Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 29 Jul 2026.

Industry news Assisted Lifts (Garden Waste) - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Services and Weather - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Book a Visit (Recycling Centre) - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Customer Feedback - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Collection Day - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Collections (Garden Waste) - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Recycling Tips - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 4 Oct 2025 Industry news Collection Day - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 4 Oct 2025 Industry news Choose to Reuse - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 4 Oct 2025 Industry news Book a Collection (Bulky Collections) - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 4 Oct 2025 Industry news POLITICAL PRINT: Will Starmer’s newfound bravery extend to food? The prime minister took the fight to Reform at Labour’s conference in Liverpool but is a growth-at-all-costs agenda compatible with food systems change? By Nick Hughes. When Sir Keir Starmer took to the stage in Liverpool last week the stakes were high – higher than they should have Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Powys County Council - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘RPD reporting system is hugely adding to pEPR stress’ Phil Conran, Director at 360 Environmental, warns that the complexities of the reporting system is “hugely” adding to both the costs and complexity of Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR). OPINION: It’s certainly been a hectic month for EPR. Whilst producers are generally getting in the flow of six-monthly reporting, for many companies, obtaining supplier … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Main construction to commence on £500m Medworth EfW plant Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power (EfW CHP) facility in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, is set to begin full-scale construction. MVV Environment Medworth, a subsidiary of MVV Environment, and Kanadevia Inova have signed the Notice to Proceed for the facility following the conclusion of an engineering, procurement and construction contract earlier this year. The development … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news NEMI Teas: Brewing Social Change NEMI Teas is a London-based social enterprise and specialist tea company that has successfully integrated a robust social mission into a high-growth business model. The company offers a range of premium, Organic tea blends to the foodservice sectors across the UK and Europe. Our core mission is to empower refugees by providing them with crucial […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news The dirty truth: how sewage pollution drains the economy Did you know ineffective sewage systems and pollution place a multi-billion pound burden on the economy each year? Sewage pollution occurs when untreated or poorly treated wastewater contaminates land and water. In England, only 14% of rivers meet “good ecological status”. This ranks the UK among the worst in Europe for water quality. This widespread […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility: Unboxing a new era It’s all change in the world of packaging waste management. The packaging reporting deadline has passed. From October 2025, businesses that fall under the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme will receive their first invoices, covering the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Der Beitrag Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility: Unboxing a new era erschien z… ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 3 October 2025: UK political gap on climate widens; Fossil-fuelled Typhoon Ragasa; ‘Overshoot’ unknowns Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Celebrating the Tidy Wales Awards 2025 winners The post Celebrating the Tidy Wales Awards 2025 winners appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news New report warns skills shortages threaten circular economy progress A new report warns that skills shortages will hold back the UK’s efforts to move towards a circular economy, drawing upon the appraisal of key member organisations in chemicals and materials science. Published on 2 October by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) and the Royal Society […] Envirotec Magazine · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news How manufacturers are ensuring leak tightness in drainage seals and pipes By Paul Grills, BPF Pipes Group There is plenty of talk about preventing leaks in below ground water and drainage pipes and the importance of good installation; however, ensuring the quality and long-term performance of these pipes starts well before they are actually installed. British Plastics Federation (BPF) Pipes Group manufacturers make their products to […] Envirotec Magazine · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Liverpool launches low-carbon heat network Liverpool has taken a major step towards its net zero ambitions with the official opening of the £7.5 million Mersey Heat Energy Centre. Developed by The Peel Group in partnership with district heat network specialist Ener-Vate, the centre will provide low-carbon heating and hot water to thousands of homes, offices and public buildings across the […] Air Quality News · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Q&A: What the ‘controversial’ GWP* methane metric means for farming emissions A controversial way of measuring how much methane warms the planet has stirred debate in... Carbon Brief · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Green Parts and Circularity: Europe Needs a Full-Chain Approach Green parts are emerging as a vital solution for sustainable and cost-efficient auto repair. To scale their use, a full-chain, collaborative approach is essential. Claire Lichawski, an independent consultant in automotive recycling and circular economy, leads efforts in France to connect insurers, dismantlers, and repairers through certified protocols. Her work demonstrates how structured coope… Auto Recycling World · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news IAA Announces New Branch in Banbury, England, its Largest Site in the UK IAA Holdings, LLC, an RB Global company (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) and a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, today