Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Supermarkets trial: UK ready for reuse systems A project trialling in-store refill stations and online consumer returnables is said to have demonstrated that scalable and commercially viable reuse systems are ready to go mainstream. The trial was run by the Refill Coalition, formed by Aldi UK, Ocado Retail and CHEP and convened by GoUnpackaged. The refill stations were tested in Aldi stores … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 May 2025 Industry news LARAC Scotland Conference 2025 - 8 May 2025 - BOOK NOW! - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 8 May 2025 Industry news ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - FareShare The Felix Project · 8 May 2025 Industry news enfinium selects Isometric as preferred carbon registry for Parc Adfer carbon capture project enfinium selects Isometric as preferred carbon registry for Parc Adfer carbon capture project enfinium · 8 May 2025 Industry news These photos reveal the unique agricultural system of the Maya people Combining sustainability, climate resilience and environmental preservation, the ancient “milpa” system of the Maya revealed in these images has been practiced for millennia New Scientist — Environment · 7 May 2025 Industry news Climate drama Families Like Ours deserves to be a word-of-mouth hit A disturbing new Danish TV series, which follows a wealthy family as rising seas force the evacuation of Denmark, is wildly popular in its home country. We should all be watching it, says Bethan Ackerley New Scientist — Environment · 7 May 2025 Industry news JCB unveils wall of honour for family VE Day commemoration JCB today paid a special tribute to the relatives of proud employees whose family members served their country in the war as the nation marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Employees gathered for a poignant VE Day event at JCB’s World Headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire, today to share stories of their families’ sacrifices – from... Skip & Waste Magazine · 7 May 2025 Industry news Kiverco to install McKinstry plant as part of £16m project Kiverco has been awarded the contract to design, manufacture and install a recycling plant for the McKinstry Group as part of a £16 million project. The plant will be installed at the group’s facility in in Co Antrim in Northern Ireland. The facility is the largest and most advanced of its kind in both the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2025 Industry news Children born in 2020 will face ‘unprecedented exposure’ to climate extremes Children born in 2020 will face “unprecedented exposure” to extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts... Carbon Brief · 7 May 2025 Industry news Empowering Gambian Waste Innovators Through Bespoke Training At WasteAid, we believe that hands-on training can help build a thriving circular economy. Through the Dennakuwo Circular Economy Network (CEN) and in collaboration with the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), we are empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses to turn waste into opportunity. Our commitment to skills development and knowledge-sharing was recently showcased in […… WasteAid · 7 May 2025 Industry news Coca-Cola to modify recycling claims on bottles following legal case Coca-Cola has agreed to change some of the claims and labelling made on its bottles, following a complaint from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and its members over usage of phrases such as “100% recycled” and “recyclable”. edie — Circular Economy tag · 7 May 2025 Industry news Cropped 7 May 2025: Ocean alarm; Tariff deforestation risk; West Africa’s fisheries We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 7 May 2025 Industry news Geoengineering: why dimming the sun isn’t a bright idea Geoengineering is a dangerous distraction from real climate action. Here's why we should focus on the solutions we know can work. Greenpeace UK · 7 May 2025 Industry news Russia Faces Scrappage Fee Revenue Shortfall Amid Struggling Car Market Russia is anticipating a significant shortfall in revenue from car scrappage fees this year, a key source of funding for various state projects. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov recently revealed that actual receipts are falling well below the levels projected in the federal budget, raising concerns about the potential delay or cancellation of government programs reliant on those funds. Auto Recycling World · 7 May 2025 Industry news Keir Starmer has the mandate on climate and should ignore the back seat drivers Labour has a working majority in Westminster of 165 MPs. In 1945 the party had a 146-seat lead which it boldly used to create the NHS and the welfare state as we know it. But, although Labour won last year’s election, it quickly lost control […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 7 May 2025 Industry news RACE ACROSS THE WORLD’ FUELS CHINESE FOOD BOOM WITH ALDI SALES UP 94% Shoppers are racing to Aldi to recreate the flavours of BBC One’s ‘Race Across the World,’ driving a surge in Chinese food sales. The supermarket saw a 94% spike in demand for its Chinese Curry Ready Meal (£2.49, 400g) following the first two episodes of the new series airing.[1] Sales of its Oriental Cooking Sauces […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 7 May 2025 Industry news Bollegraaf adds Two-Ram Baler to portfolio Bollegraaf Recycling Solutions has announced that it has added a new Two-Ram baler to its waste baling equipment portfolio. The Dutch industrial equipment supplier said that it has designed the baler to be “perfect” for larger, bulky materials. It added that it produces high-density and homogeneous bales, while keeping baling time and energy usage to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2025 Industry news Global Trade Disruption: What New US Tariffs Mean for the Battery Supply Chain The post Global Trade Disruption: What New US Tariffs Mean for the Battery Supply Chain appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 7 May 2025 Industry news Storage Furniture - Storage For Every Room In Your Home - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 7 May 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Walsall bins landfills for innovative recycling centre’ Richard Fielding, area director for the Midlands at Morgan Sindall Construction, unpacks the construction of the new Walsall Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) and Waste Transfer Station (WTS). OPINION: Every year, the UK generates millions of tonnes of waste, with a considerable amount being directed to