Recycling news: 2025

Industry news It disrespectful - furniture fly - tipped on graves at historic Birmingham church UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Fury as pay cuts loom for some council workers UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Plan for food truck and picnic site near old Gwynedd explosives site approved UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news The 2025 Cloud Sustainability Top 10 : Rethinking green in a multicloud world UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Act now or pay later on climate adaptation The impacts of climate change tend to grab headlines when extreme weather events hit around the world. In recent weeks, we have seen temperatures reach the high 40s in parts of India and Pakistan whilst severe storms and flooding have swept through Northern Italy. Some […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Glasgow Wood provide accessible picnic bench for Clan Cancer Support Glasgow Wood have created a wheelchair-accessible bench for Clan Cancer Support as part of their partnership with Stork UK, one of their suppliers of de-commissioned scaffold boards. Stork have provided several loads of scaffold boards in exchange for Glasgow Wood supplying them with picnic benches, dog beds, bird boxes and more, for several of their [...] Community Wood Recycling · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Easter at the Aldingbourne country centre People supported by the Aldingbourne Trust have made colourful decorations for the charity’s country centre’s Easter events. Families visiting the attraction were treated to pictures of brightly coloured bunnies and Easter baskets as they enjoyed the sunshine. Community Wood Recycling · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news AEDRA Leads Crucial Dialogue on Future European Regulations for Vehicle Recycling at Motortec 2025 The Spanish Association for Vehicle Dismantling and Recycling (AEDRA) successfully organized the presentation titled “The Challenge for Authorized Treatment Centers (CATs) in Light of the Upcoming European Regulation” during the Motortec 2025 trade fair, held at IFEMA Madrid on the 23rd April. This event brought together numerous professionals from the sector of Authorized Treatment Centers (CA… Auto Recycling World · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Training the next generation of entrepreneurs across the world Community Wood Recycling Managing Director Richard Mehmed has been leading a programme to train the environmental social entrepreneurs of the future across Europe and beyond including India, Eritrea and Sudan. The Leaders for Green Social Economy is an innovative initiative designed to empower communities with the skills and knowledge needed for sustainable development and [...] Community Wood Recycling · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Wood Recyclers’ Association visit On April 10th, we had the pleasure of hosting the Wood Recyclers' Association (WRA) at our national office in Brighton. Julia Turner, Executive Director of WRA, and Caelia Quinault, PR Manager of WRA, came down to find out more about how we save waste timber for reuse. During their visit, Julia and Caelia were introduced [...] Community Wood Recycling · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Defra “crackdown” on cowboy waste operators signals long-awaited regulatory reforms to tackle waste crime Defra announced today (30th April 2025) that it will launch a “rapid review” of red tape currently blocking councils from seizing and crushing vehicles belonging to waste criminals; and will introduce new […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Nature decline and climate change add over £200 a year to household bills During the 2024 election campaign, Labour pledged that people would feel better off under their government. But, the cost of living crisis continues to weigh heavily on households, with recent reports warning that it will be particularly challenging from this spring as water and energy […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Robust action promised as Fleetville Park fly tipping continues UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Lavazza advert banned for misleading compostable pod claims UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Tana Oy to grow Australian presence with new acquisition Tana Oy has announced the acquisition of its long-time Australian distributor GCM Enviro. The Finnish company deals in solid waste management and landfill operations. GCM Enviro will become a subsidiary of Tana Oy and operate under the new name Tana Australia. Henri Kinnunen, interim CEO of Tana Oy, said: “Tana and GCM Enviro have worked … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Huge protest artwork appears by Trump’s Scottish golf course Campaigners create sand art with Trump’s face and ‘Fight the billionaire takeover’ on Turnberry Beach Wednesday 30th April, 2025. To mark the first 100 days of Trump’s second term, Greenpeace UK revealed a 55m by 40m artwork on the beach outside Trump’s golf course in Scotland, ‘Trump Turnberry’, showing a giant portrait of the US […] Greenpeace UK · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Major fashion brands pledge to collaborate on circular business model trials Major brands and retailers including Decathlon, eBay and John Lewis have signed on to a global initiative aimed at scaling business models that do not rely on selling new items, such as repair and resale. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Process for seizing fly-tipping vehicles to be simplified Defra has announced a strategy to work with councils to identify, seize and crush vehicles belonging to fly-tippers. The announcement follows the launch of a rapid review to simplify the process that allows councils to seize vehicles. The police will utilise drones and mobile CCTV cameras to identify the cars and vans to be destroyed. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Powering ahead : how Germany is leading the charge in battery innovation UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news ALDI PREDICTS HUGE BBQ AND FIZZ SALES THIS MAY BANK HOLIDAY As Brits break out the grill and dust off their garden furniture, Aldi announces that sales of BBQ essentials are set to sizzle across the first May bank holiday weekend with the supermarket expecting to sell over 7 million sausages, 3 million burgers and 2 million burger and hot dog buns. What’s more, savvy shoppers […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Historic day as hydrogen diggers get green light to use UK roads Today (30th April), JCB hailed a monumental government decision to change the law to give hydrogen diggers the green light to be driven on UK roads. Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads, has signed a statutory instrument allowing hydrogen fuelled construction and agricultural machinery to use the public highway from yesterday (29th... Skip & Waste Magazine · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Stop Food Waste day To mark Stop Food Waste Day, we explore the inspiring work of FEAST With Us, a London charity Bywaters supports, that tackles food poverty by transforming surplus food into healthy meals and building skills. Bywaters · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Research: EPR in the Scottish Highlands and Islands Zero Waste Scotland commissioned research by our Policy experts to explore challenges and opportunities posed by proposed EPR schemes Resource Futures · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news IPL and Schoeller Allibert announce $1.4bn merger IPL has announced a plan to merge with reusable transport packaging manufacturer Schoeller Allibert to create a US$1.4 billion reusable plastic packaging company. The merger will expand the companies’ presence to 27 locations across Europe, the UK and North America. The new company will be 55% owned by the existing IPL shareholders and 45% owned … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news 1 , 200 waste fires caused by incorrectly discarded electrical devices UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Making light work: solar’s potential to lift rural Indians out of poverty An ambitious programme combines solar power with mobile connectivity to revolutionise the prospects for people living in rural India Positive News · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Beyond the Auction: How RAW2K Combines Growth, Tech and Social Impact Mark Bennett, Head of RAW2K and SCN, discusses the evolution and future direction of RAW2K, a leading UK vehicle collection and disposal specialists. He shares how the company’s personalised approach, strong community ties, and recent tech innovations are driving unprecedented growth, setting them apart in a competitive market. ATF Professional · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Public demands tougher action on litter as councils face voter backlash ahead of local elections A significant majority of UK voters believe local councils are failing to adequately address litter and pollution, according to new polling data released by the Nature 2030 campaign just days before the local elections. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Councils to seize and crush fly-tipping vehicles The UK government has announced a strategy to combat the escalating issue of fly-tipping, introducing measures that include the seizure and destruction of vehicles used in illegal waste dumping, as well as stricter penalties for offenders.​ Under the new plan, local councils will collaborate with police forces to identify and confiscate vehicles involved in […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news 1 , 200 waste fires caused by incorrectly discarded electrical devices UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Remanufacturer Artech buys Powerlite Fitzgerald Durham-based lighting maker and remanufacturer Artech Lighting has bought Powerlite Fitzgerald for an undisclosed fee. The deal gives the company […] Recolight · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Lavazza advert banned for misleading compostable pod claims UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Lavazza advert banned for misleading compostable pod claims UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Lavazza advert banned for misleading compostable pod claims UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Lavazza advert banned for misleading compostable pod claims UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Lavazza advert banned for misleading compostable pod claims UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Has the The Whitlingham Whiff returned to Norwich ? UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news Lavazza advert banned for misleading compostable pod claims UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news 1 , 200 waste fires caused by incorrectly discarded electrical devices UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025 Industry news 1 , 200 waste fires caused by incorrectly discarded electrical devices UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Apr 2025