Recycling news: 2025

Industry news ‘SPLIT THE C!’ ALDI LAUNCHES GUINNESS FLAVOURED CRISPS AHEAD OF SIX NATIONS There may have been a national shortage of the black stuff[1], but Aldi shoppers will have the luck of the Irish on 26th January as the supermarket is launching Burts Ridges Hand Cooked Guinness Crisps (£1.35, 150g) ahead of the Six Nations starting on Friday 31st […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 24 Jan 2025 Industry news Scan for rewards - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 24 Jan 2025 Industry news ASDA partners with Podback on in-store recycling service Podback users can now recycle their used aluminium and plastic coffee pods by returning them to 600 participating Asda stores. Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Jan 2025 Industry news Keep Wales Tidy eradicating nasty rubbish! The post Keep Wales Tidy eradicating nasty rubbish! appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 24 Jan 2025 Industry news CAR OWNERS CAN SAVE MORE THAN £300 WITH ONE £6.99 ALDI PRODUCT Whether it’s from a parking error or a roadside bump, denting a car can be a stressful and costly mistake with repairs costing drivers £335 on average1. To help shoppers save on costly repairs, Aldi has announced it is launching its latest range of must-haves for motor repairs. Landing in stores from 30th January, the […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 24 Jan 2025 Industry news Webinar: Tapping into the power of community-led action How can we increase local sustainable and regenerative activity in communities in an efficient, cost-effective way? Resource Futures · 24 Jan 2025 Industry news What went right this week: a global work reset, plus more There was a global work reset, fossil fuels ‘lost their grip on EU energy’, and a vast new reserve was created, plus more Positive News · 24 Jan 2025 Industry news Alupro brings together MSPs to discuss circular economy progress This week (23 January), Alupro brought together some of Scotland’s most influential political figures to deliver cross-party support for the country’s impending deposit return scheme (DRS) and agree how best to accelerate progress towards achieving a truly circular economy in 2025. The expert panel discussion, which was kindly sponsored by Clare Haughey, MSP for Rutherglen, […] Alupro · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Trump-backed Stargate Project could strain the US energy grid The Stargate Project aims to build huge data centres for AI development – but the details remain murky, and it is still unclear exactly how this might impact the energy future of the US New Scientist — Environment · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Microbiology Group - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Trump signs order to protect ‘freedom to choose light bulbs’ President Donald Trump has signed an executive order which ‘safeguards the American people’s freedom to choose light bulbs’. The order, […] Recolight · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Is public food finally set for a shake-up? Labour says it will require 50% of food bought with the public purse to be produced to higher standards. But recent history suggests we shouldn’t hold our breath. Nick Hughes reports. At this month’s Oxford Farming Conference, a beleaguered Steve Reed set out a series of pledges to farmers aimed at moving the conversation on […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Donald is Trumped by a story about bottles Only at Footprint would a packaging story steal the spotlight from Donald Trump and the gathering at Davos. And for that we are proud. This is the news (of course) that the Deposit Return Scheme for Drinks Containers (England and Northern Ireland) regulations have been approved by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Smaller portion sizes key to reducing meat consumption: study Smaller portions accounted for 52% of the overall reduction in meat consumption in the UK between 2008 and 2019, according to research conducted at the University of Edinburgh’s Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems. The experts found that men and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, who typically consume more meat, were more likely to […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Lidl cuts cartoons and colours from packaging on unhealthy products Lidl is to ditch all packaging designs deemed “attractive to children” from its least healthy own-brand products by the middle of the year. The supermarket announced that any product deemed as least healthy according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Nutrient Profiling Model or the Food Standards Agency (FSA) 2004/05 Nutrient Profiling Model, alongside any […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Focusing on health and taste could help drive sustainable diet shift Consumers are confused, with their conscience seemingly in conflict with their cash when it comes to sustainable food and drink. “In a time when food prices are high and social responsibility matters, UK consumers feel a mix of emotions about sustainable food,” noted Sodexo UK & Ireland after releasing the results of its second annual sustainable food […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Game-changer for businesses: New Recycling Regulations to take effect March 2025 From 31 March 2025, businesses in England with 10 or more employees must separate waste into four streams: residual waste, food waste, paper/card, and dry recyclables. Smaller businesses have until 2027 to comply. Louise Tompkinson, Valpak Waste & Resource Traceability Consultant, outlines why businesses should start preparing now by reviewing waste practices, training staff, and working with w… Valpak · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Dsposal to join Resource Futures for six-month secondment Resource Futures and software company Dsposal will be joining forces to work on the use of data intelligence in the waste sector. The partnership will see the four-person Dsposal team join