Recycling news: 2025

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Industry news Europe ‘falling short’ of bio-waste capture potential The LIFE BIOBEST consortium has warned that Europe is falling short of its “true potential” for bio-waste capture. The consortium said that, while Article 22 of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) has brought bio-waste management into the spotlight, the past year has proved that much more needs to be done. Article 22 of the WFD … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jan 2025 Industry news Global environmental policy updates Explore the latest global environmental policy updates through this insightful and thought-provoking analysis from Open Access Government. Open Access Government — Environment · 2 Jan 2025 Industry news ALDI’S GRATE TASTING AWARD-WINNING VEGAN CHEESE STARTS FROM JUST £1.85 Aldi is making it easier than ever for shoppers to indulge in delicious vegan cheese this Veganuary with its largest ever selection of award-winning options starting at a purse-friendly £1.85. Whether planning a cheese board or simply looking to elevate plant-based lunch times, Aldi has shoppers covered with its deliciousplant-based cheeses, available in stores now. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 2 Jan 2025 Industry news Waste incinerators to face stricter standards The government has this week (30 December 2024) said that waste incinerators will only receive planning approval if they “meet strict new local and environmental conditions”. Commenting on the regulatory updates, circular economy minister Mary Creagh said: “For far too long, the nation has seen its recycling rates stagnate and relied on burning household waste, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jan 2025 Industry news Recycling won’t stop premature obsolescence – that’s a job for repair, refurbishment and reuse What does a true circular economy look like? While recycling is important, our co-founder Ugo argues that repair and reuse are even more so. The Restart Project · 2 Jan 2025 Industry news ALDI EXTENDS VIRAL PROTEIN RANGE FOR JANUARY— AND PRICES START FROM JUST 99P Whether shoppers are fitness enthusiasts or simply aiming to boost their protein intake, Aldi has expanded its high protein range this January as searches on TikTok reach 23 million. The supermarket’s collection now features NEW additions such as High Protein Chocolate Ball Yoghurts and Protein Soups as well as returning favourites, all available from 2nd […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 2 Jan 2025 Industry news Final RAM confirmed by pEPR scheme administrator The extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) Scheme Administrator and Defra have released the final version of the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM). Different kinds of packaging will receive different ratings – red, amber or green. This rating affects the disposal fee that will be charged for that packaging – a process which is known as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jan 2025 Industry news Defra releases third round of pEPR base fees Towards the end of last year, Defra released the third round of its estimated base fees for extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR). The first and second rounds were released on 30 September 2024 and 15 August 2024 respectively. The third round of fees are as follows, rounded to the nearest £5: Material Rate (in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jan 2025 Industry news Defra announces stricter standards for new waste incinerators New waste incinerators will only receive planning approval if they meet “strict” new local and environmental conditions, the UK Government has announced. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Jan 2025 Industry news Composites Group - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 2 Jan 2025 Industry news Analysis: UK’s electricity was cleanest ever in 2024 The UK’s electricity was the cleanest ever in 2024, new Carbon Brief analysis shows, with... Carbon Brief · 2 Jan 2025 Industry news SSAB receives permit for Luleå steelworks transformation - Steel Times International Steel Times International · 2 Jan 2025 Industry news Untitled - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 2 Jan 2025 Industry news There’s a new way to make everyday products without using fossil fuels Everyday household products are made almost entirely from newly extracted fossilised carbon. But 'defossilisation' is an exciting alternative, finds Graham Lawton New Scientist — Environment · 1 Jan 2025 Industry news News - WasteCare WasteCare · 1 Jan 2025 Industry news 2025 CIWEM Subscription Information - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 1 Jan 2025 Industry news How To Dispose Of Gardening Waste - enva.com Enva · 1 Jan 2025 Industry news Odour Control Best Practices - enva.com Enva · 1 Jan 2025 Industry news Liquid Waste Collection & Disposal - enva.com Enva · 1 Jan 2025 Industry news Notpla - Notpla Notpla news · 1 Jan 2025