Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Producers risk fines of up to 5% of turnover for late EPR payments Producers that fail to pay their household waste disposal fees on time could face penalties of up to 5% of their UK turnover. Under PackUK’s enforcement terms for the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, producers that miss payment deadlines could face a variable monetary penalty, calculated as the greater of: 20% of unpaid fees 5% … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Q3 Newsletter – October 2025 Member news - EPR Packaging – first invoice for the Household Waste Disposal Costs Industry news - RAM v1.1: Why large producers must act now! Compliance news - ERP UK’s RAM Checking Tool - LAMB service Featured article - Packaging EPR: From Uncertainty to Action Meet a new team member - In this edition, Der Beitrag Q3 Newsletter – October 2025 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news ADBA unveils landmark 2025 National Conference programme forged by industry leaders ADBA unveils landmark 2025 National Conference programme forged by industry leaders The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) is proud to announce the official programme for its flagship National Conference 2025, themed ‘Biogas: delivering sustainable growth, energy security and a circular economy’. This year’s agenda has been developed by a Content Steering Committee – a… The… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Systems-thinking study identifies agricultural practices that threaten soil health and global food supply The global food system faces growing risks as modern farming practices undermine the resilience of the world’s soils, according to new research. Soil resilience is the ability of soils to withstand, adapt to, and recover from disturbances, ranging from everyday management practices to more severe shocks such as extreme weather events. A major review of […] Envirotec Magazine · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news New carbon standard risks killing nature projects before they start, warns industry The Project Developer Forum (PD Forum)1 has issued a strong warning to the UN body overseeing carbon market rules under the Paris Agreement, saying a proposed standard for ensuring the permanence of emissions reductions could cripple the emerging market for nature-based climate solutions. In a formal submission to the Article 6.4 Supervisory Body (SB), the […] Envirotec Magazine · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Packaging EPR fees: How to prepare for your 2025 invoices Packaging EPR Fees are landing soon—and late payments could cost your business up to 5% of UK turnover. Our blog breaks down what the fees cover, when invoices are due, and how to prepare your team to stay compliant and avoid penalties. Valpak · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Record Amazon fires in 2024 trigger surge in C02 emissions The Amazon rainforest experienced its worst fire season in over two decades in 2024, with devastating consequences for both the environment and the global climate. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Building a Circular Future: Industry Leaders Unite at The RECOUP Conference The post Building a Circular Future: Industry Leaders Unite at The RECOUP Conference appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news PackUK’s New RAM Roadmap Charts the Future of Recyclability The post PackUK’s New RAM Roadmap Charts the Future of Recyclability appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news IEA: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries More than 100 countries have cut their dependence on fossil-fuel imports and saved hundreds of... Carbon Brief · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Regulation, Risk & Resilience: Can the UK Glass Market Withstand the New Compliance Landscape? The post Regulation, Risk & Resilience: Can the UK Glass Market Withstand the New Compliance Landscape? appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news PackUK Recyclability Assessment Methodology Roadmap 2025–2030: What Businesses Need to Know 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) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Reshaping food systems is ‘irresistable’ There was no escaping the major story this week, as the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission released its ‘Report on Healthy, Sustainable, and Just Food Systems’. Building on its influential 2019 report, the 2025 edition was billed as the most comprehensive global scientific evaluation of food systems Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news England suffers ‘second worst’ harvest on record Extreme weather so far in the 2020s has played a “major role” in creating a total deficit in wheat production of over seven million tonnes, according to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, a think tank. This is enough wheat to bake over four billion loaves of bread. ECIU’s analysis came in the same Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news UK Government accused of dodging deforestation disaster dossier UK national security is under severe threat from the climate crisis and the looming collapse of vital natural ecosystems, like the Amazon rainforest, according to UK intelligence chiefs. However, the official publication of their warnings has reportedly been blocked by number Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Supply can’t matcha demand for trendy tea Record temperatures in Japan have curbed matcha green tea production this year, straining supplies and driving prices to all-time highs as global demand for the trendy beverage continues to surge. Reuters reported that the Kyoto region, which accounts for about a quarter of Japan's production of Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT Our fast facts this week include one from the new EAT-Lancet 2025 report and a potential breakthrough for biodiversity reporting. There are also grim facts from Europe on nature destruction (with agriculture fuelling this), but better news for investment in regenerative farming. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Chemist in her element as she finds winning formula A chemist who swapped pulling pints for handling hazardous waste little over two years ago has been honoured with an award for excellence by her employer. Danielle Swallow has won the Shining Star of the Year Award at CSG, where she is a chemist at the waste management specialist’s Middlesbrough laboratory. The accolade recognises individuals […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Ricardo Rodriguez named CFO at Amprius Amprius Technologies, a US-based manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, has appointed Ricardo C. Rodriguez as chief financial officer, effective immediately.The announcement marks a planned leadership transition, with outgoing CFO Sandra Wallach retiring and continuing to support the company in the short term.Rodriguez joins Amprius with over 20 years’ experience in finance, strategy and operat… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Moving on up (the value chain): How producers can get more value from every tonne The demand for high-quality sand and aggregates continues to grow, but variability in recycled and natural materials can limit profitability. In today’s increasingly competitive market and ever-evolving regulatory landscape, producers need to create as much value as possible from every tonne processed. This will be the focus of an upcoming webinar on Wednesday, 22nd October, when... Skip & Waste Magazine · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Older workers overrepresented in waste sector fatalities, data shows Workers aged 60 and over account for a third of workplace fatalities in the last three years, newly uncovered data shows, despite only making up around 11% of the workforce. ATF Professional · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Infrastructure, Biodiversity Net Gain, and buying nature credits wholesale Regardless of future