Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Guidance on EV Battery Management Infographics: A Collaborative Educational Resource by Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) and Call2Recycle Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) and Call2Recycle are pleased to introduce three Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Management infographics to visually inform battery holders of good practices to consider in preparing EV batteries for transportation. This document is provided for educational purposes only. Auto Recycling World · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Supermarket bosses ask Defra for DRS delay Supermarket bosses have written to the Environment Secretary urging him to delay the deposit return scheme, which is due to launch in 2027. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news MPMA response to formal launch of PackUK 21 January 2025: Today, 21 January 2025, sees the formal launch of PackUK as scheme administrator for Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR). Jason Galley, director and chief executive of the […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Farms can install vertical solar panels without reducing crop yields Adding rows of upright panels on farmland generates green power in the morning and evening while acting as a windbreak for crops New Scientist — Environment · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news 专家：中国2025年能源与气候行动将有哪些期待？ 2024年对中国的能源和气候发展而言是重要的一年。二氧化碳（CO2）排放量增长全年都徘徊在2023年水平附近，这使得中国在2030年前实现碳达峰的可能性增加。 中国可再生能源的快速发展将煤电占比推至历史最低水平，同时全国碳市场覆盖的行业范围也进一步扩大。 上微信关注《碳简报》 在全球层面，中国在阿塞拜疆巴库举办的COP29联合国气候谈判上发挥了重要作用。然而，由于中美贸易关系日趋紧张，此前给全球气候行动带来希望的两国合作受到威胁。 在即将上任的特朗普政府的领导下，美国在气候谈判中的影响力预计将减弱，因此中国在气候雄心方面的表态——例如其计划在2025年发布的国际气候承诺——将成为决定国内外脱碳进程速度的重要因素。 Carbon Brief向10位顶尖专家询问了他们对中国未来一年的期待。他们的回答已经过编辑，以保证简洁明了。 杨木易博士（Dr Muyi Yang） Ember高级电力政… Carbon Brief · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Silverlake helps Hampshire & IOW Constabulary to keep the region’s roads safe Silverlake Automotive Recycling [Silverlake] is helping Hampshire & IOW Constabulary [HIOWC] to deal a crushing blow to criminals by destroying e-scooters and electric motorcycles seized in its ‘Operation Crush’ crackdown. ATF Professional · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news British Heart Foundation and Exeter Uni raise £70k The British Heart Foundation (BHF) and University of Exeter’s “Moving On” programme generated £70,125 in income last year. The scheme encourages students to donate unwanted items left behind in university halls of residence. Between May and September 2024, students in Penryn and Exeter donated 4,675 bags of unwanted items – equating to 37.36 tonnes. Between … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES FIRST OF ITS KIND STEAK RANGE Aldi has announced the launch of its first-of-its-kind range of Specially Selected 40-Day Matured Aberdeen Angus Steaks, in stores now. Available in a Rump (£4.49, 227g), Sirloin (£5.69, 227g) and Ribeye (£5.79, 227g), the steaks are made with Aberdeen Angus beef that make for a rich, indulgent and buttery flavour that melts in the mouth. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news New administrator launches for UK’s packaging EPR scheme A new administrator called PackUK has been launched to oversee the UK’s reforms to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules, which will see businesses contributing more to the cost of recycling their packaging. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Single-use vape suppliers could face 2-years in prison after ban Ahead of the upcoming ban on single-use vapes in the UK, new guidance says retailers could receive a 2-year prison sentence for ignoring the regulations. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news We asked: when have you experienced the kindness of strangers? When meeting our need to feel safe, secure and loved, we tend to focus on friends and family. What happens when you cast your net wider? Positive News · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news ACE UK PRESS RELEASE: Ben Powell appointed as Head of External Affairs The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK has announced the appointment of Ben Powell as its new Head of External Affairs, bolstering progress towards the organisation’s mission of boosting liquid carton recycling across the UK. Ben’s appointment comes at a critical time for UK waste and recycling policy, with 16 months to… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news The RECOUP Summit: The Challenge of Future Advancements The post The RECOUP Summit: The Challenge of Future Advancements appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news PackUK has officially launched PackUK – the official scheme administrator for extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) – has officially launched today (21 January 2025). The launch of the scheme administrator was announced last week by Defra and will be responsible for managing pEPR across the UK. Dr Margaret Bates, head of the UK pEPR Scheme Administrator said: “The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news New Year, New Opportunities: Catch Us at Packaging Innovations 2025! Join us at Packaging Innovations 2025 on 12-13 February at the NEC, Birmingham! Visit Stand B74 to learn how we can help your business navigate packaging recycling challenges. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news ‘Simpler recycling’ legislation for businesses The post ‘Simpler recycling’ legislation for businesses appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Towards a Universal Culture of Repair and Re-use in Wales - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Amaco Group introduces the AM307 inter-folder to global tissue market - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Metal Waste Containers?