Recycling news: 2025

Industry news South Cambridgeshire fly-tipping hotspot cleared South Cambridgeshire district council has given one of its fly-tipping hotspots a makeover. The operation to clean the byway between Iram Drove and Meadow Lane in Willingham was completed in partnership with the Cambridgeshire Community Payback Scheme. The clean up saw over a tonne of illegally dumped waste cleared – filling two waste collection vehicles. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2025 Industry news ADA President Anselmo Calò on Safeguarding Italy’s Auto Recycling Future Amid EU Reforms Anselmo Calò, President of ADA (the Italian Vehicle Recycling Association), discusses upcoming EU regulations reshaping the auto recycling industry. With deep roots in car dismantling, he warns of job risks, advocates for fair EPR systems, and proposes a National Coordination Centre to ensure transparency, sustainability, and balanced collaboration with manufacturers. Auto Recycling World · 13 May 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – – Bio Capital partners with Entopy in UK-first to boost renewable energy production with AI MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Bio Capital partners with Entopy in UK-first to boost renewable energy production with AI UK-first for real-time AI analytics being used to increase biogas yields Early testing shows high degree of accuracy in forecasting By optimising energy production and enhancing efficiency, AI technologies can harness the full potential of renewable resources… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 13 May 2025 Industry news UK glass industry trade reports, third editions 2024 - British Glass British Glass news · 13 May 2025 Industry news Scottish single-use cup charge likely delayed It looks likely that the Scottish government has delayed its plans to implement a charge for single-use cups. The government launched a consultation on the possible introduction of a 25p charge on all single-use drinks cups in August 2024. Many packaging producers have celebrated the delay, including the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed). Mo … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2025 Industry news Alupro to shine spotlight on sustainability at the 2025 London Wine Fair Later this month (19-21 May), Alupro will celebrate the circularity of aluminium packaging at the 2025 London Wine Fair. Taking place at the Olympia, the event will bring together more than 10,000 drinks trade professionals to discuss pertinent opportunities and challenges facing the sector. As part of the event’s three-day schedule, Martin Hyde, sustainability and […] Alupro · 13 May 2025 Industry news Construction begins on Encyclis Walsall ERF Encyclis has announced that full-scale construction has begun on its Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Walsall. The Energy from Waste (EfW) company expects the site to be operational in 2027. The ERF is slated to provide the West Midlands with up to 478,000 tonnes per year of residual waste treatment capacity through partnerships with multiple … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2025 Industry news Altilium announces breakthrough results for large scale cell manufacturing using recycled battery materials Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, has today announced initial tests results for the first industrial scale assembly of EV battery cells manufactured with its recycled materials at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC). In a major breakthrough for the development of sustainable battery materials, electrochemical testing [...] … Altilium news · 13 May 2025 Industry news BPF calls for companies to report fraudulent recycled material claims The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is calling on companies to report to the Environment Agency any false claims of recycled content in plastic products they encounter. Circular Online (CIWM) · 13 May 2025 Industry news Guide: Developing a circular value proposition for your business This free toolkit contains templates, advice and guidance for developing a circular economy value proposition for a business. Resource Futures · 13 May 2025 Industry news How NICRP and Partners Are Exposing Non-Compliance in Recycling The fourth multi-agency week of intensification, supported by the National Infrastructure Crime Reduction Partnership’s highlights the ongoing effort to tackle criminality and non-compliance within the metal and vehicle recycling sectors. This coordinated activity, involving British Transport Police, Home Office forces, environmental agencies, local authorities, and industry partners, has produ… ATF Professional · 13 May 2025 Industry news The Battery Boom Is Here – And Recycling Is More Critical Than Ever The post The Battery Boom Is Here – And Recycling Is More Critical Than Ever appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 13 May 2025 Industry news Life after: the party For DJ Brandon Block, even when his reckless hedonism led to hospitalisation, he continued to use drugs. What was his turning point? Positive News · 13 May 2025 Industry news 76 of country’s best beaches awarded a prestigious Blue Flag Award - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 13 May 2025 Industry news Rapid Adaptation Pathways Assessment (RAPA) Toolkit - adeptnet.org.uk ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport) · 13 May 2025 Industry news Sustainable Home Product Guidelines 2024 - Kingfisher plc Kingfisher plc media · 13 May 2025 Industry news Virgin Media O2 recycling scheme diverts 45,000 business devices from landfill Virgin Media O2 has announced that nearly 45,000 smartphones and tablets have been reused or recycled through its O2 Recycle for Business programme since it relaunched in October 2023. edie — Circular Economy tag · 12 May 2025 Industry news Linear vs Circular Economy: Differences, Benefits & Why It Matters The post Linear vs Circular Economy: Differences, Benefits & Why It Matters appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 12 May 2025 Industry news 1 in 10: Plastic film kerbside collections in 2023 Only 12% of local authorities offered the kerbside collection of flexible plastics in 2023, according to a new study from WRAP. The research looks to provide a detailed overview of the current UK landscape including how it is collected and infrastructure capacity. The full report is only available to members of the environmental action group’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2025 Industry news From OEMs to ELVs: Kartick Nagpal’s Mission to Formalize Auto Recycling in India Kartick Nagpal, founder of Rosmerta Recycling, is a pioneering force in India’s evolving auto recycling landscape. With a background in automotive collaboration across OEMs and regulatory bodies, he now leads efforts to formalize End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling. Through his state-of-the-art RVSF in Delhi/National Capital Region (NCR), he’s championing sustainable practices, policy advocacy,… Auto Recycling World · 12 May 2025 Industry news Residual waste sent to landfill in England decreases by 15.3% Residual waste sent to landfill in England decreased by 15.3%, from 45.5 million tonnes to 38.5 million tonnes, between 2019 and 2023. Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 May 2025 Industry news EUMETSAT and DG CLIMA strengthen partnership to support EU climate strategies Renewing their commitment to tackle climate change, EUMETSAT and the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) have reaffirmed their long-standing cooperation to better the European Union’s climate strategies. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 May 2025 Industry news Climate Anxiety: Why It Matters In The Workplace There’s no doubt climate change awareness had a major impact on our society – but did you know it also has done so on our mental health? In this article, we will go through what is climate anxiety, its implications and the implications it has in the workplace. Bywaters · 12 May 2025 Industry news Sodium is back: Cree and Lumileds unveil 1900K lamp Cree and Lumileds have teamed up to develop an LED lamp with the characteristics of high pressure sodium lamps. It […] Recolight · 12 May 2025 Industry news Lights at Royal Hall in Bridlington are remanufactured The distinctive pyramid lights at the historic Royal Hall in Bridlington Spa in Yorkshire have been remanufactured and upgraded to […] Recolight · 12 May 2025 Industry news Report: Fast Phones – practical solutions for tackling mobile e-waste A report exploring the increasing issue of mobile phone e-waste, offering practical recommendations to address the issue through reuse, repair, refurbishment, and recycling. Resource Futures · 12 May 2025 Industry news Company director must pay over £100,000 for running illegal waste site Court imposes over £100,00 in costs on ‘arrogant and bullish’ company director who ran an illegal waste site in Lincolnshire and verbally abused Environment Agency officers. Matthew Berry, 46, and his company were issued with a £45,000 confiscation order, which represented the recovery of the proceeds from the crime. Berry’s company SBR Foxhills Limited […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 May 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Unlocking the full potential of recycling EPS packaging’ BPF special advisor – EPS & innovation, Angela Fredericks, urges the government to leverage existing legislation to bolster recycling efforts and support the EPS industry. Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is commonly recognised as the lightweight, shock-absorbing material that is often found in packaging and insulation. The white stuff that your last TV you bought was protected … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2025 Industry news Eco produces ‘more green energy than ever’ Dorset-based Eco Sustainable Solutions has produced more green energy than ever in 2024, according to a new report. Wood Recyclers Association · 12 May 2025 Industry news Geoff Courtney succeeds Aidan Ruddock as MPMA Chair 12 May 2025: Geoff Courtney, Sales Director UK & Eire at Envases UK, has taken up the role of chair of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), succeeding Aidan Ruddock […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 12 May 2025 Industry news enfinium partners with Isometric for Parc Adfer project enfinium has announced that it has selected Isometric to be its carbon registry partner for the Parc Adfer carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. A candidate for a grant via the government’s Track-1 HyNet Expansion programme, the Parc Adfer CCS project is forecast to generate up to 120,000 tonnes of carbon removal credits once operational … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2025 Industry news For the love of: weather Ever-changing and a limitless conversation starter, weather can be embraced as a positive presence in all of our lives, believes Matt Gaw Positive News · 12 May 2025 Industry news Man ordered to pay £78,000 for filling two quarries with waste A former teacher who filled two quarries in Hertfordshire with illegal waste has been ordered to pay £78,835 following a proceeds of crime investigation. Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 May 2025 Industry news Signify streetlight hailed for its sustainability The Philips Copenhagen LED Gen2 exterior light has been hailed for its sustainability by the environmental metric platform One Click […] Recolight · 12 May 2025 Industry news Cranswick suspends farm after footage of piglets being violently killed emerges - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 12 May 2025 Industry news Amazon cuts packaging waste and UK hits record used car sales: 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, Amazon’s packaging waste reduction project, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 11 May 2025 Industry news Email your MP to #EndSewagePollution - Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage · 10 May 2025 Industry news Insights on the Current State of Net-Zero Action It has been nearly a decade since the Paris Agreement was negotiated in December 2015. In that time, the world has witnessed some of the most unimaginable impacts of climate change, with tragic weather-related events that rival fiction. In the same period, there has also been a plethora of activities focused on climate, including: All... Anthesis Group · 9 May 2025 Industry news The everyday ways climate change is already making our lives worse Extreme weather events are the most dramatic consequence of climate change, but there are many smaller ways it disturbs our daily life New Scientist — Environment · 9 May 2025 Industry news BPF calls for companies to report fraudulent recycling claims The British Plastic Federation (BPF) has called for companies to report fraudulent recycled material claims. The plastics trade association has expressed concern that some companies may be claiming that their products contain recycled content, when they do not, or that the amount of recycled content within products is being exaggerated. The primary motive would be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2025