reforms, BNG is going nowhere. The key to success is identifying implementation processes which maximise benefits to ecosystems, clients and communities, engaging in portfolio-level investment, and nurturing relationships with off-site operators. There has been much debate recently in the UK and around the world on Net Zero, green energy policies and the […] Environment Journal · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Grundon wins Safe Vehicles Award at UK Fleet Champions Awards The post Grundon wins Safe Vehicles Award at UK Fleet Champions Awards appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Suez UK profit after tax jumps 680% in 2024 Suez UK has reported a significant rise in profits for the 2024 calendar year, with profit after tax rising by 680%. The increase was underpinned by strong performance from its Energy from Waste (EfW) operations, new contracts and extensions to existing partnerships. According to the company’s latest financial report, turnover reached £771 million in 2024, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Volklec and Unipart strengthen UK battery supply chain UK lithium-ion battery cell manufacturer Volklec has entered a strategic battery supply chain partnership with Unipart, one of Britain’s most established logistics and supply chain specialists.The collaboration marks a pivotal move in Volklec’s ambition to build sovereign UK battery cell manufacturing and reinforce secure, world-class supply chains to support national electrification.Unipart wi… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Re-Gen announced as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2025 Re-Gen, one of Europe’s leading recycling companies, has been named among Ireland’s Best Managed Companies. The award, which celebrates outstanding business performance, was presented at a ceremony in Dublin on Thursday 25 September. Eight new businesses have been awarded the Ireland’s Best Managed Companies (BMC) accolade at the 17th annual awards programme. This year, Deloitte … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Position Statement – Food Residue in Paper and Board Packaging 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) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news You Against You: Embracing Change and Choosing to Get Involved in Auto Recycling In an industry built on transformation, few lessons are more relevant than those found in the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. Brian Bachand, of Westover Auto Salvage in the US, draws inspiration from Marcus Aurelius to explore a deeper truth: the biggest obstacles we face are often the ones we create ourselves. In his reflection, Brian shares how personal motivation, industry disruption, and a … Auto Recycling World · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Clarity Recognised for Innovation and Customer Experience at Engage Awards 2025 The post Clarity Recognised for Innovation and Customer Experience at Engage Awards 2025 appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Planning advice for Local authorities to tackle water crisis A summer of droughts, hosepipe bans and sewage spills is likely to be followed by an autumn and winter typified by drainage overflow and flood issues. According to British water technology specialist ACO Technologies, the UK’s ongoing water crisis can only be solved through strategic thinking. This must balance green and grey solutions within a […] Environment Journal · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news German car giants demand rollback on EU CO2 laws The 2035 standard should be eased, according to automotive manufacturers struggling to keep up with China’s dominant EV brands. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is meeting today with executives from the country’s top car manufacturers to discuss the bloc’s aim of ending the sale of carbon dioxide-emitting cars by 2035. He had previously been pushing for […] Environment Journal · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Air pollution tied to obesity and diabetes Air pollution could make people more prone to obesity and diabetes, according to a new international study led by scientists at the University of Zurich (UZH) and Case Western Reserve University. The researchers found that long-term exposure to fine air pollution can disrupt the body’s metabolism by interfering with how our ‘good’ fat works. In […] Air Quality News · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Video: What does Q4 2025 have in store for ESA members? In his quarterly vlog for Autumn 2025, ESA Executive Director, Jacob Hayler, reflects on some of the challenges and opportunities ahead for the recycling and waste treatment sector in the […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Wastewater treatment greenhouse gas output could be double previous estimates The hidden climate cost of cleaning our most precious supplies have been drastically downplayed, according to a new study. According to research conduced by Princeton University Engineering School and Northwestern University, published in the journal Nature Water, sewage works produce around twice as many tonnes of greenhouse gases that previously believed. Led by professors Mark […] Environment Journal · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Study: Flow batteries advance hybrid power systems A new study from Flow Batteries Europe (FBE), conducted with industry partners, offers a compelling solution to one of the energy transition’s most pressing challenges: how to manage surplus renewable energy without relying solely on fossil fuels.The report advocates for hybrid systems that combine existing gas-fired power plants with newly installed flow batteries – delivering… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Partial closure at Kirkniemi paper mill cuts 175k tonnes of capacity Sappi Europe has confirmed plans to close one of its paper machines at the Kirkniemi Mill in Lohja, Finland. In August, the company announced it had begun discussions regarding the potential closure of Paper Machine 2 to improve the site’s profitability and overall cost competitiveness. That consultation has now concluded, with Sappi confirming that Paper … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Fossil fuel giants’ energy transition claims ‘anecdotal at best’ New research reveals that the world’s largest oil and gas companies account for just 1.42% of renewable energy projects worldwide, despite decades of pledges to drive the transition away from fossil fuels. The research, from the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, challenges the narrative promoted by the fossil […] Air Quality News · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Top 250 oil and gas firms own just 1.5% of the world’s renewable power Despite public promises by many fossil fuel firms that they are investing in the green transition, it turns out that they have made little contribution to the growth of renewable energy New Scientist — Environment · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news UK holiday park becomes first fossil fuel-free resort Groundbreaking on-site energy production, tractors and ovens fulled with vegetable oil, and an all-green external electricity supply have all contributed to the achievement. Bluestone National Park Resort in Wales is a five-star vacation destination which committed to reaching becoming 100% renewable powered earlier this year. The transition completed in late-September 2025. Alongside its elect… Environment Journal · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Material Focus: ‘We can all help reclaim valuable materials’ International E-Waste Day, taking place on 14 October 2025, will focus on the hidden value of Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) in unused and broken electronic devices. While the term “critical raw materials” is now more widely recognised, the campaign draws attention to the materials that already exist within the millions of electrical items lying dormant … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2025