Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Fornnax is Transforming Australia’s Tyre Recycling Landscape with RPM Automotive Group Fornnax is pleased to announce its significant project with RPM Automotive Group Limited, a prominent Australian automotive parts distributor. This ambitious initiative demonstrates RPM's strong commitment to environmental responsibility within Australia’s tyre recycling industry. To achieve its objectives, RPM strategically integrated Fornnax's high-capacity SR-200 HD primary shredder into its… Auto Recycling World · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news IVR Delivers National Training Scheme for the Vehicle Salvage and Recycling Sector The Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) recently launched the National Salvage and Vehicle Recycling – Transporter Training Scheme to raise safety and training standards in the salvage and recycling sector. Developed with industry leaders, the scheme mirrors established recovery training and introduces tailored NSVR modules to ensure national consistency, compliance, and professional developmen… ATF Professional · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news OPRL Monthly Round-Up (July 2025) 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) · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Sortera invests over £1m in JCB fleet Sortera has announced a significant fleet investment exceeding £1 million in new JCB mobile plant machinery. Wood Recyclers Association · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news CIWM Presidential team appear at Waste Management Europe Conference 2025 CIWM President Tim Walker and Early Careers President Charlotte Davies speak at the Waste Management Europe Exhibition & Conference 2025 in Bologna, Italy. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Global BESS Market Growth: A Catalyst for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling The post Global BESS Market Growth: A Catalyst for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Restoring Britain’s seascapes: study calls for urgent habitat reconnection to meet climate and biodiversity goals Scientists warn that the future of our oceans and climate goals depends on reconnecting the ecological threads that hold coastal habitats together. The group behind it says the study delivers the most comprehensive report to date of how coastal habitats in temperate regions function not in isolation, but as interconnected systems – a concept known […] Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Ridi announces partnership on road to net zero Ridi Lighting UK has announced that it’s teaming up with carbon assessment and procurement consultancy Auditel to help it on […] Recolight · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Bill seeks to overturn bulb ban Legislation to scrap America’s effective ban on the incandescent lamp has been introduced in the US Senate. Republican senator Mike […] Recolight · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Robus cuts plastic packaging by 22 per cent Irish lighting manufacturer Robus has reduced plastic in its packaging by 22 per cent year-on-year in the UK, removing 1.3 […] Recolight · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news New research could unlock the potential of bladeless wind turbines Insights from a new study could help unlock the full potential of a developing form of smaller-scale wind power generation, researchers say. Engineers have used sophisticated computer simulations of bladeless wind turbines (BWTs) to identify – supposedly for the first time – how future generations of the technology could be built for maximum efficiency. The […] Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Webinar: How to optimise biogas purification for performance and compliance This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with CPL/Puragen Activated Carbons. Biogas purification plays a critical role in plant performance. Raw biogas can damage expensive equipment and compromise quality and the consequences tend to show up quickly. These can include increased downtime and costs, recurring issues, and added compliance challenges. A forthcoming webinar […] Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Encyclis acquires Biffa’s shares in two Midlands ERFs Encyclis has acquired Biffa’s shares in Newhurst Energy Recovery Facility and Protos Energy Recovery Facility, giving Encyclis full ownership of both. Biffa had a 50% stake in Newhurst in Leicestershire and a 25% stake in the under-construction Protos ERF in Cheshire. The agreement is said to align with Biffa’s commitment to sustainability and its long-term … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Water sector needs “root and branch reform” says parliamentary committee Water companies increasingly resemble financial institutions rather than “businesses servicing monopolised critical infrastructure”, warns Parliament’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee in a report published on 16 June. MPs call for “root and branch reform” of a sector they say has “a serious culture problem”, and outline proposals intended to support the action of regulators […] Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news WATCH: ‘Collaboration needed across the value chain’ The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has shared a video opinion-editorial with letsrecycle.com which calls for industry collaboration. In the video, ESA executive director Jacob Hayler summarises the association’s activity in the past quarter. In April, Eunomia and the ESA released a report looking at the economic impact of battery and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news 80% of Britons want tax hikes for worst corporate polluters The poll follows widespread concerns over Labour’s Spending Review and the economic impact on households. Conducted by Yonder on behalf of climate and nature campaign group Zero Hour, the survey of 2,000 UK adults calls into question public trust in the government’s current spending plans. Among other things, results showed just 12% of people believe […] Environment Journal · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news 74% of UK consumers want retailers to offer reusable packaging Research published on World Refill Day 2025 shows that 74% of UK consumers want more brands and retailers to offer reusable, refillable or returnable packaging. