Recycling news: 2025

Industry news The photo series celebrating the people cultivating hope, from soil to sea A new arts project pairs photographers and poets with farmers, fishers and food growers to tell powerful stories of regeneration Positive News · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news The Rise of Ecocide Law: A New Chapter in Environmental Accountability? Sophie Dembinski, Head of Global Public Policy and of... Aldersgate Group · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Open Day at ENRMF – Saturday 8 November 2025 Join us for an exciting Open Morning event at our ENRMF, Stamford Road, Kings Cliffe site on Saturday 8 November from 9 AM to 12 PM. What to Expect: See how a modern, engineered landfill operates Visit the on-site Laboratory and Waste Treatment & Recovery Facility This is a great opportunity to learn about sustainable […] Augean · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news ReBorn releases kitchen caddies made from Biffa recycled plastics Biffa has collaborated with homeware manufacturer ReBorn to supply recycled polypropylene (PP) for a range of kitchen caddies. Under the partnership, the recycled PP pellets will be recovered from post-industrial food packaging waste for a new collection, designed ahead of Simpler Recycling reforms for household food waste. The pellets have also been used to create … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Altilium in the News: S&P Global Commodity Insights interview with COO Dr Christian Marston Altilium COO Dr Christian Marston highlighted the UK’s opportunity for EV battery recycling and critical mineral recovery in an in-depth interview with S&P Global Commodity Insights’ Senior Editor Eaun Sadden. Speaking during London Metals Exchange Week, Christian highlighted the UK's high EV adoption rate, creating a promising market for battery recycling and critical minerals recovery. [...] … Altilium news · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Labour proposes nationally significant infrastructure status for data centres If the proposals are passed it would make it much harder, if not impossible, for community and climate groups to block resource-hungry tech facilities. According to Matthew Pennycock, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, data centres should be recognises with special status under the 2008 Planning Act. If this happens, it would effectively allow […] Environment Journal · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES FESTIVE HOME FRAGRANCE COLLECTION STARTING FROM JUST £2.99 – INCLUDING VIRAL WOODEN TREE CANDLE The countdown to Christmas has begun and shoppers are turning their attention to festive scents to bring that seasonal feeling home. Notes of spiced cinnamon, warming clove, fresh pine and sweet vanilla infuse the supermarket’s latest range, bringing the festive season into the home. Available in stores from 13th November. Brand-new for 2025, the Ski […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Welsh Government announces headquarters for new Disused Tips Authority The new Disused Tips Authority for Wales will be headquartered on a reclaimed colliery tip site in Merthyr Tydfil, creating ‘around 60 new jobs’. The Disused Tips Authority will be responsible for the assessment, categorisation, registration and inspection of all disused tips across Wales. The new public body will be established following the passing […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Why incorrect vape disposal is a hazard Incorrect vape disposal: as fireworks light up the sky this 5th November, there's another explosive risk that demands our attention. It’s one that's hiding in plain sight across retail counters, household bins and waste collection vehicles throughout the UK. Der Beitrag Why incorrect vape disposal is a hazard erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news What can you burn on a bonfire in the UK? Rules explained With Bonfire Night approaching, it’s important to know that you can only burn certain items during your bonfire, or you risk facing a fine. While bonfires are typically held at public firework events, garden bonfires are permitted in the UK, provided you follow specific rules. If you are considering hosting a garden bonfire this year,... Skip & Waste Magazine · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Grid reform, delivery deficit: the planning sector must engage beyond policy Renewable energy sources are facing huge wait times for infrastructure connection. But as Paul Rogers explains, there are more issues facing Britain’s transition to green electricity with roots in the planning system itself. Last month’s House of Lords report into electricity grid infrastructure delivered a blunt verdict: ‘The grid is not ready’ for net zero. […] Environment Journal · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Restoring Trust in Carbon Credits: A Freight Industry Perspective The pressure on businesses to meet government-mandated carbon reduction targets has never been greater. Yet as companies strive to take meaningful climate action, many face a troubling dilemma: how to achieve genuine emissions reductions without falling into the greenwashing trap that has plagued so many sustainability initiatives. This challenge is particularly acute in the logistics… The post… Zero Waste Week · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news RECOUP launches new initiative to encourage reuse, repair, and recycling RECOUP has announced the launch of Rstuff, an evolution of its Pledge2Recycle Plastics campaign, which encourages reuse, repair, and waste reduction. Building on over a decade of experience delivering national recycling communications and working with local authorities, schools, and community groups, Rstuff aims to expand RECOUP’s reach with ‘accessible, practical resources’ that make sustainab… Packaging Scotland · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Global concern for forests and climate falls behind in 2025, Ipsos–FSC survey finds An Ipsos–FSC survey finds global concern for climate change and forest protection dropping sharply in 2025, with war and conflict now the world’s top worry. Open Access Government — Environment · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Bergman & Beving acquires 90% shareholding in DataLase PHOTONIC printing solutions specialist DataLase has announced that Bergman & Beving AB has acquired a 90% shareholding in the business. Based in Widnes, Cheshire, DataLase provides solutions for product and packaging applications worldwide. The company’s photonic printing technology is said to enable ‘high-quality, high-speed, and sustainable’ printing directly onto a range of materials without… Packaging Scotland · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Major companies back Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s 2030 plastics agenda The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is urging more companies to back global efforts against plastic waste with a new action plan setting the direction for the next five years. Circular Online (CIWM) · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news High-speed methanol engine for shipping now successfully tested, says Rolls-Royce The world’s first high-speed marine engine running exclusively on methanol has been successfully tested, Rolls-Royce announced on 27 October, in what seems an important milestone for carbon-neutral shipping. While methanol engines in shipping have so far