Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 3 Aug 2026.

Industry news Northern Ireland Network - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news How do charity shops work? - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news General trading guidance - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Social value of charity shops - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Who are the CRA's members? - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Celebrating 30 Years of Engineering Excellence at EMS Industries MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Celebrating 30 Years of Engineering Excellence at EMS Industries This year (2025) marks a significant milestone for EMS Industries as we proudly celebrate 30 years of delivering high-performance Ram Pumps to the anaerobic digestion and wastewater industries. From our origins in the UK to becoming a trusted global partner, EMS Industries… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Guest post: Why hydrogen cars are being outsold by Ferraris Hydrogen has long been hyped as the “Swiss army knife” of the energy transition, but... Carbon Brief · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news statistics - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Appointments Round-Up (22/04/2025) Round-up of appointments at CIWM, Timberpak, Bunting Magnetics and Altilium. Liz Parkes MBE made CIWM junior vice president Liz Parkes MBE has been made the CIWM junior vice president. Parkes will formally take over the role from Vicki Hughes who has been made senior vice president. The handover will take place at the CIWM presidential … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Terms of use and privacy policy - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news In search of better beans Extreme weather continues to wreak havoc on cocoa supplies, prices, producers and consumers, but potential alternatives for key commodities are emerging. David Burrows reports. Bitter taste. Without financial support and fairer markets, cocoa yields will be “destroyed” by 2030. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Greenpeace accuse UK government of losing control of deep sea mining exploration licences as parent company goes bust Environmental group puts in symbolic £1 bid as UK licences auctioned off Greenpeace UK lawyers have written to the UK government to express serious concern about its lack of control over two deep sea mining exploration licences that it sponsors via UK Seabed Resources (UKSRL). UKSRL’s parent company, Loke Marine Minerals AS, recently declared bankruptcy […] Greenpeace UK · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Global EV Growth Sparks Urgent Need for Battery Recycling and Trade Policy Reform As electric vehicle (EV) sales continue their rapid global ascent, a parallel transformation is underway that could define the next decade of auto recycling: the surging cross-border trade of secondhand EVs. Insights from a recent UC Davis webinar featuring Dr. Alissa Kendall and Dr. Francisco Posada reveal a shifting landscape for recyclers, regulators, and policymakers, one where EV battery l… Auto Recycling World · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news AI paper cup recycling scheme launches in Cardiff A pilot for an AI-based paper cup recycling initiative has been launched in Cardiff by Keep Wales Tidy and the National Cup Recycling Scheme. From today (22 April 2025), consumers will be able to earn back 5p for every paper cup they return to participating stores in the city centre. The scheme will be run … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news CLEANFLUENCER REVEALS THE SPOTS MOST FORGOTTEN WHEN CLEANING THE HOME– AND SHOWS HOW TO CLEAN THEM ALL FOR UNDER £1 WITH JUST ONE ALDI PRODUCT Danielle Smith, better known as @cleaningwithdanielled to her 1.9 million TikTok followers, has revealed the areas around the home that are forgotten about – and how to clean them for less than £1! In her latest video, Danielle’s tips have commenters rushing to their nearest Aldi to pick up the supermarket’s does-it-all Powerforce Multi-Surface Cleaner […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Altilium begins construction on Plymouth battery plant Altilium has commenced construction on the UK’s first at-scale electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling and refining plant in Plymouth. The four-acre facility – known as ACT 3 – will have the capacity to process 24,000 EVs annually. This will include recovering critical battery minerals including lithium, nickel and graphite. The minerals will be recovered using … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Poland’s Car Recycling Industry: Current Trends and Future Outlook The car recycling industry in Poland has enjoyed steady development over the past two decades, withstanding global disruptions such as the 2020 pandemic and the raw material market shocks in 2022. According to Adam Małyszko, CEO of the Association of Car Recycling (FORS), the sector has proven its resilience and adaptability. However, while the first 25 years of the 21st century have been marke… Auto Recycling World · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Earth Day 2025: Viridor renews long-term support for Reuse Network to deliver social value and sustainability efforts Viridor, one of the UK’s leading resource recovery and recycling companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to the reuse sector by extending its strategic partnership with the charity Reuse Network for the fourth consecutive year. Reuse Network · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Construction begins on “UK’s first” at-scale EV battery recycling and refining plant Altilium has commenced construction on what it calls the “UK’s first at-scale” electric vehicle battery recycling and refining plant. Construction work at the four-acre site