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news ALDI’S POPULAR AMERICAN RANGE RETURNS INCLUDING HOT DOG FLAVOURED CRISPS Aldi shoppers can get ready to relish the moment as the supermarket is set to launch a new crisp flavour that is sure to get people talking. Packed with irresistible flavour from across the pond, the Specially Selected Hot Dog & Onion Crisps (£1.15, 150g) will be in stores this June as part of Aldi’s […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – 2G Energy Unveils Upgraded Digital Services Platform: My2G MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – 2G Energy Unveils Upgraded Digital Services Platform: My2G Runcorn, June 2025 – 2G Energy Ltd, a global leader in high-efficiency Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems, proudly announces the launch of its enhanced digital services platform My2G, delivering a new era of digital convenience, control, and connectivity to customers worldwide. Building… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Ealing issues 181 fines in first month of fly-tipping campaign Ealing council has issued 181 fines in one month since launching its new fly-tipping campaign. The campaign looks to take tougher action against people illegally dumping waste in the borough at the start of last month. This includes fines of £1,000 – with those who fail to pay facing court action. Council leader Peter Mason … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Nature coalition calls for nationwide network of river corridors A coalition of nature charities is calling on the government to create a large-scale network of connected, nature-rich river corridors across the country. In its “Making Space for Water” campaign, the Riverscapes Partnership, comprising of The Rivers Trust, National Trust, the Woodland Trust and Beaver Trust, says that simple, accessible incentives are needed for farmers […] Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Celebration Day gains traction, with a renewed call to normalise talking about death Many Brits still feel awkward discussing death – but the team behind a fresh national day want to encourage open conversations about loss Positive News · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news 7,000 cases of AI cheating among university students just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Terms & Conditions For Marketplace - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news SHEIN & Temu: Will New French Laws Change Fast Fashion? - Sustainability Magazine Sustainability Magazine · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news 2 Sisters joint venture sold to Boparan Private Office - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Shaping a Healthier Future report - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news L’Oréal’s global refill campaign and Canon’s coral reef restoration project: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, L’Oréal’s global refill campaign, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 15 Jun 2025 Industry news Government announces plan to ban bottom trawling in 41 Marine Protected Areas A massive win for some of the UK's most precious underwater habitats. Greenpeace UK · 14 Jun 2025 Industry news Greggs - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 14 Jun 2025 Industry news Leadership transition as business grows - Encyclis Encyclis · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Andy Latham Appointed as Acting Chairman of the VRA Andy Latham, founder of Salvage Wire, has been named Acting Chairman of the Vehicle Recyclers Association (VRA), succeeding Ray Kirk’s impactful tenure. ATF Professional · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Silverlake Automotive Recycling: Inclusive Football Takes Centre Stage at St Mary’s Stadium More than 300 spectators took to the stands at St Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday evening (June 10) as Hamble Club F.C.’s adults’ inclusive team took to the pitch in a spirited fundraising tournament against staff from Silverlake Automotive Recycling. ATF Professional · 13 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. [...] Altilium news · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news UK Activator Summit 2025 Insights In May, Anthesis hosted its fourth annual UK Activator Summit in London, bringing together sustainability leaders for a morning of insight and action. Anthesis Group · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 13 June 2025: Trump’s ‘biggest’ climate rollback; UK goes nuclear; How Carbon Brief visualises research Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Meet edie’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2024: Tessa Devreese, ReLondon We are shining a spotlight on the members of edie's 30 Under 30 - a nomination-based community of 30 hugely talented young sustainability and energy professionals. Next up: Tessa Devreese, strategic advisor to ReLondon on the built environment. edie — Circular Economy tag · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Chart: The rise, fall and rise of UK nuclear power over eight decades The UK’s chancellor Rachel Reeves gave the green light this week to the Sizewell C... Carbon Brief · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Encyclis appoints new CEO to start in August Encyclis has appointed a new chief executive to replace its inaugural CEO Owen Michaelson. Mark Burrows Smith will resume CEO responsibilities from 1 August 2025 as the Energy from Waste (EfW) company enters a new “phase of growth”. Burrows Smith is the current chair of the organisation and will be replaced by current senior independent … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Turmec wins £5.3m MRF contract in New Zealand Dunedin city council (DCC) in New Zealand has awarded Turmec and The Environmental Group, a £5.3 million contract to supply sorting machinery to process materials from kerbside collection. The equipment will form the backbone of a MRF at the Green Island Resource Recovery Park in the city of Dunedin on the east coast of New … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2025