Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Embracing Growth: How AI and Technology Are Transforming Payments in Auto Recycling Lisa Samuel, President of Your Pay Buddy, discusses how AI and technology are revolutionizing payments in the auto recycling industry. With a focus on efficiency, security, and innovation, she explores why embracing a growth mindset and partnering with trusted providers is essential for recyclers to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Auto Recycling World · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news April is Stress Awareness Month: 5 Simple Steps to Better Mental Health at Work April marks Stress Awareness Month, a timely reminder for all employers to reflect on how they support mental health in the workplace. Work-related stress, depression, and anxiety are among the leading causes of absence and burnout. But with the right steps, you can make a real difference. That’s where the HSE’s Working Minds campaign comes in. Over the course of April, take five simple steps t… ATF Professional · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news Valpak provides care-leavers with white goods Valpak by Reconomy has partnered with the Coventry House Project to provide white goods to young people leaving care to move into their own homes. The compliance scheme and consultancy will make available starter packs which include a refurbished fridge-freezer, cooker and washing machine. The items will be purchased at a reduced rate from the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news WRAP releases updated metric for carbon emissions WRAP has released the latest version of its Carbon Waste and Resources Metric, produced on the behalf of Defra. “CarbonWARM2” provides a tool for organisations to use to assess the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with waste management practices which are expressed in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). The original version of the tool – CarbonWARM … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news ASEPA – Europe’s Circular Drive: Spain Leads the Charge in End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling As the EU prepares to overhaul regulations governing end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recycling, a recent webinar hosted by ASEPA (The Spanish Association of Automotive Professionals), and moderated by Ernesto Salas, President of Sigrauto, highlighted a clear frontrunner in this circular transition: Spain. Industry experts from Sigrauto, CESVIMAP, and Bosch gathered to discuss the road ahead for autom… Auto Recycling World · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news UK's first carbon capture pilot plant launches - Encyclis Encyclis · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news Methane-eating bacteria are ready to capture landfill emissions Bioreactors housing methane-eating bacteria could offer a portable, off-grid solution for soaking up methane leaks from sites like landfills and coal mines New Scientist — Environment · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news Bunting Magnetics Appoints European Quality Manager David Summers has joined Bunting Magnetics as the European Quality Manager. David brings a wealth of experience in quality management, with exceptional attention to detail and a positive attitude that has immediately resulted in production process improvements. ATF Professional · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news FareShare awarded £210k grant from PepsiCo The PepsiCo Foundation has announced an expansion of its partnership with food redistribution charity FareShare with a £210,000 grant. The funding from the food and beverage company’s philanthropic arm will support two programmes aimed at tackling food waste and boosting employment in Leicestershire, the home of its Walkers crisps. The first of the two programmes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news 350m people globally have access to a DRS 350 million people across the globe have access to a deposit return scheme (DRS), according to circular economy non-profit Reloop. The organisation has launched its Global Deposit Dashboard which aims to improve policymaking around the circular economy. The dashboard shows comparable, transparent information on DRS policies and system performance across regions which the Reloop hopes … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES SAVOURY EASTER TREATS INCLUDING ADORABLE BUNNY BAO BUNS No sweet tooth? No problem. Supermarket Aldi is set to launch a range of savoury Easter treats including NEW Easter Bao Buns (£2.99, 160g) and NEW Emporium Easter Cheese Truckles (99p, 100g), available in store from 14th April. Giving Easter a pan-Asian twist, Aldi’s brand-new Easter Bao Buns (£2.99, 160g) come in three authentic flavours […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news AI textile sorting tech company completes £1.5m seed round AI material identification scanner manufacturer Matoha, a UK-based startup that enables textile sorting, has completed the first phase of a £1.5m seed round. Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news Conference 2025: Brand new ticket types for non-profits - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news This Is Not Just Any Store...M&S Union Square Opens New Foodhall, Café and Menswear Department - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news Who we are - Encyclis Encyclis · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news News & Insights - Encyclis Encyclis · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news What is Energy-from-Waste? - Encyclis Encyclis · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news What went right this week: North America’s first national park city, plus more The world got a new national park city, the ‘Oscars of science’ revealed its winners, and medical history was made, plus more Positive News · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news District Heating from Waste | Low-Carbon Heat Solutions - Encyclis Encyclis · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news Contact Encyclis | Energy-from-Waste Enquiries - Encyclis Encyclis · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news Social value - Encyclis Encyclis · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news Careers at Encyclis | Energy-from-Waste Jobs UK - Encyclis Encyclis · 11 Apr 2025 Industry news Environmental Policy Statement - Encyclis Encyclis · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news Occupational Health & Safety Policy Statement - Encyclis Encyclis · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news Quality Policy Statement - Encyclis Encyclis · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news Resource Recovery UK looks to the future as new Chair is appointed to lead EfW industry alliance - Encyclis Encyclis · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news Survey: ‘Very few’ Africans place responsibility for climate action on ‘rich nations’ A new survey reveals that “very few” Africans place responsibility for climate action on “rich... Carbon Brief · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news Appointments Round-Up (10/04/2025) With appointments at Biffa, UKFT, Lifecycle Oils and The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR). Robin Stevenson to lead Biffa’s C&D team Biffa has hired Robin Stevenson to lead its construction and demolition waste (C&D) division. Stevenson has moved over from his role as managing director of Scotland’s Hamilton Waste & Recycling which was acquired by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news Shaping the Supported Housing Act through lived experience Sam Dalton, Policy, Campaigns and External Affairs Manager, and Martin Burrows, Impact and Evaluation Manager at Emmaus, share their vision for the Supported Housing Act and the progress made so... Emmaus UK · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news ADBA Scottish Conference 2025 The ADBA Scottish Conference 2025, held at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on 26th March, brought together key players from Scotland’s anaerobic digestion industry. Under the theme “Green Gas: Powering Scotland’s Just Transition,” the event served as a platform for the Scottish AD sector navigates between the uncertainty of waiting for the future bioenergy strategy and… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news Will investors heed whistle-blower warning? Against the backdrop of a Trump-led backlash against ESG, insiders warn food industry investments are under threat from a cocktail of environmental risks. By Nick Hughes. It reads like a cry for help. A memo, published anonymously earlier this month by a group of food industry insiders, warns of a sector-wide failure to tackle a series […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Junk food ads under fire Marketing of unhealthy foods has come under scrutiny this week as campaigners warn of the pervasive nature of adverts promoting products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS). Newly published research conducted by Bite Back, the University of Liverpool and Impact on Urban Health found that a quarter of outdoor advertising found in locations like bus stops […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news Under fire B Corp responds with new standards Businesses seeking B Corp Certification will need to meet a series of standards spanning climate action and human rights under a major revamp of the scheme. B Lab, the owner of B Corp, announced that it is moving away from a cumulative points scoring approach to one where companies will need to meet standards in […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news Go local to build food resilience – report Bolstering local supply chains is key to building a resilient future food system, according to a new report. Developed by a coalition of NGOs, the ‘Local food growth plan’ calls for dedicated action plans to be established for each region of the UK, backed by investment in policies to support local food retail and processing infrastructure. The […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news UPF evidence “very concerning”, say experts Nutrition advisers to the UK Government have said they continue to be concerned by associations between higher consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) and poor health outcomes, but point to ongoing limitations in the evidence base. The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) said an ongoing reliance on observational data rather than randomised control trials (RCTs) […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s must-know numbers span support for delaying the EU’s CSRD by up to two years until 2028, the growing proportion of businesses employing sustainability, the pervasive nature of junk food advertising, and eye-popping growth projections from yet another US chicken shop brand. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news Why tariffs make repair even more urgent With the news dominated by talk of tariffs, we examine how we can achieve greater economic and social resilience through repair. The Restart Project · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news MP visits Mansfield Sewage Treatment Works, Notts, operated by Severn Trent MP visits Mansfield Sewage Treatment Works, Notts, operated by Severn Trent Steve Yemm, MP for Mansfield visited the local Sewage Treatment Works (STW) in Nottinghamshire, operated by Severn Trent, to see the contribution it is making to local energy and waste recycling needs. Mansfield Sewage Treatment Works has been in operation since 1912 and supports… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news Should we give up on recycling plastic? Globally, only 14 per cent of the plastic we use is recycled – but some countries achieve higher rates and new technologies could change the picture drastically New Scientist — Environment · 10 Apr 2025 Industry news Liverpool families embrace sustainable living Sustainable Starts CIC, a not-for-profit organisation in Liverpool, has successfully launched a series of initiatives aimed at making sustainable living affordable and attainable for families, thanks to £8,000 in funding from the Zero Waste Community Fund 2024/25. The project, which launched in summer 2024, has made significant strides in reducing waste and fostering a supportive, - Continue Re… Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 10 Apr 2025