Recycling news: 2025

Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES GARDEN MUST HAVES With summer fast approaching, Brits are getting ready to bring out the BBQ. Whether looking to brush up on outdoor cooking skills or to become the host with the most, shoppers can find everything they need in the middle aisle from 27th April, with even more products landing 8th May. Summertime lovers better get their […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 17 Apr 2025 Industry news Haringey issued £1.3m in fly-tipping and littering fines last year Haringey Council issued 2,554 fines for fly-tipping and littering totalling £1,393,350 between April 2024 and March 2025. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Apr 2025 Industry news Altilium commences construction of UK’s first at-scale EV battery recycling and refining plant in Plymouth Altilium, a UK-based clean technology company focused on supporting the transition to net zero, is excited to announce that construction has commenced on the country’s first at-scale EV battery recycling facility with integrated chemical refining capabilities, located in Plymouth, Devon. The groundbreaking ACT 3 scale-up plant will place the UK at the forefront of sustainable [...] Altilium news · 17 Apr 2025 Industry news Programme diverts eight tonnes of cotton from landfill The Cotton Lives On programme has renewed its commitment to divert cotton from landfill. Since its launch in 2022, the programme has collected almost 8,000 kg (eight tonnes) of cotton and given away approximately 100 roll mats to those in need. Run by Cotton Council International and Cotton Incorporated, the initiative is calling on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Apr 2025 Industry news WRAP adds eight items to plastic elimination list WRAP has added eight new problem plastics to its list of items to be eliminated. The additional list is phased with WRAP calling for the first six items on to be eliminated by the end of 2025. These are: Non-NIR detectable plastics e.g. non detectable black plastic Silicone components Flexible non-compatible multi-material plastic packaging should … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Apr 2025 Industry news ALDI’S SELL OUT PISTACHIO CRÈME IS BACK Nutty, creamy, it’s no wonder shoppers have been demanding the return ofAldi’s Specially Selected Pistachio Crème and Specially Selected Milk & Hazelnut Crème (£1.79 200g) since last year. Originally hitting stores in November 2024, fans were quick to spread their joy1 for the delicious crème with shoppers commenting: “ooooh my goodness, just when I thought […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 17 Apr 2025 Industry news Veolia launches new 25,000-per-year Hazardous Waste Facility Operations begin at Veolia’s new 25,000 tonnes per annum Hazardous Waste Transfer Station in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Apr 2025 Industry news Social media sensation 'Chip Shop Diva' partners with Asda to launch bizarre new 'Chip Shop Curry Pizza' - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 17 Apr 2025 Industry news M&S removes over 5 million units of plastic from its men’s Essentials range INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news AG Barr Executive Team - AG Barr A.G. Barr media news · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Coffee pod recycling is now available in Bristol The post Coffee pod recycling is now available in Bristol appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Lab-grown chicken could be made chewier using artificial capillaries Scientists have used an artificial circulatory system to create lab-grown chicken, which may improve its texture New Scientist — Environment · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Wärtsilä introduces CO2 liquefaction solution MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Wärtsilä introduces CO2 liquefaction solution Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, a part of technology group Wärtsilä, introduces The Wärtsilä Gas Solutions Puregas BC, for purifying and liquefying the carbon dioxide captured from biogas upgrading plants, enabling a robust, energy efficient, carbon negative and profitable process for plant owners. Traditional biogas upgrading plants … ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Guidance for English councillors on waste and recycling reforms Resource Futures has produced a set of guidance on behalf of the Local Government Association, helping councillors understand the latest waste and recycling reforms. Resource Futures · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news EuRIC & FEAD point at ELV regulation to protect recycling and boost circularity Creating a circular automotive sector requires more than just commitments; it demands a robust regulatory framework that promotes fair, transparent practices and ensures the uptake of recycled materials. EuRIC and FEAD believe the upcoming End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR) is the right opportunity to set the right safeguards that prevent practices which hinder competition, circularity, and… Auto Recycling World · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news German Auto Breakers Ltd – Seizing Opportunity: Building a Sustainable Future in Vehicle Recycling Adrees Nazir, owner of German Auto Breakers Ltd in Middlesbrough, talks about his journey into the vehicle recycling business. Starting during the challenges of COVID-19, he shares how he turned obstacles into opportunities, focusing on sustainability and growth. With a strong commitment to recycling and environmental responsibility, Adrees explains how his business is growing, achieving indust… ATF Professional · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Book Your Free Recycling Site Inspection with Recycle With Clarity The post Book Your Free Recycling Site Inspection with Recycle With Clarity appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Rain could be a clean way of generating lots of electricity Water falls on Earth every day as rain, and now scientists seem to have found a way of using it to create renewable electricity New Scientist — Environment · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Veolia opens 25k-tonne hazardous waste facility A 