Recycling news: 2025

Industry news What went right this week: a ‘new frontier’ for medicine, plus more Scientists opened ‘a new medical frontier’, Cop16 was declared ‘a step forward’ for nature, and low earners in the UK got a sick pay boost Positive News · 7 Mar 2025 Industry news Nation-of-sale data submission delayed: What it means for your business Valpak Policy Advisor, Danny Stapleton Torres's blog discusses the delay in the submission of nation-of-sale data under the UK's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Originally due by December 2024, the first submission is now expected in July 2025, covering 2024 data. This data helps determine recycling targets for each UK nation. While the delay provides businesses more time … Valpak · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Major banana exporters could face ‘60% drop’ in growing area due to warming Large-scale banana plantations in Latin America and the Caribbean could face a “dramatic” reduction in... Carbon Brief · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news China Briefing 6 March 2025: ‘Two sessions’ climate news; New vice-minister; Targets missed Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Incentives and accessibility key to boosting recycling rates University of Strathclyde students surveyed as part of innovative recycling campaign A series of interventions at the University of Strathclyde have highlighted key factors that could significantly improve recycling on-the-go across Scotland. Led by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, the No Lectures: Sort It, Recycle It campaign – funded by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners – took […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Funding boost for sustainable diets “One model to rule them all!” You’ll have to forgive this week’s Digest for channelling our inner Tolkien, such is our excitement at news that researchers have been awarded funding to create a model to categorise foods based on both their nutritional content and environmental impact. The development of a nutrient and environment profiling model, […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Allergen information should be provided in writing Businesses will be expected to provide written allergen information to customers when serving non-prepacked food as part of newly published allergens guidance. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said written information should be available alongside a conversation between servers and customers about their allergen requirements in out of home settings like cafes, pubs and restaurants. It said the […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Public asked for views on UPFs Members of the public will be asked how they feel ultra-processed foods (UPFs) should be regulated as part of a project that aims to inform future government food policy. The project is being funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. People across […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news EuRIC and BIR warn against steel summit proposals The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) and the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) have issued a joint statement expressing concern over the conclusions reached during the Summit on the Future of the European Steel Industry. The summit was held in Paris last week (27 February 2025) and looked to create a sustainable steel industry in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Deliveroo demands safety rights for riders Food delivery drivers should be afforded the same safety protections as shop workers in forthcoming legislation, according to a coalition of businesses. Pizza Express, Wingstop, Bella Italia, Cafe Rouge, Dishoom and Pizza Pilgrims are among the restaurant chains to have signed a letter coordinated by Deliveroo to the home secretary, Yvette Cooper, calling for greater […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Straight to the (data) point This week’s frontline figures take in growing demand for plant-based meals among workplace diners, the Bottle Weight Accord driving the reduction of bottle weight in the wine industry, university student calls for more recycling points to increase recycling on the go, and corporate methane profiles. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news EuRIC plastics webinar brings together 250+ participants to tackle Europe’s plastics recycling crisis Over 250 industry stakeholders gathered at EuRIC’s webinar on 4 March to address a critical question: How can Europe resolve its plastics recycling crisis? The discussion highlighted the pressing challenges faced by the industry and the policy measures needed to ensure its sustainability and competitiveness. Auto Recycling World · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news F J Church & Sons Ltd: Navigating the Cycles The catalytic converter recycling industry has faced extreme highs and lows in recent years. Dafydd Dylan, Head of Autocatalyst Recycling at F J Church & Sons Ltd, reflects on these challenges, market changes, and how the company’s long-term approach, innovation, and core values continue to drive its success. ATF Professional · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Our History - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Government invites experts to guide UK’s packaging EPR scheme The UK Government has opened applications for industry experts to join key advisory groups under PackUK, the newly appointed administrator for the Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme. edie — Circular Economy tag · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Simpler Recycling compliance: Act now to avoid fines for your business The countdown is on for businesses across England as the deadline for the new Simpler Recycling reforms fast approaches. With just a few weeks remaining, businesses must ensure they have the correct waste separation systems in place before the 31 March 2025 deadline to avoid potential fines from Defra. While Defra has yet to specify […] Keenan Recycling · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Recyclus Group Develops Safe and Scalable LTC Battery Recycling Process The post Recyclus Group Develops Safe and Scalable LTC Battery Recycling Process appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Altilium welcomes EU support for Europe’s EV battery supply chain The European Commission has underlined its commitment to creating a resilient circular economy for EV battery materials with the publication of its Action Plan for the automotive sector. The Commission will strengthen the business case for a European recycling value chain, with the aim of decreasing raw-material dependency and ensuring that EV batteries produced in the EU [...] Altilium news · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Webinar: How data can help us understand our waste How can we better understand the data at our fingertips - and make it work for us more effectively? Resource Futures · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Solihull launches soft plastic recycling at kerbside collections Solihull residents can now recycle soft plastics as part of their fortnightly mixed recycling bin collection. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Europe acknowledges role of EfW in reducing methane emissions The latest European Environment Agency (EEA) report on methane emissions has officially noted the role of Energy from Waste (EfW) in mitigating methane emissions from the waste sector. Released last week (27 February 2025), the analysis recognises that diverting waste from landfill to biological treatment and energy recovery “significantly” reduces methane emissions. This stands in … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news Global sea ice levels just hit a new record low Sea ice cover in both the Antarctic and Arctic remained far below average throughout February as global average temperatures linger near record highs New Scientist — Environment · 6 Mar 2025 Industry news We need a global environmental court – and we need it now Our current justice system won't save small island nations like mine. We need a court with the authority to properly address climate change, says Anthony Carmona, a former president of Trinidad and Tobago New Scientist — Environment · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news The reality of school food banks Across the UK, schools are now operating lifesaving food banks to ensure that students and their families can access food and other necessities essential to health, nutrition and wellbeing. City Harvest London · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news ALDI’S SELL-OUT SPA POOL RETURNS The wait is finally over! Get ready to relax and unwind because Aldi’s sell-out Spa Pool is back. Available in stores from 13th March and costing just £249.99. But those in need of a pamper better be quick, as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone. Aldi’s Spa Pool can comfortably fit four adults […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news IPCC report timeline still undecided after ‘most difficult’ meeting in China Last week’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meeting in Hangzhou, China, marked the third... Carbon Brief · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘EPR – A challenge or an opportunity?’ Joseph Doherty, chief executive of Re-Gen Waste, unpacks the complications and opportunities posed by Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR). OPINION: 1 January 2025 heralded the introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR). Following on from a system that had been in place since 1997, this added a new dimension for packaging “producers” by … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news How to Build a Sustainable Performance Culture in 2025 We outline five key steps to building a workplace that attracts and retains top talent while driving business success. Anthesis Group · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news BMRA urges Government to protect metal recyclers more The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) is asking the UK Government to improve conditions for metal recyclers. This sector plays a key role in helping the country meet its goal of being net zero by 2050. In its new document, Agenda for Change, the BMRA presented several important policy requests to Members of Parliament at... Skip & Waste Magazine · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news Adrianna Barr | “Minimum power densities force lighting designers to address the actual energy use” Circular Lighting Report editor Ray Molony talks standards and sustainability with Adrianna Barr, a senior lighting designer at WSP and […] Recolight · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news The Recycling Association celebrate 50 years in the industry Happy Birthday to Us! This year, The Recycling Association is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. In January 1975, the Independent Waste Paper Processors Association held its first meeting at a hotel above a car park in Leicester. Then in 2009, it became The Recycling Association to reflect that its members were increasingly dealing with a variety… The Recycling Association · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news Fire at Peterhead recycling centre in Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire council has issued a reminder to residents to remove batteries from electricals before recycling them after a fire at Peterhead’s household recycling centre last week (27 February 2025). The Scottish Fire and Rescue service attended the site, and the centre was reopened later that same day. The council said that the fire resulted in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news ‘I created my own freedom’: Amanda Knox on resilience, courage and the capacity to forgive The world’s most famous exoneree believes her unique experience holds lessons for us all Positive News · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES ‘SCRUM’-PTIOUS SIX NATIONS SAUSAGES INCLUDING BAKED BEANS AND HAGGIS FLAVOURS The Six Nations ‘Super Saturday’ weekend is rapidly approaching and Aldi has hosts set to impress with the NEW Ashfields Six Nations Sausages (£2.49, 6 pack). Available from 13th March, shoppers can pick up a pack just in time for the Six Nations ‘Super Saturday’ which features the much anticipated clash between England and Wales. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news NEW RESEARCH CROWNS ALDI THE CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET AS COMPETITORS SCALE BACK PRICE MATCH PROMISES Research by consumer group Which? has found that Aldi was yet again the Cheapest Supermarket for a basket of 100 essential items in February. The total price of a weekly shop at the discount retailer came in at £182.64 – less than all other supermarkets, including Tesco (£212.54),Sainsbury’s (£225.20), and Waitrose (£245.79). Aldi’s prices can’t […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news $2.5m investment in Altilium from Mizuho bank Mizuho Bank has made a US$2.5 million investment into UK-based Altilium Metals alongside a share subscription agreement. The investment was made through its Transition Equity Investment Facility which funds “transition area” projects in their development and incubation stages. Altilium was founded in 2020 and currently operates a demonstration plant for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. …… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news Construction begins on £100m tyre-to-fuel facility in Sunderland Construction begins on “UK’s first fully circular” tyre-to-fuel facility dedicated to the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) value chain at the port of Sunderland. Tyre-to-fuel business Wastefront said the new facility is the largest of its kind in Europe. The facility’s first commercial phase will start at the end of 2026, with the second phase […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news Enfinium to move CCS pilot to Wales Energy from Waste (EfW) company Enfinium has announced that in April this year it will relocate its carbon capture and storage (CCS) pilot plant to Parc Adfer in Flintshire, North Wales, as part of the next phase of its pilot programme. Mike Maudsley, CEO of Enfinium, said: “To achieve net zero, the UK needs to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Mar 2025 Industry news ATF Feedback on ELVES Electric Loops Data Matrix Over 95% of ATF respondents surveyed on the ELVES Electric Loops ATF Data Matrix have said that the results were very useful, a little bit useful or expect the results to be useful to them in the future. ATFs in the ELVES Network were recently asked their opinion about the ELVES Electric Loops ATF Data Matrix (April 2024), on the potential reuse and recycling value of Electric Vehicles (EVs) an… Auto Recycling World · 5 Mar 2025