Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Problem plastics and pacts Wrap has extended its list of the problematic plastics companies must eliminate but the charity is in a pickle if its new pact fails to deliver. By David Burrows. Plastic can be a problem, but what is a problem plastic? According to Wrap, the charity that runs the UK’s Plastics Pact, an item or packaging material […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 9 May 2025 Industry news 39 more cities earn EU mission label for climate neutrality efforts The European Commission has awarded the prestigious EU Mission Label to 39 additional cities as part of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 May 2025 Industry news Recharged and Resilient: A Recycler’s View on Auto Battery Recycling in the US Battery recycling in the United States (US) automotive industry is undergoing rapid change, driven by evolving technology, shifting policies, and market uncertainty. Brian Bachand, CEO of Westover Auto Salvage, shares insights on how recyclers are adapting to challenges posed by electric vehicles (EVs), hybrids, and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, highlighting resilience, innovation,… Auto Recycling World · 9 May 2025 Industry news UK’s first electric vehicle battery circular supply chain completed as pioneering RECOVAS project wraps up The RECOVAS consortium – a pioneering collaboration led by global leader in sustainable materials, EMR – has successfully completed its four-year mission to build up the knowledge, technology and skills needed to develop the UK’s first circular economy for end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries. ATF Professional · 9 May 2025 Industry news Combilift and CMETB Celebrate 10 Years of Pioneering Engineering Traineeship This week saw a landmark celebration at Combilift’s global headquarters in Monaghan, marking the 10th anniversary of the highly successful OEM Engineering Traineeship—a collaborative initiative between Combilift and the Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB). The event, which welcomed past graduates, current trainees and local educators, underscored the programme’s evolution fr… ATF Professional · 9 May 2025 Industry news Defra releases FAQs for Simpler Recycling Defra has released a Simpler Recycling FAQ document after receiving question from the Environmental Services Association (ESA) and others. The document has been exclusively shared with letsrecycle.com by the ESA and can be viewed here. It was originally shared with the ESA, UROC and several local authority networks. Following the start of Simpler Recycling for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 9 May 2025: Australia elects climate action; Spain ‘committed’ to renewables; Taiwan’s nuclear phaseout Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 9 May 2025 Industry news Coca-Cola agrees to label changes following greenwashing claim Coca-Cola has agreed to change some of its labelling practices following a greenwashing compliant by the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC). Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 May 2025 Industry news ALDI’S HIT COOLING PET RANGE RETURNS TO HELP AVOID HOT DOGS THIS SUMMER Don’t let pooches suffer in the sun this summer with Aldi’s hot weather hacks for hounds. Available in the middle aisle from 18th May. Shoppers will need to hurry if they want to get their paws on these pet must-haves, as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone. Let pets have fun in the […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 9 May 2025 Industry news News in brief (09/05/2025) News in brief including: WRAP has announced a rebrand of its Textiles 2030 initiative; PermiServ has launched The Garden Waste Awards for 2025; Grundon will build a solar farm on its former landfill; The Environmental Services Association has added two new topics to its free training materials for the waste sector. WRAP changes the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2025 Industry news Europe increasingly vulnerable to hailstones the size of golfballs Very large hail – hailstones more than 5 centimetres in diameter – poses a growing threat to Europe as the climate warms, with increasing risk of expensive damage to cars and property New Scientist — Environment · 9 May 2025 Industry news CEA welcomes steel tariff removal in new US-UK trade deal US tariffs on UK automotives have also been slashed from 27.5% to 10%, applying to a quota of 100,000 UK cars – almost the total the UK exported to the US last year. This agreement not only protects British jobs but also provides stability and growth opportunities for our exporters. Viki Bell (pictured), CEO of... Skip & Waste Magazine · 9 May 2025 Industry news Over 50% of Hima’s cement production fuel now comes from biomass - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 9 May 2025 Industry news How companies in three key consumer-facing sectors are acting on nature - environmental-finance.com Environmental Finance · 9 May 2025 Industry news What went right this week: Uganda defeats Ebola, plus more Uganda halted its Ebola outbreak, elk were mooted for a return to the UK, and working-class writers got a new platform, plus more Positive News · 9 May 2025 Industry news Fairtrade certification changed the way we shop. Where is it headed now? More than 30 years since Fairtrade launched, smallholders continue to face challenges. Can the certification stand the test of time? Positive News · 9 May 2025 Industry news 5 things I learned from watching David Attenborough’s new film ‘Ocean’ From dancing albatross to boxing crabs, Attenborough shows us a wild and precious ocean world that needs our help. Greenpeace UK · 8 May 2025 Industry news Recycle It Global (RIG) - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 8 May 2025 Industry news UK Government Makes Key Announcements on EPR and the Deposit Return Scheme The post UK Government Makes Key Announcements on EPR and the Deposit Return Scheme appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 8 May 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: A landmark day for DRS “A transformational step forward in the circular economy in the UK.” So boldly proclaimed the body newly appointed to run deposit return schemes (DRS) for single-use plastic and metal drinks containers in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Whether transformation is truly on the cards remains Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 8 May 2025 Industry news Citizen views to feature in food strategy Members of the public will have their say on the contents of England’s new food strategy as part of the government’s programme of engagement. Defra has asked the Food Foundation and the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission (FFCC) to gather the views of a diverse and representative Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 8 