… A Safe and Sustainable Option - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Treating Fat, Oil and Grease in Wastewater - enva.com Enva · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Charity shopping trends: Second-hand gifting survey - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Fanta® partners with Xbox to celebrate your favourite flavour - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Local: C:\windows\TEMP\~0057389 - Premier Foods Premier Foods news · 21 Jan 2025 Industry news Why UN IPCC Carbon Accounting for Biomass generation works REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news REPIC expands into European packaging compliance REPIC has partnered with Pronexa to offer packaging compliance consultancy across the European market. The UK-based Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and battery compliance scheme was one of the founding members of Pronexa ten years ago when it operated under the name “weee Europe” (sic). PRONEXA operates the largest take-back and recycling infrastructure for … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news Sharps partners with EGGER to ‘revolutionise’ the way it manages waste timber Following a company-wide ESG audit, Sharps has revolutionised the way it manages waste timber, investing in in-house processing and partnering with board manufacturer EGGER, the companies have revealed. Wood Recyclers Association · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news Fertiliser can be made from human urine in just a few simple steps Urine is rich in nitrogen, which is important for plant growth, and now scientists have found an efficient way of utilising this to make human wastewater into fertiliser New Scientist — Environment · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news Sharps set to improve wood circularity Following a company-wide ESG audit, Sharps has introduced in-house processing for the management of waste timber. The furniture company partnered with board manufacturer Egger for the audit which revealed that Sharps generated a significant amount of waste Melamine Faced Chipboard (MFC) cut-offs during production and manufacturing. As a result of the audit, Sharps began to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news Reliance on wind and solar does expose nations to energy price spikes Countries like the UK, Spain and Italy rely on gas to step in when renewables can’t produce power, leading to higher energy prices – but a more flexible system could avoid this New Scientist — Environment · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news Lights earmarked for reuse in London project A specialist materials cataloguer has earmarked the lighting at a London project for reuse. The pendants, downlights and other luminaires […] Recolight · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news Lights earmarked for reuse in London project A specialist materials cataloguer has earmarked the lighting at a London project for reuse. The pendants, downlights and other luminaires […] Recolight · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news NHS unveils plan to decarbonise lighting The National Health Service has unveiled an ambitious plan to decarbonise its lighting and other services over the next 15 […] Recolight · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news NHS unveils plan to decarbonise lighting The National Health Service has unveiled an ambitious plan to decarbonise its lighting and other services over the next 15 […] Recolight · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news Striking 3D printed pendant is made from bioplastic A striking 3D-printed pendant light, made from bioplastic, has been acclaimed by design critics. The creators of the Hedron chandelier […] Recolight · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news Striking 3D printed pendant is made from bioplastic A striking 3D-printed pendant light, made from bioplastic, has been acclaimed by design critics. The creators of the Hedron chandelier […] Recolight · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news France’s Circular Economy Law: A Game-Changer for French Auto Recyclers Caroline Michalik, General Director of GLOBAL PRE, highlights the organization’s commitment to advancing the circular economy in the automotive sector. Auto Recycling World · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news Nick Farrell Joins EMR to Drive EV Battery Recycling Expansion The opening of the brand-new Battery Recycling Centre at EMR Birmingham last year was a clear sign that EMR, a global leader in sustainable materials, is focused on grasping the opportunities that electric vehicles (EVs) will present to the industry. ATF Professional · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news Reminder: EA Charge Proposals for Waste Crime and Hourly Rates Consultation Closes Today at 11:59 PM The deadline to share your views on the Environment Agency’s proposed new charges for waste activities and hourly rates is today, 20 January 2025, at 11:59 PM. This is your last chance to provide feedback on the changes aimed at tackling waste crime and updating regulatory fees. Don’t miss this critical opportunity to have your say on proposals that could impact your business and the broader wa… ATF Professional · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news New Chapter for apetito as it Enters Period of Investment and Growth:Ian Stone Takes Up CEO Role of apetito UK apetito UK is pleased to announce that Ian Stone has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Paul Freeston who stepped down at the end of 2024. Ian, formerly Chief Commercial Officer of apetito UK now leads the full UK operations both into apetito’s business-to-business markets and to consumers in their own homes, […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 20 Jan 2025 Industry news SunAggregates invests in aggregate wash plant SunAggregates, a division of SunEnviro Group, has opened a new aggregate wash plant in Thetford. The plant will have an annual capacity of between 40,000 to 50,000 tonnes. Mathew Stewart, managing director of SunAggregates, commented: “We’re proud to offer builders and contractors sustainable, cost-effective materials that match the performance of quarried aggregates. By choosing recycled … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jan 2025