Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Analysis: Attacks on Ed Miliband in UK newspaper editorials have already exceeded 2024 levels UK newspapers have already launched more editorials attacking Ed Miliband in the first four months... Carbon Brief · 2 May 2025 Industry news Strangling Supply Chains: The Urgent Need for Legislative Education on Critical Minerals Julie Dobbs, Head of Legal and Compliance at Elemental North America, highlights a growing threat to U.S. critical mineral supply chains. State restrictions and federal trade policies are choking the catalytic converter recycling industry. Without urgent legislative education, these misguided actions risk national security, economic stability, and domestic access to essential materials. Auto Recycling World · 2 May 2025 Industry news Microsoft assesses environmental impact of data centre cooling Microsoft has published new research detailing how alternative cooling technologies could significantly reduce the environmental impact of data centres, particularly those used to power artificial intelligence (AI) systems. edie — Circular Economy tag · 2 May 2025 Industry news Forests taking longer to recover from severe ‘megafires’ since 2010 Forests around the world are taking longer to recover from severe wildfires – potentially indicating... Carbon Brief · 2 May 2025 Industry news Professional Automotive Recycler Emily Yancey Nominated to Join Executive Committee of ARA Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) recently announced that professional automotive recycler Emily Yancey of Yancey Auto Parts in Perry, Missouri, has recently been nominated to join the Association Executive Committee as Secretary for 2025-2026. Emily currently works with the sales and buying departments at Yancey’s, a family-owned business founded in 1981 by Emily’s grandparents, Bill and … Auto Recycling World · 2 May 2025 Industry news Ceremony reveals winners of 2025 Awards for Excellence Thursday 1st May saw the winners of this year’s Awards for Excellence awarded in the Great Room of the Grosvenor Hotel. Opened by editor Libby Stonell and fellow judge Jarno Stet, they then handed over to keynote speaker Dexter Davis, who is the Project Director for pEPR in Defra’s Circular Economy team. Good Morning Britain host … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 May 2025 Industry news BVSF 2025 AGM and Conference: Critical Updates, Industry Collaboration, and Future Initiatives The 2025 British Vehicle Salvage Federation (BVSF) AGM and Conference, held at Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa, on the 24th April, delivered a full day of critical updates, practical guidance, and industry collaboration across the vehicle salvage and recycling sectors. This year's event balanced policy developments, regulatory reforms, operational best practices, and sustainability initiatives,… ATF Professional · 2 May 2025 Industry news Vacancy: Three-week summer journalism internship at Carbon Brief – OLD This vacancy has now closed. Carbon Brief is offering an exciting opportunity for students, or... Carbon Brief · 2 May 2025 Industry news £326k given to insect protein research Innovate UK has awarded £326,610 to help the UK insect sector address regulatory barriers. The funding will go to the newly created Insect Bioconversion Association (INBIA), Fera Science Ltd and the UK Agri-Tech Centre. The three groups have launched a network to explore the regulatory landscape for insect bioconversion – the process of turning organic … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 May 2025 Industry news “Net Zero is not a goal, it’s a deadline” At the Recolight Net Zero Lighting Conference held on 29 April, Maria del Mar Rojas Europe Engagement Manager with The […] Recolight · 2 May 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Biogas boilers from Shaw Renewables save BioteCH4 £150k/pa and cut carbon emissions MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Biogas boilers from Shaw Renewables save BioteCH4 £150k/pa and cut carbon emissions A 10-week project by Shaw Renewables to replace legacy diesel boilers with carbon-friendly biogas alternatives is delivering cost and carbon savings for leading AD operator BioteCH4. Since the two 1.5MW Viessman dual fuel boilers and associated equipment were installed… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 2 May 2025 Industry news ALDI SHOPPERS CAN RECREATE TRENDING ITALIAN SANDWICH FOR UNDER £1 Shoppers can say ‘ciao’ to a moreish-ly meaty Italian sandwich for under £1 this summer thanks to Aldi. The supermarket is selling all the ingredients needed to make the trending sensation for as little as 94p per sandwich, available in stores now. This news comes as Aldi has seen a surge in sales of essential […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 2 May 2025 Industry news Foodservice swerves sugar tax extension Ministers are proposing significant changes to the soft drinks industry levy which will now include milk-based drinks, but campaigners want to see out of home products brought within