Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Shrinking Antarctic sea ice is warming the ocean faster than expected Antarctic sea ice extent has fallen dramatically in recent years – the effects include accelerated ocean warming, faster loss of inland ice sheets and severe impacts on wildlife New Scientist — Environment · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news Footprint Awards Highly Commended Case Study: Wild Venison on Jura – School Meals Project WILD VENISON ON JURA – SCHOOL MEALS PROJECT THE PROBLEM There are approximately 6000 wild deer on the island of Jura, and 200 people. Large numbers of wild deer present an environmental challenge for landscapes and wildlife habitats. Excessive deer grazing can destroy vegetation, reduce woodland regeneration, damage peatlands, reduce heather cover and result in […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news Footprint Awards Winner’s Case Study: Wexiodisk Being named the winner of the ‘Sustainable Catering Equipment Manufacturer’ category at the 2025 Footprint Awards is a massive achievement for us. Sustainability and nature are part of our company DNA, and every year, we make it our mission to ensure we are becoming greener in all aspects of our business. This year in particular, […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news ALDI FIRES UP SUMMER WITH NEW PIZZA OVEN Pizza nights at home have just got a serious upgrade with Aldi’s Gas Pizza Oven (£69.99). Hitting the middle aisle from 10th July, this summer must-have will turn gardens into a little slice of Italy, offering premium pizza making without the premium price tag. Aspiring dough pros will need to act fast as with all […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news Ignore the doubters: the UK is seizing the solar opportunity This post is by Chris Hewett, chief executive of Solar Energy UK. We are at the dawn of a transformative era for how the UK powers itself. Following two years’ work, over two governments, the Solar Roadmap has been released, marking out dozens of practical […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news New edie Extra podcast: What happened at London Climate Action Week? The new edie Extra podcast episode is streaming now, with our award-winning team providing a whistle-stop tour of some of the 700 events held as part of London Climate Action Week 2025. edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news ALDI’S NEW HOMEWARE COLLECTION OFFERS EFFORTLESS STYLE FOR LESS As searches for ‘earthy homes’ see a huge 1,277% increase on Pinterest,[1] Aldi’s latest interior and garden range is launching to help shoppers stay ahead of the trend. With boho-inspired furniture, natural textures and calming colours, the new collection features sophisticated, design-forward pieces to help bring style to any setting – all without the high-end […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news London and southern England social housing association advocates heat pump retrofit A new study looking at one of the largest housing association shows £700 annual saving on energy bills from low carbon tech trial. Billed as a ‘pioneering retrofit programme’, a partnership between Mitsubishi Electric and Sovereign Network Group [SNG] has seen the latter’s social housing properties benefit from heat pump installations. The technology – Ecodan […] Environment Journal · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news North London Waste Authority targets 50% household recycling rate North London Waste Authority approves new Joint Waste Strategy that sets target to achieve 50% household recycling rate by 2040. Members of the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) last week approved a new Joint Waste Strategy that covers the period between 2025 and 2040. The startegy includes targets such as halving avoidable food waste and […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news Commercial operations begin at Fife WERF The Westfield Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in central Scotland has officially entered its operational phase following the successful completion of construction and commissioning, Viridor and Equitix have announced. The milestone marks the formal handover of the £210 million facility from construction contractor Kanadevia Inova – formerly known as Hitachi Zosen Inova – to operations, with … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news CSG appoints Jen Cartmell as new managing director Waste management company CSG has appointed Jen Cartmell as its new managing director, replacing Neil Richards, who has stepped into the role of chairman after more than a decade at the helm. Cartmell has been with CSG for 19 years, most recently serving as treatment director. She takes over leadership of the privately owned group … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news These Thames Water sewage works are overflowing with demand A new interactive map has been published, with some sites functioning at less than 60% of required capacity Analysts from the volunteer-led Oxford Rivers Improvement Campaign [ORIC] conducted on-the-ground research which revealed the extent of the shortcomings. Of the locations which are underperforming, 94 are operating between 80 and 100% capacity, and 70 between 60 […] Environment Journal · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news INCPEN’s UK & Ireland Citizens’ Research 2024 Click here to download the report or scroll down to view. INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news NLWA aims to reach 50% recycling rate North London Waste Authority (NLWA)’s Joint Waste Strategy for the period 2025-2040 aims to achieve a 50% household recycling rate, amongst other goals. While NLWA has confirmed that the strategy has already been approved by its members, the document is still going through an approval process with each of the authorities. This is expected to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news Brighton to now collect plastic pots, tubs and trays for recycling Brighton & Hove City Council has expanded its mixed recycling collection service to include plastic pots, tubs and trays. Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news Eat insects? Buzz off There remains little chance of consumers taking the bait on six-legged protein alternatives. By David Burrows. Prepare not to be surprised. Researchers have concluded that insect-based foods “have a low likelihood of significantly reducing meat consumption, particularly when compared to more accepted plant-based alternatives”. The researchers, led by Dustin Crummett from The Insect Institute in… Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news £7 million awarded to heat networks across England and Wales 49 district and communal heat networks in England and Wales receive £7 million in funding from the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES). Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news The Powerday Foundation Celebrates 100th Bursary Awarded The post The Powerday Foundation Celebrates 100th Bursary Awarded appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news Man given suspended sentence must pay £100,000 for waste offences Alan Chestnutt must pay a £101,683,66 Confiscation Order after operating an illegal waste site in Northern Ireland. Officers from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency’s (NIEA) Environmental Crime Unit (ECU) opened an investigation into Chestnutt, 53, in 2017. They discovered household, commercial and industrial waste being sorted on Chestnutt’s land in the vicinity of Cabragh Road, […] The p… Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news Solar project reimagines railway network as clean energy lifelines Local resistance and limited space have stalled solar expansion in Switzerland – but a new rail-based solution could shift the momentum Positive News · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news NBF Forges Closer Links with Retailers with New Support Package The National Bed Federation (NBF) has expanded its successful Retail Champions Scheme with the launch of a new enhanced benefits package for UK and Irish bed retailers. Available to businesses that predominantly stock NBF-approved brands, the new fee-paying package builds on the existing free benefits to offer additional support to help bed retailers stand out […] National Bed Federation · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news SCORE A FREE SHOP: ALDI SET TO REIMBURSE FOOTY FANS IF THEY MISS A HOME NATIONS GOAL Ahead of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 tournament kicking off next week, Aldi will reimburse unlucky footy fans who miss an England or Wales goal while shopping in store. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket is encouraging shoppers to support the women’s teams and enjoy the games, so any unfortunate customers who miss a Lioness or Dragon […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news UKGBC launches the UK Climate Resilience Roadmap - UK Green Building Council UK Green Building Council · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news Digital Waste Tracking: The Five Ws - First Mile First Mile · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news Terms and Conditions - Olio OLIO · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news Investing in Better - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 1 Jul 2025 Industry news Fast-growing, global-south cities are ‘strikingly underrepresented’ in climate research Research on climate change in urban areas is skewed towards large, well-established cities in the... Carbon Brief · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news ISSB: Global Momentum for Sustainability Reporting In this article, we dive into how different jurisdictions are approaching and implementing the ISSB. Anthesis Group · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Final 2025 pEPR Base Fees and Fee Modulation Framework Announced The post Final 2025 pEPR Base Fees and Fee Modulation Framework Announced appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Fox Brothers Holdings acquires J Fisher & Sons Fox Brothers Holdings, an integrated construction materials provider headquartered in Blackpool, has announced the acquisition of 100% of J Fisher & Sons Limited, said to be a key player in heavy haulage, road planing and asphalt reprocessing in the Northwest. This acquisition, effective June 2025, is said to mark a significant milestone in the Fox … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news How Climate Targets and Actions Fit into Your Business Strategy Using strategic climate targets to navigate risk, create opportunity, and build resiliency. Anthesis Group · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Powerhand doubles VRS warranty to two years Powerhand is pleased to announce that all models in its Vehicle Recycling System (VRS) range will now come with a standard two-year warranty, replacing the previous one-year coverage. This applies to units dispatched on or after 1 July 2025 in the UK. ATF Professional · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news The Carbon Brief Interview: Ofgem CEO Jonathan Brearley Jonathan Brearley became chief executive of the UK’s energy regulator Ofgem in 2020. Since then,... Carbon Brief · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news MPMA response to packaging EPR base fees – 30 June 2025 Packaging EPR base fees are step in the right direction but unique role of metal packaging within the circular economy remains undervalued 30 June 2025: Responding to the publication of […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Behind the Numbers: How Finance Powers the Recyclus Engine The post Behind the Numbers: How Finance Powers the Recyclus Engine appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Beyond Recycling: Unlocking Real Value in the Battery Lifecycle Hans Eric Melin, Managing Director of Circular Energy Storage, challenges the notion that circularity offers a competitive edge for Europe’s auto industry. Speaking at EVS38, he argues that while circular practices are essential for sustainability, true value lies in maximizing battery and vehicle use, not in recycling alone. Auto Recycling World · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Sustainable Travel Guide 2025: How to Explore the World While Protecting It Picture this: standing atop the dramatic Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, breathing in the salt-tinged Atlantic air, knowing that your journey there contributed to the preservation of this magnificent landscape rather than its destruction. This isn’t just wishful thinking – it’s the reality of sustainable travel, where adventurers are discovering that protecting our planet can… Zero Waste Week · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news The Hidden Carbon Footprint of Your Website: A Guide to Sustainable Web Practices When we think about reducing our environmental impact, most of us consider switching to renewable energy, reducing plastic consumption, or choosing sustainable transport options. However, there’s one significant source of carbon emissions that often goes unnoticed: our websites and digital presence. The internet now accounts for approximately 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to … Zero Waste Week · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news EA launches consultation into Fornax plant permit The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a consultation into an environmental permit application from Fornax (North East) to operate an Energy-from-Waste plant. The company wants to operate a high-temperature thermal-treatment facility near Newton Aycliffe, in County Durham. Under the permit Fornax has applied for, the site would be able to accept hazardous waste and clinical … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2025