Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Anger from glass industry as Defra confirms 2025 EPR fees for packaging producers The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has released the base fees for extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme for packaging for this year. Its weight-based fee structure has sparked backlash from glass businesses. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news From Road to Resource: How Industrial Tyre Recycling is Reducing Landfill Waste The UK generates approximately 50 million waste tyres annually, creating a significant environmental challenge that extends far beyond what most people see. While households might dispose of four tyres every few years, the industrial scale of tyre waste presents a complex sustainability puzzle that requires innovative solutions. Understanding this challenge is crucial for anyone committed… The … Zero Waste Week · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Dean Butler appointed president of British Glass - British Glass British Glass news · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news LondonEnergy beats Recorra in 2025 Waste World Cup Making quite the comeback, LondonEnergy has beat Recorra Ltd – 2-1 – in the Waste World Cup 2025. A selection of photos can be found below, with a link to the full picture set at the bottom of the page. Organised by letsrecycle.com with 500 attendees in total, the six-a-side tournament welcomed 40 mixed-gender teams from across … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news SPECIAL REPORT: Why the share of A-rated EfW sites has dipped – while breaches went up - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news ALDEH! ALDEH! ALDEH! Supermarket celebrates upcoming Oasis reunion with special Mancunian tribute IMAGES TO DOWNLOAD HERE: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCjQGy A rebranded ‘Aldeh’ sign has caught the attention of Oasis fans and shoppers alike in Manchester. Aldi has changed the name of its Bury New Road store in Prestwich to ‘Aldeh’, embracing the Mancunian pronunciation of its name. The store is […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news From Kitchen to Compost: How Food Lovers Can Lead the Sustainability Revolution Food waste accounts for roughly one-third of all food produced globally, yet many home cooks remain unaware of how their daily kitchen habits contribute to this staggering statistic. We’ve spent years exploring culinary traditions worldwide, and one consistent thread emerges: the most authentic food cultures waste almost nothing. During our travels documenting traditional cooking methods… The p… Zero Waste Week · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news From Confusion to Clarity: Maximising Recycling Efficiency with OPRL Watch OPRL's free webinar which explores packaging recycling, EPR, RAM, and DRS. Gain clarity on legislation and boost your recycling efficiency. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Final EPR base fees criticised by UK glass sector The UK Government’s final base fees for its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme have been criticised by the British glass sector. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news ‘We want to change the way humans relate to the rest of the natural world’ A new research centre is set to transform our understanding of animal feelings and the impact of human actions on them Positive News · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news UK recycling urgently needs funding boost A £13million funding call has opened to support developments in circularity, reclamation and reuse. Announced by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council [ESPRC] and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, finance will be made available for up to nine projects. Among other things, research that aims to improve energy efficiency scalable and […] Environment Journal · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Procurement of RHRRC Contract - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Investment in AI-Powered technology delivers increased surplus redistribution | - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Will Scotland become the first UK nation to criminalise ecocide? This post is by Jodie Bettis, a Grand Union Scholar at the Open University. Ecocide broadly refers to severe damage to or loss of ecosystems, and in response to the ecological emergency, campaigners worldwide are seeking to criminalise the most environmentally destructive acts. More and […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 30 Jun 2025 Industry news Analysis: UK climate aid to hit £11.6bn goal – but only due to accounting rule change The amount of foreign aid the UK spends on climate action reached a record high... Carbon Brief · 29 Jun 2025 Industry news Financial Accountant - riverridge.co.uk RiverRidge · 28 Jun 2025 Industry news Reports and publications - Kingfisher plc Kingfisher plc media · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Can fruit and veg consumption turn a corner? UK citizens get nowhere close to eating their recommended 5-a-day. Can stakeholders pull together to reverse the trend? By Nick Hughes. Fruit and vegetables are the building blocks of a healthy diet. They contain many of the nutrients we need to keep us fit and thriving as well as bringing Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 27 June 2025: Heat domes; Bonn comes to a close; Gender clash in climate talks Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news The bold plan to save a vital ocean current with giant parachutes Large sea anchors could be used to drag water under a bold plan to keep the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation moving – but some experts are sceptical New Scientist — Environment · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Bonn climate talks: Key outcomes from the June 2025 UN climate conference Climate negotiators have wrapped up another two weeks of technical talks in the German city... Carbon Brief · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Which charity shops are open on Sunday? Looking for a charity shop which opens on a Sunday near you? Here is a definitive list of Emmaus shops and social enterprises open on the final day of the... Emmaus UK · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Forestry industry welcomes increase in tree planting in England The forestry industry has welcomed an “encouraging” increase in tree planting in England - and said it can act as a springboard to more productive woodland creation to deliver crucial UK Government ambitions - addressing