Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Lincolnshire set to withdraw from nuclear waste group Lincolnshire county council has announced its intention to withdraw from Nuclear Waste Services’ (NWS) Community Partnership. The move may effectively put an end to NWS’ plans to build a geological disposal facility (GDF) for nuclear waste in Lincolnshire. The council was invited to join the NWS – then called “Radioactive Waste Management” – working … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news MP visits Old Whittington Waste Water Treatment Works, Derbyshire, operated by Yorkshire Water MP visits Old Whittington Waste Water Treatment Works, Derbyshire, operated by Yorkshire Water Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield visited the Old Whittington Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTC) operated by Yorkshire Water to see the contribution it is making to local energy and waste recycling needs. Old Whittington WWTC provides wastewater treatment services for approximately 100,000… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Combatting food waste in manufacturing’ Sid Baveja, vice president of operations for Central Europe, the UK and Ireland at Too Good To Go, discusses the amount of food waste generated at the manufacturing phase – and how the Too Good To Go Parcels service is combatting it. This week, we’re marking Food Waste Action Week, the UK’s biggest annual push … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news Download Centre - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news MPE Statement – Steel and Metals Action Plan, 21 March 2025 The post MPE Statement – Steel and Metals Action Plan, 21 March 2025 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news ELVES Becomes an ISPCA Guardian of Animal Welfare ELVES has become an ISPCA Gold Guardian of Animal Welfare in a continuation of its support for the ISPCA. This partnership will help the ISPCA to grow and improve their facilities to meet the ever-demanding needs of animals in distress in Ireland. ATF Professional · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 21 March 2025: Germany’s climate win; Conservatives’ net-zero row-back; Key messages from major UK climate conference Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news Recyclers Aid the US in Creating a Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chain The U.S. relies on foreign nations for critical minerals vital to defense, technology, and industry. With global supply chains under pressure, recycling platinum group metals (PGMs) is key to reducing dependence, cutting costs, and strengthening national security. Becky Berube, President of United Catalyst Corporation, explores recyclers' critical role. Auto Recycling World · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news EGO given £3.1m loan to acquire Ucan Secure IT EGO Technology has been awarded a £3.1 million term loan from growth capital provider Growth Lending to facilitate the acquisition of Ucan Secure IT. Based in Burton-on-Trent and Bradford respectively, the companies specialise in the disposal of IT equipment including data erasure, recycling and resale. The acquisition from EGO looks to expand the group’s work … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news Top 10 tips – embracing neurodiversity and supporting neurodivergence in the workplace Julie Hayes, Head of Specialist Services at Ben, the automotive charity, shares practical ways to create an inclusive workplace. Embracing neurodiversity means recognising and valuing different ways of thinking, learning, and working. By supporting neurodivergent employees, businesses can foster innovation, boost productivity, and build stronger, more diverse teams. ATF Professional · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news Joint Statement from EuRIC and BIR on the European Steel and Metals Action Plan The European Recycling Industries' Confederation (EuRIC) and the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) acknowledge the European Commission's publication of the European Steel and Metals Action Plan this week. As European and global representatives of the recycling industry, we appreciate the Commission's efforts to support the competitiveness and sustainability of Europe's metals sector. Auto Recycling World · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news REPIC to expand under new name Ecogenesys Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance scheme REPIC has announced a rebrand to “Ecogenesys” and an expansion into sustainability consultancy. The company said that its new name has three roots: “Ecosystem” – Representing “a strong commitment in helping to protect the planet and its environmental ecosystem”. “Genesis” – Signifying “the creation of fresh possibilities … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news CCEP Latest Annual Report | Financial Results & Strategy - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news Communal bin pilot launches for Stirling city centre residents Residents in Stirling city centre will be asked to dispose of and recycle their household waste in communal bin hubs as part of a 12-month pilot programme. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news WRAP CEO Harriet Lamb to leave for the Green Party WRAP CEO Harriet Lamb will be stepping down from the role to become CEO of the Green Party of England and Wales. Lamb explained her reasons for leaving: “It has been a great privilege to be the CEO of WRAP and the decision to leave was extremely difficult. However, the chance to be CEO of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news ‘THAT’S THAT ME ESPRESSO’ EGG! ALDI LAUNCHES NEW BOOZY ESPRESSO MARTINI EGG FOR EASTER This Easter, Aldi is serving up a spirited surprise. Introducing the brand-new Infusionist Coffee & Caramel Egg-Fusion Martini Duo (£7.99, 140g) — a decadent chocolate indulgence that comes complete with its own ready-to-drink cocktail. Available in stores from 23rd March. Espresso martini has cemented its place as one of […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news The UK can be a world leader in manufacturing high-quality, low-carbon steel Caroline Ashley, executive director at SteelWatch, debunks myths about decarbonising Britain’s steel industry and outlines four key components that would make the forthcoming UK Steel Strategy a success for people, economy and environment. