Recycling news: 2025

Industry news News in Brief (14/01/2025) With news on: Global Ardour marks one year of operations; Sainsbury’s has launched a trial to make its avocado packaging plastic-free; and Veolia has reaffirmed its commitment to the Armed Forces. Global Ardour marks one year of operations Global Ardour Recycling has marked one year of operations in the metal recycling industry. The family-run business … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jan 2025 Industry news 2000 sign petition against booking system for recycling sites A petition against the introduction of a booking system at Household Waste Recycling Sites (HWRS) across East Sussex has been signed by over 2,000 people. The Lewes Liberal Democrats, who launched the petition, say they have concerns that a booking system would make waste disposal more difficult, especially for people without internet access or […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 Jan 2025 Industry news Belfast venues launch pilot to replace single-use plastic cups Belfast venues are taking part in the “first multi-venue” pilot in the UK and Ireland to replace single-use plastic cups with reusable alternatives. Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 Jan 2025 Industry news Altilium and Helm sign memorandum of understanding to strengthen the UK’s lithium supply chain 14th January, 2025 – Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, has today announced a new partnership with major chemicals company, HELM AG, through its UK subsidiary LevertonHELM Ltd, that will see the two companies working together to develop a sustainable domestic supply chain for lithium in [...] Altilium news · 14 Jan 2025 Industry news Waste Oil Best Practices - enva.com Enva · 14 Jan 2025 Industry news BBC One's Inside the Factory discovers how Quavers are made in Lincoln - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 14 Jan 2025 Industry news UK ‘squandering’ opportunities to lead world on clean technologies, Lords warn There is a “small and closing window” of opportunity for the UK to reverse failures to scale clean technology sectors with huge growth potential before international competitors get there first, Lords are warning policymakers and investors. edie — Circular Economy tag · 14 Jan 2025 Industry news M&S takes another step towards net zero with the introduction of 85 lower emission vehicles to its supply chain INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news Heathrow launches fourth year of £86m SAF fund Heathrow airport has made £86 million available to airlines to support the transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This round of the airport’s SAF incentive scheme – which is in its fourth year – will run for all of 2025. The fund goes towards reaching Heathrow’s target for all aviation fuel used at the airport … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news Media reaction: The 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and the role of climate change More than a dozen wildfires have been sweeping through Los Angeles in California, consuming tens... Carbon Brief · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news MPE briefing paper – New EU BPA Regulation, 10th January 2025 The post MPE briefing paper – New EU BPA Regulation, 10th January 2025 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news West Sussex council opens fund to aid reuse projects Biffa and West Sussex county council’s Waste Prevention Community Fund is now open for applications. The fund is open to community-based projects that look to encourage the public to repair and reuse items instead of throwing them away. Community groups, residents’ associations, charities, community interest companies (CICs) and social enterprises can apply for up to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news Lighting firm gives refurbed Cat A fittings to charity Scottish company Blackmoon Lighting has set up a scheme in which luminaires removed from a Cat A fit-out are refurbished […] Recolight · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news UK firm reuses vintage lights in New York bar British firm Skinflint has supplied a range of pre-used vintage luminaires to a bar in New York, The Cornwall-based reconditioner […] Recolight · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news A Look Back at 2024: OPRL’s Achievements and Milestones Discover OPRL's 2024 achievements: new tools, member milestones, industry leadership, and community impact. See how we’re driving recyclability and sustainability forward! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news A ‘magic device’ for The Regency Club Founded from humble beginnings, The Regency Club, made its mark in Queensbury in 1991 when the family-run social club first opened its doors. Three decades on, and a series of impressive refurbishments later, The Regency Club is now known as one of the finest ‘Bar and Grills’ around, with a unique concept based on a fusion […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news EA launches consultation on powers for EPR enforcement The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a consultation on the use of civil sanctions in enforcing The Environment Act 2021, which includes extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) legislation. The consultation will look at the powers the EA will be granted under incoming amendments to its Enforcement and Sanctions Policy (ESP). These will allow it … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news What will 2025 mean for climate policy and politics? This looks set to be a big year for climate policy and politics. Spending and policy decisions taken by the government this year will set a path for the country’s greenhouse gas emissions reductions over the next decade, determining whether the UK will meet its […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news IARC 2025 – ELV Regulation’s expanding scope redefines the future of vehicles The International Automotive Recycling Congress IARC returns for its 24th edition, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators. IARC 