Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Defra report states artificial pitches are the main source of intentionally added microplastic pollution in the UK Fidra are calling for a broad restriction on the use of intentionally added microplastics, as seen in the EU. This should include artificial pitches as the most significant source of intentionally added microplastic pollution in the UK. Fidra · 26 May 2025 Industry news Rights of the wild: three more projects working to protect nature’s silent citizens Challenging the dominance of ‘human supremacy’, these movements urge us to rethink our relationship with the more-than-human world Positive News · 26 May 2025 Industry news BARR Flavours announces on-pack partnership with Jurassic World Rebirth - AG Barr A.G. Barr media news · 26 May 2025 Industry news Radisson’s ‘net-zero’ hotel and McLaren’s SAF investment: 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, Radisson’s ‘net-zero’ hotel in Manchester, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 May 2025 Industry news To find a saved design, please log in to your IKEA account. - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 24 May 2025 Industry news Altilium opens Series B1 investment to retail investors. Join Our Journey to a Cleaner, Greener EV Future! Following the success of our Series B raise with Marubeni Corporation and Mizuho Bank, we’re excited to offer retail investors a chance to be part of the UK's energy transition infrastructure through our R Europe (formerly Seedrs) campaign. Why offer to retail investors? Because this mission belongs to all of us. Honor and Re-engage Early [...] Altilium news · 24 May 2025 Industry news Quick & Plenty Cafe - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 23 May 2025 Industry news Greggs - Deal - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 23 May 2025 Industry news Waitrose makes handwash bottles 100% recyclable in latest packaging switch INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 23 May 2025 Industry news Monoworld Northamptonshire site ablaze in ‘major incident’ A major incident has been declared by the emergency services after a huge fire is said to have broken out at Monoworld’s recycling warehouse in Rushden, Northamptonshire. Monoworld is a large plastic waste reprocessor and exporter of plastic packaging, and also has recycling centres in Sharnbook, Bedfordshire and Hartlepool and County Durham. Northamptonshire Fire and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2025 Industry news Can chefs cook up a better food system? Accustomed to living their professional lives in the background, chefs are increasingly embracing their ability to put health and sustainability at the centre of the plate. Nick Hughes reports. “Twenty years ago no chefs were talking about food systems. Now we have a lecture on food systems by a chef.” – Tim Lang, Centre for […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 23 May 2025 Industry news EPR: Here’s what Small Producers need to do next’ John Redmayne, CEO of ERP UK, discusses the extended producer responsibility (EPR) threshold reduction and the next steps for small producers. Der Beitrag EPR: Here’s what Small Producers need to do next’ erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 23 May 2025 Industry news Ipswich council trials electric RCVs for organic waste Ipswich borough council is currently trialling three fully electric refuse collection vehicles, in its quest to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. As part of a six-month trial with Electra, the Electra Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) provided by NRG Riverside, are said to have achieved a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating for its environmental sustainability. With a range … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2025 Industry news Stainless steel recycling for India’s green future Two brothers, who head up HUDEI Metals Pvt Ltd., are using their company to set new standards in scrap sorting and demonstrate how recycling is becoming a key resource for India's sustainable growth. Auto Recycling World · 23 May 2025 Industry news EuRIC’s Tyre Manifesto Charts a Course for a Circular Tyre Economy EU Recyclers’ Manifesto: For a competitive tyre recycling sector Auto Recycling World · 23 May 2025 Industry news Advice for circular innovators - now closed - Supporting Circular Business | Business Transformation - ReLondon ReLondon · 23 May 2025 Industry news ADBA Spring Finance Forum 2025: Key Takeaways On 20 May 2025, the ADBA Finance Forum took place in London, bringing together industry leaders, policy experts, and financial specialists from across the AD sector. The forum provided crucial insights into emerging market opportunities, policy developments, and the evolving landscape for AD investments in the current UK and global context. Policy Landscape and Market… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 May 2025 Industry news BMW takes the crown as the UK’s most searched salvage brand New research from Scrap Car Comparison has revealed the UK’s most in-demand salvaged car brands and models, based on Google search data from the year 2024. Scrap Car Comparison analysed UK search volumes for more than 250 car makes and models, focusing on terms related to salvaged or damaged cars. ATF Professional · 23 May 2025 Industry news EU sets CO2 storage obligations for oil and gas firms to hit 2030 climate targets The European Commission has adopted a new regulation requiring oil and gas producers to contribute to developing large-scale carbon dioxide (CO2) storage infrastructure across the European Union. