Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Bringing home the (nitrite-free) bacon As experts call for a ban on cancer-causing additives used in processed meats, foodservice businesses are urged to engage with an issue of growing concern to consumers Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Is plastic-free packaging always the most sustainable option? Heather Nixon - sustainability, NPD and regulatory manager at Bio-D - has spent almost a decade investigating sustainable packaging options for Bio-D’s portfolio of eco-cleaning products. She shares her learnings on finding the best choice in an increasingly crowded market. edie — Circular Economy tag · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Government spending review: a transformational step forward for affordable housing and ending homelessness The Spending Review is a huge step in tackling the housing crisis and the fight to end homelessness, writes Sam Dalton, Policy, Campaigns & External Affairs Manager at Emmaus UK.... Emmaus UK · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Wake-up call for greenwishers This week we are heading to Canada where the Competition Bureau has released its final guidelines on environmental claims. The guidance, designed to help businesses ensure compliance with the Competition Act when making environmental claims, includes new greenwashing provisions Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Sustainable farming incentives left largely in tact after spending review The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has had its budget cut by 2.7% in the government’s spending review. This is not as bad as farming and nature groups had feared, however. The statement from the government reads: “This settlement maintains the government’s Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news US study shows consumers how to keep clean of pesticides Bananas and cauliflower have joined this year’s ‘clean fifteen’, while blackberries and potatoes have ended up on the ‘dirty dozen’ list, with worrying levels of chemical residues. The Shopper’s Guide, produced annually by US NGO the Environmental Working Group, assesses Department of Agriculture Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Aged desert dust particles provide new form of SOAs, says study Dust particles thrown up from deserts such as the Saraha and Gobi are playing a previously unknown role in air pollution. Contrary to long-held assumptions, aged desert dust particles which were once considered too big and dry to host significant chemical reactions actually act as “chemical reactors in the sky”—facilitating the formation of secondary organic […] Envirotec Magazine · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Müller makes price promise to help stabilise organic milk market Müller has moved to introduce a new payment model in a bid to shore up supply of organic milk. Increased farming costs and fluctuating farmgate milk prices have contributed to organic milk production falling since 2020, with some farmers choosing to leave the sector altogether. But demand has been rising Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s standout figures highlight the rise in megafarms across Europe and how chicken sales are up for a controversial meat company. There is also promising new research on reducing methane from dairy farms as well as an exposé on the lack of transparency among tuna fish businesses. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Guest post: How climate change is fuelling record-breaking extreme weather Recent years have seen a rapid succession of climate-related records broken. To name just a... Carbon Brief · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news WWTW in Scotland wins award from the Royal Academy of Engineering A wastewater treatment works in West Lothian has won a prestigious sustainability award from The Royal Academy of Engineering. Owned and operated by Scottish Water, the £35m waste water treatment works, which was officially opened in October 2024, has been designed to serve the community by supporting an expected fourfold increase in Winchburgh’s population over […] Envirotec Magazine · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Volvo Cars signs recycled steel deal with SSAB Volvo Cars have signed a new agreement with Swedish steel firm SSAB for the supply of ‘high-quality, recycled and near zero-emissions steel’ starting this year. Circular Online (CIWM) · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news ADBA Policy Lead joins Carbogenics podcast to discuss the future of anaerobic digestion Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) member Carbogenics has recently released Episode 3 of its podcast series, Carbogenics: Biochar in Anaerobic Digestion (AD). Titled “Anaerobic Digestion: Policies, Challenges and Opportunities”, the episode features Dr Gareth Mottram, Policy Lead at ADBA, and explores the current state of the United Kingdom’s anaerobic digestion (AD) sector… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Research: Lower rate review of the Scottish Landfill Tax This report looks into the lower rate of the Scottish Landfill Tax and assesses whether it is still delivering the outcomes the policy is meant to achieve. Resource Futures · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Volvo Cars signs deal for recycled steel Volvo Cars has signed a new agreement with Swedish steel firm SSAB for the supply of recycled and near zero-emissions steel starting from 2025. Volvo Cars is the first car maker to sign a supply agreement for recycled, near zero-emissions steel for serial production deliveries. The agreement is an extension of a long-term existing collaboration … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Enva secures its tech for London fridge facility Enva has placed an order with international technology group Andritz to supply the equipment for its new London fridge recycling facility. Utilising technology already in use at the company’s other facilities in Perth, Scotland, Toomebridge, Northern Ireland and Grantham, England, the equipment will include degassing, shredding and recycling technologies, with the aim of ensuring that … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Meet the expert in human love who’s fascinated by the huge positive potential of more-involved dads Anna Machin is a doctor of evolutionary anthropology, a writer and broadcaster, who is considered a pioneer in fatherhood science Positive News · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news New documentary investigates Andalusia’s water crisis ahead of peak summer season The Spanish region is battling against land degradation, illegal wells, groundwater collapse and soaring temperatures. This is before we come to rocketing tourist numbers in the coming months and five years of drought. From Malaga to Granada, Cadiz to Seville, Andalusia is understandably a perennially popular choice for holidaymakers looking for incredible history and unique […] Environment Journal · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Cromwell helps make Simpler Recycling easier with a simple alternative for food waste collections - Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news What went right this week: ‘a landmark moment that will change lives’, plus more The world got 10 new marine reserves, a ‘shameful’ law was axed, and Positive News won an award, plus more Positive News · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Next-generation thermal energy technology to pilot