announced the grand opening of its newest and largest site in the United Kingdom, located in Banbury, England. The new, easy-to-access IAA Banbury site strengthens IAA’s UK footprint and elevates its ability to serve customers and expand operations… ATF Professional · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Engaging the public is key to success of waste reforms By Guest Contributor, Rt Hon Dame Theresa Villiers DBE, former Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs The next few years will see implementation of changes to […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Fix the food system to fix the planet, EAT-Lancet Commission says A landmark new report on how to eat healthily and sustainably is warning that global food systems are "the single most influential driver of planetary boundary transgression". edie — Circular Economy tag · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Order a Container - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Hull Council to recruit 70 staff ahead of Simpler Recycling rollout Hull City Council’s Streetscene Services has announced a recruitment drive of 70 new roles ahead of new Simpler Recycling rules. In preparation for the national reforms, the council is seeking to fill 60 loader positions and 10 driver chargehand roles. The local authority said that the additional staff will help it to manage new weekly … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news CARS Joins ESS Expo, Bringing Vehicle Recycling into the Wider Sustainability Conversation As the vehicle recycling industry continues to evolve, this year’s Complete Auto Recycling Show (CARS) marked a significant moment of transition. For the first time, CARS was hosted as part of the wider Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), held at Birmingham’s NEC in September, joining forces with a range of sectors across the recycling and environmental services landscape. ATF Professional · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news NLWA warns of £35m ‘carbon tax’ hit on residents The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has issued a stark warning that waste management costs and risks are escalating rapidly. In a Call to Action, the authority has urged the Government to take decisive steps to cut waste, protect households from rising costs and give councils the tools to deliver sustainable services. The NLWA has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news EU faces pressure to phase out waste incineration More than 150 non-governmental organisations have called for an immediate halt to the construction of new waste incinerators across the European Union, warning that expanding capacity threatens both climate targets and public health. In a joint letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU Commissioners and national ministers, the coalition – led […] Air Quality News · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Prestone to unveil EV thermal management solutions Prestone will unveil its advanced EVX™ thermal management fluids at The Battery Show North America, held in Detroit from 6–9 October 2025.The Prestone EVX range is engineered to meet the growing demands of electrified vehicles, offering low conductivity, robust corrosion protection, and chemical stability for both light and heavy-duty EVs. These fluids have undergone rigorous… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news EG4 joins Lektra to deliver AI battery platform Lektra has announced a strategic partnership with EG4 Electronics to merge EG4’s advanced battery systems with Lektra’s distributed AI infrastructure to deliver a pioneering solution: batteries with integrated micro data centre capabilities.Lektra is the innovator behind the world’s first patented distributed data centres powered by distributed energy and EG4 Electronics is a leading solar and… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Hike to International Waste Shipment charges takes effect The confirmed increase to the International Waste Shipment (IWS) charges has taken effect, as of 1 October 2025. The increase applies to fees covering movements of “notified waste” – shipments subject to stricter notification controls – and comes as part of a wider package of charge adjustments across environmental permitting, waste carrier registration and producer … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news ALDI SLASHES PRICE OF HEROES AND QUALITY STREET TUBS Christmas has come early at Aldi as the supermarket is dropping the price of Heroes to £4.89 (550g) and Quality Street to just £4.39 (550g). The festive favourites are available in stores now for less than £5. Savvy shoppers can tick the coveted tubs off their Christmas preparation list for an unbeatable price thanks to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Orion to showcase new Texas plant and additive At The Battery Show North America 2025, Orion will unveil its upcoming acetylene black production facility in La Porte, Texas, alongside its flagship PRINTEX® kappa 100 conductive additive which is engineered for next-generation lithium-ion battery performance.The La Porte plant, expected to launch in Q2 2026, will manufacture Orion’s acetylene-based PRINTEX kappa 100, a high-purity, high-condu… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Europe’s recycling gains mask deeper failures, report finds Europe’s environment is still “not good” despite years of policy promises, according to a damning new assessment by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news PackUK sets out RAM roadmap through to 2030 PackUK has published its Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) Roadmap 2025–2030. The roadmap provides producers and industry with a forward look at an expected timeline for milestones in Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) guidance, deadlines and updates. PackUK emphasised that “all timings in the roadmap are subject to change.” PRO to be appointed in March … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news ALDI’S WINNING STREAK IS BACK AS WHICH? CROWNS IT CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET FOR SEPTEMBER Consumer champion Which? has once again named Aldi the UK’s cheapest supermarket for a basket of 71 essential items this September, marking its eighth win this year and its 23rd win in the last two years. The total price for a comparable basket at Aldi was found to be £17.47 less than at Morrisons. Similarly, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 3 Oct 2025