Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Extreme weather could disrupt China’s renewable energy boom As China’s vast electrical grid relies more on wind, solar and hydropower, it faces a growing risk of power shortages due to bad weather – and that could encourage the use of coal plants New Scientist — Environment · 3 Apr 2025 Industry news ALDI SEES SURGE IN ICE CREAM, BBQ FOOD AND ROSÉ SALES AS UK TEMPERATURES SOAR TO HIGHER THAN GREECE Supermarket Aldi is bracing for a surge in sales equivalent to that of a mid-summer heatwave as Brits stock up on essentials including ice cream, rosé wine and BBQ staples ahead of soaring temperatures. The nation is set to be bathing in April sunshine warmer than that of Spain or Greece this weekend with the […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 3 Apr 2025 Industry news Dutch EfW workers strike over proposed plastic tax Dutch Energy from Waste (EfW) workers have taken part in industrial action against a proposed plastic tax. The FNV Union organised a strike last week (26 March 2025) which saw six EfW sites close their doors for the day, including AEB Amsterdam. The EfW company said: “This action is aimed at the accumulation of levies … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2025 Industry news Data, decarbonisation and diet: how foodservice can benefit as a net-zero leader, in association with Foodsteps To keep global warming to no more than 1.5°C we must reduce emissions by 43% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 3 Apr 2025 Industry news Waste fines could be issued without going through Court system An independent review of Defra’s regulatory landscape recommends allowing regulators to issue fines for minor waste offences without going through the Court system. Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Apr 2025 Industry news ‘Lammy Don’t Dally!’ Greenpeace unfurls giant banner on Foreign Office to keep Ocean Treaty afloat Hi-resolution photos and video available here London, Thursday 3 April 2025 – Climbers from Greenpeace scaled the Foreign Office in central London in the early hours of this morning to unfurl a banner calling for faster action on ocean protection. The banner featured a cartoon image of a turtle urging Foreign Secretary David Lammy to […] Greenpeace UK · 3 Apr 2025 Industry news How do you create a Flood Resilient City? - UK Green Building Council UK Green Building Council · 3 Apr 2025 Industry news Co-op Achieves Profit and Membership Growth Against External Headwinds - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 3 Apr 2025 Industry news The Ocado Smart Platform is live in South Korea with Lotte - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 3 Apr 2025 Industry news Full year profits expected to be above previous guidance - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 3 Apr 2025 Industry news Luton expansion fails the test: for communities, climate and common sense This post is by Victoria Collins, the Liberal Democrat MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted. As sights have been set on Luton for a proposed airport expansion, local communities and environmental campaigners are sounding the alarm. From rising noise and air pollution to climate-wrecking emissions and […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 3 Apr 2025 Industry news Washed-up clothing mimics seaweed in stunning cyanotypes Mandy Barker's new book, Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype imperfections, highlights the ongoing ocean pollution crisis by echoing an influential 19th-century book New Scientist — Environment · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news Are your sustainability goals being rewarded? The UK government has extended and enhanced energy discount schemes designed to help businesses with high energy costs. Under the British Industry Supercharger package, businesses could see significant reductions on their energy bills, potentially cutting costs in half. ENERGYbubble Director and Co-Founder, Mike Chan, outlines the initiatives available, the benefits and eligibility criteria. Th… Valpak · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news Ice-monitoring drones set for first tests in the Arctic High-speed drones will be put to the test in the extreme Arctic environment as part of a project to assess how quickly glaciers in Greenland are retreating New Scientist — Environment · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news Alupro campaign asks secondary school students to create their future Alupro has launched a new educational campaign to help KS4 pupils further improve their knowledge about best practice recycling. From April, schools across the UK will be invited to participate in the ‘Create Your Future’ initiative, which aims to bring resource efficiency into the classroom in a fun and engaging way. Comprising a series of […] Alupro · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news Six injured in ‘devastating’ recycling facility fire in Scotland Six people have been injured following a “devastating” fire at a toner cartridge recycling facility in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Two of the injured remain in hospital with burn injuries, while four others have been released after being treated for smoke inhalation. The fire broke out yesterday (1 April 2025) at the site in Blairlinn Industrial … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news Recycling can win the fight against fast fashion Fast fashion is the epitome of throwaway culture, its predominately linear business model results in vast quantities of unwanted garments polluting the environment. Help is at hand though, as innovative solvent-based chemical recycling is allowing mixed blend textiles to be reborn as virgin-equivalent raw materials. Trendsetters in these processes, like Worn Again Technologies, are helping […] … Worn Again Technologies news · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news Buy Canadian: Strength in Cross-Border Partnership Amid New Tariff Pressures As new U.S. tariffs disrupt cross-border trade, Canada’s auto recycling industry proves its strength through resilience, environmental leadership, and global partnerships. Wally Dingman, Executive Director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada, explores why “Buy Canadian” is more than a slogan — it’s a smart, strategic response to growing trade uncertainty. Auto Recycling World · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news Check out my threads! The local library where you can borrow a new outfit A pioneering shared wardrobe scheme in Shropshire means you can visit the library and leave with a fresh outfit Positive News · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Win-Win in the 75th year of the Landia Chopper Pump MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Win-Win in the 75th year of the Landia Chopper Pump Landia has won a rapid sequence of new orders from the Biogas and Waste Management industries for its renowned chopper pumps and mixers. Invented by Landia back in 1950, the latest Chopper Pump sales have come from an expanding food waste… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news Corry Review: Waste fines could be issued without court process Regulators may be allowed to issue speedy fines for minor waste crime offences, after Dan Corry has recommended a review of enforcement