Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 5 Aug 2026.

Industry news The Long Road to Decarbonising Waste Transportation The post The Long Road to Decarbonising Waste Transportation appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 25 Mar 2025 Industry news ALDI’S NATIONWIDE HUNT FOR THE NEXT CHIEF EASTER EGG TASTING OFFICER RETURNS Supermarket Aldi is on the hunt for an enthusiastic candidate with an egg-cellent palate to fill this year’s ‘Chief Easter Egg Tasting Officer’ role. The chosen recruit will be given an egg-straspecial selection of Aldi’s 2025 Easter chocolate to sample at home for free. In exchange, they will provide exclusive reviews of each product, sharing thoughts on […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 25 Mar 2025 Industry news Driving Efficiency at Bexley Council The drive to be better and do better is something we, at Countrystyle Recycling, pride ourselves on. That, and our […] Countrystyle Recycling · 25 Mar 2025 Industry news EPR: UK businesses face ‘eye-watering sums’ UK businesses could be hit by “unnecessary costs” and financial instability if they neglect their reporting obligations under extended producer responsibility (pEPR). The warning comes from environmental compliance scheme Ecoveritas ahead of the 1 April 2025 deadline for packaging data reporting. The Manchester-based firm warned that some businesses may already be too late to … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2025 Industry news Don’t make green claims law onerous, says manufacturers Lighting manufacturers across the EU have called on lawmakers to make the forthcoming Green Claims Directive effective and pragmatic rather […] Recolight · 25 Mar 2025 Industry news Man fined £12,000 for storing toxic waste at his business A business owner has been fined more than £12,000 for allowing waste, litter, and debris to build up in public areas and at a neighbouring property. Cameron Thompson, 50, pleaded guilty at Cheltenham Magistrates Court to breaching duty of care in relation to waste control under Section 34(1) of the Environmental Protection Act. Thompson, […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 25 Mar 2025 Industry news WRAP seeking new CEO as Harriet Lamb leaves for Green Party Harriet Lamb has resigned as CEO of WRAP to become the CEO of the Green Party of England and Wales, sparking the search for her successor. Circular Online (CIWM) · 25 Mar 2025 Industry news Empower Cymru to realise its potential & make a significant contribution to the UK’s economic growth ambition Ben Burggraaf, Chief Executive Officer at Net Zero Industry Wales, outlines how Wales can play an important role in driving growth and decarbonisation for the UK. Aldersgate Group · 25 Mar 2025 Industry news Top Tips for Zero Waste Travel For many people, travelling is all about chasing sunsets, ticking off bucket lists, and maybe even losing track of what day it is. But here’s the harder part; while soaking up new sights, it’s shockingly easy to leave a trail of waste behind. If you think about it airports, hotels, and tourist traps are basically… Zero Waste Week · 25 Mar 2025 Industry news Projects Survey 2025 - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 25 Mar 2025 Industry news Kingfisher plc Full Year Results - Kingfisher plc Kingfisher plc media · 25 Mar 2025 Industry news Half Year 2025 Kingfisher PLC Earnings Presentation on September 17, 2024 / 7:30AM UTC - Kingfisher plc Kingfisher plc media · 25 Mar 2025 Industry news Copy of Lidl GB Strawberry Supply Chain - 2026.xlsx - Lidl Lidl GB media centre · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news Floating wood could help us refreeze the Arctic seas Floating platforms of wood could draw up seawater and help it to freeze, seeding the formation of new sea ice New Scientist — Environment · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news Even moderate CO2 emissions could lead to 7°C of warming by 2200 There's a small chance of very high warming even with moderate future emissions, according to a computer model exploring what could happen in the next thousand years New Scientist — Environment · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news edie 25: LAST CHANCE to secure your ticket It is your last chance to secure your ticket to edie 25 – edie’s biggest face-to-face event of the year, which is a must-attend for sustainability and ESG professionals. edie — Circular Economy tag · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news Circular metals - Renewi Renewi · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news GSK partners with WWF to protect freshwater ecosystems Pharmaceutical giant GSK has kick-started a multi-year partnership with WWF to restore and protect water resources in the Sutlej River Basin in India and the Indus Delta in Pakistan, addressing freshwater ecosystem degradation. edie — Circular Economy tag · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news ALDI CALLS ON CUSTOMERS TO NOMINATE THEIR MUMS TO WIN FLOWERS EVERY MONTH FOR A YEAR This Mother’s Day (Sunday 30th March), Aldi is giving one lucky winner the chance to celebrate their mum or motherly figure with a year’s supply of flowers. In partnership with JZ Flowers, a family-run British business based in Newport, and one of Aldi’s longest-standing partners since 1990, the winner will receive a seasonal bouquet of […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news How a surprising twist on rewilding could help settle our carbon debt We’ve pumped huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that needs to be paid back. Large animals like wolves, bison and whales may already be tackling the problem New Scientist — Environment · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news Sustainable Farming Incentive Closure Understanding the SFI Situation The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) was introduced as part of the post-Brexit Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs), replacing the previous EU subsidy system. It was designed to reward farmers for environmental practices. The government had allocated £1.05 billion for the SFI scheme for the round of 2024 which has now been… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news