Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Analysis: Clean energy just put China’s CO2 emissions into reverse for first time For the first time, the growth in China’s clean power generation has caused the nation’s... Carbon Brief · 14 May 2025 Industry news Trade & Logistics - New NI Customs Requirement - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 14 May 2025 Industry news Are democratic countries like the UK just climate hypocrites? New research suggests wealthy democracies offshore their pollution to other nations – but is that what’s really going on? New Scientist — Environment · 14 May 2025 Industry news See how the driest early spring in 69 years has parched a UK reservoir Low water levels at reservoirs like Woodhead in Derbyshire are raising fears of drought conditions over the summer New Scientist — Environment · 14 May 2025 Industry news Rising emissions from farm equipment could ‘hinder’ China’s net-zero goals Rapidly rising emissions from China’s agricultural machinery could “hinder” the country’s push to net-zero, according... Carbon Brief · 14 May 2025 Industry news Oatly overhauls sustainability roadmap, sets new net-zero goals Oatly has released a sweeping Global Sustainability Plan, outlining more aggressive climate targets alongside updated ambitions on water use, packaging, agriculture and workplace equity. edie — Circular Economy tag · 14 May 2025 Industry news Defra research recommends reducing sewage sludge recycling to land as a cost-effective measure to tackle microplastic pollution. Defra has published a report outlining the outcome of its evidence project on intentionally added microplastics, with recommended options to reduce sewage sludge application to land in the UK. Fidra · 14 May 2025 Industry news Rise in fires: NRW urges citizens to properly dispose of batteries Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the Fire and Rescue Services in Wales have urged people across the country to dispose of lithium-ion batteries safely, following several fires believed to have been caused by incorrectly discarded batteries. Nia Brunning, waste regulation and enforcement team leader at NRW, said: “We have seen several waste site fires across … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2025 Industry news Earth is heading for a second year above 1.5°C climate goal After record temperatures in 2024, climate scientists had expected this year to be cooler, but instead the planet seems to be heading for a second year above the 1.5°C climate goal New Scientist — Environment · 14 May 2025 Industry news Recycled plastics in cars: why we need an effective, well-thought-out ELV regulation Most of us never think about what happens to our cars after their final journey, long after the last technical inspection, after the engine dies, after the keys are handed in. And yet, as Europe moves towards a circular economy, what happens to those vehicles, and the plastics inside them, matters more than ever, writes Silvia Vecchione, ACEA Senior Environmental Policy Manager. Auto Recycling World · 14 May 2025 Industry news Man given suspended jail term for illegal Lincolnshire waste site The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a Lincolnshire man for running an illegal waste site at Thorpe Farm, Skendleby, in East Lindsey. ATF Professional · 14 May 2025 Industry news Revealed: Companies repeat misleading green claims despite UK ad bans The post Revealed: Companies repeat misleading green claims despite UK ad bans appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 14 May 2025 Industry news ‘Fundamental change’ needed as 90% of materials found to end up as waste Only 6.9% of the 106 billion tonnes of materials used annually by the global economy come from recycled sources – a 2.2 percentage point drop since 2015, according to a report released by Circle Economy and Deloitte Global. The Circularity Gap Report 2025 has found that global material consumption is “outpacing” population growth and generating … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2025 Industry news Guest post: More than 70% of adaptation plans for European cities are ‘inconsistent’ More than 70% of European cities are not adapting to climate change in a consistent... Carbon Brief · 14 May 2025 Industry news Beacon of light: the model village retrofitted into a tiny renewables kingdom It’s kitsch, but its message is anything but frivolous. ‘Sunshine Place’ is a bid to put support for solar on the UK government’s agenda Positive News · 14 May 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Biogas grass silage additive proves value after two difficult seasons MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Biogas grass silage additive proves value after two difficult seasons Following successful trials in 2023/24 at Evesham-based Vale Green Energy’s biogas plant, a new grass silage additive from FM BioEnergy has further proved its value and adaptability this year (2024/25). Silasil Energy SG has delivered impressive results across a range of… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 14 May 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Blackline Safety Wins Four Prestigious Awards for New Area Monitor MEMBER PRESS RELEASE Blackline Safety Wins Four Prestigious Awards for New Area Monitor EXO 8—now shipping with gamma detection—recognized for innovation, design, and advancing worker safety Calgary, Canada — Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, announced today that its new EXO 8 area monitor — the world’s only direct-to-cloud… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 14 May 2025 Industry news The state of the circular economy in the grocery industry The post The state of the circular economy in the grocery industry appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 14 May 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Two hundred years loyalty at pump maker Landia from just a dozen employees. The post MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Two hundred years loyalty at pump maker Landia from just a dozen employees. appeared first on Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association . ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 14 May 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Seizing the opportunities in UK glass recycling’ Sam Marshall, procurement manager at Ecosurety, discusses the current challenges and opportunities in the UK glass recycling sector. OPINION: As a key component of the UK’s environmental strategy, glass recycling demonstrates the powerful potential of closed-loop systems in reducing waste and emissions. Few materials match glass in recyclability: its capacity to retain quality through endless …… letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2025 Industry news Unions and climate groups demand £1.9 billion of emergency funding for North Sea workers ahead of Spending Review Pictures of the Westminster rally can be found here Today (Wednesday), a coalition of trade unions and climate groups are rallying outside Parliament to ask the Chancellor for an emergency funding package of £1.9 billion per year for North Sea workers ahead of the Spending Review. A funding package on this scale is urgently needed […] Greenpeace UK · 14 May 2025 Industry news OPRL is Sponsoring Environmental Packaging Live 2025 OPRL proudly sponsors Environmental Packaging Live 2025—Find out how we’re involved, what to expect, and how to book your ticket. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 14 May 2025 Industry news University saves £20,000 by repurposing unused medical items University of South Wales and NHS project saves over £20,000 in equipment costs by repurposing out-of-date medical items identified for disposal. Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 May 2025 Industry news Supermarkets can’t govern themselves on climate and health This post is by Jessica Sinclair Taylor, deputy director of Feedback. A new report by Feedback, supported by The Food Foundation, tots up 600 climate, land use and healthy diets commitments made by the top ten UK food retailers between 2014 and 2024. We wanted […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 14 May 2025 Industry news 45k business tech devices rehomed by Virgin Media O2 Almost 45,000 tech devices have been saved from being landfilled by Virgin Media O2’s Recycle for Business scheme. The scheme was first launched in October 2023 and allows companies to trade in smartphones and tablets. The trade-ins have earnt companies nearly £330,000. Dana Haidan, chief sustainability officer at Virgin Media O2, said: “We know … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2025 Industry news Easy Stewed Rhubarb Recipe in 4 ingredients Natural rhubarb is in the season in the UK, and what better way to celebrate than with this easy stewed rhubarb recipe. City Harvest London · 14 May 2025 Industry news Suntory invests £6m in Lucozade bottle sustainability Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has invested £6.3 million in a packaging redesign for Lucozade Energy bottles, aiming to reduce plastic use in support of a circular economy. The new bottle design is said to be saving 956 tonnes of plastic annually. Lucozade Energy bottles will now feature a half sleeve that covers just 50% … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2025 Industry news Material Focus launches new £1 million Circular Electricals Fund Material Focus has launched a new £1 million “Circular Electricals Fund” to support the development of a more circular electricals system in the UK. Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 May 2025 Industry news Sumitomo signs MOU to develop South East Asia bioenergy projects - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 14 May 2025 Industry news Only 6.9% of materials used globally come from recycled sources Only 6.9% of the 106 billion tonnes of materials used globally come from recycled sources, a 2.2 percentage point drop since 2015, according to a new report released by Circle Economy. Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 May 2025 Industry news Report: Global economy becoming less circular despite increased recycling efforts Recycling alone cannot be used to create a truly circular global economy because material consumption is increasing so sharply, according to a landmark new report from Deloitte Global and Circle Economy. edie — Circular Economy tag · 14 May 2025 Industry news Amcor and Fedrigoni unveil breakthrough recycle-ready wet wipe packaging INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 13 May 2025 Industry news Pushing for primary steel is a distraction in rebuilding the UK’s steel industry The past year has been turbulent for the steel industry, Port Talbot, now Scunthorpe. The tightrope of jobs, modernisation, global competition, trade tariffs and cutting emissions hasn’t been an easy one to walk. A lack of a long term transition strategy from a succession of […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 13 May 2025 Industry news Will salmon farming growth come at the environment’s expense? As the UK negotiates lower tariffs for exports to India, the body certifying organic salmon has warned of unacceptable welfare outcomes on salmon farms. By Nick Hughes. How’s this for a neat illustration of the tension surrounding farmed salmon? Just days after the UK Government negotiated tariff-free Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 13 May 2025 Industry news Tata Motors Inaugurates Advanced Vehicle Scrapping Facility in Kolkata Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, recently launched their registered vehicle scrapping facility (RVSF) in Kolkata. This marks the launch of the company’s eighth RVSF across the country. Named ‘Re.Wi.Re – Recycle with Respect,’ this cutting-edge facility is designed to sustainably and safely dismantle up to 21,000 end-of-life vehicles annually. The RVSF will be operat… Auto Recycling World · 13 May 2025 Industry news Rapid Adaptation Pathways Assessment Toolkit - adeptnet.org.uk ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport) · 13 May 2025 Industry news Circular Lighting Live 2025 is set to be the best yet This year’s gathering, the UK’s largest event dedicated to sustainable lighting, sees a host of new features all in a […] Recolight · 13 May 2025 Industry news Massive wildfires in Canada helped keep the world cooler in 2023 Despite setting a global temperature record, 2023 might have been even hotter were it not for the cooling effect of smoke from massive wildfires in Canada New Scientist — Environment · 13 May 2025 Industry news Effective Target Setting: A Critical Pathway to Net-Zero Insights on the most business-critical elements of decarbonisation, and what to do next. Anthesis Group · 13 May 2025 Industry news ILM Highland and Highland Council launch electrical recycling service in Fort Augustus Reuse Network member ILM Highland, in partnership with Highland Council, proudly launched a new Household Electrical Recycling Collection Service with a community event in Fort Augustus on Friday 2nd May. Reuse Network · 13 May 2025