Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 4 Aug 2026.

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