2025 will address the most critical challenges and opportunities in automotive recycling, with a focus on the European End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation. The ELV Regulation’s scope is expanding to include commercial, heavy-duty vehicles and motor… ATF Professional · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news Melting ice reveals millennia-old forest buried in the Rocky mountains Trees dating back almost 6000 years have come to scientists' attention due to ice melting in the Rocky mountains, offering a "time capsule" into the past New Scientist — Environment · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news Global Ardour Recycling Celebrates a Year of Exceptional Growth and Sustainability Global Ardour Recycling Limited, a family-owned leader in metal recycling, proudly marks the first anniversary of its operations with outstanding achievements and a commitment to future growth. ATF Professional · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news UK student brews design for a repairable kettle that anyone can fix If you have a screwdriver, you can mend the modular kettle, promises its designer Positive News · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news Sainsbury’s launches plastic-free avocado packaging Sainsbury’s introduces paper packaging across its own-brand avocados, which it says will save 20.2 million pieces of plastic annually when fully rolled out. Circular Online (CIWM) · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW VEGAN GUT HEALTH SMASH BURGERS FOR VEGANUARY After a season of indulgence, Aldi is helping shoppers prioritise their new year health kick without breaking the bank thanks to its NEWplant-based and gut healthy range. With smash burgers becoming a popular trend on TikTok, Aldi has extended its plant-tastic selection with the NEW and high protein Plant Menu No Chicken Smash Burgers (£1.99, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news Gravesham to swap to HVO-fuelled fleet Gravesham borough council has announced that it is converting its entire vehicle fleet – including its household waste collection HGVs – to run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). HVO is a “biofuel” made from processed vegetable oil and is already used by major hauliers including DHL and the Royal Mail. The council’s fleet is made … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news Exeter University report urges MOD to integrate circular economy Exeter University report urges the UK defence sector to integrate circular economy principles into its organisation, policies, and practices. Circular Online (CIWM) · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news Erco receives EcoVadis silver Erco has been awarded the EcoVadis Silver rating for its sustainability, ranking the German luminaire maker in the top 15 […] Recolight · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news Why the pharmaceutical industry must go green Health Care Without Harm aims to transform global healthcare to minimize its environmental impact and promote sustainability. Lorna Rothery spoke to the team about the effects of pharmaceutical pollution and the necessity for the industry to adopt greener practices. Open Access Government — Environment · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news Belfast venues to trial first single-use plastic cup ban Belfast’s entertainment venues will be running a trial that will see single-use plastic cups temporarily banned at gigs and events in 2025. It’s set to be the first multi-venue scheme of this kind in the UK and Ireland. The Waterfront Hall, Ulster Hall, The SSE Arena, Oh Yeah Centre, Black Box, Voodoo and The MAC … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news Defra publish final RAM for packaging EPR - Beyondly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news FDF responds to HFSS Advertising Ban delay - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 13 Jan 2025 Industry news Scotland’s 1GW battery storage projects and JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, 1GW of new battery energy storage projects for Scotland, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 12 Jan 2025 Industry news B&Q opens new express store in Wood Green - Kingfisher plc Kingfisher plc media · 11 Jan 2025 Industry news Natasha Blunt - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 11 Jan 2025 Industry news Display event - Lessons from Coventry: Health & Safety in Collections - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 11 Jan 2025 Industry news News in Brief (10/01/2025) With news on: A “catastrophic” fire has raged through the largest clothing market in Africa; Circulai’s Waste IQ Introductory course has been accredited by the Chartered Institution of Waste Management (CIWM); Downview prison and Suez have opened a furniture “upcycling” workshop to support the rehabilitation of female offenders; and Somerset council has now started collecting … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jan 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 10 January 2025: Los Angeles burns; Trump tilts at ‘windmills’; What cricket chirps reveal about rainforest change Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 10 Jan 2025 Industry news State of the climate: 2024 sets a new record as the first year above 1.5C Last year was the hottest the Earth has experienced since the start of global temperature... Carbon Brief · 10 Jan 2025 Industry news Landmark start to 2025 as JCB’s hydrogen engine approved for use JCB has cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from licensing authorities allowing it to be used commercially in machines, the company announced on 10th January. JCB is the first construction equipment company to develop a fully working combustion engine fuelled by hydrogen and a... Skip & Waste Magazine · 10 Jan 2025 Industry news Tomato plants are covered in tiny anti-pest booby traps A more detailed understanding of the natural anti-insect protections of tomato plants can lead to better pest-management strategies New Scientist — Environment · 10 Jan 2025