid vehicles. Training focused on demonstrating how to apply the blan… ATF Professional · 21 May 2025 Industry news KEVIN THE CARROT RETURNS TO CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH Kevin the Carrot is returning to the middle aisle with NEW, limited-edition designs to celebrate Pride Month. Loved by Aldi fans everywhere, Kevin will debut two new looks in stores from 1st June to mark the beginning of Pride Month, and for every Kevin sold, Aldi will be donating a percentage of all proceeds to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 May 2025 Industry news Conservation targets exceeded with the help of geospatial technology, says National Trust The UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world. One of the country’s largest landowners, National Trust says it is doing everything it can to help reverse this decline. Digital transformation and new workflows using geospatial technology from Esri UK are helping it to restore nature across the country, as the […] Envirotec Magazine · 21 May 2025 Industry news WRAP warns of £88m yearly cost of textiles crisis WRAP has issued a stark warning that UK textile collectors and sorters currently pay out £88 million annually to deal with used clothing. In a new report, the environmental action NGO warned that many of these merchants face closure, which would transfer the cost of dealing with the textiles to local authorities, charity shops … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2025 Industry news How the Land Use Framework could guide growth in rural England’s economy The government recently consulted on England’s Land Use Framework (LUF). This is a major milestone after it was initially promised by the government in 2022. Done right, the LUF could safeguard profitable agriculture on productive land and drive investment into activities on less productive land […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 21 May 2025 Industry news Copart UK to Sponsor Prestigious Awards Recognising Organisations Leading the Low-Carbon Transition Global leader in vehicle remarketing and recycling, Copart UK, joins forces with UN-recognised low-carbon culture change charity The Carbon Literacy Project as the headline sponsor for its prestigious annual Carbon Literate Organisation Awards. ATF Professional · 21 May 2025 Industry news Environmental organisations, think tanks and recycling industry call for measures to boost the use of recycled steel in the automotive sector In July 2023, the European Commission adopted its proposal to revise and merge the End-of-Life Vehicle Directive and the 3R Type-Approval Directive into a single Regulation on Circularity Requirements for Vehicle Design and on Management of End-of-Life Vehicles. The proposal aims to strengthen the EU single market while improving the circularity of the sector and reducing the environmental impa… Auto Recycling World · 21 May 2025 Industry news All results and presentations - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 21 May 2025 Industry news LIVE UPDATE: The Festival of Circular Economy 2025 As the Festival of Circular Economy returns for its fourth year, Circular Online brings you live updates from it's two jam-packed virtual days. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 May 2025 Industry news WRAP warns of high costs if used textiles sector goes under WRAP has warned charities, local authorities and consumers will have to pay the cost of dealing with unwanted used textiles if the UK’s used textile sector goes under. The global environmental action non-governmental organisation (NGO) predicts the cost of the used textiles sector collapsing would be £64 million per year. The costs would come from […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 May 2025 Industry news £165k awarded to Liverpool community waste projects An investment of £165,000 from The Zero Waste Community Fund 2025/6 has been made available for 12 community groups in the Liverpool City Region to enable efforts in waste reduction, reuse and recycling. This funding, a partnership between Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (MRWA) and Veolia, aims to fuel grassroots initiatives that foster sustainable habits … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2025 Industry news Mapping the Battery Recycling Supply Chain: A Global Perspective The post Mapping the Battery Recycling Supply Chain: A Global Perspective appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 21 May 2025 Industry news Veolia takes over waste collections in North and East Herts Veolia has officially taken over the waste, recycling and street cleansing contract for East and North Herts. The eight-year contract is worth £108 million and was awarded after a competitive procurement process. The East and North Herts Shared Waste Service has been in operation since 2018 and originally awarded its waste contract to Urbaser UK, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2025 Industry news Satellites, robots and drones awarded share of £42m Ofwat Innovation Fund Projects involving satellites, robots, drones and artificial intelligence (AI) have been awarded a share of almost £43m as part of Ofwat’s fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge, which supports technologies enhancing the sustainability of the UK's water industry. