Recycling news: 2025

Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Strategy group sparks backlash There has been much chatter this week over the make-up of the government’s food strategy expert group amid murmurs that the process has been captured by big business interests. To recap: last Friday Defra revealed the names of the leading food experts tasked with advising ministers on the development of a cross-governmental food strategy for […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news UK Government promises new Circular Economy Strategy this year The UK Government will publish a new Circular Economy Strategy this autumn, detailing measures to reduce waste and recirculate materials across sectors including construction, textiles and plastics. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news AI deployed to tackle food poisoning Artificial intelligence (AI) could in future be used to comb restaurant reviews for possible sources of foodborne illness and stop more people becoming sick. Scientists at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have assessed a range of AI models for their ability to trawl thousands of online reviews for information about symptoms which might relate […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Datapoint This week’s standout figures concern industry representation on the government’s food strategy advisory group, the benefits of investing in food waste reduction, progress for Sodexo in reducing supply chain emissions, and evidence that businesses are not retreating from climate commitments. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Global soil moisture in ‘permanent’ decline due to climate change A new study warns that global declines in soil moisture in the 21st century could... Carbon Brief · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news New recycling rules will cost pubs an extra £60m a year, warns BBPA Pubs are facing increased costs for disposing of glass bottles due to new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules, potentially adding £60 million in expenses, equivalent to around 5,000 jobs. These regulations categorise glass packaging sold in pubs as household waste, despite being managed under commercial waste. As a result, suppliers may transfer these costs to... Skip & Waste Magazine · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Glossary: Decoding how China talks about energy and climate change China, the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter as well as the fastest deployer and manufacturer... Carbon Brief · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Strengthening Climate Education in Devon through NEED The recent Network of Environmental Educators Devon (NEED) event, supported by Resource Futures, provided much needed insight and support for educators looking to shape schools' climate plans. Resource Futures · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news DEFRA sets out Government’s circular economy ambitions with sector-based “roadmaps” ESA Chairman, Michael Topham, appeared alongside Steve Reed in London earlier this morning (Thursday 27th March) as the Defra Secretary of State set out Government’s Circular Economy ambitions. Speaking to industry leaders […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news LIVE SECTOR REACTIONS: Steve Reed circular economy speech The waste and resources industry has reacted to a speech made today (27 March 2025) in which environment secretary Steve Reed made several announcements regarding the circular economy. Reed said that the government vows to “end throwaway culture” and “make reuse and repair the norm”. Notably, the speech included the next steps for the recently … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Experts: What do Trump’s tariffs mean for global climate action? The Trump administration in the US has imposed tariffs on all imports from China, Mexico... Carbon Brief · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Flourishing microalgae could offset emissions as the planet heats up Photosynthesising microbes in soil may increase their activity as temperatures rise, offsetting some of the carbon emissions expected to be released from peatland and permafrost New Scientist — Environment · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Polytag to provide traceability of 146,000 tonnes of waste in Wales Polytag has today announced the successful integration of four Polytag Plastic Detection Units at Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs) in Wales. The new sites in Conwy, Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire, and Anglesey mark a significant step in Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme, an industry-led initiative empowering brands, retailers, and waste management businesses with real-time data on the recycling of singl… Polytag news · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Circular Economy ambition, great. But where’s e-waste? DEFRA's Circular Economy Taskforce has announced their initial plans - and while repair and reuse are there - action on e-waste is lacking. The Restart Project · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news March 2025 Highlights 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) · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news JSO hang up the hi-vis – Greenpeace response In response to Just Stop Oil’s announcement this morning Will McCallum, co-executive director of Greenpeace UK, said: “The history of democracies is built by groups of people like the Suffragettes, trade unionists, gay rights campaigners and anti-fracking activists who were brave enough to make themselves unpopular for a cause they believed in. With the benefit […] Greenpeace UK · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Age Concern Isle of Man - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Complying with EPR: How to Report Freeriders The post Complying with EPR: How to Report Freeriders appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news South Oxfordshire tops 2023/24 recycling table South Oxfordshire district council has recorded the highest household recycling rate in England in 2023/24, Defra figures published today (27 March 2025) have shown. The local authority has increased its recycling rate by 1.3% to 62.9%. The council also topped last year’s league table with a 61.6% recycling rate. In 2022/23, the council overtook Three … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Shortlist announced for the Awards for Excellence 2025! The shortlisted finalists for the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management 2025 have been revealed, ahead of the daytime ceremony taking place on 1 May 2025 at the Grosvenor Hotel in London. With over 550 industry people gathered last year, the letsrecycle.com team have pulled out all the stops to make this year … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Microsoft sets out plan for innovative water replenishment project in Madrid Microsoft has partnered with Dutch start-up FieldFactors for a new water replenishment project in Madrid, Spain, aiming to restore a natural stream using rainwater collected from approximately 1,400 homes. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Join the Circular Communities Scotland Board An Exciting Opportunity to Lead in our Sector. We are recruiting for new Board Members at Circular Communities Scotland. If you are from our membership and feel you could help bring strategic leadership to Scotland’s national reuse, repair, and recycling charity, we’d love to hear from you. What are we looking for? We are looking [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Eunomia expands circular economy offering with new lead Eunomia has added a new circular economy innovation lead to its team. The sustainability consultancy said that the move comes as part of its plans to focus more on the top of the waste hierarchy and help its clients better understand good reuse systems. The new lead, Tom Domen, has over two decades of experience … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Is Food Redistribution the Real Solution to Food waste? Reducing food waste by half could eliminate 25% of total greenhouse gas emissions from the global food system. City Harvest London · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Old BRAD vs New BRAD: Smarter Insights, Better Decisions, Greater Impact We are proud to introduce new and improved BRAD – our upgraded Reporting Analytics Dashboard built with the customers' feedback at its core. Smarter, faster, and easier to use, the new BRAD offers smarter insights, better decisions, greater impact. Discover the all-new BRAD - make a step toward your sustainable goals! Bywaters · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Preparing for the most intense legislative changes yet’ Matthew Rowan, director at Rowan Food and Biomass Engineering, asserts that waste sites must start to consider how they will adapt as we see perhaps the most intense legislative changes yet. OPINION: This month, we see the much-discussed Simpler Recycling legislation come into force. The day after, further increases to landfill tax will come into … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news ALDI’S SELL-OUT EASTER GONKS RETURN TO STORES Back by popular demand, shoppers will be hopping with egg-citement to find Aldi’s beloved Easter Gonks are returning to stores this spring. After flying off shelves last year, Easter enthusiasts can get cracking with their seasonal decor, as Aldi’s plush Easter Figures (£9.99) land in stores from 3rd April. But shoppers had better hop to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Regulatory Uncertainty in Poland Threatens the Future of ELV Recycling Poland’s interpretation of EU waste regulations has sparked controversy in the ELV recycling sector, requiring additional permits for Authorized Treatment Facilities (ATFs). Industry leaders argue this contradicts EU norms, creating uncertainty and potential disruptions. Marta Witkowska and Adam Małyszko FORS Association examines the regulatory dispute and its broader European implications. Auto Recycling World · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Environment Secretary to set out plan for circular economy transition Environment Secretary Steve Reed will set out how the UK Government will support the nation’s transition to a circular economy in a speech to industry leaders later today. Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Commercial and Industrial Packaging in 2025: Key EPR changes in France and Spain On 1 January 2025, Spain’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations expanded to include commercial and industrial packaging, now requiring businesses to report and pay for their packaging waste. With Spain’s unique classification system, understanding these changes is essential for compliance. In our blog, we break down the new rules, key definitions, and how businesses can prepare...… Valpak · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Environment secretary to vow to ‘end throwaway culture’ Steve Reed is set to reveal a new plan to reduce waste across UK industries today (27 March 2025) as part of the government’s wider “Plan for Change”. The environment secretary has said he will “vow to end throwaway culture” and “make reuse and repair the norm” in a speech he will make in London. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Navigating the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR): What businesses need to know The EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) came into effect on 13 December 2024, which means businesses are now subject to stricter product safety rules. Our blog outlines key requirements, who is affected, and how to stay compliant... Valpak · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news ALDI SLASHES PRICE OF AWARD-WINNING PROSECCO TO UNDER A FIVER JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY Supermarket Aldi has slashed the price of its award-winning Castellore Organic Prosecco Rosé DOC (75cl) to just £4.99, down from £7.99, saving shoppers 38% just in time for Mother’s Day. Crafted to perfection, this elegant rosé is the perfect Mother’s Day sparkler – expect a refreshing mix of red berry flavours that complement delicate hints […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news How Professional Waste Removal Services are Combatting Landfill Waste As someone deeply committed to environmental sustainability, I’ve observed the pivotal role professional waste removal services play in alleviating the burden on our landfills. With global waste generation projected to reach 3.4 billion tonnes annually by 2050, the urgency for both industries and households to reconsider waste management practices has never been greater. Fortunately, waste… The… Zero Waste Week · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Reporting Nation of Sale Data For The United Kingdom Under the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Part 2) - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news A day in the life of a wastewater modeller - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news Walkers and Pepsi MAX clean up Leicester’s Beaumont Park as part of The Great British Spring Clean - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 27 Mar 2025 Industry news How toilet waste is being rebranded as a valuable resource From useful nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to cellulose for construction, there is treasure to be mined in our sewage, says Graham Lawton New Scientist — Environment · 26 Mar 2025 Industry news Mike Berners-Lee’s solution for the polycrisis may be just too hard A Climate of Truth is a penetrating and enlightening analysis of the many crises we face. But it demands impossible standards of flawed human beings, finds Graham Lawton New Scientist — Environment · 26 Mar 2025 Industry news In the city, anyone can be a naturalist-explorer By opening their eyes and hearts to the many distinctive – but overlooked – urban habitats, city dwellers can reconnect with nature, says Menno Schilthuizen New Scientist — Environment · 26 Mar 2025