Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Circular Economy in Construction: How sustainable construction reduces waste, carbon and costs The post Circular Economy in Construction: How sustainable construction reduces waste, carbon and costs appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news Stoane Lighting achieves highest B Corp score in industry Sustainable luminaire pioneer Stoane Lighting has achieved the highest B Corp score in the UK lighting industry. The company recertified […] Recolight · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news Thorn factory recognised for its sustainability Thorn Lighting’s factory in Spennymoor in the north of England has been recognised for its sustainability. The 40,000 square metre […] Recolight · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news Signify cuts emissions from phones and laptops Signify has cut its emissions from the mobile phones and laptops used by its employees by 20 per cent. The […] Recolight · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news Brits to bin £1.2bn worth of unwanted Christmas gifts this January Most adults in the UK will dispose of at least one unwanted Christmas present this month, resulting in a waste mountain worth more than £1.2bn. edie — Circular Economy tag · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news Silverlake to collaborate with the National Body Repair Association Silverlake Automotive Recycling [Silverlake], voted ABP Repairers’ Choice - Green Parts Supplier of the Year 2024, has confirmed its membership of the National Body Repair Association [NBRA]. The move comes as the business continues to collaborate with the body repair industry and meet the growing bodyshop demand for its green, reclaimed parts. ATF Professional · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news EfW capacity nearing equilibrium but policy trajectory could upset the balance on decarbonisation During the Christmas break, Defra published its residual waste capacity note, which concluded that there is only a limited need for the development of further energy recovery facilities in England because […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news Government announces £15 million food redistribution fund Grants starting from £20,000 will be made available to the non-profit food redistribution sector in England as part of new £15 million government fund. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news Next steps for WEEE reform following consultation Government announces next steps for WEEE reform following consultation Der Beitrag Next steps for WEEE reform following consultation erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news Eight vapes binned per second The scale of improper vape disposal in the UK has reached concerning levels, with a briefing released in November 2024 Der Beitrag Eight vapes binned per second erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news Young Londoners design emojis to celebrate Black and mixed-race hairstyles The depictions feature the styles worn by the young people who have been helped by campaign group Rise.365 Positive News · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news Permafrost thaw beneath Arctic lakes poses surprise pollution threat Deep sediments under Arctic lakes could release large amounts of carbon dioxide and methane, adding to the threat of runaway climate change New Scientist — Environment · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW RAMEN RANGE FOR JUST £1.99 Is this pho-real? Aldi launches the UK’s first supermarket frozen ramen range for just £1.99 each. Available in stores now, the supermarket’s new ramen meals come in three tasty flavours — Coconut and Chilli, Ginger Chicken Miso and Chilli Chicken Miso. For a warming winter dish that’s less than 200 calories with over 20g of […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news MYGroup to introduce Black Soldier Fly farming Waste management company MYGroup has announced that it will open its first Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farm this month at its site in The Maltings in South Milford, Yorkshire. BSF farming offers waste management benefits alongside protein production through a process called insect bioconversion. Bioconversion involves feeding organic waste to BSF larvae, which consume and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news 10 fire engines called to “severe fire” at Biffa recycling plant Ten fire engines were deployed to a “severe fire” at Biffa’s recycling plant in Aldridge, Walsall, on 4 January. Although West Midlands Fire Service has not determined the cause of the fire, they said it appears to have started in a recycling compactor with an unknown quantity of waste alight. Ten fire engines, a hydraulic […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news Ten crews attend ‘severe fire’ at Biffa plant in Aldridge Ten crews from the West Midlands Fire Service have attended a “severe” fire at the Biffa Waste Management recycling plant on Westgate in Aldridge, Walsall. The fire was reported at about 1:15pm on Saturday (4 January 2024). Video footage of the incident taken by a bystander is available online: The fire service reported that the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news Veolia Westminster announces highest-ever recycling rate for special events Veolia, in partnership with Westminster City Council, has announced it achieved a 61% recycling rate for special events in 2024, the highest it has ever reported. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news Introducing Max Robson I joined Recolight in July, bringing with me a background that combines a PhD in the chemical formulation of nanoelectronics […] Recolight · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news ‘Atomic scissors’ creator thanks Oxfordshire council for support The founder of Repolywise has thanked Oxfordshire county council for its support after receiving £375,000 in funding from Innovate UK. With support from the council, Bryan Ng developed “atomic scissors” which break down waste plastics at the atomic level to selectively convert waste into propane. A recent University of Oxford graduate, Ng explained: “As part … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news SHOPPERS TRADE UP WITH CHRISTMAS BOOM IN PREMIUM OWN-LABEL, SAYS ALDI Aldi recorded its best Christmas ever in 2024 with sales topping £1.6 billion in the four weeks to Christmas Eve. British supermarket shoppers traded up over Christmas, using premium own-label products to treat themselves following a difficult financial year for many. The UK’s fourth biggest supermarket saw total sales increase 3.4%, while its seasonal Christmas […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 6 Jan 2025 Industry news In a pickle over production systems Has the need to dramatically reduce GHG emissions from agriculture ‘rationalised’ the intensification of production? By David Burrows I am writing this over lunch. Sausage casserole, using pork from ‘outdoor