Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Map — Store Locator - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 21 Dec 2025 Industry news A record year for British solar and £490m for peatland restoration: 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, we cover SP Energy Networks' £490m commitment to peatland restoration in Scotland, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Dec 2025 Industry news Waitrose and Polytag Collaboration Makes National News In a major step forward for the UK’s circular economy, Waitrose will implement invisible tracking technology at scale with Polytag. Polytag news · 20 Dec 2025 Industry news Detailed DRS guidance expected for convenience retailers by summer 2026 MRW Detailed DRS guidance expected for convenience retailers by summer 2026 Management body charged to introduce scheme to incentivise single-use drink packaging returns in three UK countries outlines 2026 branding and market engagement aims Detailed DRS guidance expected for convenience retailers by summer 2026 Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Future Farm Fuels and Green Gas Market Development REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Future Farm Fuels and Green Gas Market Development REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Convictions follow Lincolnshire waste site investigation MRW Convictions follow Lincolnshire waste site investigation The owner of Hook Cliff Farm, Anthony Critchley, told EA he took in 'lorry loads of s**t' after drones had discovered illegal waste activity in 2022 Convictions follow Lincolnshire waste site investigation MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Bristol abandons plans for three-weekly residual waste collections MRW Bristol abandons plans for three-weekly residual waste collections Council will focus on providing upgraded waste fleet after proposals for reducing the frequency of black bag collections prompted widespread opposition earlier this year Bristol abandons plans for three-weekly residual waste collections MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘A new reality for UK textile collections – And we can’t afford to face it alone’ Mohammed Patel, Membership Manager at the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), calls for those who handle textiles to face reality and work together. OPINION: Over the past two years, we have seen posts and articles on LinkedIn, in Letsrecycle, and in other industry publications claiming that the UK’s textile collection system was heading toward … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news MARKET REPORT: Glass, metals, organics, paper, plastics, textiles, wood December 2025 Letsrecycle looks at the market for the month of December across the glass, metals, organics, paper, plastics, textiles and wood sectors. Glass Generation has been surprisingly low this month compared to previous Decembers. One contact told us that they usually see orders double or even triple at this time of year, but that – even … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Campaigners demand urgent action on school air quality Safe Air Schools UK has issued an urgent plea to the UK government, warning that poor air quality in classrooms is creating a preventable public health crisis, fuelling illness, and disrupting children’s education. In an open letter sent to education ministers across all four UK nations, the parent-led campaign group states that ‘continued inaction is […] Air Quality News · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news FLISAT Wall storage, light white stained pine, 27 ½x3 ½x6 ¼ " - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 19 December 2025: EU’s petrol car U-turn; Trump to axe ‘leading’ research lab; What climate scientists are reading Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Nation of Sale: what packaging producers need to know For UK packaging producers, there's an upcoming, compliance requirement demanding your attention: Nation of Sale data collection. It represents a significant addition to your Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) obligations for packaging. Der Beitrag Nation of Sale: what packaging producers need to know erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Hat Trick of Heavy Metal Hires at Recycling Firm Metal recycling and waste management specialist, Ward, has announced three new appointments in its metals team to increase scrap metal... Ward Recycling · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Augwind and SEFE Storage advance AirBattery study Augwind and SEFE Storage have entered into a memorandum of understanding to investigate how Augwind’s AirBattery technology could be integrated into salt caverns for long‑duration electricity storage.The collaboration centres on assessing the commercial potential of isothermal compressed air systems capable of holding significant volumes of energy for extended periods.SEFE Storage is among Euro… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news A climate outlook of 2025 The post A climate outlook of 2025 appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Bristol rejects plans to move to three-weekly bin collections Bristol City Council has rejected plans to move to three-weekly collections for residual waste. Last night (18 December 2025), the council voted to instead keep its two-weekly residual waste timetable as is. Recycling bins and food waste collections will continue to be made weekly. Bristol had formerly consulted on options for both three-weekly and four-weekly … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Scaling Smart: How Thornton Breakers Uses Data, Systems, and Strategy to Drive 4×4 Recycling Success Thornton Breakers, a specialist 4x4 dismantler, shows how data, yard-management software and clear processes can turn seasonal demand and online parts sales into controlled growth. From smarter purchasing to streamlined dispatch, the focus is on scaling capacity while protecting profit, service levels and compliance. ATF Professional · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Packers urged to join testing phase for new punnets Metsä Group has revealed that its innovation company, Metsä Spring, is advancing moulded fibre packaging innovation with the launch of the new Muoto punnet products as part of its Muoto Uncoated Fibre Series. The two different punnet sizes are designed for berries, fruits, and vegetables and will be ready for market testing starting from January. […] Packaging Scotland · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Plastic recycling project tipped to show benefits of collaboration AMCOR has announced the support of a three-year plastic recycling project led by the Danish Technological Institute. The co-funded partnership Circular Recycling Innovation for Sustainable Packaging (CRISP) aims to establish the full-scale circular recycling of food packaging in polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) rigid plastics from household collections. The initiative will involve major… Packaging Scotland · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Change