the Resource Futures team on a six-month secondment. Dsposal focuses on software and data for the resources and waste industry. “Just as data is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Report: Shaping future financial and fiscal policies for a more circular UK economy Our latest research, featured in CIWM’s report, 'Shaping future financial and fiscal policies for a more circular economy in the UK', explores the main incentives being introduced and how they could be strengthened. Resource Futures · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Earthworks acquires ‘click-and-collect’ batching plant Earthworks UK, based in Bristol, has announced the acquisition of a new batching plant. Reportedly, the new plant will allow customers to utilise a “click-and-collect” service to customise the quantity of the materials they are looking to purchase rather than relying on preset quantities. Paul Treasure, director of Earthworks, commented: “Since I started Earthworks UK, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news China Briefing 23 January 2025: China’s climate ‘concern’ over Trump; Peak oil debate; China’s energy storage lead Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Retail Packaging | Products and Solutions | Mondi - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Autopieces.fr: The circular economy is the future of the automobile Autopieces.fr is redefining the automotive industry by championing the principles of the circular economy. Through innovative practices, environmental stewardship, and customer-focused solutions, the company is setting new standards for sustainability and efficiency in vehicle recycling and the sale of reused parts. Under the leadership of Paul Richard, Autopieces.fr has evolved from a traditio… Auto Recycling World · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Top 10 Most Scrapped Cars of 2024 according to Scrap Car Comparison The latest findings from Scrap Car Comparison highlight a nostalgic yet sobering trend in the automotive world: beloved models from the early 2000s are now the most common fixtures in scrapyards. With the average scrapped vehicle being 17 years old in 2024, it’s clear that many of these once-iconic cars have reached the end of their roadworthy lives due to high repair costs or obsolescence. Lea… ATF Professional · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Clothes destined for landfill become capsule wardrobes for domestic abuse survivors A good coat and a pair of shoes can be key to rebuilding the lives of women in crisis, says charity founder Rachael Bews Positive News · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Asda to introduce instore coffee pod recycling service Asda and coffee pod recycling scheme Podback will introduce a coffee pod collection service in over 600 Asda stores across the UK. As coffee pods are not suitable for recycling through traditional means, they have to be collected separately. Podback users will be able to bring in aluminium and plastic coffee pods in Podback bags … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Flailing around for growth: new roads and runways are not the answer Well, this is depressing. Rachel Reeves, who once wanted to be Britain’s first green chancellor, now prefers to confect rows with her natural allies over new roads and runways. She briefs out her support for a third runway at Heathrow and tells the FT: “When […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Retail Sales Benchmark - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Footfall Monitor - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Monitors - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Our Trade Association Members - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Community Hub - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news OUR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Strong measures needed to support plastic circularity’ The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has shared a video opinion-editorial with Letsrecycle.com which sets out its aims and hopes for the next year. In the video, ESA executive director Jacob Hayler looked at policy the association is excited to see, including the start of extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) fees. He celebrated … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news ALDI REVEALS OVER HALF OF BRITS THROW AWAY UNTOUCHED FOOD WASTING UP TO £520 A YEAR According to new research from Aldi, over half (52%) of Brits admit they are ashamed about how much fruit and veg they bin, tossing out nearly 500 pieces and wasting up to £520 a year. On average, 53% of Brits throw out food which hasn’t even been touched, with 56% admitting that they completely forget […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Q&A: How China became the world’s leading market for energy storage China’s energy storage sector is rapidly expanding. As a solution to balancing the country’s growing... Carbon Brief · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Business interests may undermine PackUK, says NLWA Industry voices are “too dominant” in the extended producer responsibility for packaging’s scheme administrator PackUK, says North London Waste Authority. Circular Online (CIWM) · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Brewster Brothers expands capacity to 300k tonnes Scotland-based waste management company Brewster Brothers has commissioned a new construction, demolition and excavation (C,D&E) waste recycling plant from CDE. Brewster Brothers has two locations in the Scottish Central Belt, one in Drumshoreland near Livingston and one in Gartshore near Cumbernauld. Both sites turn C,D&E waste into recycled aggregate. The company will now be able … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Glasgow collapse – Update - Demolition News Demolition News · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Kingfisher drives e-commerce growth with launch of new home improvement marketplace at Castorama Poland - Kingfisher plc Kingfisher plc media · 23 Jan 2025