Recycling news: 2025

Industry news The Hidden Cost of Sewage Sludge: Microplastics in Agricultural Soils Recent research has unveiled that the application of sewage sludge as a fertiliser is significantly increasing microplastic contamination in agricultural soils Fidra · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news Tuning into abundance. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine Editor-in-chief Lucy Purdy introduces the latest issue of Positive News magazine, which is out now Positive News · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news John Lewis rolls out repair service across the UK After trials in selected stores last year proved to be extremely popular, John Lewis is rolling out its repair service for clothing, handbags and textile homewares to all of its UK locations. edie — Circular Economy tag · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news Guest post: How to apportion ‘net-zero carbon debt’ if global warming overshoots 1.5C As global warming approaches the Paris Agreement’s 1.5C limit, the likelihood of at least a... Carbon Brief · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news New Report: Plugging the Chemical Transparency Gap for a Safer Circular Economy – Furniture supply chains Our new report highlights the urgent need for chemical transparency throughout furniture supply chains to ensure safe and sustainable product design. Fidra · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news Cory joins Imperial carbon capture and storage project Cory Group and Imperial College London have announced a new partnership to further develop carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. The two organisations will work together to drive research and innovation in carbon capture technology and encourage entry into CCS related career pathways. Imperial College London is home to the largest CCS research programme in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news The role of recycled ABS in automotive interior design With the industry facing growing demands to make their new vehicles more sustainable, an updated draft of the EU’s End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Directive is now expected to include strict targets for the use of recycled plastics. This includes the use of 25% recycled content in each new car, with a quarter of this to be derived from ELVs. ATF Professional · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news Low-waste recipes from the Bristol Waste team The post Low-waste recipes from the Bristol Waste team appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news Waitrose joins Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme Waitrose has joined Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme to track and recycle its single-use plastic packaging. The Ecotrace Programme was launched in 2024 to optimise the identification and recycling of plastic packaging waste. It does this by installing Polytag Plastic Detection Units (PDUs) at leading MRFs. These units are retrofitted to conveyors and detect packaging that […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news Environment Agency secures proceeds of crime award for £313,382 The Environment Agency has secured proceeds of crime judgment for £313,382.45 against men from Northampton who ran an illegal waste tyre site. ATF Professional · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news Environmental permit reforms to empower regulators to slash business red tape UK and Welsh Governments launch joint consultation to reform environmental permitting regulations, supporting UK Government’s Plan for Change. ATF Professional · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news Sustainability in the Bed Sector: Editorial in Interiors Monthly’s 2025 April Issue ‘Sustainability in the Bed Sector’ was first published in Interiors Monthly’s 2025 April Issue. Like many others, the bed industry is trying to navigate an increasingly complex operating landscape – economic uncertainty, political instability, an evolving regulatory landscape and changes in consumer expectations and habits, to name a few. However, despite this, the National Bed […] National Bed Federation · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news Fenix Parts Expands Footprint with Acquisition of Assured Auto Parts in San Antonio Fenix Parent LLC, operating as Fenix Parts (“Fenix Parts” or the “Company”), a leading recycler and reseller of original equipment manufacturer automotive parts, is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of Assured Auto Parts (“Assured”), a well-respected name in the automotive recycling parts industry in San Antonio, Texas. This move is a key step in Fenix Parts’ efforts to grow its p… Auto Recycling World · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news Powerday Foundation Celebrates Success at World Box Club The post Powerday Foundation Celebrates Success at World Box Club appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news ReMA to Recognize Industry Titan Steve Levetan with Lifetime Achievement Award The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) announced on April 8 that it will recognize Steve Levetan with its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award at ReMA2025 in San Diego. Levetan will be honored for his years of advocacy work within the recycled materials industry and community. Auto Recycling World · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news Wales and England consulting on environmental permitting reforms The UK and Welsh Governments have launched a joint consultation on reforms to environmental permitting regulations. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news Just Eat Takeaway introduces new plastic-free food takeaway boxes with world-first Morro Coating The post Just Eat Takeaway introduces new plastic-free food takeaway boxes with world-first Morro Coating appeared first on Xampla . Xampla news · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news Latest Good Fish Guide ratings show mackerel in decline - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news The EU strikes a landmark agreement to prevent plastic pellet pollution across land and sea - eia-international.org Environmental Investigation Agency · 9 Apr 2025 Industry news COMMENT: No stopping on net-zero A little digging can go a long way to effective carbon reduction, but don’t get too bogged down in the data. By David Burrows Last week marked the launch of the latest Footprint Intelligence report: ‘Data decarbonisation and diets – how foodservice can benefit as a net-zero leader’. I believe the launch, hosted by co-writer […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Ancient rocks boost case for mini ice age linked to fall of Rome Unusual rocks on an Icelandic beach were dropped there by icebergs, adding to evidence that an unusually cool period preceded the collapse of the Roman Empire New Scientist — Environment · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Unpacking the First CSRD Reports: What Can We Learn? With the first reports