Recycling news: 2025

Industry news EU classifies “black mass” as hazardous waste The European Commission has classified shredded battery waste, also known as “black mass”, as hazardous waste as part of plans to increase the circular management of batteries and critical raw materials. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Mar 2025 Industry news Sector decarbonisation an “uphill battle” without recycling and residual waste policy progress The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has welcomed the recommendations made by the Climate Change Committee in its Seventh Carbon Budget today (26 February 2025) but highlighted that the recycling and […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 10 Mar 2025 Industry news Fines of £75k for Northamptonshire waste crime Three men have been sentenced for waste offences to do with a farm near Kettering. The defendants were sentenced on 27 February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court. Their sentences included being ordered to pay fines of almost £32,000, victim surcharges and prosecution costs. The total charges are more than £75,000. The court case came as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Mar 2025 Industry news All hands on deck: rewilding British Sign Language A group of deaf scientists and educators have created 400 BSL signs related to environmental science Positive News · 10 Mar 2025 Industry news Three ordered to pay £75,000 in fines over illegal waste activity Three defendants have been ordered to pay fines, victim surcharges and prosecution costs of more than £75,000 for their involvement in an illegal waste site in Northamptonshire. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Mar 2025 Industry news Lug achieves Platinum EcoVadis rating Polish luminaire maker LUG has been awarded the prestigious Platinum EcoVadis certification, placing the company among the top 1 per […] Recolight · 10 Mar 2025 Industry news Analysis: Nearly a tenth of global climate finance threatened by Trump aid cuts Nearly a tenth of global climate finance could be under threat as US president Donald... Carbon Brief · 10 Mar 2025 Industry news Greenpeace’s successful podcast meets the creatures of the deep and season 2 dives into deep sea mining Greenpeace’s podcast Oceans: Life Under Water is back for a second season after an incredibly successful first season which won a Bronze Climate award at the 2024 British Podcast Awards, and was nominated in the Listener’s Choice category. It begins with three episodes on the beauty of the deep sea and the threat of deep […] Greenpeace UK · 10 Mar 2025 Industry news Neom gigaproject costs soar to $8.8tn, report claims - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 10 Mar 2025 Industry news Mercedes’ sustainable carbon fibre project and Channel 4’s B-Corp competition: 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, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team’s sustainable carbon fibre project, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 9 Mar 2025 Industry news XBRL for ESG Reporting Find out more about how XBRL can be used to improve ESG disclosures and why it is essential for modern businesses. Anthesis Group · 8 Mar 2025 Industry news International Woman’s Day Interview 2025: Zoe Flynn Breaking Barriers and Driving Sustainability: A Conversation with Zoe Flynn This International Women’s Day, we sit down with Zoe Flynn, Head of Sales and Marketing at TFR Group, to discuss her inspiring career journey, her leadership in... The Furniture Recycling Group · 8 Mar 2025 Industry news For a gender-equal, toxic-free future: Interview with Johanna Hausmann, consultant on gender and chemicals policy Today is International Women’s Day! To mark the occasion, we spoke with Johanna Hausmann, a freelance consultant working on gender and chemicals policy. She works for the eco-feminist organisation Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) and the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN), among others. In this interview, we introduce her and her work on […] CHEM Trust · 8 Mar 2025 Industry news Celebrating International Women’s Day and Our Commitment to Gender Equality On this International Women’s Day, we take a moment to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women within our organisation. This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, is a powerful reminder that while we have made progress towards gender equality, there is still much work to be done. At Augean, we are proud to be at the forefront […] Augean · 8 Mar 2025 Industry news In Conversation with Delphine Bodjrenou For over 25 years, Delphine Bodjrenou, Gender Coordinator at OBEPAB, has been driving the participation of women in Benin’s organic... TRAID · 8 Mar 2025 Industry news GENDER PAY GAP REPORT 2024 - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 8 Mar 2025 Industry news Four ways cuts at NOAA will make weather forecasts less reliable Widespread firings at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could affect everything from tornado alerts to weather forecasts on your phone New Scientist — Environment · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Sustainable & Full of Character: How to Create a Zero-Waste Home Creating a beautiful home doesn’t have to come at the expense of the planet. In fact, some of the most stylish interiors are also sustainable. Embracing zero-waste interior design is all about reusing, repurposing, and choosing materials that stand the test of time. And the best part? It’s an opportunity to fill a home with… Zero Waste Week · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news ADBA at Low Carbon Agriculture Show ADBA’s Vision for a Net Zero Future from Policy to Practice We were proud to participate in Low Carbon Agriculture Show that took place on 5-6 March 2025, at NAEC Stoneleigh. Our policy lead, Dr Gareth Mottram gave a presentation titled “The role of green gas in Net Zero” during the Renewables & Energy session.… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Karen Graley to head pEPR Producer Responsibility Organisation It has been announced that Karen Graley has been made the head of the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR). The appointment was announced by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment (INCPEN) on Wednesday (5 March 2025). Graley has 30 years of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Appointments Round-Up (07/03/2025) With appointment news from Resource Recovery UK, Enfinium, Encyclis, Tomra Recycling, European Metals Recycling (EMR), the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and Altilium. Enfinium CEO to become chair of Resource Recovery UK Resource Recovery UK (RRUK) has announced that Mike Maudsley, CEO of Enfinium, will be replacing Owen Michaelson, CEO of Encyclis, as chair. