Recycling news: 2025

Industry news ALDI TAKES HOME ‘OWN LABEL RANGE OF THE YEAR’ AT THE GROCER GOLD AWARDS It’s a big win for small prices. Aldi’s Specially Selected range has officially been crowned the ‘Own Label Range of the Year’ at The Grocer Gold Awards 2025 – proving once again that premium quality doesn’t mean a high price tag. Judges at The Grocer Gold Awards, one of the most prestigious awarding bodies in […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news MPMA response: UK Modern Industrial Strategy Jason Galley, director and chief executive of MPMA, responds to the UK Modern Industrial Strategy published 23 June 2025 MPMA overview: “There are definite positives with the Industrial Strategy. While […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news Conference – REACH revision 2025: simpler, faster, bolder 2025 is an important year for the future of the EU’s chemicals policy. Governments and the European Commission are under pressure to stop chemical pollution, which has got out of control, and to respond to a chemical sector facing a new energy and economic landscape. REACH needs to be updated to become simpler in generating information, faster in controlling […] CHEM Trust · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news UK agrees to align with the EU on pesticide regulation Reset discussions between the UK and EU have resulted in a massive win for pesticide regulation and our environment as the UK has committed to ‘dynamically align’ with the EU on pesticides. Fidra · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news Lush partners with Google AI to automate packaging-free checkouts Cosmetics retailer Lush has partnered with Google Cloud to overhaul its in-store checkout system, introducing artificial intelligence (AI)-powered product recognition to speed up transactions and reduce reliance on staff memorisation. edie — Circular Economy tag · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news Veolia announces £70m plastics recycling facility in Shropshire Veolia has confirmed a £70 million investment to convert a disused industrial facility at Battlefield, near Shrewsbury, into a high-capacity plastics sorting and recycling plant. The site, set to process 80,000 tonnes of plastic annually, will create over 130 permanent jobs in addition to those required during construction. Operations are scheduled to begin in early … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news Grundon highly commended for two apprenticeship-focused awards The post Grundon highly commended for two apprenticeship-focused awards appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news Tickets for Fixfest 2025 are now live Book your place at Fixfest 2025, a global gathering for community repair today! With thanks to our sponsors iFixit, Back Market and Softwire. The Restart Project · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news ALDI’S VIRAL HOT AIR BALLOON LIGHTS HAVE LANDED Aldi’s latest garden lighting range is set to illuminate outdoor spaces with returning viral favourites and brand-new jungle-inspired designs. Available in stores from 13th July, the collection is perfect for adding a touch of magic to gardens this summer, Those looking to shine a light on gardens this summer will need to be quick though, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news Liquid cartons move to a Recycle label 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 Jul 2025 Industry news 5000 people meet 300 MPs in Parliament, with these climate demands The historic Mass Climate Lobby calls on the UK Government to deliver funding for communities hit hardest by climate change, restore native nature and create a greener future jobs market. Taking place today, Wednesday 9th July, the event is led by The Climate Coalition, which counts 22million members. The action has been welcomed by Prime […] Environment Journal · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news NDA releases revised strategy for public consultation The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has launched a 12-week public consultation on its refreshed strategy, setting out the next phase of its work to clean up the UK’s legacy nuclear sites. Published on 7 July, the draft 2025 strategy builds on previous iterations with a continued focus on hazard reduction at Sellafield, greater integration across … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news Creating – not just awaiting – the future. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News Editor-in-chief Lucy Purdy introduces the latest issue of Positive News magazine, which is out now Positive News · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news Signify linear light is made from 75% recycled water bottles Signify has introduced a 3D-printed linear luminaire for the workplace made from 75 per cent recycled PET. The latter material […] Recolight · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news West Midlands ‘must act now’ to close green skills gap The West Midlands must move swiftly to tackle a growing green skills gap if it hopes to seize a leading role in the UK’s emerging net zero economy, a new report has warned. The Net Zero Future Skills Report, commissioned through the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Clean Futures Innovation Accelerator and delivered by Coventry … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news NBF Announces Judging Panel For 2025 Bed Industry Retailer Awards The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced a panel of well-respected and experienced judges for the retailer categories in the 2025 Bed Industry Awards. The four retailer awards shine a spotlight on UK and Irish bed retailers of all sizes that predominantly stock NBF-approved brands to highlight their achievements from the past 12 months. Judging […] National Bed Federation · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news HSE statistics show work-related fatalities from last 12 months The Health & Safety Executive’s annual work-related fatalities for 2024/25 show 124 people died in work-related incidents in 2024/25. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news 7% of Earth’s surface broke local temperature records for May The data reinforces our understanding that new highs are being set for localised heat at an alarming rate, while ‘coldest days’ are becoming more difficult to find. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, mean monthly temperature records last reached new highs in September 2023, when 20% […] Environment Journal · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news Rapid Adaptation Pathways Assessment toolkit helps councils mitigate climate change A new resource helps regional and local powers take immediate and effective steps to prepare for a hotter, wetter and less predictable atmosphere. Here’s what you need to know about this invaluable asset. On Tuesday 13th May, ADEPT and the Environment Agency launched a pivotal new resource for local authorities [LAs], the Rapid Adaptation Pathways […] Environment Journal · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news Asda reclaims title of UK’s lowest-priced major supermarket - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news JSP EMEA Fully Acquires GHEPI S.r.l and HAPP GmbH - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news 1500 deaths in the recent European heatwave were due to climate change We now have the ability to rapidly assess the death toll of climate change after extreme heat – a first-of-its-kind analysis has shown that it nearly tripled the death toll from the most recent European heatwave New Scientist — Environment · 9 Jul 2025 Industry news Dr Richard Smith - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news What will be the climate fallout from Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’? The “One Big Beautiful Bill” just signed by President Trump will slash support for clean energy, leaving the US far short of its Paris Agreement pledge New Scientist — Environment · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news Nature-positive AI projects hailed successes following £2 million investment Six data and AI projects have successfully converted a £2 million cash injection from Innovate UK into real-world solutions that are said to be having a purposeful, positive impact on the environment and encouraging additional investment. The projects include: Ocean Ledger – the geospatial analytics startup has advanced its historical and prediction modelling products for […] Envirotec Magazine · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news Make it with Emmaus: Leighann’s story For Leighann, being homeless wasn’t just hard – it was dangerous. After years of trauma, abuse, addiction, and living in 20 different hostels just to stay safe, she reached breaking... Emmaus UK · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news World first claimed for hybrid solar-powered inland shipping vessel Dutch maritime solar innovator Wattlab has delivered a solar energy system for HGK Shipping’s inland shipping cargo vessel Blue Marlin. In what’s presented as a significant technical milestone for sustainable inland shipping, the vessel’s 192 solar panels will provide power to both the onboard and propulsion systems, making the Blue Marlin the first inland shipping […] Envirotec Magazine · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news Horse-trading begins over health reporting Mandatory reporting should cover sustainability metrics as well as healthy sales, say campaigners, but business groups are urging caution. By Nick Hughes. The news that large food businesses will be required to report publicly on the healthiness of their food sales and meet future targets has been heralded as a key step towards tackling obesity by health […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news Geoengineering could avoid climate tipping points, but not if we delay Putting aerosols in the stratosphere to reflect sunlight could prevent the shutdown of key ocean currents, but only if it is done soon, a computer model suggests New Scientist — Environment · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news Make it with Emmaus: Costi’s story Your support can help more people facing homelessness make a better life for themselves. For Costi, safety, stability and purpose weren’t things he could take for granted. He spent his... Emmaus UK · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news OBR: Net-zero is much cheaper than thought for UK – and unchecked global warming far more costly Reaching net-zero will be much cheaper for the UK government than previously expected – and the economic... Carbon Brief · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news Tipping points: Window to avoid irreversible climate impacts is ‘rapidly closing’ In the midst of a record-breaking heatwave in Europe, the UK city of Exeter recently... Carbon Brief · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news Going green for business growth: Why action on sustainability makes commercial sense Fleet Street Quarter CEO Lady Lucy French shares her key takeaways from this year’s Fleet Street Quarter Climate Festival, part of London Climate Action Week, exploring why going green isn’t just a moral imperative but a commercial one. edie — Circular Economy tag · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news ‘Fear factor’ behind reuse, study finds Fears around safety, hygiene and reliability are deterring consumers from buying refurbished, repaired or second-hand goods, according to research by the British Standards Institution (BSI). The global study, The Tipping Point: Building Trust in the Circular Economy, developed in partnership with the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), found that while 68% … letsrecycle.com News · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news PurAffinity signs first commercial agreement for full-scale deployment of its PFAS removal technology This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with Puraffinity. Puraffinity, a leading innovator in PFAS removal technologies, has signed its first commercial agreement to implement its flagship product, Puratech G400, in a full-scale water treatment project. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s transition from pilot projects to commercial deployment. The agree… Envirotec Magazine · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news Students design innovative promotional metal biscuit packs for Starpack Student Awards 2025 The winning bird-feeder design showcased ‘a delicate and imaginative approach’ that balanced both visual storytelling and practical function even after use. Two runner-ups were celebrated for their creative reusable designs […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news Understanding the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) 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) · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news Driving Global Safety and Skills: Charg-Ed Launches to Lead High-Voltage EV Training As the global shift toward electrification accelerates, a new player has entered the arena with a mission to futureproof the industry’s workforce. Charg‑Ed, launched in 2025, is a specialist training provider delivering globally accredited high-voltage EV training to the automotive and emergency response sectors. ATF Professional · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news APFusion Secures $6 Million Series A to Accelerate the Digital Transformation of the Automotive Salvage Industry APFusion, the leading technology platform powering the transformation of the automotive salvage market, today announced the successful close of its $6 million Series A funding round. This latest investment brings the company’s total funding to $13 million and will be used to further scale APFusion’s national network of salvage yards and enhance its AI-first marketplace, ShopEarl.com. Auto Recycling World · 8 Jul 2025 Industry news UK Government Invests £452M in Faraday-Led Battery Innovation Programme The post UK Government Invests £452M in Faraday-Led Battery Innovation Programme appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 8 Jul 2025