25,000 tonne per year hazardous waste facility has been opened by Veolia in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The Waste Transfer Station (WTS) is now receiving waste from nearby chemical, agrochemical, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries. The new site will serve as a central hub for complex waste streams and ensure correct classification, storage, movement and treatment. The facility … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Europe hit hard by climate extremes in 2024 Europe experienced its warmest year on record in 2024, made evident by extreme weather events that caused devastating impacts across the continent. Open Access Government — Environment · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Building a circular economy: a vision for change This post is by the Rt Hon Steve Reed MP, secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs. Moving the UK to a circular economy is a fundamental part of the government’s national Plan for Change, and a priority for me as secretary of […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Erasing unnecessary data is critical as ESG reporting evolves As reporting requirements become more stringent, companies must reduce their ESG risks. For an easy win, businesses must consider end-of-life data management, writes Fredrik Forslund, VP & GM, International, Blancco Technology Group. edie — Circular Economy tag · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Complying with Extended Producer Responsibility: What You Need to Know The post Complying with Extended Producer Responsibility: What You Need to Know appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Infamous 600-tonne Harrow fly-tipping site cleared An infamous fly-tipping hotspot in Harrow has been cleared by waste management company Powerday and specialist demolition contractors Goody Demolition. The site located in Wealdstone, South Harrow, was predicted to cost £348,000 to clear up last month. Over 600 tonnes of industrial and hazardous waste had accumulated at the hotspot since 2023. The site was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news James Goodman - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Five extraordinary lives, captured in the new issue of Positive News magazine Our latest issue has just landed. Here are five inspiring life stories from its pages Positive News · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Vale of Glamorgan trials soft plastic collections A trial collection service for soft plastics is set to be launched imminently by the Vale of Glamorgan. The trial extends to 16,000 homes in the Eastern Vale which includes Penarth, Dinas Powys, Llandough, Sully and surrounding areas. Starting on 21 April 2025, the scheme will run for nine months and will see residents from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news 65% of Brits says Easter eggs are excessively packaged People in Britain are expected to eat 123 million eggs this Easter as 65% say that Easter eggs are excessively packaged, according to new research from DS Smith. The research, which surveyed 2,000 adults across the UK, found that the average adult receives three chocolate eggs each Easter, which generates an estimated 8,000 tonnes […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news De-risking the Battery Recycling Supply Chain: Our Proactive Approach The post De-risking the Battery Recycling Supply Chain: Our Proactive Approach appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Liz Parkes MBE appointed as CIWM Junior Vice President CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) has announced the election of Liz Parkes MBE as Junior Vice President. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Statement re: Crompton Road Fire – 15 April 2025 ”We are saddened to share that a fire started at our metal recycling and waste management facility on Crompton Road... Ward Recycling · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Haringey issues £1.3m worth of fines for fly-tipping Haringey council issued £1,393,350 worth of fly-tipping and littering fines last year. A total of 2,554 fines were issued by the London council between April 2024 and March 2025. The council has also employed an additional 15 environmental enforcement officers to join its existing team in combatting the issue. The council said that it has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news The Greggs Pledge 2024 - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Explainer: How China is managing the rising energy demand from data centres The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies has driven the “surging” growth of... Carbon Brief · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Repeated environmental breaches revealed at British Steel Scunthorpe plant - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Improving health and wellbeing for people in our supply chain - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 16 Apr 2025 Industry news Power to the people Members of the public often feel powerless to change a dysfunctional food system but a growing movement seeks to put citizen voices at the heart of policy development. By Nick Hughes. Citizens can. You’d be forgiven for believing big businesses are uniquely qualified to shape the future of the food system based solely on the make-up […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 15 Apr 2025 Industry news News in Brief (15/04/2025) News in brief including: A clothing company is turning old clothes into dog beds; Sutco has launched a new digital platform for tracking operational data; FCC Environment, Mary Ann Evans Hospice and HM Prison Birmingham have launched a furniture upcycling initiative; and a new collection scheme for end-of-life solar panels is now available across the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Apr 2025 Industry news PackUK share draft RAM Version 1.1 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) · 15 Apr 2025 Industry news Transpolar drift: Climate change disrupts Arctic River flow increasing pollution risks It has been revealed that climate change may alter the journey of river water and pollutants from Siberia across the Arctic Ocean. Open Access Government — Environment · 15 Apr 2025