Recycling news: 2025

Industry news 10 incredible jaguar facts you need to know Jaguars are majestic animals that have captivated people for centuries. But these big cats are facing huge challenges in a changing world. Greenpeace UK · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 14 March 2025: US’s ‘moral case for fossil fuels’; Rainforest felled for ‘COP30 road’; Myanmar’s energy crisis Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news RADIUS RECYCLING to be Acquired by U.S. Subsidiary of TOYOTA TSUSHO CORPORATION (TTC), Accelerating Investment in Future Growth Radius Recycling, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDUS) (“Radius” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (“TAI”), a U.S. subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation (8015.T) (“TTC”), under which TAI will acquire all shares of Radius for $30.00 per share in cash, representing an approximate 115% premium to Radius’ closing share price o… Auto Recycling World · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news Webinar: Simpler Recycling Legislation Special Q&A Check out our latest webinar, “Simpler Recycling Legislation Special Q&A”, hosted by our sustainability experts, Emmanuel Skoulides and Phoebe Purcell. This session explores the upcoming changes to recycling legislation and what they mean for businesses. This session will be followed by an expert-led Q&A session. Bywaters · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news Urban Mining: The Key to Meeting Global Demand for Aluminium and Copper The post Urban Mining: The Key to Meeting Global Demand for Aluminium and Copper appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news 650k tonne incinerator approved for Lincolnshire A 650,000 tonne per annum incinerator has been granted development consent for Flixborough in North Lincolnshire. The North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park application was approved yesterday (13 March 2025) by the secretary of state for energy security and net zero. The approval will see an Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) constructed to convert Refuse Derived Fuel … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news Never mind the runways, here’s how to get green growth in the UK Westminster, we have a problem. A growth problem. The economy shrank in January and economists are cutting their forecasts for 2025. Sub-par growth means stagnating living standards and less cash for public investment, including in the growth enhancing energy transition. Bad headline GDP figures mask […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news Resource Futures joins CIWM’s Policy and Innovation Forum Key industry forum resets as it seeks greater role in waste and resources policy development Resource Futures · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news Strategic Plan Summary 2025-2028 Circular Communities Scotland’s Strategic Plan Summary for 2025-2028. Circular Communities Scotland · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news UKFT launches membership for used textiles sector The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has launched a new membership for the used textiles sector. The association’s new “Reuse and Recycling” membership is set to represent textile collectors, sorters, graders, mechanical recyclers, upcyclers and “recycling innovators”. It explained: “This new category aims to support businesses in the textile reuse and recycling sector by … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news How cloud-seeding could help us predict when it will snow These brilliant images show how researchers in Switzerland are using weather-modification techniques to understand how ice crystals form in clouds, an important and poorly understood factor in climate and weather models New Scientist — Environment · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news More than half of life on Earth experiencing unprecedented conditions An analysis of changes to global ecosystems has revealed that almost nowhere is untouched by the influence of humanity, with more than 50 per cent of the planet's land mass experiencing "novel" conditions New Scientist — Environment · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news Manchester pair arrested over £750k PERN fraud Two men have been arrested as part of an investigation into Packaging Export Recovery Notes (PERN) fraud worth £747,000. The action forms part of wider activity by the Environment Agency (EA) to tackle fraud and money laundering in the waste sector. PERNs are purchased by packaging producers as a means of showing that they have … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news GPA Director General on Innovation, Sustainability & Industry Leadership As the automotive recycling sector undergoes rapid transformation, Evelyne Barberot, Director General of GPA, a leading autorecycling operation in France, shares insights into the company’s journey, the evolving industry, and the challenges and opportunities ahead. From developing circular economy practices to advocating for gender inclusion, GPA has positioned itself at the forefront of sustai… Auto Recycling World · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news Green-run Bristol Council rules out four-weekly bin collections The Green-run Bristol City Council has ruled out four-weekly bin collections after pushback from residents. Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news Bangkok Glass Group signs renewable energy agreement - Glass International Glass International · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news What went right this week: a wild camper’s delight, plus more A coterie of wild camping spots opened up, London’s air quality improved, and the Edinburgh International Festival lineup was revealed Positive News · 14 Mar 2025 Industry news edie Awards 2025: Winners crowned at glittering London ceremony Compass Group, OVO Energy, Holcim and Simba Sleep were among the winners of the 2025 edie Awards, announced at a black tie awards ceremony in London on Thursday evening (13 March). edie — Circular Economy tag · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Farmer fury and organic outrage The closure of the government’s sustainable farming incentive (SFI) is the big news this week. The SFI pays farmers in England to manage land to protect soil, restore hedgerows and boost nature recovery – the ‘public money for public goods’ mantra first mooted by Michael Gove (remember him?) – but there is no money left. “With […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news Destruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam left behind a toxic legacy The 2023 breach of the Kakhovka dam drained a huge reservoir and exposed a vast area of toxic sediment, creating a debate about how best to rebuild after the Russia-Ukraine war New Scientist — Environment · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news Countrystyle Schools Drawing Competition We set Primary school children in Kent a challenge: create a piece of art that highlights the importance of recycling […] Countrystyle Recycling · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news RCV ‘near misses’ trigger warning from council A number of “near misses” has caused a council to appeal to both drivers and pedestrians to take precautions around refuse collection vehicles (RCVs). Fermanagh and Omagh district