Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Sellafield workers set to strike without ‘meaningful’ pay offer GMB members working for Mitie at Sellafield are said to have “overwhelmingly rejected” the 3.5% deal offered by the company. Approximately 200 frontline workers, who are responsible for waste management, as well as cleaning, security, landscaping, postal services and laundry, are based at what GMB claims is one of Europe’s most hazardous nuclear facilities. GMB … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Clarity Environmental Named Finalist for Employer of the Year The post Clarity Environmental Named Finalist for Employer of the Year appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Circular businesses grow two times faster than linear competitors Businesses that adopt circular practices may grow up to two times faster than those with linear business models, according to a new study. The new report produced by environmental action NGO WRAP and OC&C Strategy Consultants, looked at how circular living strategies are becoming more commonplace in UK boardrooms. It also found that circular industries … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news ALDI’S ASIAN-INSPIRED RANGE RETURNS FROM JUST 59p — INCLUDING TWO NEW CRISP FLAVOURS Shoppers can now enjoy two new crisp flavours at an oh-soy-good price thanks to Aldi’s latest Asian-inspired range, which lands in stores from 24th July. Available for just £1.15, shoppers can pick up the NEW Asia Green Garden Chinese Style Salt & Pepper Hand Cooked Crisps (150g) and the NEW Asia Green Garden Japanese Style […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Time for retailers and consumers to step up on vape recycling’ John Redmayne, managing director at ERP UK, calls for retailers to show “environmental leadership”. OPINION: The ban on single-use vapes that came into effect on 1 June 2025 was a significant step forward for the UK’s environmental agenda. However, we now face a new challenge: ensuring that reusable and refillable vapes don’t simply become the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Brits increasingly choosing second-hand furniture and gadgets Almost half (45%) of Brits have purchased second-hand clothing in the past year, and one in five chose a used option for their most recent furniture purchase. Retailers are scrambling to grow their resale channels to keep up with peer-to-peer sales platforms. edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Eastern Scotland suffering long-term rain and snow deficits As Southern Water joins a growing list of English suppliers introducing hosepipe bans due to a hot and dry summer, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency issues its own warning. With the country recently enduring another spell of particularly high temperatures, water scarcity is becoming a very real threat to Scotland. Regions in the east are […] Environment Journal · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Cranes return to Aberdeenshire in recolonising success story The UK’s largest bird is back and its numbers are growing in a stunning example of recovery from the brink of extinction. The common crane disappeared from Britain’s countryside almost 500 years ago. Hunted to extinction due to its popularity as a centrepiece of medieval banquets, the ‘ribeyes of the sky’ were also presumed to […] Environment Journal · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Currys Harnesses AI to Accelerate Innovation - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news How wealth inequality is supercharging climate risks This post is by Will Snell, chief executive at Fairness Foundation Most people working on climate policy are familiar with the arguments about how poverty and deprivation increase the impacts of climate breakdown, by putting more people who are particularly vulnerable at risk from heatwaves, […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news UK’s Project COMET Secures £8.1M to Pioneer Circular EV Battery Recycling Innovative consortium to demonstrate onshore low-carbon recovery of lithium, cobalt and nickel for electric vehicle supply chain. ATF Professional · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news What went right this week: England’s community empowerment bill, plus more England’s communities got a boost, Danes will soon ‘own’ their faces, and scientists had a medical ‘breakthrough’, plus more Positive News · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Motorcycles aren’t cars, and Europe’s ELV regulation should recognise that What happens to motorcycles at the end of their life? Unlike cars, they’re often dismantled with care, and their parts reused to keep other bikes running, a quiet, informal circular economy that has long existed in the motorcycling world. But as Europe revises its End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulation to include L-category vehicles for the first time, it's vital that the law reflects the unique… Auto Recycling World · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news AI demand could drive up US electricity bills – even if it fizzles A rush to build more energy infrastructure is driven in part by inflated estimates of US data centre growth. That means households and small businesses could face higher electricity bills – even if AI demand falters New Scientist — Environment · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Celebrating another successful Eco-Schools year The post Celebrating another successful Eco-Schools year appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Is your business F-Gas compliant? Here’s how Valpak can help Shannon Moxham outlines the urgent need for businesses to manage F-gases—potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and similar systems. With UK regulations tightening post-Brexit, compliance can be complex and varies between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Valpak is exploring a support service to help businesses with reporting, certification, and data management. A sh… Valpak · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news UK MPs back global targets to reduce plastic production and pollution MPs on the UK Government’s Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee have urged negotiators to push for an ambitious new global treaty to tackle plastic pollution at negotiations in Geneva next month. edie — Circular Economy tag · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news MPs write to government over global plastics treaty Several MPs have called for the government to push for targets to reduce plastic waste at the next round of plastic treaty negotiations. The sixth round of the negotiations (INC-5.2) for a Global Plastics Treaty are scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland from 5 to 14 August 2025. The negotiations seek to create a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Unpicking another food strategy All eyes were on Bradford this week where Daniel Zeichner, minister for food security and rural affairs, launched the government’s new food strategy for England – the second in the space of just three years. Unlike the Conservative government’s listless 2022 effort, Labour’s strategy has received Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Enforce school food standards, parents tell government Parents want to see rules governing the quality of school meals in England properly enforced ahead of a government review of standards. In June, the Department for Education said the School Food Standards would be updated for the first time since they were introduced for government Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Vape recycling take-back schemes – closing the awareness gap The ban on single-use vapes that came into effect on 1st June 2025 marked a significant step forward for the UK's environmental agenda. Der Beitrag Vape recycling take-back schemes – closing the awareness gap erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Intensive chicken production risks breaking welfare laws Animal welfare campaigners have warned chicken farmers they could be breaking the law by rearing fast-growing breeds. The Humane League UK (THL UK) has sent letters to 1,600 chicken farmers across the UK along with the four largest poultry producers – Avara, Cranswick, Moy Park and 2 Sisters Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Extreme weather here to stay, says Met Office Extreme weather is now the norm for the UK as a result of climate change, according to meteorologists. The Met Office said its latest assessment of the UK’s climate shows how baselines are shifting, records are becoming more frequent, and temperature and rainfall extremes are becoming the norm. