Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Re-Cycles Penicuik Community Bike Project A Penicuik social enterprise is steering a course for a more sustainable future after being awarded £1000 from Levenseat, Midlothian Council’s bulky waste recycling partner. Re-Cycles Penicuik take donated bikes and scooters then repair, refurbish, and sell them on at low cost to local residents from their base in the town’s John Street shopping precinct. […] Levenseat · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news EU Metals Plan must look at energy prices and demand for recycled metals, not at export restrictions The European Commission’s Steel and Metals Action Plan, unveiled this week, is a gamble with Europe’s recycling future. Instead of first securing demand for recycled metals, it prioritises keeping "scrap" in Europe, for Europe, by restricting exports, ignoring the fundamental problem: part of Europe’s recycled metals (“scrap”) is exported because of weak domestic demand and limited processing c… Auto Recycling World · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news February 2025: Significant Increase in Vehicles Processed by Spanish CATs Sigrauto reports a sharp rise in the number of vehicles treated by Spanish Authorised Treatment Centres (CATs) in February 2025. A total of 64,006 vehicles were processed, marking a 33.74% increase compared to February 2024. This surge is largely attributed to the influx of vehicles affected by the DANA weather event. Notably, passenger cars and light commercial vehicles saw the most significan… Auto Recycling World · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news Should the UK Follow the US Lead on Battery Recycling? The post Should the UK Follow the US Lead on Battery Recycling? appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news More local authorities should declare a nature emergency This post is by Louise Wilkinson, nature recovery lead policy advocate at The Woodland Trust. The old adage ‘think globally act locally’ still rings true for nature. Bending the curve on the decline of our habitats and species is all about what happens on the […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news e2e Launches PartsMarket to Transform Recycled Parts Sourcing e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management, an ILC Corporate Partner and ARC360 Partner has introduced PartsMarket, a platform designed to streamline the sourcing of recycled vehicle parts for repairers and insurers. ATF Professional · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news City Harvest: a solution for hospitality industry surplus The hospitality industry accounts for 12% of total food waste in the UK. City Harvest food charity is a solution to hospitality surplus. City Harvest London · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news GET A PIZZA THIS: ALDI’S BBQ PIZZA OVEN RETURNS FOR JUST £29.99 Pizza night just got an upgrade – Aldi’s sell-out BBQ Pizza Oven is making a comeback! Hitting shelves on 27th March and costing just £29.99, this fan-favourite gadget turns any garden into a pizzeria. Budding dough spinners will need to hurry though as with all Aldi Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone. Designed to work […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news EU must ‘step up’ efforts to meet packaging waste goals Member states must “step up” their efforts to ensure the EU meets its packaging waste goals, according to NGO Rethink Plastic. A report released today (20 March 2025) from the alliance offers suggestions for how national and local governments can make the most of the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Larissa Copello, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Best intentions and unintended consequences’ Mark Garrett, managing director at Clearpoint Recycling, discusses the challenges of UK recycling infrastructure. OPINION: This week, I had the opportunity to visit an anaerobic digestion site, a crucial component of our circular economy. This facility processes commercially supplied food waste to generate electricity for over 10,000 homes, showcasing the potential of sustainable waste manageme… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news Mark Hayton made chair of Wood Recyclers’ Association Mark Hayton has been named as the new chair of the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). He is taking over from Richard Coulson who will be stepping down after a four-year term. Coulson chaired his final members’ meeting and AGM in Bristol yesterday (19 March 2025). Hayton is currently the director of wood recycling company EGGER … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news The NPL’s “Methane Emissions from AD” Study Could Be Good News for the UK’s AD Industry Your AD plant can increase its revenue by over £100,000 per year, by simply identifying and fixing its methane leaks following ADBA’s Certification Scheme with Leak Detection and Repair systems. NPL’s recent “MEAD” study provides real-life examples of such success stories. Practical steps you can take, along with detailed calculations, are shown below. Background The… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news Celebrating Women in Packaging Excellence Awards 2025! Discover the Women in Packaging Excellence Awards 2025, celebrating the outstanding achievements of women in the packaging industry. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news WRAP survey shows 21% increase in food items being wasted WRAP’s Household Food Management Survey shows a 21% increase in self-reported food waste for the four key food items monitored: bread, milk, potatoes and chicken. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news Alupro hosts expert panel event to accelerate circular economy progress Earlier this week (19 March), Alupro brought together influential political figures from across Wales to discuss how best to further accelerate national progress towards achieving a truly circular economy in 2025. Kindly sponsored by Mike Hedges MS, the expert panel discussion took place at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. Chaired by Ruth Mosalski, political editor […] Alupro · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news New Scientist recommends Weather Girl, an electrifying one-woman show Weather Girl, a play in London's Soho Theatre about a weather forecaster who finally snaps as the climate apocalypse looms, is frantic and funny New Scientist — Environment · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news WRA appoints New Chair and Deputy Chair Mark Hayton has become the new Chair of the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA), taking over from Richard Coulson who steps down after a four-year term. Wood Recyclers Association · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news Yokohama Rubber is ‘winning bidder’ for Euro Tire assets - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news How is The Drinks Industry Facing a DEI Crossroad? - Sustainability Magazine Sustainability Magazine · 20 Mar 2025 Industry news How to Reduce Waste in Your Daily Life: Simple Changes with Big Impact Reducing landfill waste isn’t about perfection; it’s about making small, consistent changes that add up over time. If everyone made a few simple adjustments, we could dramatically cut the amount of waste going to landfill. The good news? You don’t have to overhaul your entire lifestyle overnight. Just start where you are and do what… Zero Waste Week · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news An early-warning system for climate ‘tipping points’ is an