Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Waitrose and Daily Dose partner to launch limited-edition Leckford Estate Apple Juice - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 17 Dec 2025 Industry news Navigating the Great Grid Upgrade: a local project’s perspective This post is by Ciara Shannon, founding director of the Green Finance Community Hub and Project Collette. The Great Grid Upgrade, launched by National Grid in 2023, represents the most ambitious overhaul of Britain’s electricity network since the early 1950s, when Churchill’s government built the […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 17 Dec 2025 Industry news enfinium supports a further 15 Repair Cafés in the second year of its Repair Café Support Fund enfinium supports a further 15 Repair Cafés in the second year of its Repair Café Support Fund enfinium · 17 Dec 2025 Industry news Map — Store Locator - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news National Skip Hire is available online enva.com - enva.com Enva · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Plastic ABS RP001 - enva.com Enva · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news ALDI TO OPEN FIVE STORES IN 24 HOURS Aldi will open five new stores in 24 hours, just in time for Christmas. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, which has more than 1,070 stores, will open new stores in Uxbridge and Old Kent Road in London, as well as Northallerton, Pershore on Thursday 11th December and a new store in Yate, Bristol on Friday 12th […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Plastic Recycling Plastic Recycling - enva.com Enva · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news European regulators urged to back ‘permanent materials’ in circular plans MRW European regulators urged to back ‘permanent materials’ in circular plans Formal opinion from European civil society advisory group says future regulations should incentivise materials such as glass, aluminium and steel owing to their recyclability potential European regulators urged to back ‘permanent materials’ in circular plans Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Our top 12 moments from 2025 From a Hackney high street to the halls of power in Westminster and Brussels, we take a look back at how we pushed repair forward in 2025. The Restart Project · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news DS Smith vows to keep innovating in 2026 As 2025 draws to a close, Ashwin Moorthy, head of design & innovation at DS Smith, tells Packaging Scotland about the key trends, challenges and opportunities to watch out for in 2026. At DS Smith, our main priority is responding to customer challenges and the development of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. This approach is […] Packaging Scotland · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Tortilla to cut 178kg of plastic waste per year with new machine TORTILLA is to introduce the Speedwrap Pro 300 Dispenser across all of its 74 UK sites in a move set to remove 178kg of plastic waste per year. The Mexican street food chain, which has five sites in Scotland, explained that the partnership will remove thousands of small plastic adapters that had previously been used […] Packaging Scotland · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Full Terms & Conditions of Supply: Customer Copy – Specialist England Limited - enva.com Enva · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news BCMPA reflects on another year of growth and vows to keep momentum going AS 2025 draws to a close, the BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics, has reflected on another year of growth. This year saw the organisation expand its community with the launch of its Associate Membership Programme. Over 15 companies have joined this year and helped provide content and insights into the […] Packaging Scotland · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Quatra acquisition expands UK oil recycling capacity MRW Quatra acquisition expands UK oil recycling capacity Belgium-headquartered firm expands UK operations with purchase of Lifecycle Oils which it says will allow it to scale up operations Quatra acquisition expands UK oil recycling capacity MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Peers invite minister to address waste crime inquiry response concerns MRW Peers invite minister to address waste crime inquiry response concerns Cross-party committee Chair has requested MP Emma Reynolds to respond to criticisms about government’s response to 2025 waste crime inquiry Peers invite minister to address waste crime inquiry response concerns Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news First sponsors of 2026 Pro Carton Young Designers Award confirmed THE first sponsors of the 2026 Pro Carton Young Designers Award (PCYDA) have been announced. RDM Group and Lucaprint S.p.A have been named as sponsors of the PCYDA 2026 Training Days, with the award ceremony set to take place in Rome in September. The companies will jointly host the award winners on a three-day educational […] Packaging Scotland · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Sustainable Marine Services - enva.com Enva · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Paws for thought: The importance of bagging and binning dog fouling The post Paws for thought: The importance of bagging and binning dog fouling appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Scientists warn of indoor threat from ‘new contaminants’ A new scientific review warns that the air inside our homes, schools and workplaces may be a significant source of exposure to a broad range of under-regulated chemicals. The analysis highlights that while people spend roughly 90% of their time indoors, research and regulation have historically focused on outdoor pollution. The authors from Peking University […] Air Quality News · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Interactive map: the EU’s banned pesticide trade The post Interactive map: the EU’s banned pesticide trade appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Hundreds of “near-miss” incidents involving people sleeping in bins each year Recycling and waste collectors with a national footprint can routinely report more than four hundred “near-miss” incidents each year involving people sheltering inside waste containers, according to data shared with […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Maccor and Webasto partner on battery testing Maccor and Webasto Power Test Systems have announced a partnership to deliver integrated battery testing solutions across a wide range of voltages.The collaboration combines Maccor’s expertise in precision battery testing for lower-voltage systems ( 200V), creating a comprehensive offering for OEMs, battery labs and universities.Both companies design, manufacture .… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news University wins £44k fund to tackle paper cup recycling barriers The National Cup Recycling Scheme has announced University College London (UCL) as the winner of its Beyond the Bin project fund competition. The fund, which was announced in August 2025, will award more than £44,000 to support UCL’s Centre for Behaviour Change. The centre will use the funding toinvestigate the barriers preventing paper cups from being recycled through mainstream systems. Hanna… letsrecycle.com News · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Y2 Illustrative EPR Base Fees for 2026 Announced by PackUK The post Y2 Illustrative EPR Base Fees for 2026 Announced by PackUK appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Food waste recycling in schools: children are the future of the Circular Economy Food waste recycling in schools across the UK is no longer just an operational concern. It’s becoming one of the most powerful tools we have for shaping a sustainable future. Children are growing up in a world facing climate change, resource scarcity, and rising waste volumes. The good news? When sustainability education starts early, it […] Keenan Recycling · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news York Minster’s solar rooftop marries green energy with safety York Minster, the iconic 800-year-old cathedral, is proving that ancient heritage and cutting-edge green technology can coexist, achieving major sustainability wins without compromising safety. In just six months since its commissioning, a new 184-panel rooftop solar array has generated over 42,000 kWh of clean energy. This meets more than 80% of the Minster’s peak power […] Air Quality News · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news In-dock charging to be introduced for London’s Santander bikes Transport for London (TfL) has announced a new long-term contract with operator Serco, ensuring the running of the Santander Cycles hire scheme until at least 2031. The agreement paves the way for significant customer-focused upgrades to the bike-sharing system. A central improvement will be the introduction of in-dock charging technology for the scheme’s e-bikes, scheduled […] Air Quality News · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Greyparrot’s 2025 highlights: Turning circular momentum into intelligent action   2025 was a landmark year for progress on global circularity. Greyparrot blog · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Funding boost for paper cup recycling research UNIVERSITY College London (UCL) is to receive over £44,000 to fund research into the barriers to recycling paper cups in mainstream systems. The learning institute’s Centre for Behaviour Change was winner of the National Cup Recycling Scheme’s ‘Beyond the Bin’ project fund competition, with the funding also set to help produce the first behavioural systems […] Packaging Scotland · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Sanand battery plant construction gains momentum Construction at Agratas’ Sanand battery manufacturing facility in Gujarat is advancing rapidly, marking a significant milestone in India’s clean energy ambitions.The 320-acre site has completed its foundation works, with the steel framework now close to completion. Designed to deliver an initial annual capacity of 20GWh, the project represents one of the largest investments in India’s… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Independent analysis shows UK energy prices could fall 50% by 2050 The next quarter century is likely to deliver a significant decline in electricity costs for Britain. According to the National Energy Systems Operator [Neso], the new independent body overseeing electricity and gas networks, the shift to renewables and away from costly imported oil and gas will help bring market prices down sharply. The costing estimates, […] Environment Journal · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news EU set to soften 2035 zero-emissions car rule, senior MEP says The EU’s 2035 zero-CO₂ new-car rule could be eased to allow plug-in hybrids, according to senior MEP Manfred Weber. If confirmed, the shift would extend mixed powertrain flows into the ELV stream, affecting dismantling, parts markets and investment in high-voltage capabilities. Auto Recycling World · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Ford Focus tops UK scrap charts again in 2025 In 2025, the Ford Focus remained the UK’s most scrapped car with CarTakeBack, typically arriving at ATFs at around 17.5 years old and mainly as petrol models. We examine the top 10 scrapped vehicles, colour and fuel trends, and set out what this data means for UK ATFs’ parts strategies, depollution processes and future capacity planning. ATF Professional · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Have you used the new DfT transport connectivity planning tool? The web-based application scores locations in England and Wales in terms of access to essential services such as schools and healthcare. The UK Government’s Department for Transport wants to help planning teams make better informed decisions about the viability of development sites. Two of the home nations have been mapped, offering invaluable insights into their […] Environment Journal · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Businesses and experts back Biodiversity Net Gain for small sites Businesses and experts from across the construction and built environment sector have published an open letter asking the Government to retain Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements for small sites and adopt a more proportionate approach to reform. Coordinated by the Green Construction Board (GCB) and UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) the letter is supported by […] Envirotec Magazine · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news A world drowning in debt cannot survive climate decline Financial and environmental crises are feeding off each other, creating a new global poverty-environment trap, with little hope of disruption under the current system. According to a new paper published by Professor Andreas Antoniades at the University of Sussex, Breaking the Cycle: Financial Stress, Unsustainable Growth, and the Transition to Sustainability, countries are facing growing […] Environment Journal · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Graphene aluminium-ion battery charges in six minutes Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has announced significant progress in its graphene aluminium-ion battery technology, developed in partnership with the University of Queensland and supported by Rio Tinto and the Battery Innovation Center in the US.The graphene aluminium-ion (G+AI) battery is designed to deliver rapid charging, achieving a full charge in under six minutes. Current testing… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news REPORT – The World’s Cheapest Cleaner | December 2025 Removing global warming gases from the atmosphere can be achieved at less than half the cost of current UK government plans, a report shows. Its conclusion could be crucial to getting global emissions back on track. The process of removing the global warming gas carbon dioxide from the atmosphere can be achieved at a quarter… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 Dec 2025 Industry news Sustainability LIVE: The London Summit + Awards 2026 - Sustainability Magazine Sustainability Magazine · 16 Dec 2025