Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Microplastics found from surface to seafloor in global ocean study Marine plastic pollution has always been a well-recognised environmental issue, with 9 to 14 million metric tons of plastic entering the oceans each year. Open Access Government — Environment · 2 May 2025 Industry news Aldi and Ocado trials prove reuse systems can outperform single-use plastic Trials by Aldi and Ocado have shown that reusable packaging systems can not only meet but exceed expectations—achieving up to 57% in-store refill rates. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 May 2025 Industry news A polluter tax on Big Oil’s billions to help climate-hit communities Commenting on Shell’s Q1 profits, Charlie Kronick, senior climate adviser for Greenpeace UK, said: “Shell is reporting billions in profits in the same week as the Climate Change Committee has warned the UK government isn’t adequately dealing with massively costly floods, wildfires and heatwaves. It’s simply not fair to leave households and businesses to pay for flood […] Greenpeace UK · 2 May 2025 Industry news What went right this week: human flourishing, plus more Indonesia topped a wellbeing index, electric cars kept the lights on in Spain, and an ‘extinct’ species returned, plus more Positive News · 2 May 2025 Industry news Bins , signs and border - Leicestershire voters have their say UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news On the move : the latest East Midlands hires | TheBusinessDesk . com UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Council could start weekly food waste collections within months UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Medway Council to introduce additional garden waste collection subscription UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news What is the difference between local and general elections ? UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Renewi Code of Conduct - Renewi Renewi · 1 May 2025 Industry news Disposable vape sparks huge fire at waste centre as firefighters battle blaze UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Crosshands Hotel , Newport , HMO application withdrawn UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news PKC13259 Domestic Smoke Alarm Replacement : | Construction Tenders UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news UK must use existing strengths to lead in critical minerals UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news What is the difference between local and general elections ? UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Stakeholders call for circularity measures in Clean Industrial State Aid Framework UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Berry Global announces roll - on deodorant ball technology UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Guest post: How climate science is – and is not – shaping adaptation planning in southern Africa Climate science is a key tool for governments tasked with preparing citizens and infrastructure for... Carbon Brief · 1 May 2025 Industry news Keir Starmer issues stern message to fly - tippers but critics spot problem UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Extra bins to be added to Glasgow park after rubbish left behind UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Babergh and Mid Suffolk bin collections spending upgrades | East Anglian Daily Times UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news China Briefing 1 May 2025: Xi steadfast on climate; Solar and wind surpassed thermal power; Controlling short-term GHGs Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 1 May 2025 Industry news Disused Gwynedd recreation area to become community allotment UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news PackUK rushes out changes to EPR recycling plans UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Understanding contaminated soils in UK construction: challenges and solutions The construction sector in the UK faces significant challenges associated with contaminated soils, which can arise from historic industrial activities, chemical spills, or natural contaminants. Effectively managing contaminated soils is crucial for compliance with legislation and for safeguarding human health and ecosystems. Here, we explore the key factors influencing operations for companies … Augean · 1 May 2025 Industry news Council must come to its sense , union chief says amid fresh bin strike talks UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Council must come to its sense , union chief says amid fresh bin strike talks | Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Council must come to its sense , union chief says amid fresh bin strike talks UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Council must come to its sense , union chief says amid fresh bin strike talks UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Somerset Council announces no rubbish collections on May 5 | Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Council must come to its sense , union chief says amid fresh bin strike talks UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news EU environment policy: Nature, biodiversity, the circular economy and chemicals Explore EU environment policy, illustrated by the examples of nature, biodiversity, the circular economy and chemicals, with Open Access Government. Open Access Government — Environment · 1 May 2025 Industry news Trump’s war on the environment: what’s happened and how we can fight back Across the world, billionaires, oligarchs, and corporations are using their wealth to silence dissent, undo decades of social and environmental progress, and manipulate the game in their favour. But together, we’re fighting back. Greenpeace UK · 1 May 2025 Industry news ESA updates “Situational Awareness” H&S campaign with two new topics The ESA has today (1st May 2025), published its first update for 2025 to its long-running Situational Awareness campaign, which provides free-to-use training materials to address common risks faced by people working […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 1 May 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Cock-a-doodle Domino’s as pizza chain commits to better chicken This week’s web of worthy news weaves between a pizza giant’s poultry promise, eating less (street) meat, and the demographic bucking the less meat trend. Domino’s has committed to source all its chicken meat from farms that meet the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC). Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Decision on proposed McDonald in trendy Birmingham area amid down with the clown backlash UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Council must come to its sense , union chief says amid fresh bin strike talks UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Council must come to its sense , union chief says amid fresh bin strike talks UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Council must come to its sense , union chief says amid fresh bin strike talks UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025 Industry news Council must come to its sense , union chief says amid fresh bin strike talks UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 May 2025