awful idea Improving our understanding of sudden climate shifts is welcome. But framing this as creating an "early-warning system" is wrong on so many levels it is hard to know where to begin, says Bill McGuire New Scientist — Environment · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news Chambers Waste Management - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news BMRA releases members guidance for fire prevention The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has released new guidance for fire prevention in the metal recycling sector. The BMRA said that it hopes the guidance will assist its members in developing their fire prevention plans (FPPs). The recommendations are in accordance with requirements set out in the Environment Agency’s permitting regime and include practical … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news Food waste issues and finding solutions for a better future Most people during their weekly shop have bought too much food and have been left with rotting vegetables at the bottom of the fridge. All this waste adds up and amounts to around 1.3 billion tonnes of food produced for human consumption, enough to feed those going hungry worldwide, which is thrown away. This is […] Keenan Recycling · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news Household food waste on rise ‘since 2020’ Reported food waste within households has gradually been rising since 2020. The statistics were shared in WRAP’s annual food waste study, the Household Food Management Survey (previously known as the Food Tracker Survey). The report has been released to coincide with Food Waste Action Week (17 to 23 March 2025). The survey gathers and monitors … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news O.C.O Technology hosts visit by The Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk The post O.C.O Technology hosts visit by The Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news Traid Wins at Drapers Conscious Fashion Awards We are thrilled to be the winners of the Conscious Store Design award for Traid Shepherd’s Bush at the Drapers... TRAID · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news First waste management company joins British Beauty Council MYGroup has become the first waste management company to join the British Beauty Council (BBCo). Joining the council provides opportunities to shape industry practices and participate in key campaigns and events, including the BBCo’s Sustainable Beauty Coalition which looks to accelerate sustainable practices in the sector. Steve Carrie, group director of MYGroup, said: “MYGroup is … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news Guest post: Why action on extreme heat in Indian cities is falling short Local governments face the difficult task of preparing communities and infrastructure for a warmer world... Carbon Brief · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news Researchers put the UK’s pothole problem on the road to recovery Taking inspiration from nature, scientists have tracked down a road surface material that repairs itself Positive News · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news The impact of ‘awful April’ bill rises on food banks and hunger ‘Awful April' will see bill rises across 7 household bills. The effect of rising costs will be especially felt by those already struggling to afford food. City Harvest London · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news Kanadevia Inova to acquire Ireland operations of Encyclis It has been announced that technology group Kanadevia Inova will acquire the Ireland operations of energy from waste (Efw) company Encyclis. Encyclis runs and maintains the Dublin Waste to Energy Facility on a 38-year contract. It will continue to own 50% of the facility alongside its co-shareholders. The acquisition will see a parallel contract signed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news LKQ Achieves Significant Carbon Savings in HGV Biofuel Transition LKQ UK & Ireland, the region’s leading supplier of parts, consumables and added value services to the UK automotive aftermarket, is set to cut its yearly carbon emissions (CO2e) significantly after transitioning its HGV logistics fleet to run on low carbon hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) – also known as Biofuel. ATF Professional · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news Non-harmonised FCM laws – a reason for concern A new CHEM Trust briefing, Non-harmonised FCM laws – a reason for concern, highlights the chaotic situation of legislation on food contact materials (FCMs) in the EU. Harmonised legislation, including restrictions on harmful substances, exists for four types of materials at the EU level; active and intelligent materials, plastics (incl. recycled plastics), cellulose film and […] CHEM Trust · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news China Issues National Standard for Reused ELV Parts China has introduced a national standard, "General Technical Specification for Reused Parts of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV)" (GB/T 45193-2024), which was announced on December 31, 2024, and will take effect on July 1, 2025. This voluntary standard, issued by the State Administration of Market Regulation, sets guidelines for handling, trading, and processing reusable ELV parts. Auto Recycling World · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news Derichebourg Environment Partners with Recycle My Vehicle for Auto Recycling Derichebourg Environment is boosting its car recycling efforts by teaming up with Recycler Mon Véhicule (Recycle My Vehicle), an eco-organization for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). Auto Recycling World · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news Novelis Unveils Industry’s First Aluminium Coil Made from 100% Recycled End-of-Life Automotive Scrap Novelis Inc., a leading producer of flat-rolled aluminium products and the world's largest recycler of aluminium, proudly announces the production of the world's first-ever aluminium coil made entirely from 100% recycled, end-of-life automotive scrap. Developed and produced for the European automotive market, this breakthrough marks a significant step toward greater circularity and sustainabili… Auto Recycling World · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news Open letter to the Chancellor: Join industry in supporting the UK AD & biogas sector The post Open letter to the Chancellor: Join industry in supporting the UK AD & biogas sector appeared first on Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association . ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news 72% of Welsh voters see recycling as ‘top priority’ Environmental policies have been identified as a top priority for Welsh voters, despite what has been described as “worldwide clamour” to scrap green policies. 72% of 1,100 Welsh adults who took part in a recent survey said that using recycling to protect the Welsh countryside and waterways was “a top political priority” for them. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2025 Industry news BUN DON’T WALK! ALDI UNVEILS ITS 2025 HOT CROSS BUN RANGE INCLUDING RETRO RHUBARB AND CUSTARD FLAVOUR & FRENCH BRIOCHE BUNS Aldi announces its hotly anticipated 2025 hot cross bun range and it’s clear the supermarket is raisin the bar this Easter. From a Nutoka flavour delight to a retro Rhubarb and Custard treat, the choices for shoppers are a-bun-dant. Even better, the range starts from just 18p a bun! For a twist on a classic […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 19 Mar 2025