in Plymouth, Devon has begun, with engineering design work being completed by global engineering consultancy Hatch. Altilium says the facility will have the capacity to recover critical battery minerals, […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news High on life: why exercising in nature is more than the sum of its parts One of the most effective ways to boost mental and physical wellbeing is to get active in nature – and there’s growing evidence to prove it Positive News · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Keenan Recycling powers ahead with 100% biomethane food waste trucks Keenan Recycling is hitting the road with a game-changing new fleet of 100% biomethane-powered food waste collection trucks, designed to revolutionise how food waste is collected and transported in the UK. As the nation’s largest food waste collector, Keenan is now taking a major step forward in cutting carbon emissions across its operations while offering […] Keenan Recycling · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Streetlights have 100,000-hour life A new generation of sustainable streetlights with a rated life of 100,000 hours and an efficacy of over 200 lumens […] Recolight · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Two men fined for burning waste on rural land A company and its director have been fined for ignoring Environment Agency warnings to stop burning waste on rural land in West Yorkshire. Bardsey Tree Services was fined £2,500, and ordered to pay costs of £3,000 and a victim surcharge of £1,000. Company director Andrew Richard Ward, 56, was fined £960, and ordered to […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news US firm pioneers gear tray upgrade unit A luminaire manufacturer which has been pioneering sustainability in the United States has unveiled a standardised LED gear tray for […] Recolight · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Virgin Media O2 says it has cut its Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 56% Virgin Media O2 announces that it has cut Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 56% compared to its 2020 baseline. Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Unfinished Business: CIRQLR At the time of writing this as we approach the Easter break, it feels fitting that the ultimate industry veteran that is David Palmer-Jones OBE, has risen again with his new venture – CIRQLR. Although, this new beginning has, in fact, been a long time in the making. Having made eight acquisitions in two years … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Bulkhead upgrade is lower cost and lower carbon An upgrade of bulkhead luminaires in two care homes has demonstrated significant savings and a lower environmental impact than replacing […] Recolight · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Will climate change lead to an industrial boom in the Arctic? The US and other nations are eager to exploit the Arctic’s mineral wealth, but despite the thawing of ice and permafrost, accessing buried treasure in the region remains extremely challenging New Scientist — Environment · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news World first AI-based paper cup recycling initiative launches in Cardiff The post World first AI-based paper cup recycling initiative launches in Cardiff appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news M&S Blanchardstown Hops Into Spring With Refreshed Store And New Features - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Mondi helps reduce Evonik’s carbon footprint with new paper bags for chemical powders - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news Notpla Imagery - Notpla Notpla news · 22 Apr 2025 Industry news A floating laboratory will uncover the secrets of Arctic winter The Tara Polar Station, a $23 million research vessel with a crew of 12, will drift across the Arctic ice to enable better monitoring of a rapidly changing environment New Scientist — Environment · 21 Apr 2025 Industry news Life lessons: Melissa Harrison on what life so far has taught her The novelist on people’s inherent goodness and her new app, which promises to ‘open your eyes to your nearby wild’ Positive News · 21 Apr 2025 Industry news Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP): What every cat owner needs to know Vet Dane Walker of DNA Vetcare provides an overview of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and how owners can support their pet. Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Apr 2025 Industry news Why vanishing sea ice at the poles is a crisis for the entire planet Extremely low sea ice levels in the Arctic and Antarctica signal a "new normal" that may accelerate global warming and disrupt ocean currents, on top of the consequences for people and wildlife that rely on the ice New Scientist — Environment · 21 Apr 2025 Industry news A new £100m revenue stream for charities with “in-store eBay listing” - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 21 Apr 2025 Industry news The UK’s million EV milestone and eBay’s Circular Fashion Fund winner: 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, the UK’s one million EV milestone, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 Apr 2025 Industry news Andrew Harrison - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 18 Apr 2025 Industry news AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2025 finalists announced AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2025 finalists announced The finalists for the AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2025 have been announced. Run by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the World Biogas Association (WBA), the Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the global anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas sector across 11 categories. The… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 18 Apr 2025