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s headline figures highlight widespread public engagement with the new food strategy, a first-of-its-kind climate address to Parliament, parent demand for proper enforcement of school food standards, and the poultry industry’s heavy reliance on fast-growing chicken breeds. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news The Carbon Brief Interview: UK climate envoy Rachel Kyte Rachel Kyte CMG was appointed the UK’s special representative for climate in October 2024. She... Carbon Brief · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news UK Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) launches inquiry into PFAS CHEM Trust has submitted evidence to the UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) inquiry into PFAS – per and polyfluoroalkyl substances — also known as “forever chemicals” due to their extreme persistence. PFAS are a group of around 10,000 synthetic chemicals known for their heat, water, and oil resistance. They are used in products like […] CHEM Trust · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news New Apprenticeship Standard to Support Mattress Manufacturing Introducing the Mattress Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Excitingly, a new apprenticeship standard specifically designed for the bed sector was approved for delivery in late 2024, offering employers a dedicated pathway to develop the next generation of skilled mattress manufacturing operatives. The Mattress Manufacturing Operative Level 2 apprenticeship was officially approved fo… National Bed Federation · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Business Spotlight: Neil Electrics Our profile of Neil Electrics, a long-standing repair shop in Haringey that is taking part in our groundbreaking Repair Voucher Scheme. The Restart Project · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Supporting the Wellbeing of Over 4,000 Young Londoners The post Supporting the Wellbeing of Over 4,000 Young Londoners appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news ADBA responds to Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets consultation ADBA submitted its response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s consultation on Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets on 10 July 2025, strongly advocating for the anaerobic digestion (AD) sector’s vital role in UK climate action. Our response highlights that AD is uniquely capable of delivering 10-13% of global greenhouse gas emission reductions… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Viridor incinerator approved for Teesside A new incinerator in Teesside has been given the green light by the Environment Agency (EA). The facility is expected to commence operations in late 2029, with the tender likely being awarded to Viridor. The Energy from Waste (EfW) site will be run as the Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility (TVERF) in Grangetown, Redcar. Ian … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news From material circularity to fuel innovation: Inside the Mercedes F1 team’s race strategy for net-zero The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One (F1) team has reported a 35% reduction in race team control emissions compared to its 2022 baseline. edie dives into how the team of 1,000+ employees delivered this progress – and the big hurdles it now faces as F1 grows amid its rising popularity. edie — Circular Economy tag · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Clean Planet Energy sets sights on Sleaford for ecoPlant Clean Planet Energy has selected North Kesteven district council’s Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park, off Pride Parkway in Sleaford, as the site to build its second Clean Planet Energy ecoPlant. Clean Planet Energy ecoPlants are said to be able to process and recycle almost any type of plastic. If successful in securing planning permission for an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news MPs call on UK Government to demand plastic production cuts at global treaty talks Ahead of crucial UN negotiations in Geneva next month, a cross-party committee of MPs has urged the Government to push for legally binding targets to reduce plastic production and ensure protections for scientists and environmental integrity in the treaty process. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Campaign reduces material rejections by 19% A communications campaign in Preston has helped reduce material rejections at its sorting facility by 19% and cut contamination reports by 13%. The campaign has reached over 265,000 people and was organised by Preston city council and plastics charity RECOUP, with support from environmental consultancy Beyondly. It aimed to clarify what can and cannot be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Urban swimming: six European cities that revived river bathing Parisians are swimming in the Seine again, but the French capital isn't the first European city to bring river bathing back Positive News · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Downing Street reintroduces EV grants for new electric cars £650million has been allocated to the scheme, which applies to any plug-in model priced £37,000 or below. Discounts of up to £3,750 can be applied to eligible TVs immediately, with the new programme coming into effect yesterday, Wednesday 16th July. The mechanisms build on the old Conservative government’s backed initiative, which offered £1,500 off vehicles […] Environment Journal · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news PlantSea plastic-free film is a water-soluble game-changer One of the biggest contributors to the marine and microplastics crises could be a thing of the past thanks to a British innovation. Whether it’s plastic mulch films in agriculture, single-use protection food and beauty products, or wraps designed to safeguard electronics, plastic films are everywhere. Including the ocean, where their impact is arguably most […] Environment Journal · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news Derby secures £100m for low carbon heat network Funding will come from the public purse and one of the country’s leading net zero infrastructure developers. Work on the project is set to begin in 2026, and once complete it is hoped the system will cut gas demand in the Midlands city by 7% and air pollution by 86%. This would be equivalent to […] Environment Journal · 17 Jul 2025 Industry news M&S Says Thank You To Customers And Colleagues For Extraordinary Support And Loyalty - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 17 Jul 2025