Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 5 Aug 2026.
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Suez moves forward with West London AD facility
Suez recycling and recovery UK has announced that it is moving forward with plans to build an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility on its site at Holloway Lane near Sipson in West London. If approved, the facility will have the capacity of 100,000 tonnes of food waste annually and create gas to power 8,200 homes. Construction … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Feb 2025
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Cropped 12 February 2025: Trump chaos; COP16 leadership in question; How global trade harms forest species
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s Cropped. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection...
Carbon Brief · 12 Feb 2025
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Campaigners call for plastic chewing gum ban
Plastic campaigners have sent an open letter to environment secretary Steve Reed calling for a ban on plastic chewing gum. The letter launches a new campaign called “Chew Plants Not Plastic” run by City to Sea and plastic-free chewing gum company Nuud Gum. The letter highlighted that campaigners are concerned that the majority of consumers … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Feb 2025
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Blister pack recycling scheme extends to 800 Boots stores
Waste management company MYGroup and Boots have announced that their in-store blister pack recycling scheme has extended to over 800 stores. A pilot run in 100 stores in London and the South East of England saw 170,000 Boots customers take part. The trial started in February 2024 and has now processed more than seven tons … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Feb 2025
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‘Don’t say it with roses’. The school leading a green revolution in floristry
Roses are red, violets are blue – but you can choose green when it comes to flowers say these florists, on Valentine’s Day and beyond
Positive News · 12 Feb 2025
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How sustainability is changing the lighting designer’s role
“Lighting designers need to get away from seeing a pretty light, making sure the photometrics work, putting it in the […]
Recolight · 12 Feb 2025
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European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber XIV (ECCMR 2026) - IOM3
Materials World (IOM3) · 12 Feb 2025
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PayBuddy Powered by Payroc Introduces Cutting-Edge Platform to Enhance Payment and Communication Solutions
“PayBuddy, a leader in payment processing solutions, is excited to unveil its cutting-edge platform designed to transform payment and communication management, tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses in recycled parts, heavy trucking, aerospace, and manufacturing.”
Auto Recycling World · 12 Feb 2025
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Why Greenpeace activists made a smash at Shell’s HQ
Greenpeace activists staged a protest calling for climate justice – here's what you need to know.
Greenpeace UK · 12 Feb 2025
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TikTok creates sustainable advertising campaign with Ad Net Zero
TikTok creates sustainable advertising campaign in partnership with Ad Net Zero, which aims to reduce the carbon emissions associated with advertising. Launched by the UK’s Advertising Association, Ad Net Zero supports more sustainable products, services and behaviours to address the impact of advertising on the environment. Social media app TikTok launched the “first-of-its-kind” end-to-end [……
Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 Feb 2025
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The evidence is clear, the Rosebank oilfield would do nothing for the UK
This post is by Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion 2010-2024, former leader and co-leader of The Green Party, and co-president of European Movement. Last week, it was leaked from the top of government that the prime minister is considering approving a project that would […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 12 Feb 2025
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Safe and Circular: How Controls on Chemicals Enable a Circular Economy
The need to transition from a linear model of production and consumption to a circular economy has never been more pressing.
Fidra · 12 Feb 2025
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Boots Rolls out National Blister Pack Recycling Scheme
INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 12 Feb 2025
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FEAD and EuRIC challenge ELV report for mixed signals on automotive circularity
EuRIC, the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation and FEAD, the European Waste Management Association, express deep concerns over certain provisions of the draft ELV report by the European Parliament’s rapporteurs, which sends mixed signals on automotive circularity.
Auto Recycling World · 12 Feb 2025
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Activists smash water-filled display cases exhibiting typhoon-wrecked belongings at Shell’s HQ
Photos and videos available here – with more to follow Activists from Greenpeace UK have taken hammers to an ‘exhibition’ surrounding Shell’s London headquarters, displaying the once-cherished belongings of Filipino communities that were wrecked by climate-charged typhoons that have struck the Philippines. The protest art installation titled Breaking Point: Untold Stories of Climate Loss and [……
Greenpeace UK · 12 Feb 2025
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48% of UK adults bought a second-hand item in the last year
48% of adults in the UK purchased a second-hand item in the last year, according to Suez’s “Repair, Reuse, Reform – How to Accelerate Progress to a Circular Economy” report.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 Feb 2025
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Reuse: 26 million adults purchased second-hand last year
A poll from Suez recycling and recovery UK has found that over 26 million UK adults purchased a second-hand item last year. Young shoppers are the leading purchasers of second-hand items, with 61% of 18-34-year-olds buying re-used or repaired goods, compared to just 35% of those over 55. The poll – conducted by Opinium – … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Feb 2025
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Acquisition of Renewi plc (the “Company”) - Renewi
Renewi · 12 Feb 2025
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NAMs in the food and drinks sector - The Food & Drink Federation
Food and Drink Federation news · 12 Feb 2025
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The Sustainability Headlines from Heineken’s Annual Report - Sustainability Magazine
Sustainability Magazine · 12 Feb 2025
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Outlook 2025 (and beyond)
Key regulatory changes, legislative and policy developments in 2025 Der Beitrag Outlook 2025 (and beyond) erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) .
ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 11 Feb 2025
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ALDI SLASHES PRICE OF ITS NEW PROSECCO TO £4.69 AHEAD OF VALENTINE’S DAY
Aldi is slashing the price of its NEW Prosecco Spumante DOC (75cl) to just £4.69 (originally £6.99 – SAVING 33%) ahead of Valentine’s Day. Available in stores from 10th February and joining the supermarket’s award-winning range, the latest addition offers delicate floral notes of acacia flowers followed by hints of apple and pear. Bright and […]
Aldi UK Press Centre · 11 Feb 2025
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‘Strong investment potential’ for plastic and food waste processing
WRAP and Defra have released a new report which explores the investment opportunity in recycling infrastructure ahead of the implementation of policies laid out in the 2018 Resources and Waste Strategy. Food waste, plastic and paper and cardboard were highlighted as having significant investment potential with growth forecasted between 39% and 100% (see below). Glass … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Feb 2025
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Sustainable Packaging - Beyondly
Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 11 Feb 2025
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分析:2024年中国清洁能源创纪录增长遏制CO2上升
中国清洁能源创纪录的增长使该国二氧化碳(CO2)排放量在2024年的后10个月里保持在低于上年同期的水平。 然而,Carbon Brief 基于官方和商业数据进行的新分析显示,2024年1月和2月,中国正处于疫情解封经济反弹的尾声阶段,加之能源需求异常高的增长,2024年全年CO2排放量未能下降。 尽管中国2024年的CO2排放量相比2023年增长了0.8%,但与截至2024年2月前的12个月期间相比,排放量有所减少。 该分析的其他主要调研结果包括: 最新分析表明,与以往类似,2025年的政策决策将对中国未来几年的排放轨迹产生重大影响,尤其是中国将在2025年同时制定《巴黎协定》下新的国家自主贡献承诺,以及该国的下一个五年规划。 2024年2月以来排放量趋稳 中国在2023年3月正式结束疫情“清零”政策,导致能源需求从3月到2024年2月同比快速增长。 这使得中国在2024年第一季度…
Carbon Brief · 11 Feb 2025
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£15,000 grant helps Hillingdon BMX club stay on track for future success
The post £15,000 grant helps Hillingdon BMX club stay on track for future success appeared first on Grundon .
Grundon Waste Management · 11 Feb 2025
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Italy’s, ADA President Advocates for Fair ELV Regulations
At the beginning of February, Italy’s National Association of Vehicle Demolishers (ADA) President Anselmo Calò participated in a crucial meeting in Milan regarding the new European Law on end-of-life of vehicles (ELVs). The event, promoted by European Parliament’s MEP Pierfrancesco Maran, and was part of an ongoing debate on regulatory updates aimed at enhancing material recovery and promoting …
Auto Recycling World · 11 Feb 2025
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Allbirds launches net-zero carbon shoe without offsets
Allbirds has unveiled its highly anticipated M0.0NSHOT Zero sneaker, which it claims to be the world’s first shoe that is net-zero carbon without the use of offsetting.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 11 Feb 2025
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Automotive Industry Expert Tony Harper Joins Altilium Board
Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, is pleased to announce the appointment of senior automotive industry expert Tony Harper as Board Advisor – Partnerships & Advocacy.
ATF Professional · 11 Feb 2025
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Valentine’s Day 2025
The post Valentine’s Day 2025 appeared first on Alupro .
Alupro · 11 Feb 2025
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Valentine’s Day 2025 Welsh versions
The post Valentine’s Day 2025 Welsh versions appeared first on Alupro .
Alupro · 11 Feb 2025
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WRA calls for urgent clarity over future support for waste wood biomass
The Wood Recyclers’ Association has today (February 11) called for urgent clarity over future support for waste wood-powered biomass plants after the government acknowledged the important role that the technology has to play.
Wood Recyclers Association · 11 Feb 2025
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Alliance formed to promote fibre-based packaging
A new alliance has formed today (11 February 2025) to advocate for the fibre-based packaging industry in the development and implementation of waste and recycling policy in the UK. The “Alliance for Fibre-Based Packaging” includes members from across the fibre-based packaging value chain, including raw material suppliers, convertors, distributors, retailers and other stakeholders. Paul Vanston,…
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Feb 2025
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EuRIC: ‘Urgent need to delay to waste shipment deadline’
The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) has called for an immediate extension of the EU Waste Shipment Regulation 1157/2024 (WSR) deadline which is due to close on 21 February 2025. The confederation warned that the regulation threatens “to disrupt global recycling markets” and puts “Europe’s recycling industry at a severe competitive disadvantage”. The new rules … Read More Th…
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Feb 2025
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Call for design students to showcase creative and sustainability credentials in metal packaging design
10 February 2025: Design students are being called to showcase their creativity and sustainability credentials and take on a real-world design challenge in the world of metal packaging for this […]
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 11 Feb 2025
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EPR and the Cost of Compliance: Why Grocery Suppliers Need to Act Now
The post EPR and the Cost of Compliance: Why Grocery Suppliers Need to Act Now appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 11 Feb 2025
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The university that became a sanctuary for hope
For scholars and human rights defenders from across the world, the University of York is offering a rare refuge where they can study in safety
Positive News · 11 Feb 2025
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Your Guide to a Sustainable Valentine’s Day
Celebrate a romantic and sustainable Valentine's Day with earth-friendly gift ideas, unplugged date nights, and delicious home-cooked treats. Discover how to show your love while also caring for the planet with our guide to a mindful and magical Valentine's Day.
Bywaters · 11 Feb 2025
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PFAS ban in France edges closer
Update: On 20 February the Bill was passed by a large majority of MPs and became law. Read more in our news story here and from French campaign group Générations Futures here. Sandra Bell of CHEM Trust said: “This ban on PFAS in products like clothing and cosmetics is great news for French citizens worried about their exposure to […]
CHEM Trust · 11 Feb 2025
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PR Committee meeting minutes, 23 January 2025
The post PR Committee meeting minutes, 23 January 2025 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 11 Feb 2025