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 May 2025 Industry news MPs launch enquiry into government’s circular economy progress Parliament’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has launched an enquiry on the circular economy and issues a call for evidence on issues around the Global Plastics Treaty. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 May 2025 Industry news Global wheat yields would be ‘10%’ higher without climate change Global yields of wheat are around 10% lower now than they would have been without... Carbon Brief · 21 May 2025 Industry news New trial recycles over 300 tonnes of food waste in Newcastle Newcastle City Council says it has collected and recycled over 300 tonnes of food waste from households as part of a new trial. The local authority says the trial has generated 750,000 kWh of renewable energy, enough to power 281 homes or heat 67 homes for a year. Launched in September 2024, the trial […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 May 2025 Industry news Canada cracks down on plastics: What EPR changes mean for your business in 2025 Niall Bennet explores key changes to Canadian EPR, including the new Federal Plastics Registry launching in 2025 and expanded producer obligations across provinces. With zero plastic waste by 2030 as the goal, Canada is accelerating responsibility across the product lifecycle. Valpak · 21 May 2025 Industry news MMCM leads the industry with first-of-its kind event: Rewards early RVSFs for ELV Credit Project In a breakthrough for India’s green economy, Meta Materials Circular Markets (MMCM), one of India’s leading envirotech enterprise pioneering circular economy solutions in the sector automotive launched the pilot phase of the ELV Credit Project in New Delhi. Showcased in pilot partnership with two leading Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) — MTC Group and Rosmerta Auto Recycling Pvt… Auto Recycling World · 21 May 2025 Industry news Coalition launches to drive sustainable construction in Europe A coalition has launched in Europe to encourage more sustainable construction through “smarter” public spending. The “Buy Better to Build Better” (BBBB) coalition launched today (21 May 2025) at an event in the European Parliament. It brings together 35 stakeholders from across the construction value chain, civil society and public authorities. Tudor Cherhat, programme manager … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2025 Industry news English water companies facing 81 criminal investigations A record number of prosecutions are being pursued in the latest chapter of Britain’s ongoing sewage saga. The 81 investigations, more than at any other point in history, have resulted from a record number of site attendances and spot checks by the Environment Agency. Overall, this represents a 145% rise in criminal proceedings against suppliers. […] Environment Journal · 21 May 2025 Industry news You tell us: what’s the most challenging thing you’ve ever done? Perhaps it felt impossible at first, maybe the struggle ended up transforming your life. We want to hear your experiences Positive News · 21 May 2025 Industry news National Highways announces expansion to green bridge network The UK currently has a lack of nature-friendly crossings across major roads. There’s now a plan to increase the network. Under new proposals announced by National Highways, the number is now set to double throughout the Strategic Road Network within the next two years. The organisation oversees maintenance and development of A roads and motorways […] Environment Journal · 21 May 2025 Industry news Carlos Moreira da Silva wins Glass Person of the Year 2025 - Glass International Glass International · 21 May 2025 Industry news Performance continues to strengthen - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 21 May 2025 Industry news Currys FY 2024/25 Trading Update - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 21 May 2025 Industry news H&M’s Sustainability Mission Meets Reality and Resistance - Sustainability Magazine Sustainability Magazine · 21 May 2025 Industry news Tropical forest loss doubled in 2024 as wildfires rocketed A record 67,000 square kilometres of primary rainforest was lost from the tropics in 2024, with global warming and El Niño contributing to a massive jump in fire-driven damage New Scientist — Environment · 21 May 2025 Industry news Home - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 20 May 2025 Industry news Feed - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 20 May 2025 Industry news From plant-based promises to purchases More people plan to eat more plant-based products and new research offers tips on how best to pull them in. David Burrows reports. More than half of UK and German adults intend to change their diets by eating more plant-based foods or by eating less meat and dairy. That is the rose-tinted top-line from new […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 20 May 2025 Industry news News Room - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 20 May 2025 Industry news edie Explains: First Steps in the Circular Economy edie’s latest report, produced in partnership with Reconomy, examines the business benefits of circular practices, looking at the current political landscape as well as best-practice tips for organisations starting out in the circular economy. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 May 2025