Recycling news: 2025

Industry news UN-backed roadmap to end fossil fuel advertising launched at COP30 A new detailed plan for the global advertising and media industry has been launched at COP30, outlining how agencies and media owners can transition away from fossil fuel business in a commercially viable and legally compliant way. edie — Circular Economy tag · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Greggs launches new shop format: Bitesize Greggs - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Konica Minolta to host TechGirls event promoting STEM careers KONICA Minolta Business Solutions (UK) will open the doors of its Client Engagement Centre (CEC) in Houghton Regis to welcome Year 8 students from local schools for its annual TechGirls event on November 20. The day is dedicated to inspiring young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). Building on the […] Packaging Scotland · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Genius Foods partners with Loma to enhance quality control at Bathgate bakery GENIUS Foods has announced a ‘significant’ upgrade of its quality control processes across key manufacturing lines at its Bathgate bakery. The specialist in gluten free bakery has signed a deal with Loma Systems to deliver improved data management, service levels, and superior metal detection performance. Combining technology and quick recovery functionality, the firm’s IQ4M metal […] Packaging Scotland · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Derbyshire-based packaging firm fined £277,500 following fatal machinery accident A Derbyshire-based packaging company has been fined £277,500 after an employee sustained fatal injuries when he became trapped in the moving parts of an unguarded machine. Paul Whalley, 46, was employed by Reflex Flexible Packaging Ltd at their factory on Amber Drive, Langley Mill, when the incident occurred. On 29 May 2020, Mr Whalley entered […] Packaging Scotland · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Ecosurety acquires City to Sea’s Refill Return platform Ecosurety has acquired the refill and reuse assets of environmental campaigner City to Sea, following the closure of its operations. The acquisition included City to Sea’s Refill Return app and website – tools which support towns, cities, universities and visitor attractions to implement reusable packaging schemes. Will Ghali, CEO at Ecosurety, commented on the acquisition: … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Local authorities report ‘major problem’ of fly-tipping Local authorities across England have warned that fly-tipping has become a “major” problem, with incidents continuing to rise. New research commissioned by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy found that almost every council is struggling to cope with the scale of illegal dumping, prompting fresh calls for tougher national action on waste crime. According to the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Natural England wants to become ‘essential partner for economic growth’ The new strategy for the country’s leading green space custodian has been informed by consultations with more than 200 other organisations, and aims to boost collaboration to stop ecological decline. Published last week, the architects of Natural England’s ‘Recovering Nature for Growth, Health and Security’ framework claim it supports economic growth and protects the environment. […] Environment Journal · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Circular Economy Strategy delayed until 2026 The Environment Secretary has confirmed the government’s Circular Economy Strategy, which was expected in October, has been delayed until 2026. Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Client Expectations in the Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Used Spare Parts Market and the Impact of the Green Transition B2B customers are driving a more professional heavy vehicle used parts market, with higher expectations for testing, traceability, warranties, logistics performance and digital buying—reinforced by green transition policies and regulatory pressure. Auto Recycling World · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Valpak makes PackFlow reports available to all VALPAK by Reconomy has announced it has made its full catalogue of PackFlow reports accessible to all, through a dedicated website: https://www.valpak.co.uk/knowledge-hub-post/packflow-2025-2/. The reports are said to have shaped environmental policy and sustainability strategies both in the UK and internationally, as well as providing an evidence base for cost calculations, research projects, … Packaging Scotland · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news England needs to think seriously about sustainable timber housebuilding The built environment is far and away our biggest environmental footprint. Can two new resources help construction clean up is act? Labour is currently trying to make good on promises to deliver 1.5million new homes over the next five years. But developers are not only being asked to increase the speed at which new projects […] Environment Journal · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news What the air you breathe may be doing to your brain