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 May 2025 Industry news 81% OF BRITS ARE MAKING THEIR SUMMER PUNCH WRONG, SAY ALDI EXPERTS Summer punch cocktails are a quintessential British experience, yet new research reveals most Brits are mixing summer drinks all wrong. With the average drinker enjoying 4.6 glasses this summer, the UK is expected to pour more than 210 million serves. But according to a survey of over 2,000 adults, 81% of Brits admit to mixing […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 23 May 2025 Industry news Five New Artic Lorries Join Powerday Fleet with Brand Refresh The post Five New Artic Lorries Join Powerday Fleet with Brand Refresh appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 23 May 2025 Industry news New report tracks sustainability progress in the UK’s public sector In partnership with phs Group, edie has published a new, free-to-download report tracking how the UK’s public sector is progressing towards key environmental sustainability ambitions for 2030. It also provides actionable steps to accelerate positive change. edie — Circular Economy tag · 23 May 2025 Industry news Is reuse the future for glass packaging? The road to reuse for glass packaging in the UK is paved with good intentions - but it needs to be done right, writes the British Glass Manufacturers’ Confederation’s director Dr Nick Kirk. edie — Circular Economy tag · 23 May 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘How can we make the circular economy a reality for beverage cartons?’ Kinga Sieradzon, vice president of sustainability operations at Tetra Pak, discusses what the global packaging company is doing to move the world towards a circular economy. OPINION: As global food systems evolve to meet rising demand, packaging plays a critical role. Aseptic cartons keep perishable food, such as milk, juice and plant-based beverages safe during … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2025 Industry news Lancaster establishes working group ahead of service changes Lancaster city council has established a cross-party working group as part of preparations for a major overhaul of the district’s waste and recycling services. The creation of the group was recommended by the council’s Cabinet on Tuesday (20 May 2025) after agreeing to reform its collection services to align with the government’s national waste strategy. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2025 Industry news David Attenborough reveals the devastation of trawler fishing The film marks the launch of Blue Marine Foundation’s new campaign, The Bottom Line, lobbying for a ban on the destructive practice in UK waters. According to Client Earth, bottom trawling is responsible for around one-quarter of the world’s total marine catch each year. In the EU, this rises to 32%. The UK, Italy, Denmark, […] Environment Journal · 23 May 2025 Industry news World’s tallest 3D-printed building completed using robot construction technique - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 23 May 2025 Industry news Rising EV Sales Signal Critical Need for UK Battery Recycling Infrastructure The post Rising EV Sales Signal Critical Need for UK Battery Recycling Infrastructure appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 23 May 2025 Industry news What went right this week: a right to roam victory, plus more Right to roam campaigners claimed a win, a long conflict ended, and scientists made a big health breakthrough, plus more Positive News · 23 May 2025 Industry news Aberdeenshire Council saves £2m a year by introducing orange bins Aberdeenshire Council says its new orange-lid bins are saving them £2 million per year by increasing the amount of cleaner material it collects and reducing residual waste. Circular Online (CIWM) · 23 May 2025 Industry news Footprint Awards 2025 Winners Sustainability was the focus last night as the out of home food sector gathered at RIBA in Central London to discover the winners of the 2025 Footprint Awards for sustainability excellence, headline sponsored by Nestlé Professional. Companies large and small were up against each other to compete Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 22 May 2025 Industry news Celebrating our Company Culture & Flexible Working - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 22 May 2025 Industry news Community groups clinch share of £165,000 to help tackle waste in Liverpool City Region An investment of £165,000 from the Zero Waste Community Fund 2025/26 will enable twelve community groups in the Liverpool City Region to spearhead efforts in waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. This funding, a partnership between Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (MRWA) and Veolia, will fuel grassroots initiatives designed to foster sustainable habits among local residents. - Continue R… Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 22 May 2025 Industry news Lucozade Sport expands range with new Zero Sugar launch - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 22 May 2025 Industry news 670k tonnes of furniture discarded in UK yearly New statistics on furniture waste has shown that 22 million pieces of furniture are thrown away in the UK each year. In collaboration with Censuswide, Hippo Waste conducted the survey, interviewing a demographically representative sample of 2,001 UK adults. The survey also found that those aged 16-24 most frequently replace their furniture, with 1 in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS INCLUDING ANTI-THEFT BAG As the UK is set to enjoy a jam-packed summer of festivals and events, with almost 1,000 taking place up and down the country[1], Aldi is helping Brits protect their valuables with the NEW Anti-Theft Bag. Costing a fraction of the price of replacing any gadget, shoppers can amp up security and enjoy events with […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 22 May 2025 Industry news Presentation MPMA General Line Sector meeting 10 April 2025 The post Presentation MPMA General Line Sector meeting 10 April 2025 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 May 2025 Industry news MPMA General Line Sector meeting minutes 10 April 2025 The post MPMA General Line Sector meeting minutes 10 April 2025 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 May 2025 Industry news Welcome to Sustainability Legends - Notpla Notpla news · 22 May 2025 Industry news Breaking Down the Giants: Fornnax’s Role in Sustainable OTR Tyre Recycling for Australian Mines Mining has long been a foundational pillar of the Australian economy, from the gold rushes of the 1850s to its current role as a key driver of national GDP—contributing approximately 13.6% in 2023. Predominantly export-oriented with limited onshore processing, the sector now faces a critical sustainability issue: the disposal of Off-The-Road (OTR) tyres. With an export ban on used OTR tyres in … Auto Recycling World · 22 May 2025