has never been this fast and will never be this slow again – It’s Time To Embrace AI in Auto Recycling Chris Daglis argues that AI tools are already delivering measurable gains for auto recyclers, helping yards buy smarter, convert more parts enquiries and capture operational know-how through SOPs. He shares practical examples and five steps to start adopting AI now. Auto Recycling World · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Doyle Machinery Announced as Official Doppstadt Dealer for UK & Ireland Doyle Machinery has announced that it is the new official distributor for the full range of Doppstadt machinery across the UK and Ireland. Wood Recyclers Association · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Corvus secures record battery deal for CMAL ferries Corvus Energy has secured a landmark contract to supply battery systems for seven fully electric ferries being built for Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL).The order, placed by Remontowa Shipbuilding in Poland, represents the largest agreement in Corvus Energy’s history and marks a major step forward for zero‑emission ferry operations in the UK.“It’s truly remarkable to… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Blind spot revealed in the monitoring of India’s stubble burning A change in the daily timing of stubble burning in India has created a massive blind spot in national monitoring, leading to a dangerous underestimation of the problem, according to new analyses by NASA scientists and iFOREST. For decades, farmers in Punjab, Haryana and neighboring states have burned leftover rice stubble after harvest between October […] Air Quality News · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Tenders and contract wins round-up 19 December 2025 MRW Tenders and contract wins round-up 19 December 2025 This week's tenders include university contract for catering services provider that will also support food waste reduction and recycling aims. Tenders and contract wins round-up 19 December 2025 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Aligning ambition, evidence, and delivery: insights from the ADBA National Conference 2025 Aligning ambition, evidence, and delivery: insights from the ADBA National Conference 2025 Held on 10 December at One Great George Street in London, ADBA’s National Conference 2025 brought together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, operators, and supply chain partners under the theme Biogas: delivering sustainable growth, energy security and a circular economy. Across a full day… The p… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Weekly Prices Update for 19 December 2025 MRW Weekly Prices Update for 19 December 2025 MRW’s regular reporting of movements in the markets for secondary materials Weekly Prices Update for 19 December 2025 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Wicomico County Selects Waga Energy to Upgrade Landfill Gas to RNG in Maryland MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Wicomico County Selects Waga Energy to Upgrade Landfill Gas to RNG in Maryland (Salisbury, Maryland – December 18, 2025) – Wicomico County has selected Waga Energy to build, own, operate, and maintain an RNG production unit at the Newland Park Landfill in Salisbury, Maryland. When in operation, the plant will provide… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Archived air filters reveal 34 years of hidden biodiversity decline A groundbreaking study has turned a network of air quality monitoring stations into a powerful time machine for tracking ecosystem health. By analysing decades of archived air filters, scientists have successfully reconstructed a weekly record of biodiversity spanning 34 years, revealing a significant decline linked to forest management. The research used airborne environmental DNA (eDNA) […] Air Quality News · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Director disqualified as firm fined for unpermitted Flintshire waste site Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has prosecuted Endurmeta and its director after waste was stored and treated illegally at a site in Sandycroft, Flintshire. At Mold Magistrates’ Court on 16 December 2025, the company and its director, Ian Glasbrook, pleaded guilty to operating a regulated waste activity without an environmental permit and failing to comply with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news UK National Emergency Briefing: nature is ‘critical national infrastructure’ Politicians, business leaders and broadcasters are being asked to engage in an urgent public information campaign about the climate crisis. Last month, 1,200 public and private sector leaders, alongside journalists, religious heads, and figures from culture and sport, gathered in Westminster Central Hall. The event featured 10 experts, each delivering a different speech on why […] Environment Journal · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news Black Bull Biochar secures £4 million for biochar expansion - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news What went right this week: a boost for British workers, plus more Workers got a rights boost in the UK, global EV sales hit the fast lane, and Europe’s night train revival gathered pace, plus more Positive News · 19 Dec 2025 Industry news CRANBERRY CHAOS! BRITS REVEAL THE MOST-FORGOTTEN CHRISTMAS DINNER ESSENTIALS Cranberry sauce has been named the UK’s most commonly forgotten Christmas dinner item – followed by cream and stuffing. New research commissioned by Aldi shows nearly a quarter (23%) of those who cook Christmas dinner have forgotten a key item before. Among those who’ve been caught out, 44% realised on Christmas morning – and 31% […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Senedd Elections in Wales - Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Privacy Policy - Material Focus Material Focus · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news British Glass: pEPR must do more to incentivise material circularity MRW British Glass: pEPR must do more to incentivise material circularity Trade body says move to modular fees is a welcome step forward, but still fails to ensure broader market move towards more circular material use British Glass: pEPR must do more to incentivise material circularity Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news EA seeks to ease industry pressure with updated waste wood rules MRW EA seeks to ease industry pressure with updated waste wood rules Regulator responds to Wood Recyclers’ Association calls to further relax storage rules after restricted offtake caused unprecedented backlog EA seeks to ease industry pressure with updated waste wood rules MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Suez awarded “interim” contract to resume Scottish EfW operations MRW Suez awarded “interim” contract to resume Scottish EfW operations Company is appointed to help resume operations at East Tullos site that is used to treat waste from multiple authorities Suez awarded “interim” contract to resume Scottish EfW operations Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 18 Dec 2025