For years, the two patients had come to the Penn Memory Center at the University of Pennsylvania, where doctors and researchers follow people with cognitive impairment as they age, as well as a group with normal cognition. Both patients, a man and a woman, had agreed to donate their brains after they died for further […] Air Quality News · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Adam Hewitt Ltd’s 16th Annual Charity Bonfire lights up support for Cure Leukaemia Adam Hewitt Ltd hosted its much-loved Charity Bonfire on 5 November 2025 in Harvington, Kidderminster, marking the event’s 16th year of community, colour and giving. Building on last year’s spectacular “Greatest Showman” energy, the 2025 celebration once again drew families, friends and supporters for an evening of live entertainment, a roaring bonfire, and a choreographed fireworks display set… ATF Professional · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Reconciling the data centre trilemma: turning constraint into catalyst REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news KEVIN THE CARROT GIVES 4-YEAR-OLD ALDI SUPERFAN A BIRTHDAY HE WILL NEVER FORGET 4-year-old Aldi super-fan Ronnie had a big birthday surprise when a certain cheeky carrot arrived at his party. After sharing a video on TikTok for his love of all things Aldi[1], the adorable fan caught Kevin’s attention. And now, the supermarket’s beloved Kevin the Carrot has given Ronnie a birthday surprise by rocking up at […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Climate change negatively affecting mental health, report finds A new report by the UK Health Security Agency has found that climate change is negatively affecting mental health in the UK today. The report by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a government agency responsible for all health security in England, says an increasing awareness of the long-term impacts of climate change is leading to […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Carbon dominates climate debate, water scarcity may be a greater threat Desertification, pollution, and poor management are just three factors contributing to increasing thirst across the globe, with fresh supplies of our most vital resource running low. So why is COP so obsessed with emissions? Now COP30 has kicked off in Brazil, it’s clear that the global climate conversation remains stubbornly carbon-centric. Yet while net zero […] Environment Journal · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Policy pressure in the boardroom – How new UK and EU Waste Framework Directives are reshaping board strategy’ Post-Brexit, the UK has established its own regulatory path that closely mirrors, but remains distinct from, the EU’s approach. John Tilbrook, Managing Director of Newman Stewart, discusses the complexity this presents for waste management organisations. OPINION: The regulatory environment for waste management in the United Kingdom and across the European Union is entering a new … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news London Councils call for funding to retrofit 20,000 homes London Councils has called on the government to commit £194 million in capital funding to launch an ambitious five-year programme that aims to revolutionise how the capital tackles its housing retrofit challenge. The London Net Zero Neighbourhood Programme represents a fundamental shift from current approaches, combining area-based delivery with innovative financing to unlock hundreds of […] Air Quality News · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Emerson automation powers Thacker Pass lithium project Emerson has been selected by Lithium Americas to deliver its full automation portfolio and technical services for the Thacker Pass lithium project in northern Nevada.The site is home to the world’s largest known measured lithium resource and reserve, and will play a pivotal role in securing a domestic supply of battery-grade lithium for electric vehicles,… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Recycling company must pay £90,000 for breaking waste permit Johnsons Aggregates and Recycling in Derbyshire must pay £90,000 after pleading guilty to breaking its environmental permit. Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Getting Started with OPRL (January 2026) Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Quintus launches pilot-scale presses for ASSB scale-up Quintus Technologies has introduced its latest Warm Isostatic Presses (WIP), the QIB 300 and QIB 600 series, designed to accelerate the industrialisation of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs).These pilot-scale systems provide a scalable route from lab-scale breakthroughs to full-scale manufacturing, enabling developers to validate materials, formats and processes under real-world conditions.“Our… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Inclusive cycling network launched in Greater Manchester Greater Manchester has seen the launch of England’s first Inclusive Cycling Network, designed to support people of all abilities – including those with disabilities, long-term health conditions or differing needs. The network aims to make cycling fun, social and empowering. With dedicated centres in every borough, the initiative offers participants the chance to try a […] Air Quality News · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Plastics firm fined £277,500 after fatal machinery accident A plastics conversion company has been fined £277,500 after a man died when he became trapped in the moving parts of an unguarded machine. Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Vanadium flow battery powers greener Australian mine Sumitomo Electric Industries has signed an agreement to supply a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) to Boggabri Coal Mine via Idemitsu Australia, the Australian subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan.This follows the installation of a solar power generation facility at the operational mine, part of Idemitsu Australia’s commitment to Green Transformation.To further boost renewable energy integration, the… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Volklec powers marine shift with D-SEA battery pack UK battery manufacturer Volklec has entered the marine sector through a multimillion-pound agreement with offshore technology specialist Walker Subsea to develop the D-SEA battery pack.D-SEA is a first-to-market underwater battery pack powered by Volklec’s 21700-5000mAh energy cells.Designed to deliver onboard energy storage for Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), the D-SEA battery pack represen… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Powerday Opens Ninth Site in West Drayton with Rail Access The post Powerday Opens Ninth Site in West Drayton with Rail Access appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Circular Economy Strategy now expected in 2026 The Government’s Circular Economy Strategy for England is now expected to be unveiled in the new year, Defra Secretary of State Emma Reynolds has confirmed. This marks a delay from the initial plan to begin the public consultation on the strategy in autumn 2025. The confirmation came whilst Reynolds spoke in front of the Environment, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Our 2025 Impact Report ‘Building Capacity for Sustainable Communities’ Circular Communities Scotland is delighted to release our 2025 Impact Report 'Building Capacity for Sustainable Communities'. Building Capacity for Sustainable Communities is all about listening to our members, learning from their expertise, and supporting them to do even more of what they do best. Our members are already experts in delivering impactful reuse, repair and [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news EnviTec to build its first biogas plant in the Philippines - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news Beyond the classroom, the hands-on outdoor projects transforming young lives Amid a youth mental health crisis, young people are finding meaning in gritty jobs – including mucking out pigs Positive News · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news 2nd International Conference on Surface Science, Engineering & Technology (SSET-2026) - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news IEA: Fossil-fuel use will peak before 2030 – unless ‘stated policies’ are abandoned The world’s fossil-fuel use is still on track to peak before 2030, despite a surge... Carbon Brief · 12 Nov 2025 Industry news COP30 Covered podcast: New NDCs, Presidency handover and solving the plastic waste crisis The fourth episode of edie’s daily COP30 Covered podcast is streaming now, with our award-winning editorial team bringing you the day’s biggest headlines on climate action from Belem. We also have a new guest interview on the circular economy. edie — Circular Economy tag · 11 Nov 2025 Industry news Suppliers the focus for new sustainability framework A group of six leading food manufacturers has joined forces with IGD to tackle the conflicting and duplicative requests that can drain supplier resources. By Nick Hughes. What’s new? IGD has unveiled a new ‘Food supply chain sustainability framework’ to help food manufacturers and their suppliers Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 11 Nov 2025 Industry news Strategic guide to water innovation launched by Spring A valuable resource that will help innovators navigate, access and engage with the UK and Ireland water sector’s innovation ecosystem has launched. Developed by Spring, the UK and Ireland water sector’s innovation centre of excellence, the Water Innovation Strategy Ecosystem Guide aims to provide a clear view of innovation across the sector, outlining the roles […] Envirotec Magazine · 11 Nov 2025 Industry news Rotary lobe pumps provide high volume mobile water treatment This article contains sponsored content. During the construction or expansion of any site, or when mining operations take place, one key factor that demands careful planning is the effective management of wastewater, explains North Ridge Pumps. At remote locations, consideration must also be given to reducing reliance on expensive freshwater supplies through the reuse of […] Envirotec Magazine · 11 Nov 2025 Industry news Slow Christmas: four ways to reject the rush and reclaim the calm This Christmas, consider these gifting and holiday strategies for a slower, more meaningful festive period Positive News · 11 Nov 2025