BPF calls for polystyrene recycling points The public has shown strong demand for expanded polystyrene (EPS) recycling solutions to ensure ease of collection. Conducted by YouGov on behalf of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) this year, a survey found that 84% of individuals are unaware that EPS is fully recyclable. At the same time, 88% of the 2,059 respondents said that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news Court date set for ‘extremely serious’ waste crime Two men have been scheduled for trial in relation to “extremely serious” organised waste crime which took place across the country. The Environment Agency (EA) confirmed to Letsrecycle.com that the court date has been set for 2 June 2025 at Birmingham Crown Court. A corporate entity will also be on trial in relation to the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news Linda Crichton joins OPRL board 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) · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news Welcoming Linda Crichton to the OPRL Board! Discover the Women in Packaging Excellence Awards 2025, celebrating the outstanding achievements of women in the packaging industry. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news India – Advancing Automotive Sustainability: Compliance, Recycling, and Circular Solutions Dr Prabhakar, Founder & CEO of Global PCCS, a global service provider of compliance, sustainability, consulting, training, and regulatory solutions based in India, discusses the company’s role in vehicle recycling, type approval certifications, and the changing future of sustainability in the automotive industry. With a strong focus on environmental regulations, circular economy practices, and … Auto Recycling World · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news Recognition for our work - Renewi Renewi · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news Rewilding the curriculum: natural history GCSE to be introduced in the UK One of the first fresh GCSEs in a decade will teach students about the climate crisis, sustainability and the natural environment Positive News · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news How to Lead Courageously When Sustainability is Under Attack With risks intensifying and consumer demand for responsible business remaining strong, future-proofing business strategy has never been more critical Anthesis Group · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news Toyota Circular Factory: UK operation leads for Toyota in maximising the environmental benefits of end-of-life vehicle processing Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has announced the establishment of the Toyota Circular Factory (TCF) to provide careful and systematic processing of vehicles at the end of their life to maximise the environmental benefits of recycling, repurposing and remanufacturing. ATF Professional · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news News and Media - Renewi Renewi · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news Greenland has gained over 1600 km of new coastline as glaciers retreat Melting ice is revealing new coastal zones in the Arctic, but while this new landscape might fuel speculation about natural resources, it is vulnerable to rockfalls and landslides that can cause dangerous tsunamis New Scientist — Environment · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW AND EXCLUSIVE BLUEY BUYS FROM JUST £1.79 Bluey fans rejoice as Aldi has announced NEW and exclusive Bluey toys will be landing in the middle aisle. Bring home kid’s favourite characters with new launches and returning must-haves from just £1.79, in stores from 30th March. Bluey enthusiasts better be quick, as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone! Kicking it off […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Designing packaging for Extended Producer Responsibility’ Natalie Rea, chief executive officer at Clarity Environmental, outlines how designing packaging with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in mind can help businesses reduce compliance costs, improve sustainability credentials and meet growing consumer expectations. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is changing the way businesses approach packaging design, by making sustainability and rec… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news FAQ: How Will the EU Omnibus Affect CSRD Reporting Requirements? How will the EU Omnibus Package reshape CSRD reporting? Explore potential changes, key impacts, and what businesses should do now. Anthesis Group · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news EU’s plastic recycling industry at “breaking point” The European Union’s plastic recycling industry is at a “breaking point”, Plastic Recyclers Europe says. Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news 250 ‘high risk’ outfalls discharging toxic cocktail into waterways near protected sites - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 24 Mar 2025 Industry news UK’s first recycled battery in focus Altilium is pleased to showcase the successful production of the UK’s first EV battery cells using recycled cathode active materials (CAM) at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), the UK’s national battery manufacturing scale-up facility. The breakthrough marks the first time that recycled materials have been used to produce new battery cells in [...] Altilium news · 23 Mar 2025 Industry news POLITICAL PRINT: Reeves’s war on red tape risks coming unstuck The chancellor’s determination to remove the burden of regulation is not what responsible businesses or the public say they want, says Nick Hughes. “Today we are taking further action to free businesses from the shackles of regulation. By cutting red tape and creating a more effective system, we will boost investment, create jobs and put […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 23 Mar 2025 Industry news Google’s latest renewable energy PPA and Toyota’s circular UK factory: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, Google’s 10-year clean energy power purchase agreement (PPA) in Spain, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 23 Mar 2025