Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Retailer Communications Toolkit released - Material Focus Material Focus · 13 Dec 2025 Industry news Disposable vape waste quadruples to 5 million per week - Material Focus Material Focus · 13 Dec 2025 Industry news WEEE Regulations - Material Focus Material Focus · 13 Dec 2025 Industry news Our Impact - Material Focus Material Focus · 13 Dec 2025 Industry news Contact us - Material Focus Material Focus · 13 Dec 2025 Industry news Tykes - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 13 Dec 2025 Industry news Legislators agree provisional EU-wide vehicle circularity reforms MRW Legislators agree provisional EU-wide vehicle circularity reforms Measures, if approved into law, would see targets introduced for recycled plastics use, with gradual aims to introduce similar requirements on steel, aluminium and critical minerals Legislators agree provisional EU-wide vehicle circularity reforms Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Thomas West - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Guest blog: Options for securing a reliable and sustainable waste and recycling service The post Guest blog: Options for securing a reliable and sustainable waste and recycling service appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Some Arctic warming ‘irreversible’ even if we cut atmospheric CO2 Efforts to lower the levels of CO2 in the atmosphere may come too late to prevent long-term changes to the Arctic New Scientist — Environment · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news WEEE compliance for HVAC businesses WEEE compliance: As we move into the new year, there's no better time for heating and cooling businesses to review their environmental compliance obligations. Der Beitrag WEEE compliance for HVAC businesses erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news EU 2035 combustion engine ban set to be softened – implications for UK vehicle recyclers The EU’s planned 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars is expected to be eased to a 90% CO₂ reduction target, keeping hybrids and some combustion engines in play. For UK ATFs, this means a longer period of mixed ICE, hybrid and EV ELVs, requiring flexible operations and steadily increasing EV and battery-handling capability. ATF Professional · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news EA starts preparations to clear Kidlington waste crime site MRW EA starts preparations to clear Kidlington waste crime site Regulator says it will fund initial clearance work as an “exceptional circumstance” in response to updated fire risk warnings from emergency service providers EA starts preparations to clear Kidlington waste crime site Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Scotland to consider measures to prevent incinerator over-capacity Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has agreed with the Scottish Government to develop an indicative cap on incineration capacity. The agreement will mean that the Government will consider national capacity in the decision process for accepting applications to increase incinerator capacity in Scotland. The purpose of the intervention is to prevent Scotland from becoming “overly reliant” … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news EU’s new vehicle regulation misses the turn toward a circular automotive sector EU institutions have struck a political deal to merge the ELV and 3R directives into a single vehicle circularity regulation, adding a Circularity Vehicle Passport and EU-wide EPR. However, EEB and DUH argue recycled plastics targets and key enforcement measures were diluted and delayed. Auto Recycling World · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news OPINION: Brexit and the Waste Ban: Will the UK Lead or Lag in the Circular Economy? Mark Garrett, Managing Director at Clearpoint Recycling, on the opportunities and challenges of plastic waste exports. OPINION: On 21 November 2025, the EU entered the final year before the implementation of the revised Waste Shipment Regulation (EU) 2024/1157. This will ban all plastic waste exports from EU member states to more than 160 non-OECD countries. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Luxury packaging specialist strengthens senior team NATHAN Fage has been appointed new business development manager at luxury packaging company Pusterla 1880 UK. He will be tasked with further growing the business across both existing and new sectors, including luxury food, drinks, beauty and cosmetics. Nathan has over ten years’ experience of the luxury sector, including roles within manufacturing, design, and outsourcing […] Packaging Scotland · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Christmas Opening Hours The post Christmas Opening Hours appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news ESA responds to “disappointing” Telegraph EfW story Energy recovery facilities play a vital role in our society, safely and reliably treating millions of tonnes of the UK’s residual waste each year. These facilities are an essential component […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 12 December: EU under ‘pressure’; ‘Unusual warmth’ explained; Rise of climate boardgames Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news New tool will assess viability of installing air filters in classrooms A new digital tool has been launched to help schools in the UK make informed decisions about classroom air quality. The CHEPA (Classroom HEPA) impact calculator is a free, web-based resource which helps users explore whether adding a HEPA filter unit could meaningfully improve indoor air quality and what that might mean for energy use, […] Air Quality News · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Resources Archive - Material Focus Material Focus · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Packaging Innovations and Empack The post Packaging Innovations and Empack appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Clock ticking on food business transformation Despite pockets of positivity, the latest industry benchmarking reports lay bare a continued lack of progress in building a more resilient food system. By Nick