bred’ pigs. This means the sows stay outside. The piglets are born in outdoor systems in straw bedded arks with access to a large outdoor […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 5 Jan 2025 Industry news Defra’s £15m food waste project and the UAE’s green development plan: 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, Defra’s £15m food waste reduction initiative, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 5 Jan 2025 Industry news Risks of Poor Waste Management: What UK Businesses Need to Know The post Risks of Poor Waste Management: What UK Businesses Need to Know appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 5 Jan 2025 Industry news Recyclability Assessment Methodology for pEPR brings clarification for business and labelling The post Recyclability Assessment Methodology for pEPR brings clarification for business and labelling appeared first on OPRL . OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 4 Jan 2025 Industry news CIWM: ‘Clarity provided by government on residual waste’ The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has welcomed “the clarity” provided by the government’s Residual Waste Infrastructure Capacity Note. The note was published earlier this week (30 December 2024) alongside the announcement of stricter standards for waste incinerator planning applications. The note analysed municipal residual waste arisings and infrastructure capacity in Engla… letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2025 Industry news Hospital trials biodegradable theatre caps A hospital in Scotland has launched a trial of plant-based theatre caps which are both reusable and biodegradable. The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is the first to use the caps which were developed as part of a research project being led by the University of Strathclyde and Heriot-Watt University. The project aims to reduce … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2025 Industry news Global treaty is failing to curb ultra-potent greenhouse gas emissions Countries have pledged to phase out HFC-23, a powerful greenhouse gas, but atmospheric data shows that emissions are five times higher than governments are reporting New Scientist — Environment · 3 Jan 2025 Industry news Biffa warns of hefty fines ahead of single-use ban An expert from Biffa has warned business owners about the risks of fines for not complying with UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations, which require a take-back system for consumers. Non-compliance could lead to fines of up to £5,000 at Magistrates Court and potentially unlimited fines at Crown Court. This warning follows the... Skip & Waste Magazine · 3 Jan 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 3 January 2025: ‘Decade of deadly heat’; Russian gas cut off; Europe’s forgotten overseas territories and climate change Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 3 Jan 2025 Industry news NAWDO: ‘Incinerator rules alone will not increase recycling’ The National Association of Waste Disposal Officers (NAWDO) has responded to the new standards set by Defra for waste incinerator proposals. The government this week (30 December 2024) said that waste incinerators will only receive planning approval if they “meet strict new local and environmental conditions”. NAWDO said that it supports the principle of ensuring … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2025 Industry news Westminster sees 61% recycling rate for events in 2024 Veolia Westminster and Westminster city council have achieved a 61% recycling rate for over 50 special events held in the area across 2024. The year concluded with 150 Veolia workers collecting cans, glass and other “party leftovers” on New Years Eve. Veolia said that its method to drive up recycling rates included: The strategic distribution … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2025 Industry news Defra publishes third iteration of packaging EPR base fees The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has released the third round of base fees for extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR). Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Jan 2025 Industry news Final Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) Published The post Final Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) Published appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 3 Jan 2025 Industry news Veolia, in partnership with Westminster City Council, rings in the New Year with highest ever recycling rate for special events Veolia Westminster celebrated a fantastic year-end with a remarkable 61% recycling rate for special events in 2024. This achievement was made possible by implementing a fresh approach to large-scale clean-ups that maximise recycling capture while swiftly returning the streets to a high standard of cleanliness. A dedicated team of 150 Veolia workers quickly collected cans,... Skip & Waste Magazine · 3 Jan 2025 Industry news Defra Releases Third Iteration of pEPR Base Fees for Packaging The post Defra Releases Third Iteration of pEPR Base Fees for Packaging appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 3 Jan 2025 Industry news Government allocates £15m to preventing food waste A new £15 million government fund will help enhance food redistribution in the UK and prevent food waste. An estimated 330,000 tonnes of edible food are either wasted or repurposed as animal feed before leaving farm gates every year. The government said that charities that redistribute food often lack the means to collect food from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2025 Industry news NAWDO press release – New waste incinerator standards - NAWDO NAWDO (National Association of Waste Disposal Officers) · 3 Jan 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW 0% COCKTAIL CANS IN TIME FOR DRY JANUARY – FOR JUST 79P! Just in time for Dry January, Aldi is giving shoppers even more reasons to raise a glass (without the alcohol) with the launch of its NEW Greyson’s 0% can range. Available in two refreshing flavours – Greyson’s 0% Pink Berries Lemonade and Greyson’s 0% London Dry and Tonic, for just 79p – shoppers can toast […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 2 Jan 2025 Industry news Recycling Checker tool supporting Nottingham charity Veolia and Nottinghamshire county council will donate 10p to Headway Nottingham every time a search is carried out using their free Recycling Checker tool in January. The local charity provides support and services to individuals who have suffered brain injuries, as well as their families and carers. To participate, residents can download the free MyNotts … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jan 2025 Industry news Defra introduces stricter rules for new waste incinerators The UK Government has introduced new restrictions on waste incinerator projects, now requiring them to meet more stringent local and environmental criteria to gain planning approval. edie — Circular Economy tag · 2 Jan 2025