Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 4 Aug 2026.
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Industry news
IEA reiterates ‘no new oil and gas needed’ if global warming is limited to 1.5C
The world would not need to invest in new oil and gas projects if demand...
Carbon Brief · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Mira Hayden - ClientEarth
ClientEarth · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
COMMENT: Can food strategy survive Defra reshuffle?
The loss of a minister with deep knowledge of the food system is a blow for a department which has again been denied the continuity it badly needs, says Nick Hughes. The Defra ministerial merry-go-round has swung back into action. Steve Reed’s departure to be replaced by Emma Reynolds makes it 10 secretaries of state […]
Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Unlock opportunities, drive success and shape the future at the ADBA Northern Ireland Conference
Unlocking biogas to energise Northern Ireland’s future The ADBA Northern Ireland Conference is a must-attend event for anyone in the anaerobic digestion and biogas sector in NI. Dr Gareth Mottram, Policy Lead, ADBA, explains why… There has been no new support since the closure of NI RHI; the province has missed out on the…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
ESA calls for urgent reform to tackle rising battery fire crisis
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has issued a stark warning over what it describes as a “billion-pound-a-year problem” caused by fires linked to the improper disposal of batteries.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Q2 UK Batteries Compliance Data for 2025
The Environment Agency published the Q2 2025 UK Battery data on 29th August 2025. Der Beitrag Q2 UK Batteries Compliance Data for 2025 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) .
ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Q2 UK WEEE Compliance Data for 2025
The Environment Agency published the Q2 2025 UK WEEE data on 29th August 2025. The collection data shows that some streams continue to fall slightly short of the UK targets after quarter 2. Der Beitrag Q2 UK WEEE Compliance Data for 2025 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) .
ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 16 Sept 2025
Policy & government
Mr C Dempster v Tanglewood Hospitality Ltd: 8001511/2025
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Analysis: IPCC’s seventh assessment has record-high representation from global south
The upcoming assessment cycle of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will be authored...
Carbon Brief · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Agnieszka Warso-Buchanan - ClientEarth
ClientEarth · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Stéphanie Nieuwbourg - ClientEarth
ClientEarth · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
OPINION: ‘What’s next for paper’s circular future?’
Dimitra Rappou, Executive Director Sustainable Products of the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), explores what lies ahead for the paper industry and her panel session at ESS. OPINION: As the UK accelerates its journey toward a truly sustainable circular economy, paper-based industries are uniquely positioned to lead the way. Contributing £15 billion to the UK … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Francesca Peretti - ClientEarth
ClientEarth · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Emmanuel Hanley-Lloyd - ClientEarth
ClientEarth · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Jinghan Zhao - ClientEarth
ClientEarth · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
RWM Day 1: What not to miss
Letsrecycle has put together a guide to the must-see talks and sessions taking place on day one of RWM, part of the ESS Expo. Letsrecycle.com interview with Dr David Greenfield (CIWM) When: 9:30AM Where: Stand RS-F170 Kicking off the morning, letsrecycle.com editor Savannah Coombe speaks to Dr David Greenfield, President of CIWM, ahead of his … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2025
Council news
Applying for the grant - Fife Council
Fife Council · 16 Sept 2025
Council news
How and when you'll get paid - Fife Council
Fife Council · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
India develops foldable battery
Indian scientists have developed a groundbreaking foldable battery that is flexible, safe to touch, and environmentally friendly – marking a major step toward sustainable energy solutions.Researchers from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), in collaboration with the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at IISc Bengaluru, have created a battery that…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Treasury reconsiders landfill tax shake-up after industry backlash
Plans to overhaul the UK’s landfill tax are under review after businesses warned that the proposed reforms could have devastating financial consequences.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Treasury reviews landfill tax overhaul amid industry pushback
The Treasury is reviewing plans to overhaul the landfill tax, after industry leaders warned that proposed changes could impose crippling costs on businesses. The government has invited fresh evidence on the economic consequences of the reforms, giving industry until 19 September 2025 to respond. The review follows a consultation launched in April 2025, which suggested … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Virgin Media O2 to scale tech reuse programme in Coventry
Virgin Media O2 has expanded its #CovConnects programme to rehome unused tech devices for a further 18 months, it announced, improving digital inclusion across the city of Coventry.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 16 Sept 2025
Policy & government
Looking to our future: reflections on the strategic choices ahead for the MHRA
As part of developing its new five-year strategy, the MHRA is publishing a series of blogs on the challenges and opportunities ahead. In the first instalment, Chief Executive Lawrence Tallon reflects on the changing healthcare landscape, the regulator’s role, and the priorities shaping the agency’s future direction.
GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025
Global
The end of the plastic recycling industry
It will start in the EU and the US and will continue in Asia. An article by Axel Barrett. This is a FREE article.
Bioplastics News · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Jia Zhao - ClientEarth
ClientEarth · 16 Sept 2025
Global
APR Statement on rPlanet Earth Closure: A Wake-Up Call for Domestic Recycling Policy
Bioplastics News · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Rolls-Royce lands record battery deal in Lithuania
Rolls-Royce has secured its largest-ever battery energy storage order, with Lithuanian energy supplier Ignitis Group selecting its mtu EnergyPack systems to support national grid stability and renewable integration.The project includes a total storage capacity of 582MWh and an output of 291MW, with installations planned across three strategic sites: Kelmė and Mažeikiai wind farms, and the…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 16 Sept 2025
Policy & government
WEEE: apply for approval as a producer compliance scheme
Apply to be a waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) producer compliance scheme and operate legally under your approval.
GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025
Policy & government
WMP6: Application form - approved exporter (AE)
Use this form to get approval to become an approved exporter of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling: Unlocking the Energy of Tomorrow
The post Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling: Unlocking the Energy of Tomorrow appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers .
Recyclus Group news · 16 Sept 2025
Policy & government
WMP5: Application form approved authorised treatment facility (AATF)
Use this form to get approval as an AATF for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025
Policy & government
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE): reuse and treatment
Apply to become an approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) and how to operate legally under the approval.
GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025
Global
Can Supermarkets Do More In Fighting Plastic Pollution? The World's First Supermarkets Audits Seem to Indicate So.
A new report audited 247 retailers in 27 countries to determine how supermarkets are contributing to or preventing plastic pollution with their business practices.
Break Free From Plastic · 16 Sept 2025
Policy & government
Great British Energy: Statement of Strategic Priorities
The Statement of Strategic Priorities to Great British Energy (GBE), sets out its strategic direction and priorities.
GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
HPQ Silicon wins $3m for silicon battery innovation
HPQ Silicon, a Quebec-based advanced materials company, has secured up to $3 million in federal funding from the Government of Canada to accelerate the commercialisation of its silicon-based battery technology.The funding was awarded through Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program, under the Battery Industry Acceleration initiative.This investment will support the construction of H…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 16 Sept 2025
Council news
WALTHAMFOREST.GOV.UK/HOUSING ISSUE 27 | AUTUMN 2025 What’s inside this issue - London Borough of Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest Council · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
Delhi’s Red Fort crumbling under the weight of air pollution
The Red Fort, one of India’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is being damaged by Delhi’s toxic air according to a new Indo–Italian study. The research has revealed that the Fort’s red sandstone is being corroded by black crusts made of gypsum, heavy metals and pollutants from vehicle exhaust, construction and cement factories. The […]
Air Quality News · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
MAC Engineering announces two key promotions
MAC Engineering has announced two key promotions aimed at enhancing its strategic coordination and brand visibility across the battery manufacturing sector.Bret Stern has been appointed vice president of sales operations and program management. In his new role, Stern will oversee MAC’s customer project portfolio, aligning programme strategies with execution across departments. His remit include…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 16 Sept 2025
Policy & government
The Churches Conservation Trust framework document 2025 to 2028
Framework Agreement signed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) and The Church Commissioners.
GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025
Industry news
World Cleanup Day activities: How you can help
Discover incredible World Cleanup Day activities you and your friends can join to make a positive impact on the environment. Explore opportunities for beach cleanups, tree planting, and more!
Bywaters · 16 Sept 2025