in Nigeria A pilot project at Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) in Lagos, Nigeria, aims to replace polluting diesel generators with next-generation thermal energy storage powered by solar. Launched by UK-based clean tech developer Aed Energy, the initiative is part of the ZE-Gen international innovation programme, supported by Innovate UK, and is one of six demonstrator projects focused on […] Envirotec Magazine · 13 Jun 2025 Industry news Making Space for Rivers calls for national river corridor network The campaign is led by Riverscapes Partnership, The Rivers Trust, National Trust, Woodland Trust and Beaver Trust. These organisations are advocating for simple, accessible initiatives to be implemented at a local level to develop a countrywide waterway system which will support nature restoration and biodiversity improvements. Farmers and other land managers should work on installing […] Environment Journal · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news The spending review: much-needed investment, but there’s more to be done The spending review underlined the difficult spot the government is in. Growth is low and public finances are under strain. Reform is snapping at the government’s heels in its political heartlands. Public services and net zero urgently need more investment. To square various circles, there […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news We brought repair back into Parliament In partnership with Back Market, we brought repair back to parliament, connecting local organisers with their MPs (and Jeremy Vine!) to propel real change. The Restart Project · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news kp NA Letter Infinity_EN_0408112025_V3.indd - foodpackaging.kpfilms.com Klockner Pentaplast news · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news Clarity Environmental Named Finalist at 2025 Great British Entrepreneur Awards The post Clarity Environmental Named Finalist at 2025 Great British Entrepreneur Awards appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news The 2025 Footprint Sustainability Index, in association with Nestlé Professional, is available as a free download. Drawing on insights generously shared by hospitality and foodservice leaders, consumer polling and wider industry analysis, this year’s Index also explores how AI may be poised to alter the out-of-home dynamic in unexpected ways. Its research found that 53% of UK adults would accept an AI-designed meal, Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news Reducing e-waste to boost business value As data responsibility becomes increasingly core to modern business strategy, edie partnered with data security company Blancco for an online event exploring how IT and sustainability teams can work together to reduce e-waste and increase carbon data visibility. edie — Circular Economy tag · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news China Briefing 12 June 2025: Critical mineral exports; Electricity price; Coal ‘capacity payment’ Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news Guest post: China’s ‘capacity payments’ boosted coal-plant revenue by up to 8% At the start of 2024, China introduced a new system of “capacity payments” designed to... Carbon Brief · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news ALDI’S SUSTAINABLE PERIOD PANTS RETURN TO STORES TO HELP SHOPPERS SAVE OVER £100 Aldi’s own-brand Period Pants are returning to stores, back by popular demand. The sustainable, comfortable, and reusable pants are priced at just £7.99 for a pack of three – a cost-effective £2.66 per pair that can help shoppers save over £100 annually[1]. Available in stores from 19th June, shoppers will need to be quick, as with […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news WRAP EU makes its debut Yesterday (11 June 2025), WRAP EU hosted its first major event in Brussels to discuss incoming EU policies under the revised Waste Framework Directive. The meeting included members of the European Commission, senior business executives from the food, plastics and clothing sectors, bankers, NGOs, trusts, foundations and MEPs. The event provided an opportunity to introduce … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news Duvet covers & bedding sets - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news USA Textiles EPR: What’s coming for producers in California, New York and now Washington Our blog explores the latest developments in textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the USA, with a focus on California's newly passed law and New York's pending legislation. We outline key implementation timelines, what producers need to prepare for, and how upcoming regulations could impact the textiles industry. Valpak · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news European Businesses Urge Caution in Finalising the Green Claims Directive As the European Union nears a crucial political trilogue on the Green Claims Directive, a broad coalition of industry associations is urging EU institutions to prioritise the quality and clarity of the legislation over speed. In a recent joint statement, the signatories call for a proportionate, harmonised, and workable regulatory framework that fosters sustainable innovation and ensures legal … Auto Recycling World · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news ESS Expo 2025 welcomes new CARS and MRE shows Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo) is expanding with the additions of the Complete Auto Recycling Show (CARS) and the Metals Recycling Event (MRE). The two events join ESS Expo for the first time to provide a comprehensive view of the entire automotive parts lifecycle. ATF Professional · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news Altilium welcomes UK government investment in clean tech innovation and decarbonisation The UK Government’s 2025 Spending Review sets a clear direction for British industry, with transformative investments in innovation and clean energy infrastructure, including over £3 billion funding for the advanced manufacturing sector. Yesterday’s announcement by the Chancellor includes confirmation of an ambitious programme for zero-emission vehicles and their supply chains, which we believe… Altilium news · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW PREMIUM CHOUXNUTS IN TRENDING FLAVOURS The ultimate sweet treat hybrid is about to hit Aldi’s shelves for the first time and pistachio loving shoppers are bound to be impressed. The NEW Specially Selected Chouxnuts (£2.99, 2 pack) land in stores nationwide from 11th June, with one of the flavours incorporating the 2025 must have flavour of pistachio. A luxury treat […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news Top podcast launches petition to end dog bag claims The hosts of the Talking Rubbish podcast have launched a petition to ban certain environmental claims on compostable dog poo bags. James Piper and Robbie Staniforth launched the campaign based on environmental and health and safety concerns. Pet Impact, which supports the petition, found that there are no 100% plant-based compostable poo bags actually available … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2025 Industry news JLR and Volvo Cars act to future-proof EV supply chains Automakers are taking steps to ensure resilient supply chains for materials key to the electric vehicle (EV) transition, with JLR creating 50 new specialist roles and Volvo Cars signing a new recycled steel procurement deal. edie — Circular Economy tag · 12 Jun 2025