now published and many more on the way, we have analysed the first round of reports to identify key insights. Anthesis Group · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Suez commences £144m Southend-on-Sea contract Suez recycling and recovery UK has commenced its £144 million waste and recycling contract with Southend-on-Sea city council. The contract – which is worth £18 million a year – was announced last October and will last eight years. Suez officially took over the contract on 5 April 2025 from waste management company Veolia which has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Soaring high with a flock of birds and their human ‘foster parents’ The northern bald ibis was extinct in Europe. Now it’s back, and people are helping it to migrate for winter Positive News · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Andrea Soto assumes the management of Used World Parts with the aim of consolidating its growth at national and international level Used World Parts (UWP), a Galician e-commerce platform specialized in the sale of automotive exchanges throughout Europe, has appointed Andrea Soto as the company's new manager, in a move that marks the beginning of a stage focused on sustained growth, operational optimization and source of internal talent. Auto Recycling World · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Analysis: Nearly 60 countries have ‘dramatically’ cut plans to build coal plants since 2015 Nearly 60 countries have drastically scaled back their plans for building coal-fired power plants since... Carbon Brief · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Mitigating the UK’s Dependence on Chinese Resources The post Mitigating the UK’s Dependence on Chinese Resources appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Vehicle parts supplier GPS opens Newbury delivery hub The Green Parts Specialists (GPS) has opened a new delivery hub in Newbury, West Berkshire. The company supplies vehicle parts to a variety of industries, including recycling and waste. GPS said that it hopes that the new distribution centre will expand its distribution capabilities in the south of England. It currently operates other delivery hubs … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Powerday Partners with Fulham Cross Academy on 5-Year STEM Challenge Programme The post Powerday Partners with Fulham Cross Academy on 5-Year STEM Challenge Programme appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Birmingham bin strikes explained: What is the dispute about? Mountains of waste piled up on streets and reports of rats the size of kittens as an all-out strike in Birmingham continues. What is the reason for the industrial action and when will it end? Circular Online (CIWM) · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Collaboration, Change, and Cheers to 30 Years: Highlights from the 2025 OARA Convention Set against the stunning backdrop of Niagara Falls, the Ontario Auto Recycling Convention and Trade Show drew a record-breaking crowd of 450 attendees from March 27 to 29. Over two days filled with insightful presentations, panel discussions, yard tours, and vibrant networking, the central theme of collaboration echoed throughout. However, the highlight of the event was a heartfelt tribute to E… Auto Recycling World · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Eunomia Report - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news The Green Parts Specialists open delivery hub in South of England The UK’s leading green parts supplier, The Green Parts Specialists (GPS) have opened a new delivery hub in Newbury, further expanding their distribution network and delivering significant environmental benefits. ATF Professional · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news The Remakers Unveils the First European Remanufacturing Offer Dedicated to Electric Vehicles at Rematec THE REMAKERS announces its first participation at the Rematec trade fair, which will take place in Amsterdam from April 8 to 10. The company will present its full product range, including the first European remanufacturing solution for electric vehicles. This includes the remanufacturing of the electric engine and power electronics, which, alongside the traction battery, are the most expensive … Auto Recycling World · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Binn Group acquires R Finnie Skip Hire in Inverness Perthshire-based Binn Group has announced the acquisition of R Finnie Skip Hire in Inverness. The skip hire and scrap metal recycler’s 17 team members will join the Binn Group’s 140-strong workforce. Fiona Labrum, who has managed the Shore Road depot for 22 years, will relocate to Inverness to take on the role of site manager. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Sustainability Bites in association with Nestlé Professional. Episode 5: Scope 3: Measuring Industry Progress in association with Nestlé Professional In this episode of Sustainability Bites we do a deep-dive into industry progress on all matters Scope 3. Scope 3 remains one of the sector’s biggest challenges Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Defra opens consultation on environmental permitting A joint consultation to reform environmental permitting regulations has been launched by the UK and Welsh governments. The consultation was recommended by economist Dan Corry following the release of his internal regulatory review of Defra last week. The review recommended that the Defra makes changes to its permitting and enforcement processes. The reforms being consulted … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Ben Responds to Spring Statement: Concerns Over NHS Abolition and Welfare Cuts Following the Government’s recent Spring Statement, Ben’s Chief Executive Officer, Rachel Clift, has voiced serious concerns about the implications of tighter public spending, particularly the £5bn welfare cuts and the abolition of NHS England. As a dedicated health and wellbeing charity for the automotive industry, Ben is calling attention to the potential impact these changes may have on indi… ATF Professional · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES SUPERMARKET FIRST OWN-LABEL ALUMINIUM WINE BOTTLE FOR JUST £5.99 Aldi is toasting to a greener future with the launch of the UK’s first supermarket own-brand aluminium wine bottle. Arriving in stores on 14th April, the Costellore Pinot Grigio (£5.99, 75cl) delivers exceptional value and impressive sustainability credentials. The innovative aluminium bottle weighs just 95g, almost 75% lighter than a standard glass bottle, and is […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 8 Apr 2025 Industry news Altilium in the News: BBC News visits Altilium’s ACT2 recycling facility in Plymouth Altilium was pleased to welcome BBC News to its new ACT2 facility in Plymouth last week, for an exclusive look at the company’s plans to build a sustainable domestic supply chain for critical battery materials in the UK. On a tour of the 18,000 square foot facility, the first of its kind in the UK, [...] Altilium news · 8 Apr 2025