Recycling news: 2025

Industry news ‘Catastrophic’ 2023 lake outburst in India driven by glacial melt and permafrost thaw Climate change played a key role in the “catastrophic” 2023 floods in the Himalayan state... Carbon Brief · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Supercharged hurricanes will cause more blackouts across the US Some US states may see the number of power cuts caused by hurricanes jump by 60 per cent by 2100 in a high-emissions scenario, affecting tens of millions each decade New Scientist — Environment · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news MPMA responds to DRS start date 29 January 2025 – Jason Galley, director and chief executive of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) provides his response to the UK Government’s commitment to start the DRS in […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Industry members say last-minute packaging data entries ‘undermine’ PRN market Letsrecycle.com has received reports of late submissions from recognised producers to the Environment Agency’s (EA) packaging data system, which industry people have said “erodes confidence” in the data as well as future EPR reporting. The regulations require data to be submitted for a compliance year by mid-April, and although late registration is not a legal … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Can UK cultivate a market for lab meat? Free from the EU’s complex approvals process, regulators have an opportunity to unlock the commercial and social benefits from cultivated products. But there are challenges aplenty The question of how to regulate cultivated products continues to exercise the minds of those whose job it is to keep our food safe. As businesses wait patiently for […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news NET-ZERO NOTEBOOK: The food system fight is on Caterers continue to canter along in their efforts to cut emissions, while grocers and the fmcgs moan rather than mitigate theirs. By David Burrows. Where else to start, than Donald Trump’s inauguration as US President? For a second time. Enough said? The media was certainly struggling to know what to report, not to mention how […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news The Friday Digest: Keep your cup and carry on Glasgow. Scotland’s most populous city. Birthplace of arguably Britain’s greatest ever football manager (Sir Alex Ferguson). And now birthplace of a reuse revolution. That’s the hope at least of Hubbub and Reposit, which between them have patiently led the development of the UK’s first city-wide returnable cup scheme. We use the word patiently advisedly since […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Nature trumps tech for decarbonising livestock Nature-based interventions are better at reducing livestock emissions than tech-based solutions, new research has found. The study by the FAIRR Initiative, a network of responsible investors, assessed 22 interventions frequently cited by the agri-food sector as a way of addressing climate and nature risks from intensive livestock production, of which 12 were nature-based and 10 […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news EU needs plant plan as part of food vision More than 130 NGOs have called on the European Commission to develop an action plan for plant-based foods as part of its vision for the future of food. Such a plan will help the EU deliver on its climate and environmental targets, while improving health, profitability and resilience, according to organisations including ProVeg International, Changing […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Waitrose farmers to measure biodiversity in real time Waitrose is rolling out new technology that will allow it to gather real-time data on the environmental health of its farms. The supermarket chain has partnered with digital mapping tool, Land App, to measure progress on over 60 key sustainability metrics with the aim of enhancing the state of nature in Waitrose’s supply chain. Land […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Virgin Media O2 to donate up to 12k smartphones Virgin Media O2 has pledged to donate up to 12,000 smartphones to people in need in 2025 to prevent e-waste and tackle “digital exclusion”. Through its charity partners – the Good Things Foundation and Hubbub – the mobile operator will donate up to 1,000 pre-owned devices a month. Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub’s Community Calling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Appointments Round Up (30/01/25) Appointments round-up featuring Reconomy, ACE UK, Eunomia, Weltec Group, WRAP, BAFTA albert and RPM. Rakhshan Zahid replaces Claire Webb as Reconomy chief executive of reuse Circular economy specialist Reconomy has appointed Rakhshan Zahid as its new chief executive of reuse. Zahid officially replaced Claire Webb on 27 January 2025. Reconomy’s reuse division focuses on circular … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Tree scars reveal how wildfires in centuries past differed from today Burn marks left on trees show that fires occurred frequently in North America from 1750 to 1880, but they tended to be less severe than modern fires and may have even been beneficial to forests New Scientist — Environment · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates January News updates written by CIWM’s commercial partners. WISE | WISE Celebrates 2024: A Year of Growth, Innovation, and Impact in Environmental Enforcement Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) proudly announces 2024 as a landmark year, cementing its position as the UK’s largest supplier of environmental and waste enforcement services to local authorities. With 26 active […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Jaqu’Auto: A Legacy of Passion and Sustainability in the Used Auto Parts Industry Julien Jacquot, Director General of Jaqu'Auto, recounts the journey of his family-run business in France, which has evolved over decades into a leading name in second-hand auto parts and vehicle recycling. Three generations steer the company: father, François, eldest son, Julien, and youngest son, Louis. A 17-year age gap separates the brothers, offering three distinct and passionate perspectiv… Auto Recycling World · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Charles Trent Limited Launches Cutting-Edge B2B Parts Portal to Streamline Green Parts Ordering for Repairers Charles Trent Limited, a leading name in sustainable automotive solutions, has announced the launch of its innovative B2B Parts Portal. Designed to address the challenges of garages, body shops, repair networks, and insurers, the portal offers a streamlined and efficient way to source high-quality green parts, allowing businesses to embrace sustainability in their operations. ATF Professional · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Historic win for climate campaigners as Rosebank and Jackdaw ruled unlawful and consents are quashed The controversial Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields have been ruled unlawful by the Scottish Court of Session, and consent for their development has been quashed. The court has ruled that the government must now consider the full environmental impact of the emissions from the fields, and make a new decision on whether the […] Greenpeace UK · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news GAP Group expands into Scotland thanks to HSBC funding The GAP Group has expanded its operations into Scotland after receiving a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK. The Gateshead-based company has used the funding to build a fridge recycling plant near Perth. The new site will process ferrous and non-ferrous metals alongside difficult-to-recycle rigid plastics. It will be 100% powered by green energy generated … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Wanted: a better narrative on growth This is an Inside Track long read by Shaun Spiers, executive director of Green Alliance. As the dust settles following Rachel Reeves’s big speech on kickstarting the economy, it is worth thinking about who is influencing the government’s growth policies and to what end. The […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Moeve invests €600m in 30 biomethane plants Oil company Moeve (formerly Cepsa) has announced a €600 million investment plan to develop 30 new biomethane plants across Spain. The plants will likely be constructed in Andalusia, Catalonia and Galicia. The biomethane feedstock will come from agricultural and livestock waste which will produce 4,000,000 MWh (4 TWh) by 2030. Moeve predicted that the plants … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news The UK ETS Scope Expansion: Maritime Sector Consultation On 23rd January 2025, ADBA submitted its response to UK ETS Scope Expansion: Maritime consultation. We have outlined our position on how the maritime sector’s inclusion can drive decarbonisation while supporting the growth of sustainable fuels. Our response emphasises practical solutions that work for both shipping operators and renewable fuel suppliers. For maritime emissions coverage,… The po… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news The UK ETS Scope Expansion: Non-Pipeline CO2 Transport Consultation On 23rd January 2025, ADBA submitted its response to the UK ETS Scope Expansion – CCS: Non-Pipeline Transport of Carbon Dioxide consultation. We have set out our position on how non-pipeline transportation (NPT) of CO2 can best serve the UK’s net-zero ambitions. Our response focused on creating practical, cost-effective, and workable solutions for AD operators of… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Powering Future Talent With School Enrichment Days The post Powering Future Talent With School Enrichment Days appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news MP calls for prison sentences after fly-tipping blocks road access Lichfield MP Dave Robertson says custodial sentences should be considered for fly-tippers who blocked road access in his consistency by dumping a 15-foot high mound of waste. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Schneider is the ‘world’s most sustainable corporation’ Lighting and electrical equipment maker Schneider Electric has been named the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation 2025 by Corporate Knights and […] Recolight · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Yorkshire man fined over £5k for waste crime The Environment Agency (EA) has given a man in North Yorkshire two months to clear waste from an illegal site. The man – from Bedale – appeared in York Magistrates’ Court on Friday last week (24 January 2025). He pleaded guilty to the charges of operating a waste site without an environmental permit and failing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news WRAP and International Food Waste Coalition form WRAP EU WRAP announces new WRAP EU organisation, in partnership with International Food Waste Coalition, as part of efforts to tackle global food waste. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Bio-based Nanomaterials Specialist Scientist - Supporting Circular Business | Business Transformation - ReLondon ReLondon · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Biffa provides expertise to pioneering returnable cup initiative in Glasgow - Biffa Biffa · 30 Jan 2025 Industry news Rewild the UK with lynx soon? Not a cat in hell’s chance, sadly Various projects aim to reestablish lynx as a wild species in the UK after being absent for centuries, but those involved face formidable hurdles, finds Graham Lawton New Scientist — Environment · 29 Jan 2025 Industry news A giant iceberg is headed for the island of South Georgia The world's largest iceberg, A23a, is drifting towards the wildlife haven of South Georgia, where it may cause problems for the resident penguins New Scientist — Environment · 29 Jan 2025 Industry news Ready to skip the disposable cup? Introducing Borrow Cup – a brand new returnable cup scheme for Glasgow, available at over 50 locations including Costa Coffee, Caffè Nero, Burger King and local cafes. INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 29 Jan 2025 Industry news Enva to open London fridge recycling facility Enva has announced plans to create a new fridge recycling facility to service London and the South East of England. The site is due to be operational within the second half of 2026. The facility will be capable of processing 35,000 tonnes of waste every year. Enva said that it plans to share more details … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jan 2025 Industry news Antarctic ice sheet may be less vulnerable to collapse than expected The West Antarctic ice sheet could cause metres of sea level rise if it collapses – but more than 120,000 years ago, it may have survived an even warmer period than it is experiencing now New Scientist — Environment · 29 Jan 2025 Industry news Cropped 29 January 2025: Trump takes office; UK nature ‘falling short’; Egg prices soar Welcome to Carbon Brief’s Cropped. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection... Carbon Brief · 29 Jan 2025 Industry news WRAP and food waste coalition form new group ‘WRAP EU’ WRAP has partnered with the International Food Waste Coalition (IFWC) to create a new organisation – WRAP EU. WRAP EU will initially focus on tackling food waste across the hospitality and food service sector and will later expand to focus on sustainable fashion and plastic pollution. The environmental action NGO will be recruiting for two … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jan 2025 Industry news Bristol consults public on four-weekly collections Bristol city council has launched a consultation on changing to four-weekly or three-weekly residual waste collections. Recycling bins and food waste collections would still be made weekly under the proposed change. The council estimated that a change to four-weekly black bin collections could result in a 10% recycling rate increase and a 60% reduction in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jan 2025 Industry news Copart UK becomes a Silver Partner of The Carbon Literacy Project Global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling, Copart UK, has today announced that it has become a Silver Partner under The Carbon Literacy Project’s Partner Scheme. By becoming a Silver Partner, Copart has demonstrated its commitment to tackling climate change through supporting the vital education and action delivered by The Carbon Literacy Project. ATF Professional · 29 Jan 2025 Industry news EET Hydrogen to develop hydrogen production plant Essar Energy Transition (EET) Hydrogen and ENKA will partner to create a large-scale “low carbon” hydrogen production plant (HPP1) as part of the HyNet Cluster in the northwest of England. The two companies have signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) for the development of the site at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jan 2025 Industry news Fridge-raid Ramen Recipe Check out Georgie's quick and easy fridge-raid 'ramen' recipe using 100% surplus ingredients from City Harvest food charity warehouse. City Harvest London · 29 Jan 2025