been demonstrated with the larger, slower-speed class of vessels, Rolls-Royce’s announcement marks a technological first in the development of… Envirotec Magazine · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Levenseat MRF installs AI sorting technology with Tetra Pak backing AI-powered sorting technology has been installed at Levenseat Resource Management’s materials recycling facility (MRF) in Central Scotland. The project was financed by Tetra Pak as part of the company’s investment into food and beverage carton recycling infrastructure across the UK, and was delivered with technology start-up Recycleye. Angus Hamilton, CEO at Levenseat Resource Management, comme… letsrecycle.com News · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Heineken installs 100MWh solar heat battery Heineken, Rondo Energy and EDP are set to deploy a 100MWh Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) at the Central de Cervejas e Bebidas Brewery and Malting Plant in Portugal.This will be the largest heat battery installation in the global beverage sector, delivering continuous, zero-carbon steam for brewing operations.The RHB stores intermittent electricity as high-temperature heat and… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news RECOUP launches Rstuff to inspire action on reuse, repair and recycling across communities and education The post RECOUP launches Rstuff to inspire action on reuse, repair and recycling across communities and education appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news US-Canada partnership for sustainable anode materials The development of sustainable graphite anode active materials for lithium-ion batteries has made a step forward. In a collaborative effort to meet rising demand for critical battery materials, Rain Carbon Canada and Green Graphite Technologies have partnered under the Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge grant from Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen).The cooperation is focused on a sust… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Nestlé, PepsiCo, Unilever and others back new five-year plan to tackle plastic waste Several consumer goods giants including Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever have endorsed the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF)’s new five-year action plan aimed at transforming how plastics are produced and used worldwide. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Boots act as UK headline sponsor for Purple Tuesday 2025 - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Annual Report 2025 - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Issue 30 of Air Quality News magazine out now We are please to announce the publication of the 30th issue of Air Quality News magazine, which has been launched to coincide with our National Air Quality Conference in London. The magazine is available to read here. Given that our conferences are aimed to be of particular use to local authorities, it is appropriate that […] Air Quality News · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news location_on Costa Coffee Princess Royal Hospital - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Telford Apley CooperMill DT - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Brazil: Waga Energy presents its RNG Production Solution on the sidelines of COP30 MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Brazil: Waga Energy presents its RNG Production Solution on the sidelines of COP30 Eybens, France, 3 November, 2025 – With COP30 just a few days away, Waga Energy is presenting its WAGABOX® technology, which purifies landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), in Rio de Janeiro. This is a key solution… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news FPA Membership Login - Foodservice Packaging Association Foodservice Packaging Association · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Circular Economy Architecture: Regenerative design The post Circular Economy Architecture: Regenerative design appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Supply Chain - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Antarctic glacier’s alarming retreat is the fastest ever seen Hektoria glacier on the Antarctic Peninsula retreated 25 kilometres in just 15 months. Its rapid melt could have implications for other glaciers and the rate of sea level rise New Scientist — Environment · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Recruitment begins for Welsh authority to manage disused mine and quarry tips The Welsh Government has begun recruitment for the Chief Executive Officer of the new Disused Tips Authority for Wales. The public body, due to be launched on 1 April 2027, will oversee the long-term management of disused mine and quarry tips across the country. These tips often contain piles of waste materials from mining operations, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Circular economy examples: how circularity works across sectors The post Circular economy examples: how circularity works across sectors appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Strengthening Inflight Waste Management in Mumbai WasteAid, in collaboration with Lufthansa, is continuing its work to improve the efficiency and traceability of inflight waste management systems in Mumbai. Following the successful completion of the baseline assessment, the project has now moved into its next phase — focused on strengthening waste segregation and handling processes along the inflight waste value chain. To […] WasteAid · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Kingfisher at a glance Who are we? - Kingfisher plc Kingfisher plc media · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Domino unveils new laser coder for high-speed drinks production DOMINO Printing Sciences has announced the expansion of its laser coding portfolio with the launch of the Dx1060i CO² laser coder. Engineered for high-speed environments, the new 100-watt coder is designed to help drinks manufacturers maintain ‘smooth’ production while handling more complex coding requirements. Domino said the Dx1060i delivers ‘sharp, durable codes’ across a range […] Packaging Scotland · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Deadline looms for Future Trailblazer Awards 2026 THE deadline for entering the Future Trailblazer Awards 2026 is set to close on Tuesday November 4. Launched last year in partnership with the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3), innovators across the packaging sector are being encouraged to put themselves or a colleague forward. The awards celebrate rising stars driving innovation across sustainability, […] Packaging Scotland · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Q&A: COP30 could – finally – agree how to track the ‘global goal on adaptation’ Nearly a decade on from the Paris Agreement, there is still not an agreed way... Carbon Brief · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Efficiency Under Cover: The Strategy Behind Select Auto Parts’ Indoor Advantage Natasha Broxton, Founder and of Select Auto Parts & Sales, leads Milwaukee’s only fully indoor auto recycling facility. With a background in corporate bookkeeping and tire recycling, she has built an innovative operation centred on efficiency, sustainability, and technology. Through precise inventory management and AI integration, Broxton is redefining modern auto recycling while promoting smar… Auto Recycling World · 3 Nov 2025