May 2025 Industry news Food crime unit gets beefed up powers The unit responsible for policing food crime in England and Wales has been granted long-awaited new powers of investigation in a boost to its operational capabilities. From May 1st, nearly a decade after the Food Standards Agency’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) was set up Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 8 May 2025 Industry news Seafood buyers must act on bycatch Campaigners are calling on food businesses to strengthen policies to eliminate bycatch in UK seafood supply chains after research revealed the severe threat posed to marine life. Every year millions of endangered species, including whales, dolphins, turtles, seabirds and sharks, are caught Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 8 May 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s striking stats include a stark illustration of the scale of UK ‘megafarms’, a few million glasses raised to Carlsberg’s water stewardship efforts, a new regenerative barley partnership between Wildfarmed and beer brand Jubel, and fresh funding for farmers to invest in cutting edge agri-tech. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 8 May 2025 Industry news Q&A: The importance of employer branding in the waste sector Letsrecycle.com editor Libby Stonell chats to Bart Schofield, managing director at Hudson Moore Partners, discusses the importance of brand communication in the waste and recycling sector. Why is employer branding becoming more important in the waste management sector? As the sector undergoes significant consolidation, particularly driven by private equity-backed acquisitions, organisations are… letsrecycle.com News · 8 May 2025 Industry news Record heat in 2023 and 2024 may just have been natural variability Simulations suggest that an extraordinary jump in temperatures seen in 2023 and 2024 could simply be natural variability, rather than a new phase of climate change as some researchers have suggested New Scientist — Environment · 8 May 2025 Industry news B-Parts Accelerates Growth with 30% Revenue Increase and Global Expansion B-Parts, Europe's leading online marketplace for original used car parts, has announced a significant 30% growth in revenue for 2024, reaching approximately €43 million. This milestone highlights the company's robust market position and strategic vision, particularly as it expands its global footprint. Auto Recycling World · 8 May 2025 Industry news PartsXchange Partners with Eladene Systems to Bridge the Gap Between VRA Approved Recyclers and Bodyshops PartsXchange, a leading tailor-made collision repair online platform for automotive parts procurement and management, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Eladene Systems. An innovative technology provider in the automotive recycling sector. This collaboration aims to streamline and strengthen the relationship between VRA (Vehicle Recycling Association) approved recyclers and b… ATF Professional · 8 May 2025 Industry news Residual waste to landfill decreases by 15.3% Residual waste sent to landfill decreased by 15.3% between 2019 and 2023, according to Defra. Residual waste sent to incineration increased by 15.2% in the same time period. The statistics were released by Defra today (8 May 2025) and cover residual waste and municipal residual waste generated and managed between 2019 and 2023. The 15.2% … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 May 2025 Industry news Getting Started with OPRL (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) · 8 May 2025 Industry news From Confusion to Clarity – Maximising Recycling Efficiency with OPRL 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) · 8 May 2025 Industry news Coca-Cola ‘develops approach’ amidst claims debate Coca-Cola has agreed to remove some of its recycling claims from bottles after a legal complaint was made to the European Commission. In the EU, claims such as “I am a bottle made from 100% recycled plastic” will be replaced to clarify that this does not extend to the cap and label. The complaint was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 May 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE (Opinion Piece) – Reasons for biogas optimism despite global challenges MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Reasons for biogas optimism despite global challenges By Matt Hale, Global Key Account Director, HRS Heat Exchangers The first four months of 2025 have been among the most turbulent in recent history in terms of global investor and market confidence. However, despite this – and despite emerging differences in environmental policy… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 8 May 2025 Industry news Seras’ commercial skip hire business doubles in six months Seras’ Megaskips division is being rebranded following the successful expansion of the commercial skip hire business. Wood Recyclers Association · 8 May 2025 Industry news Major US cities like New York and Seattle are sinking at a rapid rate Groundwater extraction, plate tectonics and consequences of the last glacial period mean that most of the US's biggest cities are sinking New Scientist — Environment · 8 May 2025 Industry news May 2025 Untapped Potential: Addressing Employment Challenges for Autistic People. Autistic people are being shut out of work, but accommodating this talent pool brings benefits not just to the individual but businesses and society. We also look at Reseiclo, Community Wood Recycling's South Wales enterprise, and their sister enterprise, Reseiclo Training, which provides day services for adults with a ra… Community Wood Recycling · 8 May 2025 Industry news MAKE A SPLASH THIS SUMMER WITH ALDI’S GARDEN POOLS – STARTING AT JUST £16.99 Summer is on the way and Aldi is here to help shoppers dive into the fun with new garden pool must-haves landing in stores from Sunday 18th May. Whether looking to cool off, entertain the kids, or turn gardens into a tropical paradise, this exciting range has everything shoppers need to make waves this season, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 8 May 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW CAKE POPS FOR JUST 50P EACH Shoppers looking to get their sweet treat fix on-the-go this summer need to try Aldi’s NEW Village Bakery Cake Pops. Available in stores from 12th May for just £1.99 for a pack of four — that’s 50p a pop — the bite-sized delights come in two irresistible flavours. The first flavour is the Village Bakery […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 8 May 2025 Industry news WRAP launches UK Textiles Pact as part of rebrand WRAP has announced it is rebranding the voluntary agreement Textiles 2030 into the UK Textiles Pact. Circular Online (CIWM) · 8 May 2025 Industry news Recyclability Assessment Methodology The post Recyclability Assessment Methodology appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 8 May 2025