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news Explore Ellesmere Port Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news Running towards a greener future: How London Marathon Group is balancing people, profit and planet EXCLUSIVE: London Marathon Group’s chief financial officer Jeanette Wong argues that large-scale sports events need to minimise their environmental impact and enhance environmental risk management to maintain their licence to operate. As such, their finance and sustainability teams must work hand-in-hand. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news What’s the difference between seals and sea lions? - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news More than a shop 2025 - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news 2024 CCEP Annual Report - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news 2024 CCEP Annual Report - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news What went right this week: goodbye ‘no ball games’ signs, plus more A guerilla ad campaign called time on ‘no ball games’ signs, a rare moth was reintroduced, and a ‘brain-pacemaker’ was trialled Positive News · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news #DearJon: Tell Sir Jon Cunliffe to fix the water system - Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage · 21 Mar 2025 Industry news Glacier melt threatens water supplies for two billion people, UN warns Climate change and “unsustainable human activities” are driving “unprecedented changes” to mountains and glaciers, threatening... Carbon Brief · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news Happy Birthday 2 - Costa Gift Card Costa Coffee media centre · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news AD placed at the Heart of Grangemouth Green Transition Just days out from the ADBA Scottish Conference 2025 on 26 March, proposals to transform Grangemouth oil refinery into a beacon of the green transition have been published. Anaerobic digestion (AD) features as one of the nine recommended options that could form an industrial cluster featuring multiple waste to energy technologies. The future… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news Engineered Removal of Carbon is Creating Opportunities for the Biogas Sector To keep global warming below 2°C—ideally 1.5°C—we must do more than just cut emissions; we need to actively remove carbon from the atmosphere. The Climate Change Committee’s Seventh Carbon Budget released in February 2025 highlights carbon capture storage and engineered removals as key to meeting our carbon commitments under the Paris Agreement and Global Methane… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news China Briefing 20 March 2025: Miliband in China; ‘Two new’ promoted; ‘Two sessions’ ended Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news Q&A: How China’s ‘two new’ policy aims to help cut emissions China’s central government listed “boosting consumption…and stimulating domestic demand” as its first “major task” for... Carbon Brief · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news EPR Submission: Act Before the 1st April Deadline The post EPR Submission: Act Before the 1st April Deadline appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: The grass isn’t always greener Let’s start this week in the US: ‘Your grass-fed burger isn’t better for the planet,’ runs a headline in The Washington Post. The article is on the back of a new study, published in the journal PNAS, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, which looked at the claims made by some that grass feeding cattle, often extensively, has […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news A fowl day for foodservice Caterers, foodservice and hospitality companies enjoyed positive PR from committing to source ‘better chicken’ but none look set to meet their 2026 target. By David Burrows. The Chicken Track report published this week by Compassion in World Farming assesses how food businesses committed to the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) are doing. For those short of time the short […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news Taxes and tough regulation will reduce environmental and health impacts of food: report The UK government should extend its sugar tax beyond soft drinks to cover all types of foods, according to a major new report led by the University of Reading. The Regulatory Tools for a Healthy and Sustainable Diet report highlights how the existing soft drinks levy has reduced sugar content in beverages by 44%, and suggests a similar approach […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news Fish finds more growth to pass poultry Chicken has been the king of proteins in recent years but not this year: aquaculture and wild catch will “dethrone poultry” as the growth leader, according to Rabobank’s animal protein outlook 2025. “In 2025, economic conditions, geopolitics, and supply availability will significantly influence global animal protein markets,” explained experts at the Dutch agri-bank. “While demand […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT In this week's Datapoint we look at M&S Cornflakes ingredients, NHS savings through a shift to more plant-based whole foods, extended producer responsibility for packaging rules and carbon savings from reducing a glass wine bottle. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news Thank You Gift Card 2 - Costa Gift Card Costa Coffee media centre · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news ‘One-third’ of 2012 soya crop failure in the Americas was due to climate change Climate change was responsible for just over one-third of the simultaneous soya bean crop failures... Carbon Brief · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news BMRA launches sector-specific Fire Prevention Plan Guidance for metal recyclers The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has this week announced the launch of its Metals Recycling Fire Prevention Sector Specific Guidance. ATF Professional · 20 Mar 2025