council in Northern Ireland said that there have been reports of drivers stopping too close to the RCVs and mounting the kerb to overtake the vehicles. Speaking … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news Levy Appoints Dr Vincent Walsh as new Director of Decarbonisation Levy UK + Ireland, the sports and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland, is delighted to announce Dr Vincent Walsh’s appointment as Director of Decarbonisation. Dr Walsh, a highly respected ecosystems expert, and prominent leader in supply chain innovation and large-scale decarbonisation programmes, has been working with Levy since 2022 as a key […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news ‘To solve homelessness, we must dare to demand a fairer society’ The latest government figures show rough sleeping in England has jumped by 20% in just one year – but behind the statistics are real people, facing brutal conditions. While many... Emmaus UK · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news Methane reporting and reduction a ‘blind spot’ for supermarkets None of the world’s top 20 largest food retailers reports its methane emissions, or has a reduction target for the powerful greenhouse gas. However, most do recognise the impact methane emissions have on climate change. “Food retailers are ignoring the methane problem hidden in the meat and dairy aisles and risk losing consumer trust,” said Gemma […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news Organic wine – consumer concerns over chemicals driving sales Consumers are increasingly seeking out wines produced with limited amounts of chemical inputs, according to new market research. Producers are also turning to organic systems in a bid to future-proof supplies in the face of the climate and nature crises. The global organic wine market could reach $25.07bn (£19.39bn) by 2030, with a CAGR of […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news FAO’s guidelines for sustainable aquaculture have sidelined sentience Aquaculture is the fastest-growing food production sector in the world, with its growth driven by protein demand, scientific progress, technological innovations and investment. However, meeting demand with sustainable supply is proving tricky. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently released Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture in response to the rapid expan… Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week Datapoint examines BPA which although being banned looks to be with us for some time to come, the proportion of companies that will no longer be in CSRD scope following European Commission proposal, Brazil's National School Feeding Programme and the scale of the US frozen potato market. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news WISH releases guidance on Cable Strippers Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) has released new guidance on the use of Cable Strippers. The guidance has been published as part of a series of sheets covering specific items of machinery in use at waste recycling plants. Cable strippers are used to remove the outer plastic, or similar material, insulating sheath from electrical cabling to reveal the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news EU CBAM Proposal: Key Changes and Implications Find out more about the what the proposed amendments to CBAM mean for your reporting, carbon pricing and compliance requirements. Anthesis Group · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news Explainer: What does China’s ‘two sessions’ mean for climate policy in 2025? China’s climate ambition at this year’s “two sessions” (两会), which ended on 11 March, was... Carbon Brief · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news Green claims: are we heading for a fine mess? Fines for greenwashing could rise to eye-watering amounts under new powers for the CMA, so corporates making claims must be cautious. By David Burrows. “It’s so important we don’t blow this huge opportunity we have by greenwashing,” warned Helen Browning, chief executive at the Soil Association. Browning was speaking at January’s Sustainable Food Conference, held […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news Electric Vehicle Dismantling: Best Practices and Lessons Learned Katie Morrison TECHMCIWM of What Waste Code Ltd. discusses the evolving landscape of electric vehicle dismantling, drawing from her experience in environmental compliance. She highlights best practices, common pitfalls, and key lessons learned whilst offering valuable guidance for industry professionals navigating the complexities of EV disposal and sustainability. ATF Professional · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Simpler Recycling – Big benefits, but what about the other 35%’ As Simpler Recycling rules come into force at the end of this month, they spotlight our collective responsibility to keep materials in circulation for as long as possible, says Dr. Stephen Wise, chief strategic development officer at biotechnology business, Advetec. OPINION: The idea of simplifying recycling collections and ending the postcode lottery determining who recycles … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news Man fined 35 times original amount after undeclared assets found A man who committed a waste crime has been made to pay almost 35 times his original fine after undeclared assets were discovered. The Lincolnshire-based man was originally ordered to pay £8,317.02 after being sentenced for a waste crime in 2021. However, the Environment Agency (EA) re-opened an inquiry into his finances and discovered he … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES EASTER VERSION OF VIRAL MUNCH MIX Aldi is bringing Easter cheer to shoppers with the launch of its NEW award-winning1 Dairyfine Easter Munch Mix Tin (£5.99, 350g), available in stores from 23rd March. Packed with a moreish mix of jelly bunnies, fruity flower gummies, mini eggs, crunchy pretzels and toffee flavoured popcorn and more, the indulgent treat is available in beautifully […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news B-Parts Navigates the Digital & Sustainable Automotive Aftermarket The automotive aftermarket is undergoing a profound transformation, shaped by rapid digitalization, a growing emphasis on sustainability, and evolving consumer demands. Manuel Araújo Monteiro and Luis Sousa Vieira, Managing Directors of B-Parts, provide insights into how their company strategically adapts to these dynamic forces. By focusing on enhancing customer experience, fostering strategic… Auto Recycling World · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news Play your part in the 2025 UN International Year of Co-ops - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news Why we should look harder at cement’s climate impact Cement is something most of us rarely think about, but it is in the background of our lives everywhere. If you’re reading this in a building, the chances are that you’re less than a few metres away from something made with cement. If you’re in […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 13 Mar 2025 Industry news California isn’t clearing forests fast enough to tame wildfires To reduce the growing risk of intense wildfires, California is cutting and burning the areas that fuel them – but these efforts may be moving too slowly New Scientist — Environment · 13 Mar 2025