Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Textiles and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Global trends and upcoming regulations With textile waste becoming a growing environmental concern, many countries are introducing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to ensure brands take accountability for their products' entire lifecycle. Valpak International Account Manager, Harry Russell's, blog explores the current and upcoming textile EPR regulations worldwide and outlines how affected businesses can prepare. Valpak · 18 Feb 2025 Industry news Encyclis launches pilot ahead of 370k tonne carbon capture project Encyclis has launched a carbon capture pilot programme ahead of its plans to develop the UK’s first full-scale carbon capture plant at an Energy from Waste (EfW) facility. The pilot is being temporarily rolled out at the EfW company’s Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Bedfordshire. The plant was supplied by and will be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Feb 2025 Industry news The Carbon Brief Profile: Germany As part of a series series on how key emitters are responding to climate change, Carbon Brief... Carbon Brief · 18 Feb 2025 Industry news Joint Statement: Weakening ELV circularity targets risks undermining Europe’s recycling efforts The European Parliament’s draft report on the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulation, currently under discussion, raises serious concerns about its impact on circularity in the automotive sector. FEAD, EuRIC, PRE, T&E, ECOS and EEB urge policymakers to uphold the targets set by the European Commission and reject any attempts to dilute them. They also urge the rejection of provisions that seek to… Auto Recycling World · 18 Feb 2025 Industry news SMEs favoured in procurement shake-up A raft of updates to public buying rules are designed to spread prosperity more fairly and reward sustainability efforts. By Nick Hughes. Public sector buyers will be required to maximise spend with small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) under a shake-up of government procurement rules. The new rules, which apply to food along with other publicly […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 18 Feb 2025 Industry news 47% of UK adults struggle to tell what is and isn’t recyclable Around 47% of UK adults say they struggle to tell what is recyclable and what isn’t, according to a new survey by waste management company Biffa. Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Feb 2025 Industry news Biffa: Almost half of UK still ‘baffled’ by recycling Biffa has warned that four in 10 UK adults are still “baffled” when it comes to recycling. The waste management company commissioned OnePoll to conduct a poll of 2,000 people which revealed that 47% struggle to know what is and isn’t recyclable. One in four (26%) went so far as to say they “dread” sorting … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Feb 2025 Industry news Welsh government visits FareShare Cymru Welsh government Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies and Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government Jayne Bryant recently visited Cardiff-based FareShare Cymru. The two are long-term partners, with the government having supported the organisation with more than £3.9 million of funding since 2015. In that period, FareShare Cymru has redistributed more than 6,600 tonnes of … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 18 Feb 2025 Industry news Unlock New Opportunities at the ADBA Scottish Conference 2025 Farmers, food producers, and processors are central to Scotland’s drive towards a more sustainable future. Their role is seen as crucial to delivering food security whilst also protecting nature and tackling climate change through the principles of circular. Under plans to become a Good Food Nation, the Scottish Parliament is developing a system to support… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 18 Feb 2025 Industry news Simpler Recycling: What UK Businesses Need to Know How do these new UK laws affect businesses? Learn how the UK’s new Simpler Recycling legislation plans to streamline England's waste system. Bywaters · 18 Feb 2025 Industry news £165,000 zero waste fund launched in Merseyside £165,000 community fund launched by Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority and Veolia to support projects that reduce waste. Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Feb 2025 Industry news Andes wildfires: Ecosystem vulnerability and soil degradation Wildfires are devastating the fragile Andean ecosystems of Peru. A new study reveals the extreme vulnerability of the Arequipa shrublands to these blazes, with severe soil degradation hindering ecosystem recovery and threatening crucial water sources in this arid region. Open Access Government — Environment · 18 Feb 2025 Industry news About Beyondly - Beyondly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 18 Feb 2025 Industry news Working with us - Beyondly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 18 Feb 2025 Industry news Vacancies - Beyondly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 18 Feb 2025 Industry news Signify unveils high bay printed with bio plastics Signify has unveiled a prismatic-style high bay luminaire that’s 3D printed using either recycled or ‘bio-circular’ plastics. The Highlight – […] Recolight · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news Everyman Cinemas specify reused lights The Everyman Cinema chain has become the latest company to reuse vintage lights rather than buy new. The luminaires, sourced […] Recolight · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news Man given 44 weeks in prison for illegal waste site A man in County Durham has been sentenced to 44 weeks in prison for operating an illegal waste site. The man had previously pleaded guilty to two charges of operating a waste site without an environmental permit at Whinfield Industrial Estate in Rowlands Gill, Gateshead. His sentence was given on 13 February 2025. He was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news Wales outlines upcoming DRS timeline The Welsh government has released a timeline for the creation of its deposit return scheme (DRS). It was announced by deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies MS, in November last year that Wales would no longer be part of the joint UK-wide DRS. Head of DRS in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news St Austell and Newquay MP Delivers Speech on Biogas following Visit to Local Plant St Austell and Newquay MP Delivers Speech on Biogas following Visit to Local Plant St Columb, Fraddon, 18 February – Last week, Noah Law MP spoke to industry guests at the Eden Project about the need for Government to ensure biogas meets its potential in delivering Britain’s clean energy needs. On Friday 31 January, the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news Appointments