Hughes. In December 2023, Footprint published an article titled ‘Time running out to transform food system’. It followed the publication of several Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Tenders and contract wins round-up 12 December 2025 MRW Tenders and contract wins round-up 12 December 2025 Latest round-up of tenders and awards includes contract for supplying NHS trust's IT hardware needs and related recycling of older equipment Tenders and contract wins round-up 12 December 2025 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Maryland’s ‘atmospheric soup’ tracked to Canadian wildfires A new study has found that chemical traces from Canada’s 2023 wildfires lingered in the air above Maryland – more than 1,000 miles from where the smoke originated – for months after the visible smoke had disappeared. The 2023 fire season in Canada sent smoke billowing thousands of miles across the U.S., blanketing East Coast […] Air Quality News · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news ALUMINIUM OUTLOOK '26 - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news BPF calls for ‘urgent’ government support for UK plastic recyclers THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has warned that the UK is at ‘serious risk’ of losing its domestic plastic recycling industry. The organisation said that, over the past two years, more than 17 UK plastic recycling sites or companies – with a combined processing capacity of roughly 400,000 tonnes – are no longer operational. This […] Packaging Scotland · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news ‘Together We Can’ – CIWM and WasteAid publish Impact Report WasteAid, with support from the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), has today released the Dennakuwo Impact Report 2025, celebrating three years of successful partnership driving circular economy innovation and community-led waste management in The Gambia. Since 2022, the Dennakuwo Circular Economy Network — meaning “Together We Can” — has grown to more than […] WasteAid · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 unveils star-studded speaker line-up PACKAGING Innovations & Empack 2026 has announced its first wave of speakers – with industry leaders, innovators, and emerging brands set to share insights across four dedicated stages. Taking place from February 11-12 at Birmingham’s NEC, the speakers will examine the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of packaging. Across the circular economy, design […] Packaging Scotland · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Weekly Prices Update for 12 December 2025 MRW Weekly Prices Update for 12 December 2025 MRW’s regular reporting of movements in the markets for secondary materials Weekly Prices Update for 12 December 2025 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Great British Beauty Clean Up 2026 to tackle cosmetic waste MYGroup has partnered with the British Beauty Council to support the 2026 Great British Beauty Clean Up, offering businesses a take-back scheme for hard-to-recycle cosmetics. Launching on 2 March 2026, the month-long campaign will aim to mobilise brands, retailers, salons and spas to help consumers refill, reuse and recycle more of their beauty products, many … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Ardagh Glass Packaging creates Absolut Haring artist-edition bottle Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe) has partnered with The Absolut Company International to create Absolut Haring – The latest artist–edition bottle, inspired by Keith Haring’s iconic 1986 artwork, featured on the Absolut vodka bottle. Developed with design agency Pearlfisher, and produced at Ardagh’s facility in Limmared, Sweden, the bottle brings Haring’s style to life through intricat… Packaging Scotland · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news New study investigates tyre particle emissions from aircraft A new study has uncovered significant evidence that airports are a previously underestimated source of airborne chemical contamination, offering the first detailed look into the hidden pollution linked to non-exhaust aviation emissions. While the aviation sector is vital for global connectivity, researchers at University of Venice say its environmental impact extends well beyond jet fuel […] Air Quality News · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news ‘Cali Fund’ aiming to raise billions for nature receives first donation – of just $1,000 A major biodiversity fund – which could, in theory, generate billions of dollars annually for... Carbon Brief · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Clothing donations driven by emotion and convenience, finds WRAP MRW Clothing donations driven by emotion and convenience, finds WRAP New research explores ‘real-world’ behaviours behind clothing disposal decisions, with analysis noting that half of used textiles still end up in general waste Clothing donations driven by emotion and convenience, finds WRAP MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Trina Storage and Lightshift expand 1GWh partnership Trina Storage has announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Lightshift Energy, a US developer, owner and operator of energy storage systems.Together, the companies will deliver a portfolio exceeding 1GWh of grid-scale energy storage projects across the United States.The collaboration will deploy Trina Storage’s Elementa 2 Pro solution, designed for efficiency, safety and .… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news EU Council and Parliament agree new vehicle circularity and ELV rules EU lawmakers have agreed a provisional ELV regulation to boost circular design, raise recycled-plastics content, and improve traceability to reduce missing vehicles. The measures could drive new compliance and investment needs across ATFs, dismantlers and recyclers. Auto Recycling World · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Digging for Victory 2.0 – Urban Soil Health & Local Food Production REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Digging for Victory 2.0 – Urban Soil Health & Local Food Production REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 12 Dec 2025