landfills or exported overseas. Despite ambitious recycling targets and … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2025 Industry news Two-thirds of global warming since 1990 caused by world’s ‘wealthiest 10%’ The “wealthiest 10%” of people on the planet are “responsible” for 65% of the 0.61C... Carbon Brief · 7 May 2025 Industry news Dangerous Items: What Should NOT Go in Your Recycling or General Waste Bins Discover which everyday items are dangerous if put in your recycling or general waste bins. Learn about the risks they pose to safety and the environment, and find out the correct ways to dispose of hazardous household waste like batteries, chemicals, medical items, and vapes. Bywaters · 7 May 2025 Industry news A fresh jump at childhood: Ghana’s safe house for trafficking survivors A home rescues trafficked child slaves and rehabilitates them. Founded by a former child slave, his story is as inspiring as it is shocking Positive News · 7 May 2025 Industry news Artificial oxygenation in coastal waters As oxygen levels in coastal waters worldwide continue to plummet, researchers are exploring whether artificial oxygenation could offer a lifeline to marine ecosystems on the brink. Open Access Government — Environment · 7 May 2025 Industry news EPR Changes: What RAM Version 1.1 Means for Your Business Changes to the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), highlighting ERP UK's perspective and guidance for producers Der Beitrag EPR Changes: What RAM Version 1.1 Means for Your Business erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 7 May 2025 Industry news Fleetclear launches groundbreaking Live Lane safety solution Fleetclear has launched a unique AI-driven Live Lane Information System (LLIS) designed to enhance the safety of waste and recycling collection crews and reduce the risk of accidents involving vehicles travelling in adjacent lanes. Collection activities with staff operating in and around the flow of traffic account for the largest proportion of accidents in the... Skip & Waste Magazine · 7 May 2025 Industry news Half of UK consumers want single-use plastic ban Research by City to Sea released today (07 May 2025) has revealed that 72% of UK consumers want to see more reusable, refillable and returnable options when they shop. Surveying 2,004 UK adults, the results also show that 46% of the public want to see a charge introduced on single-use packaging, similar to the carrier … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2025 Industry news Tetra Pak announces major investment to enhance sorting of food and beverage cartons in the UK J&B Recycling has installed Recycleye technology to sort food and beverage cartons for recycling.... Recycleye news · 7 May 2025 Industry news Paving the Way for a European Circular Automotive Economy Claire Lichawski, an independent consultant in automotive recycling and circular economy, discusses how France's recycling sector is leading by example, and why the rest of Europe is paying attention. Auto Recycling World · 7 May 2025 Industry news ICBR 2025: Celebrating 30 years of Battery Recycling innovation ICBR 2025 returns to the vibrant port city of Valencia, Spain, on September 10 - 12, and invites you to join us to celebrate our 30th anniversary of bringing together, first the battery recycling industry, and now the entire battery circular economy community. Auto Recycling World · 7 May 2025 Industry news 46% of UK adults want levy on single-use packaging 46% of UK adults want to see a charge introduced on single-use packaging similar to the carrier bag levy introduced in 2015. The survey of 2,000 UK adults by environmental charity City to Sea also found that 42% of respondents want plastic-wrapped fruit and veg, plastic water bottles and all single-use plastic bags to […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 May 2025 Industry news Grundon breaks new ground as solar farm gets the go-ahead The post Grundon breaks new ground as solar farm gets the go-ahead appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 7 May 2025 Industry news NBF’s Consumer Arm, Bed Advice UK, Announced as Official Sponsor of Charity’s Sleeptember 2025 Campaign Better sleep starts this September, according to The Sleep Charity as it announces the theme of its annual Sleeptember campaign – ‘Better Sleep Starts Here…’ and its 2025 sponsor, Bed Advice UK. This year’s theme places the spotlight on the critical role that beds and mattresses play in achieving a good night’s sleep, with the […] National Bed Federation · 7 May 2025 Industry news ALDI SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT TO IDENTIFY NEW STORE LOCATIONS Aldi is reaching out to the public to help identify the best locations for new stores across the UK. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket is inviting customers to submit suggestions for where new Aldi stores should be opened. The most popular areas will be considered as part of Aldi’s ongoing commitment to expand its presence and […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 7 May 2025 Industry news Powerday Appoints Sustainability Expert to Further Strengthen Environmental Strategy The post Powerday Appoints Sustainability Expert to Further Strengthen Environmental Strategy appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 7 May 2025 Industry news Circle-8 purchases automated textiles sorting line Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems has announced the purchase of its first standalone, AI-driven, automated textiles sorting line. The line was purchased from Danish technology company NewRetex. Its purchase was part-funded by the Automatic-Sorting for Circularity and Textiles (ACT UK) project – which is supported by Innovate UK. Cyndi Rhoades, co-founder and CEO of Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems, … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2025 Industry news Asda customers recycle 3 million coffee pods in just over 3 months Asda customers have recycled over 3 million coffee pods since the start of 2025 after the retailer launched a new coffee pod recycling service. Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 May 2025 Industry news Industry reacts to UK DMO’s appointment as DRS operator Industry has reacted to the UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) being appointed as the operator of the new Deposit Return Schemes in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 May 2025 Industry news The UK Deposit Return Scheme - what, when and how will it work? - First Mile First Mile · 7 May 2025 Industry news Sausage Sandwich with Ketchup - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 7 May 2025