Round Up (17/02/2025) With appointments at Advetec, Too Good To Go, Reconomy and Altilium. Advetec appoints customer success director Advetec has announced that it has appointed Will Garrard in its new customer success director role. The appointment comes as the biotechnology business said it is trying to “strengthen client relationships”. Garrard comes from sustainable energy system developer … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news Government seeks ideas for supporting steel industry through energy price crisis, net-zero transition The UK Government has launched a consultation aimed at addressing the long-term challenges facing the steel industry, with a focus on high electricity prices, unfair trading practices and improving scrap metal recycling. edie — Circular Economy tag · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news Electricals and electronics - ReLondon ReLondon · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news Ward Helps Boost Hospice Fundraising with Festive ‘Treecycling’ Campaign Recycling and waste specialist Ward again stepped in to support Treetops Hospice with its annual Christmas Treecycling initiative. Combined efforts... Ward Recycling · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news Man jailed for 10 months for running illegal waste site Christopher Williams, 66, was sentenced to 44 weeks in prison after pleading guilty to two charges of running a waste site without an environmental permit in Gateshead. The custodial sentence comprises 26 weeks and a further 18 weeks because the conviction placed him in breach of a suspended sentence imposed for previous environmental offences. […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news The restaurant staffed solely by people who’ve experienced homelessness Under a Michelin-starred chef, Home Kitchen is serving up quality food alongside a transformative opportunity for a marginalised group Positive News · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news ‘First’ global platform for battery recycling launches An online platform for battery recycling has today (17 February 2025) launched in London. “ReBattery” said that it is the “first in the world” to provide a global digital marketplace to connect companies with certified battery recyclers and repurposers. “During my time at NEU Battery Materials, I saw first hand how difficult it is to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news City of London aiming to become “fully circular” by 2040 The City of London Corporation says it is aiming to become “fully circular” by 2040 as part of its strategy to reduce waste and recycle building materials. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news EU’s ELV regulation creates ‘false perception of progress’ Several industry associations have raised concerns that the European Parliament’s draft report on the End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) regulations will have a negative impact on the circularity of the automotive sector and create a “false perception of progress”. The European Waste Management Association (FEAD), the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC), Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE),… letsrecycle.com News · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news What You Pay For: UK Packaging EPR Explained With the introduction of the UK’s packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) Regulations, businesses face significant changes in how they manage and pay for packaging waste. Understanding the financial responsibilities, whether you’re a large producer, small business, importer, or retailer, is essential to staying compliant and minimising costs. To help businesses navigate these changes,… Valpak · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news Yorkshire school upcycles luminaires A private school in North Yorkshire has reused and reconditioned the luminaires in its auditorium rather than replacing them. Yarm […] Recolight · 17 Feb 2025 Industry news Maybourne’s clean energy PPA and Tiktok’s sustainable advertising campaign: 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, Maybourne Hotel Group’s 15-year renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA), and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 16 Feb 2025 Industry news Quick Guide 4: Driving Environmental and Financial Savings with Wastebuster - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 14 Feb 2025 Industry news Judge rules Westminster ‘unlawfully’ issued waste fines The Magistrates’ Court has reportedly ruled that Westminster city council “unlawfully” issued fines to businesses over waste collections. The council sent out blanket Enforcement Notices to around 48,000 businesses for the incorrect management of their waste. The fines would have equated to about £1,000 a day. The businesses launched a legal challenge to the charges … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Feb 2025 Industry news The two pun-tastic gritters on Bristol’s roads The post The two pun-tastic gritters on Bristol’s roads appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 14 Feb 2025 Industry news Three good things: projects clearing up junk that’s hidden from view Cleaning up, under the radar: from landmines to refuse lying in subterranean caves, these people are tackling less-visible pollution Positive News · 14 Feb 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 14 February 2025: Nearly 95% of countries miss UN climate deadline; 1.5C on horizon; Behind-the-scenes of CB analysis Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 14 Feb 2025 Industry news Salmon label challenge is sunk The UK government has successfully defended its move to erase the word ‘farmed’ from Scottish salmon products. The lack of transparency puts consumer trust at risk, says David Burrows. Salmon story. Like Champagne, Baklava and Sauerkraut, salmon products from Scotland receive protection under the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) labelling. The product has had this award since […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 Feb 2025 Industry news Automotive industry leaders will soon feel the heat in Ben’s Sahara Desert Trek A total of 11 automotive leaders will feel the heat next month in Ben’s Industry Leader Challenge Sahara Desert Trek, which is taking place from 26th February to 5th March. ATF Professional · 14 Feb 2025 Industry news IRT Webinar Review: The Future of Automotive Plastics Recycling – An Industry at a Crossroads On 13th February, the latest IRT webinar on The Future of Automotive Plastics Recycling brought together experts and industry leaders to discuss one of the most pressing challenges facing the auto recycling sector: the circularity of plastics from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). With Europe leading the charge in regulatory advancements, the session provided a critical overview of opportunities and… ATF Professional · 14 Feb 2025