Recycling news: 2025

Industry news MPs call for more circular thinking The UK economy stands to get a £25bn boost should the government act on the opportunity to kick-start the circular economy. A cross-party group of MPs and peers said that by using resources more efficiently the UK would also become more resilient to global instability. Ahead of the government Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s standout figures span falling fruit and veg consumption among UK adults and children, a worrying forecast for global food production, a call to investors to support sustainable food systems and the value in policy makers embracing the circular economy. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news A Powerful Partnership: apetito and FareShare Continue to Drive Food Support in 2025 Furthering its commitment to addressing the ongoing challenge of food waste, apetito has positively impacted around 836 charities so far this year through donating the equivalent of 38,000 meals to food redistribution charity, FareShare. FareShare takes surplus food from across the food industry and redistributes it throughout its network of over 8,000 charitable organisations nationwide. […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news CIWM President launches 2025 report at his inauguration Ahead of his inauguration as CIWM President today at Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons, Dr. David Greenfield has launched the CIWM Presidential Report 2025. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Ecosurety Hub - Ecosurety Hub Ecosurety · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Three headline tips for reducing event waste and boosting recycling The post Three headline tips for reducing event waste and boosting recycling appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Driving Clarity and Consistency: The IAEA on the 2025 Salvage Code and the Future of EV Assessment Following the recent revision of the ABI Code of Practice for the Categorisation of Motor Vehicle Salvage, we spoke with David Punter, President of the Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors (IAEA), to gain his insights on the key technical developments. ATF Professional · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Altilium Announces Plans For £30 Million Investment In Plymouth EV Battery Recycling Facility Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, today unveiled details of a planned £30m investment in the region’s clean technology infrastructure as the company welcomed representatives from Plymouth City Council and Devon County Council to the site of its new ACT 3 EV battery recycling facility in Plymouth. ATF Professional · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news New SuDS National Standards aim to support the government’s housebuilding aspirations Experts from the water, infrastructure and environmental sectors appeared to welcome the UK Government’s new standards for the design, maintenance and operation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), published on 19 June. With a declared ambition to build 1.5 million homes sustainably, without delaying the planning process, the government is presenting the updated standards – the […] Envirotec Magazine · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Polytag tech installed at Biffa’s Edmonton MRF Polytag’s traceability technology has been installed at Biffa’s Edmonton Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in North London. The invisible UV tags can be read at MRFs that have been retrofitted with Polytag Detection Units to provide packaging data in real-time. As one of the UK’s largest MRFs, the Edmonton facility handles 250,000 tonnes of waste annually. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Some waste sites temporarily allowed to exceed storage limits The Environment Agency (EA) will temporarily allow sites in England to exceed their permitted storage limits for certain wastes. It applies to the storage of baled and securely wrapped refuse derived fuel (RDF), mixed municipal waste and waste wood destined for incineration. The exemption only applies where the Environment Agency has agreed in writing. The move comes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Guest post: How the world’s rivers are releasing billions of tonnes of ‘ancient’ carbon The perception of how the land surface releases carbon dioxide (CO2) typically conjures up images... Carbon Brief · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Conductivity level probes prioritise robustness and ease of use This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with VEGA Controls. As industries continue to focus on safety, efficiency, and system reliability, VEGA Controls is providing its range of conductivity level switches as a simple yet effective solution for accurate point level detection. Designed for ease of use, robust performance, and straightforward integration, these […] Envirotec Magazine · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news NAILED IT! BAKED BEANS, BUTTER AND KETCHUP AMONG NAIL ART DESIGNS REVEALED BY ALDI FOR FESTIVAL SEASON Supermarket Aldi has unveiled a standout collection of festival-inspired nail art – with baked beans, butter and ketchup creations among the eye-catching designs! New research of 2,000 Brits commissioned by the supermarket reveals that well over a third (38%) of festivalgoers prioritise bold nail designs as part of their festival outfit, with a further 39% of […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Innovative tech could ease Scottish waste crisis’ Dr Stephen Wise, chief strategic development officer at Advetec, makes a case for turning to innovation, such as aerobic digestion, to lessen the impact of the Scottish landfill ban. OPINION: The BBC’s coverage highlights the huge capacity gap facing Scotland’s waste sector – and its knock-on impact on England’s infrastructure, too. Landfill tax and gate … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Scottish EfW facility treats 1 million tonnes of waste The Millerhill Recycling and Energy Recovery Centre (RERC) has announced it has treated one million tonnes of waste. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news New textiles EPR assessment service launches Textile EPR Impact Assessment service designed to help producers prepare for textile regulations across the EU launches. