Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Assessing our impact: Answering common FAQs behind our LCA The post Assessing our impact: Answering common FAQs behind our LCA appeared first on Plastic Energy . Plastic Energy news · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Plastic Energy Publishes New LCA The post Plastic Energy Publishes New LCA appeared first on Plastic Energy . Plastic Energy news · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Energy ownership should be accessible to everyone This post is by Ciara Shannon, founding director of the Green Finance Community Hub CIC and green finance lead at North West Net Zero Hub. The Local Power Plan has the potential to transform the future of UK energy. But its true impact will depend […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news Beautiful Barrow Litter Pickers - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 23 Jan 2025 Industry news EU’s solar and wind growth pushes fossil-fuel power to lowest level in 40 years Over the past decade, coal power use in the European Union (EU) has fallen by... Carbon Brief · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news NLWA laments lack of council presence in PackUK The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has warned that “industry voices” are “too dominant” in PackUK. PackUK was officially launched yesterday (21 January 2025) by Defra as the scheme administrator for the extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) regulations. In particular, the NLWA expressed concern surrounding the lack of local authority or waste disposal and … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news Recyclus Successfully Recycles Fire-Damaged EV Li-ion Battery Packs for Leading OEM The post Recyclus Successfully Recycles Fire-Damaged EV Li-ion Battery Packs for Leading OEM appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news Lili Waste issues warning after vehicle fire Lili Waste has issued a warning to the public after a fire broke out in one of its refuse trucks this week. On Monday afternoon (20 January 2025), a refuse truck in Sheffield caught alight while completing a collection round. The waste management company said that it suspects the fire caused by the improper disposal … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news Beverage carton alliance forms in Brussels The Alliance of Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) has merged with EXTR:ACT to create the Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA). The FBCA said that it aims to unite beverage carton manufacturers and their paperboard suppliers to drive sustainable packaging solutions and the industry’s work in ensuring they are collected and recycled. The five … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news Resource Futures and Dsposal join forces to improve use of data intelligence in resources and waste Partnership between leading waste composition specialist and circular economy technology firm looks to harness transformative potential of data in the sector. Resource Futures and Dsposal have agreed a formal partnership that will see them combine resources and teams to further their ambitions to transform the use of data intelligence in the waste and resources sector. … Continue reading "Resou… Resource Futures · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news Reuse Network Social Impact Report 2024 The Reuse Network Social Impact Report 2024 highlights the incredible work of our members across the UK. Reuse Network · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news Primark launches fashion range for people with disabilities The pieces for men and women include a trenchcoat that can be taken off while seated and hidden access points for stomas and insulin pumps Positive News · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news Autocirc Announces Appointment of New Director of Operations DACH Autocirc has appointed Michael Kappenstein as Director of Operations DACH, Autocirc Deutschland GmbH. Effective January 2025, Michael Kappenstein will assume responsibility for managing Autocirc’s operations in the DACH region, supporting its continued growth and expansion. Auto Recycling World · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news EA Chief Regulator launches fresh report into state of environmental regulation Chief Regulator calls for Environment Agency to have “more teeth” against those falling short of high standards ATF Professional · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news Our resource future starts here Sam Reeve, CEO At Resource Futures we know that we can’t afford to waste the planet. We need to rebalance our relationship with resources if we are to deliver a future where organisations, people, and communities can thrive. This thinking has been at the heart of the company since we were founded in 2006 when … Continue reading "Our resource future starts here " Resource Futures · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES CHEAPEST VALENTINE’S DAY MEAL DEAL FOR JUST £2.99 PER PERSON No reservations? No problem – Aldi’s Valentine’s Day range is a match made in heaven for those looking to host date night at home this year. With deals that are scrumptious on the palate as well as the wallet, Aldi’s Valentine’s Day meals start from just £2.99 per person. Offering everything from succulent seafood to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news BBC Radio London: Benefits of City Harvest food redistribution City Harvest CEO Sarah Calcutt speaks on BBC Radio London about the charity's solution to food surplus at farm gate and its benefits for people. City Harvest London · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation, 19 December 2024 The post Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation, 19 December 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news O2’s move to switch off 3G could generate £13m worth of e-waste O2 network’s move to switch off 3G in April 2025 could generate £13 million worth of e-waste, according to new research by BusinessWaste.co.uk. According to a survey by Opinium of 2,000 UK adults, the 3G switch-off on O2’s network is expected to affect approximately 4.3 million people across the UK. The research is based […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news 69% of Scots want urgent investment in local authority recycling 69% of Scots believe the Scottish Government “must urgently” invest in local authority recycling. The survey, commissioned by Alupro, also found 61% of Scots believe the Scottish Government should implement a deposit return scheme (DRS) by 2027 at the latest. Alupro said the call for action comes amidst ongoing concerns about waste and recycling performance […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news DRS regulations pass in Parliament after supermarket pushback MPs vote in favour of draft Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024. Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news ‘Kindness’ is named Oxford Children’s Word of the Year for 2024 The choice reflects children’s awareness of mental health and current affairs, say those behind the annual survey Positive News · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news Combatting the loneliness epidemic through food redistribution What is the loneliness epidemic and how do City Harvest and its community partners work towards combatting loneliness in London? City Harvest London · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news DRS regulations pass parliamentary vote Following a debate last night (21 January 2025), the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) regulations have officially passed through the House of Commons. Director of waste and resources at Defra, Emma Bourne, reacted to the news on LinkedIn: “DRS is on track and will go live on October 2027. A very big day, delivered by a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news ALDI SEES RECORD DRY JANUARY SALES AS NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS SOAR Aldi reports its biggest Dry January to date, with sales of non-alcoholic beverages surging significantly compared to last year. The supermarket has seen nearly a 190% year-on-year increase in sales of its popular Zerozecco sparkling wine alternative[1], selling over 200,000 glasses of 0% fizz in the first two weeks of January. This impressive growth underscores […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news Joint statement on repair in the proposed regulation on circularity requirements for vehicle design and on management of end-of-life vehicles Leading organizations across Europe welcome the proposed EU Regulation on vehicle design and end-of-life management. They urge stronger measures to ensure repairability, availability of spare parts, and software updates, safeguarding consumer rights, reducing environmental impact, and supporting local economies in the transition to sustainable automotive practices. Auto Recycling World · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news Green Alliance calls for stronger electronics donation incentives Green Alliance has highlighted the number of electronic devices being discarded which could be reused. Emily Carr, policy adviser at Green Alliance, said: “It’s a scandal that millions of people in the UK lack the devices they need to get online, while reusable electronics are being shredded as waste. “The good news is that these … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news Reuse Network calls for greater cross-sector support to drive reuse and sustainability Reuse Network is calling for greater cross-sector collaboration to boost reuse and tackle some of the country’s most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. Reuse Network · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news Guest post: How ‘super pollutants’ harm human health and worsen climate change While the primary focus of tackling climate change is on carbon dioxide (CO2), a group... Carbon Brief · 22 Jan 2025 Industry news Sustainability Strategy - Beyondly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news The US is leaving the Paris Agreement – what happens next? The world’s largest economy and second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases will withdraw from the global climate pact, disrupting efforts to tackle climate change New Scientist — Environment · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Sicily’s hills were 40 metres below water during Earth’s megaflood The megaflood that refilled the Mediterranean Sea 5 million years ago was so huge and fast that it shaped the landscape of what is now Sicily New Scientist — Environment · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news S Norton no longer has AATF status Metal recycler S Norton has not had its Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF) and Approved Exporter (AE) status renewed by the Environment Agency (EA) for 2025. Letsrecycle.com has heard that others in the industry are now receiving material flows that otherwise would go to its sites in Manchester and Liverpool. The EA confirmed that all … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news JWitt Waste Recycling and Advetec to produce SRF JWitt Waste Recycling and Advetec have announced a partnership to convert 3,600 tonnes of waste into Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) each year. The Radstock-based waste management company received permit permission for the process from the Environment Agency (EA) this week. Jamie Witt, director at JWitt Waste Recycling, said: “We’re thrilled to go live with Advetec’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Let’s Talk About Litter - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news 41.8% of public underestimate food waste costs A survey from Too Good To Go has found that the British public tends to misunderstand the cost of household food waste. The survey found that 41.8% of UK adults believe they only waste £100 to £200 worth of food annually. However, a WRAP investigation in 2023 found that four-people households are wasting an average … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Wiltshire council trials Volvo electric RCV Wiltshire council is trialling a 100% electric refuse vehicle (eRCV) in an attempt to reduce its carbon emissions. It is said to be the the first Volvo FE Low Entry Cab eRCV to operate in the UK. The vehicle has been wrapped in a green electric circuit design by Creative Vehicle Wrapping and is equipped … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Comment: Don’t rely on eco-labels to shift diets Evidence suggesting eco-labels don’t impact people’s meal choices should refocus business energy on driving change back-of-house, says Nick Hughes. Last week, we reported on new research showing how the presence of an eco-label didn’t shift dietary choices among people eating a hot meal at work. Since then, I’ve been puzzling over the question of whether this sounds […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news pEPR scheme administrator PackUK officially launches After it was announced last week, the scheme administrator for the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) PackUK has officially launched. PackUK, to be known as PecynUK in Wales, will set and raise pEPR fees paid by obligated producers, and make packaging waste disposal payments to local authorities in return for the delivery […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news EU’s New End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation – Challenges and Opportunities for Car Recyclers New rules for vehicle recycling: The EU's planned new End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation could replace the current End-of-Life Vehicle Directive as early as the end of 2025. What does this mean specifically for car recyclers? What challenges lie ahead - and what opportunities are opening up? KUMAsoft provides answers. Auto Recycling World · 21 Jan 2025