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 7 March 2025: China’s pivotal ‘two sessions’; IPCC indecision; Lessons from UK’s 1950s ‘Super Grid’ Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news The Challenge of Missing End-of-Life Vehicles: Lessons from Japan and the EU The issue of missing end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) is a major concern in both Japan and the EU, with unaccounted-for deregistered vehicles leading to environmental risks and illegal dismantling. Arata Abe, Professor at Yamaguchi University, examines Japan’s experience in tackling this problem through the ELV Recycling Law, which significantly reduced missing vehicles. His insights provide valuabl… Auto Recycling World · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news IARC 2025 – Port of Antwerp-Bruges: A Global Hub Driving Circular Economy and Automotive Recycling As the automotive industry accelerates towards sustainability, ports play a crucial role in enabling circular economy solutions. In the lead-up to IARC 2025, ICM AG speaks with Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, about the port’s strategic vision for recycling, circular economy initiatives, and its pivotal role in automotive sustainability. From fostering innovative recycli… Auto Recycling World · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Seven women in waste honoured on Powerlist 2025 Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow (8 March 2025), seven women from the resources and waste sector have featured on the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2025 (the WiTA). The 100-person list included CEO of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), Sarah Poulter, and three members of the Wood Recyclers’ Association. Released today (7 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Supply chain risks get real A growing threat from extreme weather events and pathogenic diseases means businesses can no longer afford to take the availability of staple food crops for granted. By Nick Hughes. The banana is in many ways the ultimate modern commodity crop. More than 1,500 varieties are known to exist but just one, the Cavendish, accounts for […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Three WRA team members recognised in 2025 Women’s Powerlist Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow (8th March), three members of the Wood Recyclers’ Association team have today been named on the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2025 (WiTA). Julia Turner, Vicki Hughes and Erica Malkin have all been recognised for being among the best female leaders and sector champions in the UK. The Powerlist... Skip & Waste Magazine · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Share & Repair Gathering 2025 Thank you to everyone who came to the Share and Repair Gathering in Stirling on 27th February 2025. Over 80 people from the Share and Repair Community across Scotland, along with guest speakers and facilitators, came together for a day of networking, inspiration and shared learning. Download a copy of the programme here. The day [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Women in Recycling and Waste: Interview with Susie Burrage OBE Ahead of International Women’s Day this Saturday (8 March 2025), Letsrecycle.com spoke to Susie Burrage OBE, president of the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) and managing director of Recycled Products, about her career in the recycling sector and challenging the stereotype that the industry is only for men. Why is the recycling sector a good … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Critical legal appeal sees lengthy sentences reduced for Just Stop Oil activists A key legal test over the right to protest has culminated in an important win at the Court of Appeal today. A judge has today ruled that some of the original sentences handed down to 16 climate activists were “manifestly excessive” and did not comply with human rights laws. This judgment goes some way to […] Greenpeace UK · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Pizza and cans: Strathclyde students not sure what to recycle A campaign report from the University of Strathclyde has highlighted that many students are still uncertain about recycling certain items – including cans, aerosols, batteries and pizza packaging. It also found that 57% of students cited a lack of separate bins as a barrier to recycling on-the-go. Furthermore, 40% reported that messages on bins are … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Why building a circular economy for EV batteries matters At Recell.store, we’re building the UK’s first marketplace for end-of-life EV batteries, ensuring efficient and safe reuse, repurposing and recycling of used EV batteries. As the transition to EVs accelerates, the challenge of managing end-of-life EV batteries is becoming more urgent. Over the next decade, over 100 million EV batteries are expected to reach the [...] Altilium news · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Riding the rail revival: how holidays by train are drawing the discerning traveller Europe’s train network is undergoing something of a renaissance – and one tour company is climbing on board Positive News · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Three WRA team members recognised in 2025 Women’s Powerlist Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow (March 8), three members of the Wood Recyclers’ Association team have today been named on the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2025 (WiTA). Wood Recyclers Association · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Blackbird deaths point to looming West Nile virus threat in the UK Mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus could become a growing concern in the UK and other northern European nations as the climate warms, with a virus affecting blackbirds showing how these pathogens can take hold New Scientist — Environment · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Circul8 – Empowering Local Authorities with new recycling platform Local Authorities have a powerful new tool to optimise their WEEE and battery recycling programmes with the introduction of ERP UK's Circul8 dashboard Der Beitrag Circul8 – Empowering Local Authorities with new recycling platform erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news DND granted planning consent for battery storage facility Downing Renewable Developments (DRD) has been granted planning consent for a battery storage facility to serve its Rowley Regis site. The site, known as the Edwin Richards Energy Storage Park, is being developed in partnership with waste management company FCC Environment. The planning permission allows a facility of up to 100 MW / 200 MWh … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Karen Graley appointed Head of EPR Producer Responsibility Organisation Karen Graley has been appointed as the Head of the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR). Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news ALDI CALLS ON PARENTS TO APPLY FOR MAMIA NEW PARENT FUND Aldi has launched a fund to support new parents as close to two thirds admit that the financial impact of having a child was bigger than they’d expected. The ‘Mamia New Parent Fund’ will see the supermarket give away £100 Aldi vouchers to parents every week for a whole year to support with the cost […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news How to understand the complex framework of United Kingdom Extended Producer Responsibility (Part 1) - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 7 Mar 2025