its scope. Nick Hughes reports. Milk-based and milk substitute drinks with a high sugar content will be taxed at source under new UK Government proposals. The Treasury […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 2 May 2025 Industry news Fidra’s position on chemical recycling While chemical recycling may have a supporting role in advancing circular economy goals, Fidra emphasises that limiting plastic production and phasing out harmful chemicals must remain the top priorities. Read our latest position paper on chemical recycling. Fidra · 2 May 2025 Industry news Microplastics found from surface to seafloor in global ocean study Marine plastic pollution has always been a well-recognised environmental issue, with 9 to 14 million metric tons of plastic entering the oceans each year. Open Access Government — Environment · 2 May 2025 Industry news Aldi and Ocado trials prove reuse systems can outperform single-use plastic Trials by Aldi and Ocado have shown that reusable packaging systems can not only meet but exceed expectations—achieving up to 57% in-store refill rates. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 May 2025 Industry news A polluter tax on Big Oil’s billions to help climate-hit communities Commenting on Shell’s Q1 profits, Charlie Kronick, senior climate adviser for Greenpeace UK, said: “Shell is reporting billions in profits in the same week as the Climate Change Committee has warned the UK government isn’t adequately dealing with massively costly floods, wildfires and heatwaves. It’s simply not fair to leave households and businesses to pay for flood […] Greenpeace UK · 2 May 2025 Industry news What went right this week: human flourishing, plus more Indonesia topped a wellbeing index, electric cars kept the lights on in Spain, and an ‘extinct’ species returned, plus more Positive News · 2 May 2025 Industry news Bins , signs and border - Leicestershire voters have their say UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news On the move : the latest East Midlands hires | TheBusinessDesk . com UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Council could start weekly food waste collections within months UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Medway Council to introduce additional garden waste collection subscription UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news What is the difference between local and general elections ? UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Renewi Code of Conduct - Renewi Renewi · 1 May 2025 Industry news Disposable vape sparks huge fire at waste centre as firefighters battle blaze UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Crosshands Hotel , Newport , HMO application withdrawn UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news PKC13259 Domestic Smoke Alarm Replacement : | Construction Tenders UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news UK must use existing strengths to lead in critical minerals UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news What is the difference between local and general elections ? UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Stakeholders call for circularity measures in Clean Industrial State Aid Framework UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Berry Global announces roll - on deodorant ball technology UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Guest post: How climate science is – and is not – shaping adaptation planning in southern Africa Climate science is a key tool for governments tasked with preparing citizens and infrastructure for... Carbon Brief · 1 May 2025 Industry news Keir Starmer issues stern message to fly - tippers but critics spot problem UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Extra bins to be added to Glasgow park after rubbish left behind UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Babergh and Mid Suffolk bin collections spending upgrades | East Anglian Daily Times UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news China Briefing 1 May 2025: Xi steadfast on climate; Solar and wind surpassed thermal power; Controlling short-term GHGs Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 1 May 2025 Industry news Disused Gwynedd recreation area to become community allotment UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news PackUK rushes out changes to EPR recycling plans UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Understanding contaminated soils in UK construction: challenges and solutions The construction sector in the UK faces significant challenges associated with contaminated soils, which can arise from historic industrial activities, chemical spills, or natural contaminants. Effectively managing contaminated soils is crucial for compliance with legislation and for safeguarding human health and ecosystems. Here, we explore the key factors influencing operations for companies … Augean · 1 May 2025 Industry news Council must come to its sense , union chief says amid fresh bin strike talks UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025