Recycling news: 2025

Industry news ‘Reckless yobs’ force paper banks closure Tendring district council has permanently removed paper recycling banks from a retail park after what was said to be repeated arson attacks. The two newspaper and magazine bins had been in place at the recycling bring site at Waterglade Retail Park in Clacton for several years. Councillor Adrian Smith, cabinet member for environment, said: “Unfortunately, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 May 2025 Industry news North West Resources Forum launches with inaugural event at Greater Manchester’s Renew Hub The first North West Resources Forum (NWRF) took place on 29 April 2025, bringing together professionals from across the waste and resources sector, to share best practice, collaborate and network with their peers. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 May 2025 Industry news Management organisation for DRS appointed The newly formed UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) has today been announced as the operator of the forthcoming deposit return scheme (DRS). Set to go live in October 2027, the DRS will cover single-use plastic and metal drinks containers between 150ml and three litres in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. A deposit will be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 May 2025 Industry news A real recharge. Five ways to get more – and better – rest From thinking beyond the obvious, to trying mini ‘sabbaticals’, here are five suggestions for really slowing down Positive News · 6 May 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES GYROS KITS FOR JUST £3.19 Aldi is bringing the taste of Greece home with the launch of its Gyros Kits — a tasty fakeaway for a purse-friendly £3.19. A popular street food staple in Greece, gyros (pronounced “yee-ros”), typically features marinated meat, fries, and sauces wrapped in warm flatbread. Now, Aldi is making it easier than ever for shoppers to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 6 May 2025 Industry news Greggs prevents five million meals from going to waste Greggs and Too Good To Go announce they have prevented five million meals from going to waste across the UK. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 May 2025 Industry news UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) [Start] The National Association of Waste Disposal Officers - NAWDO NAWDO (National Association of Waste Disposal Officers) · 6 May 2025 Industry news Nestlé appoints Scott Coles as new Managing Director for Confectionery UK & Ireland - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 6 May 2025 Industry news Notpla - Notpla Notpla news · 6 May 2025 Industry news Coral Products Appoints Ian Hillman as CEO to Lead Growth Strategy - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 6 May 2025 Industry news DRS Deposit Management Organisation has been announced - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 6 May 2025 Industry news The Green Business Revolution: How Brands Are Embracing Sustainability Image via Dreamstime Stock Photos In recent years, sustainability has shifted from a niche concept to a central pillar of business strategy across industries. What once may have been dismissed as a marketing buzzword or an expensive luxury is now widely recognised as a critical element for long-term success. The green business revolution is… Zero Waste Week · 5 May 2025 Industry news VW03B&S-Construction and demolition waste-Renewi.pub - Renewi Renewi · 5 May 2025 Industry news VW05A-Waste wood A-grade-Renewi-v2.pub - Renewi Renewi · 5 May 2025 Industry news VW01BRANDBA-Combustible industrial waste-Renewi.pub - Renewi Renewi · 5 May 2025 Industry news An idea that just ballooned: Bristol brand produces bags from hot air Recycled textiles from the city’s world-renowned hot air ballooning scene have been put to good use Positive News · 5 May 2025 Industry news Asda’s coffee pod recycling project and Greggs’ ‘too good to waste’ initiative: 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, Asda’s coffee pod recycling project, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 May 2025 Industry news Job Search - Kingfisher plc Kingfisher plc media · 4 May 2025 Industry news ALDI RETAINS CROWN OF CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET FOR APRIL Research by consumer group Which? has found that Aldi is yet again named the cheapest supermarket for a basket of 79 essential items this month. The total price of a shop at the discount retailer came in at £22.66 less than Morrisons, as well as being cheaper than Sainsbury’s by £22.54, and less expensive than […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 2 May 2025 Industry news Disastrous back-to-back heatwaves and droughts surge across Eurasia Regions from Ukraine to Mongolia are seeing a spike in paired heatwave-drought events as climate change alters weather patterns across the planet New Scientist — Environment · 2 May 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Northumbrian Water Selects Blackline Safety to Safeguard Workers, Identify Risks MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Northumbrian Water Selects Blackline Safety to Safeguard Workers, Identify Risks Two thirds of the UK’s water companies now use Blackline connected technology Durham, UK-based Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) has announced that it has selected global connected safety technology leader Blackline Safety Corp. to help uncover safety hazards and protect lone workers at… The pos… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 2 May 2025 Industry news Over 2,000 gardens transformed. More packs to give away! The post Over 2,000 gardens transformed. More packs to give away! appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 2 May 2025 Industry news Extreme heat poses Spanish-style blackout threat to UK electrical grid As climate change pushes summer temperatures to new highs, energy infrastructure such as cabling and transformers will struggle to cope New Scientist — Environment · 2 May 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 2 May 2025: Iberian blackout; Tony Blair’s ‘clumsy’ comments; Trump’s ‘cascading’ impact on European climate science Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 2 May 2025 Industry news Davies and e2e Launch Strategic AI Partnership Davies, a leading specialist professional services and technology business, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with e2e Total Loss Claims Management (e2e). The collaboration aims to revolutionise the UK motor claims industry through the use of advanced generative AI technology, delivering faster, smarter, and more sustainable outcomes for all stakeholders. ATF Professional · 2 May 2025 Industry news Chair’s Statement Update - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 2 May 2025 Industry news Analysis: Attacks on Ed Miliband in UK newspaper editorials have already exceeded 2024 levels UK newspapers have already launched more editorials attacking Ed Miliband in the first four months... Carbon Brief · 2 May 2025 Industry news Strangling Supply Chains: The Urgent Need for Legislative Education on Critical Minerals Julie Dobbs, Head of Legal and Compliance at Elemental North America, highlights a growing threat to U.S. critical mineral supply chains. State restrictions and federal trade policies are choking the catalytic converter recycling industry. Without urgent legislative education, these misguided actions risk national security, economic stability, and domestic access to essential materials. Auto Recycling World · 2 May 2025 Industry news Microsoft assesses environmental impact of data centre cooling Microsoft has published new research detailing how alternative cooling technologies could significantly reduce the environmental impact of data centres, particularly those used to power artificial intelligence (AI) systems. edie — Circular Economy tag · 2 May 2025 Industry news Forests taking longer to recover from severe ‘megafires’ since 2010 Forests around the world are taking longer to recover from severe wildfires – potentially indicating... Carbon Brief · 2 May 2025 Industry news Professional Automotive Recycler Emily Yancey Nominated to Join Executive Committee of ARA Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) recently announced that professional automotive recycler Emily Yancey of Yancey Auto Parts in Perry, Missouri, has recently been nominated to join the Association Executive Committee as Secretary for 2025-2026. Emily currently works with the sales and buying departments at Yancey’s, a family-owned business founded in 1981 by Emily’s grandparents, Bill and … Auto Recycling World · 2 May 2025 Industry news Ceremony reveals winners of 2025 Awards for Excellence Thursday 1st May saw the winners of this year’s Awards for Excellence awarded in the Great Room of the Grosvenor Hotel. Opened by editor Libby Stonell and fellow judge Jarno Stet, they then handed over to keynote speaker Dexter Davis, who is the Project Director for pEPR in Defra’s Circular Economy team. Good Morning Britain host … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 May 2025 Industry news BVSF 2025 AGM and Conference: Critical Updates, Industry Collaboration, and Future Initiatives The 2025 British Vehicle Salvage Federation (BVSF) AGM and Conference, held at Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa, on the 24th April, delivered a full day of critical updates, practical guidance, and industry collaboration across the vehicle salvage and recycling sectors. This year's event balanced policy developments, regulatory reforms, operational best practices, and sustainability initiatives,… ATF Professional · 2 May 2025 Industry news Vacancy: Three-week summer journalism internship at Carbon Brief – OLD This vacancy has now closed. Carbon Brief is offering an exciting opportunity for students, or... Carbon Brief · 2 May 2025 Industry news £326k given to insect protein research Innovate UK has awarded £326,610 to help the UK insect sector address regulatory barriers. The funding will go to the newly created Insect Bioconversion Association (INBIA), Fera Science Ltd and the UK Agri-Tech Centre. The three groups have launched a network to explore the regulatory landscape for insect bioconversion – the process of turning organic … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 May 2025 Industry news “Net Zero is not a goal, it’s a deadline” At the Recolight Net Zero Lighting Conference held on 29 April, Maria del Mar Rojas Europe Engagement Manager with The […] Recolight · 2 May 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Biogas boilers from Shaw Renewables save BioteCH4 £150k/pa and cut carbon emissions MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Biogas boilers from Shaw Renewables save BioteCH4 £150k/pa and cut carbon emissions A 10-week project by Shaw Renewables to replace legacy diesel boilers with carbon-friendly biogas alternatives is delivering cost and carbon savings for leading AD operator BioteCH4. Since the two 1.5MW Viessman dual fuel boilers and associated equipment were installed… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 2 May 2025 Industry news ALDI SHOPPERS CAN RECREATE TRENDING ITALIAN SANDWICH FOR UNDER £1 Shoppers can say ‘ciao’ to a moreish-ly meaty Italian sandwich for under £1 this summer thanks to Aldi. The supermarket is selling all the ingredients needed to make the trending sensation for as little as 94p per sandwich, available in stores now. This news comes as Aldi has seen a surge in sales of essential […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 2 May 2025 Industry news Foodservice swerves sugar tax extension Ministers are proposing significant changes to the soft drinks industry levy which will now include milk-based drinks, but campaigners want to see out of home products brought within its scope. Nick Hughes reports. Milk-based and milk substitute drinks with a high sugar content will be taxed at source under new UK Government proposals. The Treasury […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 2 May 2025 Industry news Fidra’s position on chemical recycling While chemical recycling may have a supporting role in advancing circular economy goals, Fidra emphasises that limiting plastic production and phasing out harmful chemicals must remain the top priorities. Read our latest position paper on chemical recycling. Fidra · 2 May 2025