processes. Released today (2 April 2025), the internal regulatory review was announced last October in an effort to establish whether the regulatory landscape inherited by the current government is fit for purpose. While … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news RECLAMET appoints Simon Bastin-Mitchell as Commercial Manager RECLAMET has appointed Simon Bastin-Mitchell as Commercial Manager to lead the business’ commitment to providing exemplary auto recycling and metal recycling services to its customers and clients throughout the UK. Simon brings a wealth of experience delivering positive sales growth and cultural change in a number of sectors including business consultancy, aerospace and over 20 years’ experienc… ATF Professional · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news UK Government announces changes to environmental regulation The UK government has set various environmental regulations designed to promote economic growth and support nature recovery. Open Access Government — Environment · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news BIRTHDAY BONANZA: ALDI SET TO TREAT SHOPPERS WHO SHARE ITS BIRTHDAY Aldi is celebrating its 35th anniversary in the UK with a unique giveaway for shoppers who share the same birthday. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket, which opened its first UK store on 5th April 1990, is inviting anyone born on 5th April, irrespective of the year, to claim an Aldi voucher – the perfect birthday treat! Whether […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news WRAP launches tool to help councils comply with Simpler Recycling WRAP launches a free-to-use tool for local authorities to complete their written assessment in line with Simpler Recycling legislation. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news Announcing our new strategy (2025-30) Our vision is constant, but the world has changed and so have we. It's time for a new Restart strategy to guide us over the next five years. The Restart Project · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news RSPCA backs Spring Clean Cymru The post RSPCA backs Spring Clean Cymru appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news Weathering the storm: Using technology to predict weather patterns In an era of increasingly extreme weather events, Brendan Scott, Head of Energy, Utilities and Commodities at BJSS, now part of CGI, explores how technology can be used to predict weather patterns better and ensure a reliable power service. Open Access Government — Environment · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news High contamination levels found around EfW sites Areas surrounding Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities in Spain, France and The Netherlands have been chemically contaminated, according to a study. The report from ToxicoWatch Foundation and Zero Waste Europe found “alarming” levels of dioxins, PFAS and heavy metals surrounding facilities in Zubieta, Paris and Harlingen. The heavy metals included lead, mercury and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES ANTI-ALLERGY BEDDING AS HAY FEVER HITS Aldi has the answer to hay fever woes as allergy season looms. Launching in stores from 6th April, the Slumberdown Anti-Allergy Bedding range starts from just £4.99 and offers the perfect cheat sheet as the pollen count rises. Specially treated to help reduce the build up of dust mites and bacteria, those suffering from hay […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Public sector procurement is changing, here’s why’ James McMahon, principal consultant at Eunomia Research and Consulting, advises councils on the changes coming to the procurement process. OPINION: Councils seeking new waste collection contracts in the next few years face a very different market from when they last procured. In the early to mid-2010s, more than 10 operators competed for contracts. Today’s market … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news Almost 7 billion plastic bags will be used for UK deliveries by 2030 New research shows that almost 7 billion plastic bags will be used for UK deliveries by 2030, widening the gap between high-street and online retail efforts to move away from plastic bags. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news Kids Eat For 88p | Flaming Grill Pubs - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 2 Apr 2025 Industry news Why Sustainable Product Design Is Becoming a Business Imperative Businesses are moving beyond isolated eco-initiatives, instead working to embed sustainability across their product portfolios. Anthesis Group · 1 Apr 2025 Industry news Commission fines car manufacturers and association €458 million over end-of-life vehicles recycling cartel The Commission has fined 15 major car manufacturers and the European Automobiles Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) a total of around €458 million for participating in a long-lasting cartel concerning end-of-life vehicle recycling. Mercedes-Benz was not fined, as it revealed the cartel to the Commission under the leniency programme. All companies admitted their involvement in the cartel and agre… Auto Recycling World · 1 Apr 2025 Industry news Car industry settles competition law case in relation to vehicle recycling Car manufacturers and industry bodies have reached a settlement with the CMA after admitting to breaking competition law in relation to vehicle recycling, and related advertising claims. ATF Professional · 1 Apr 2025 Industry news Sellafield: GMB calls for nuclear waste to be used, ‘not buried’ GMB Union has said that nuclear waste from the Sellafield site must be used, rather than buried in the ground. In January, the government said it would put 140 tonnes of the hazardous material, currently stored at Sellafield in Cumbria, “beyond reach”, making it ready for permanent disposal underground. The Cumbrian site is said to have one … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Apr 2025 Industry news Hospitality calls for EPR exemption Businesses continue to cry foul over scheme’s design ahead of the deadline for submitting the latest tranche of packaging data. By Nick Hughes. The deadline for businesses to register and report their latest set of packaging data passed yesterday (April 1st) amid ongoing discord over the design and impact of the UK Government’s extended producer […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 1 Apr 2025 Industry news Appointments Round-Up (01/04/2025) Appointments round-up featuring QMRE, Reconomy, OPRL and EMR. Reconomy appoints new chief financial officer Circular economy specialist Reconomy has announced that Philip Vincent has been made its chief financial officer (CFO). Vincent has over 20 years of experience in senior roles at multinational public and private companies across a number of industries. He joins Reconomy … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Apr 2025 Industry news News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates April News updates written by CIWM’s commercial partners. CRJ Services Ltd | Exclusive event announcement Get ready for an exhilarating day! Join us on Friday 16 May 2025 at CRJ HQ, Brook House Farm, Allostock, Cheshire, WA169LU, for an exclusive event where innovation and excitement collide. We will have shredders and chippers on show, giving […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Apr 2025