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is an example to us all On Thursday 19th June events across the UK raise awareness about the dangers of air pollution. One woman has done more than most to campaign and lobby for tighter regulations. I first met Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah when we invited her to speak at our Wen Forum event back in 2019 – Air (e)quality: What’s gender, race […] Environment Journal · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS £725BN FOR 10-YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) Environmental Industries Commission · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news PRIVACY POLICY - Encyclis Encyclis · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Morrisons trading update for Q2 2024/25 - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Why we took our fight for clean air and racial justice directly to No 10 This post is by L’myah Sherae, CEO of Enact Equality. On 19 May 2025, I wrote a letter to the prime minister and hand delivered it to No10 Downing Street. It wasn’t a symbolic gesture. It was an urgent call for leadership, a demand for […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 19 Jun 2025 Industry news Guest post: Why 2024’s global temperatures were unprecedented, but not surprising Human-caused greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2024 continued to drive global warming to record levels.... Carbon Brief · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news Ecogenesys to launch carbon measurement tool Ecogenesys has this morning (18 June 2025) announced that it will be launching a new Carbon Measurement Tool for its members. The reporting tool will be available in September alongside a Carbon Literacy Training programme to help its members understand carbon and the importance of measuring it. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news Cropped 18 June 2025: High Seas Treaty ratifications; Ocean warming woes; Brazilian deforestation ‘surges’ We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news Staple crops yields face ‘substantial losses’ in warming world – even with adaptation Average global yields of six staple crops could fall by more than 11% under a... Carbon Brief · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news World’s farmers won’t be able to keep up with climate change Even if agricultural practices adapt in response to higher temperatures, five of the world's six main staple crops will suffer severe losses due to climate change New Scientist — Environment · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news WRA welcomes launch of RPS 352 ‘in principle’ – UPDATED 30/06 The Wood Recyclers’ Association has today (June 18th) welcomed ‘in principle’ the launch of a Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) allowing sites in England to temporarily exceed their permitted storage limits for certain wastes. Wood Recyclers Association · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news London-based REWORK launches e-commerce shop to tackle waste and promote the green economy Reuse Network member, REWORK, is expanding with a dedicated e-commerce platform offering quality refurbished household appliances, such as fridges, freezers, cookers, and washing machines, directly to the public for the first time. Reuse Network · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news Brits still bamboozled by packaging recycling, despite EPR, says survey New research indicates that the majority (70%) of British consumers admit they are confused by what packaging can and can’t be recycled. Undertaken by Aquapak, a developer of materials intended to improve plastic recycling, the study reports that just one in five (21%) say they always read the recycling instructions on product packaging; this increases […] Envirotec Magazine · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news Steel packaging achieves its highest recycling rate yet Trade group Steel for Packaging Europe has confirmed the highest ever EU recycling rate for steel packaging,1 bringing the steel packaging sector closer to fully closing the material loop. Independently verified and calculated using the EU’s harmonised methodology, the latest figures reveal that 82% of steel packaging placed on the market was ‘really recycled’ in […] Envirotec Magazine · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news Ask the expert: How should you dispose of and recycle vapes in Bristol? The post Ask the expert: How should you dispose of and recycle vapes in Bristol? appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news Shrinking saltmarshes threaten climate progress, but recovery is possible The world’s saltmarshes are disappearing three times faster than forests, threatening global progress on climate change goals, according to a major new report co-led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. In a natural state, saltmarsh absorb and lock in carbon dioxide, act as natural flood defences and support biodiversity. But the report points […] Envirotec Magazine · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news Fast-tracking circularity would build resilience and add £25bn to UK economy, say MPs The UK can become more resilient to global instability by using resources more efficiently and giving consumers a “right to repair”, say a group of MPs, peers, and leading businesses and charities. As the government develops England’s first Circular Economy Strategy, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Environment – chaired by Labour’s Andrew Pakes […] Envirotec Magazine · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news Your Ecosurety support - Ecosurety Hub Ecosurety · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news ACEA – End-of-life vehicles: Council cuts back burden, but plastics definition still raises concerns The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Associations (ACEA) welcome the Council’s move to partially reduce the administrative burden initially put forward by the Commission in the End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation proposal. Auto Recycling World · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news EuRIC: Council position sends mixed signals on ELV circularity On 17 June, EU environment ministers adopted their position on the revised ELV Regulation, with some progress on circularity, especially through support for mandatory recycled plastic targets and improved ELV traceability. However, weaker targets and missed opportunities on metals risk slowing momentum when Europe should be turning decarbonisation into a driver of growth and competitiveness. Auto Recycling World · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news MPs foresee £25bn circular economy opportunity for Britain, provide six-point action plan A cross-party group of MPs has set out a six-point plan to accelerate the UK’s transition to a circular economy, urging ministers to go further and faster as they prepare to publish England’s first Circular Economy Strategy later this year. edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news Reconomy launches Textiles EPR assessment service Reconomy has launched its Textile EPR Impact Assessment service – one that has been designed to help producers prepare for the evolving landscape of textile regulations across the EU. The service will provide producers with a report that will assist producers in: Tracking upcoming EPR regulations across the globe and identify obligations across relevant markets … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2025 Industry news Canada’s Auto Recyclers: A Critical Juncture on the Road to Sustainability Canada’s automotive recycling industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, caught between traditional perceptions and a fast-approaching future defined by sustainability, innovation, and cross-industry collaboration. In this thought-provoking commentary, Wally Dingman, Executive Director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC), examines the evolving role of vehicle recyclers amid growing pressu… Auto Recycling World · 18 Jun 2025