future timber security and tackling the impacts of climate change. Wood Recyclers Association · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Habitat for Humanity Great Britain partnership launch - Kingfisher plc Kingfisher plc media · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Pembrokeshire to collect small WEEE from kerbside Pembrokeshire county council has said it will start collecting small electrical goods as part of its weekly kerbside recycling service as of today (27 June 2025). The local authority outlined that it will now collect household items such as kettles, hair dryers, small toasters, irons and other similar-sized handheld electricals. It said this also includes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Upcycling at scale is achievable – here’s how we did it Dr. R Sri Ram, founder of Bags of Ethics, explains how his business worked in partnership with British Airways to divert thousands of the airline’s decommissioned uniforms from waste, turning them into new products. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Driving circularity forward: FEAD priorities for a strong end-of-life vehicle regulation Giulia Caroli, Junior Technical Officer at FEAD (the European Waste Management Association), outlines key priorities for the upcoming End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation. As Europe’s automotive sector evolves, FEAD calls for robust, circularity-focused measures to support recyclers, ensure fair competition, and strengthen Europe’s secondary raw materials market. Auto Recycling World · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Durmont and SK chemicals Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Supply Recycled PET Materials for Automotive Interiors Austrian automotive supplier Durmont GmbH has entered into a strategic partnership with Korean company SK chemicals to introduce CR PET for use in automotive carpets and mats. This partnership aims to deliver certified, circular material solutions to leading European OEMs. The partnership agreement was signed on June 23rd at the SK ECOLAB headquarters located in Seoul, South Korea. Auto Recycling World · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news July 2025 Waste to Watts: Inside the Plant at Steven’s Croft. Our Development Manager Elizabeth Green took part in a trip by the Wood Recyclers Association to E.On’s Steven’s Croft wood-fired energy plant near Lockerbie to learn about the valuable role being played by biomass energy in keeping wood waste out of landfill while generating renewable and reliable baseload power. We also look at The Useful Wo… Community Wood Recycling · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news National Expansion of the Innovative Industry-led Electrified Vehicle (EV) Battery Recovery Program Following the successful rollout of North America’s first-of-its-kind Electrified Vehicle (EV) Battery Recovery Program in Québec, the industry-led initiative EVBatteryRecovery.ca is expanding across Canada. This national rollout marks a significant milestone in the responsible management of end-of-life EV batteries, designed to collect, transport, repurpose, remanufacture, or recycle eligible … Auto Recycling World · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Recycling Company Fined After Major Fire and Environmental Damage in South Wales A South Wales recycling firm, S L Recycling Limited, has been fined £64,000 following a serious fire at its Penallta Industrial Estate plant in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly. The fire, which occurred in September 2021, resulted in extensive environmental damage and highlighted critical failings in the company’s safety and waste management practices. ATF Professional · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news NRW issues £64,000 fine after fire at recycling plant Natural Resources Wales (NRW) announced that it has issued a £64,000 fine to a metal recycling company S L Recycling following a fire at the plant in September 2021. The Welsh regulator said that the company has been ordered to pay a fine of £64,000 for environmental offences after appearing at Newport Crown Court for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Squaring the circle: Making sense of the UK Industrial Strategy A seemingly bold prospectus for ensuring green growth, how well does the UK government’s Industrial Strategy respond to the challenges of the moment? The UK has the highest industrial energy costs in the developed world.1 It is also now setting the pace with some of the world’s most stringent carbon targets. Both facts seem central […] Envirotec Magazine · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news UK government body to deploy innovative robotics to manage radioactive waste The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has announced a partnership which will see innovative technology deployed for the first time on a nuclear site to remotely and autonomously sort and segregate radioactive waste. The NDA has committed to invest up to £9.5m in the project over four years, which is a collaboration with Nuclear Restoration […] Envirotec Magazine · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Young winners announced at climate awards The post Young winners announced at climate awards appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Suez extends deal with Kirklees Waste management company Suez announced this week (25 June 2025) that it has extended its long-term contract with Kirklees council until 2028. The move to extend the contract comes after the end of an ‘interim’ deal, which Kirklees council and Suez agreed to in 2022 to take effect from 2023. At the time, the local … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Welsh recycling company fined £64,000 after ‘significant fire’ A metal and waste recycling company in south Wales has been fined £64,000 for environmental offences after a fire broke out at its plant. Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Powys closes distance on public transport overhaul The Welsh county wants to improve access to services and encourage more sustainable travel modes. The Powys bus network will be transformed if plans get full approval at a council meeting next month. Among other thanks. £1.5million in funding will need to be green lit, alongside an annual budget increase of £2.35illion. The Sustainable Powys […] Environment Journal · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news 27 June 2025 Authority Agenda Item 16 - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 27 Jun 2025 Industry news Publication of Final Terms - Diageo Diageo news and media · 27 Jun 2025