Recycling news: 2025

Industry news News in brief (08/09/2025) News in brief including: NWH Group secures NHS Dumfries & Galloway waste contract; SWEEEP Kuusakoski has been awarded EcoVadis Gold; APSE has opened entries for its 2025 Waste, Recycling and Circular Economy Innovation Awards; and a new children’s books by Paul Dumpleton use colourful characters to explain the recycling process. NWH Group awarded contract with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Government working to accelerate on-farm AD deployment, says Minister The then Minister of State at Defra responsible for food security, including farmers, Daniel Zeichner* on Thursday 4 September said the government was committed to supporting the adoption of on-farm AD. The minister made the statement in response to a question from former PM Rishi Sunak. Referring to a recent visit he made to the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news From e-waste to e-winner: Amazon’s bet on resale for a more circular electronics economy Amazon’s head of returns and repairs for Europe, Sam Littlejohn, talks edie through the practicalities of developing and running the e-commerce giant’s first ‘Second Chance Deals Day’ event, which spotlights discounts on returned and repaired electronics and electricals. edie — Circular Economy tag · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Clean Air in London slams watchdog over NO₂ failures Clean Air in London (CAL) has renewed its call for tougher action on air pollution after new evidence revealed widespread breaches of nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) limits across the UK. The campaign group is demanding that the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) be either scrapped or given stronger powers, with CAL founder and Director Simon Birkett […] Air Quality News · 8 Sept 2025 Policy & government G Ejiga v Olive Jar Digital Ltd: 6008746/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news If you care about our oceans, this film is a must-watch From the Sea We Came is more than a film. It is a love letter to the sea, a historical record, and a warning to humankind. Greenpeace UK · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Guest post: How the role of carbon storage has been hugely overestimated Removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere is widely expected to play a key role... Carbon Brief · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Should we blame oil companies for the climate crisis? Fossil fuel giants like Shell aren’t just selling oil and gas – they’re rigging the system to keep us stuck in the past. Greenpeace UK · 8 Sept 2025 Global CBE JU replies to questions about Novamont and ENI The CBE JU replied to my email about the ENI and Novamont cartel. This is a FREE article Bioplastics News · 8 Sept 2025 Global Shell will not restart construction of Rotterdam biofuels plant https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases/2025/shell-not-restart-construction-rotterdam-biofuels-plant.html Bioplastics News · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Aschaffenburg Paper Mill - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 8 Sept 2025 Policy & government JETS (Job Entry Targeted Support) Impact Evaluation This report assesses the effect of Job Entry Targeted Support (JETS) on employment and benefit outcomes of participants and makes a value for money assessment of the programme. GOV.UK · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Viana Paper Mill - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 8 Sept 2025 Policy & government Dr G Jones v Development Bank of Wales: 1601164/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Act of Kindness The work we do within our local community is incredibly important to us at Countrystyle. Whether it’s our collaborations with […] Countrystyle Recycling · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Tentacle-like underwater robot will make offshore inspections safer and more precise, say creators A tentacle-like underwater robot that its creators say can safely interact with offshore structures is being primed for a role in the inspection and maintenance of subsea infrastructure. Developed through a collaboration between the UK’s National Robotarium and Brazilian technology firm Senai Cimatec, the 1-metre-long flexible manipulator features a soft, bendy design that conforms to […] Envirotec Magazine · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Gridtential finalises design of its 24V GC2 silicon battery US-based battery maker Gridtential has finalised the design of its commercial 24V GC2 battery using its silicon joule technology.The company said it has an order backlog of more than 400 batteries and is set to begin shipments from Pennsylvania in October.The batteries will be deployed in field trials across a range of cycling applications with… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Global plastic waste hits 225 million tonnes in 2025 Friday (5 September 2025) marked this year’s Plastic Overshoot Day – the date when humanity’s plastic waste generation surpasses the planet’s capacity to manage it. The report, published by non-profit Earth Action For Impact, predicted that 225 million tonnes of plastic waste will be generated globally in 2025, five million tonnes more than last year. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2025 Policy & government Mr B Kielkowski v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 6000580/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Emma Reynolds Appointed Environment Secretary in Cabinet Reshuffle Emma Reynolds MP has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), following a ministerial reshuffle on 5 September 2025. The move marks a rapid rise through government ranks for Reynolds, who only entered Parliament in July 2024 as the Labour MP for Wycombe. ATF Professional · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Dismantling to restart: how Europe should manage end-of-life vehicles When it comes to vehicles, the end can lead to new beginnings – if they are treated correctly. As the EU updates its rules for vehicles, from design to disposal, Roberta Arbinolo and Fynn Hauschke from the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) look into the measures we need to make the treatment of waste vehicles more circular. Auto Recycling World · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Putting a price on pollution: How carbon pricing helps Europe go green Carbon pricing is one of the most potent tools governments have to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Open Access Government — Environment · 8 Sept 2025 Policy & government Skip hire boss ordered to pay back cash after waste crime Patricia Hills, from Bootle, has been ordered to pay back £250,000. She was previously jailed for operating MWM Recycling Ltd illegally. GOV.UK · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Air quality drive reaches 9,000 pupils in Reading A two-year education programme has reached thousands of young people and families in Reading with a message about tackling air pollution. The Clean Air Living Matters: Exploring Reading (CALM:ER) initiative engaged around 9,000 pupils across 28 schools between January 2024 and July 2025. The council-led, government-funded project was delivered in partnership with the University of […] Air Quality News · 8 Sept 2025 Council news Moray Coastal Communities Fund Grant Scheme - Moray Council Moray Council · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news ESA Experts to Address Key Environmental Challenges at ESS Expo The Environmental Services Association (ESA) Policy Team is set to have a significant presence at the upcoming Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, speaking on a range of critical environmental […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news New standard for measuring harmful by-products from air cleaners Demand for air cleaners surged during the COVID-19 pandemic but while designed to improve air quality, some air cleaners can also generate unwanted by-products that may be harmful in large amounts. To address this, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has led the development of the first standardised test method for measuring chemical […] Air Quality News · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Life after: The Spycops scandal Kate Wilson thought she’d found love with a fellow activist – until she discovered he was an undercover police officer Positive News · 8 Sept 2025 Policy & government Annual Equality Monitoring Report: 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 The Annual Equality Monitoring Report highlights the work that is underway to promote equality, diversity and inclusion across the Forestry Commission. GOV.UK · 8 Sept 2025 Global Tipa and Bio4Pack present compostable labels for fresh produce https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/tipa-bio4pack-compostable-produce-labels.html Bioplastics News · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Reynolds made Defra secretary following cabinet reshuffle Emma Reynolds has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in a cabinet reshuffle announced on Friday (5 September 2025). The move sees Steve Reed, who has led Defra since July 2024, take over Rayner’s former role as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, following her resignation. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Circular Economy Institute launches new brand The Circular Economy Institute (CEI), a global community and training provider for circular economy professionals, has announced a comprehensive rebrand. Circular Online (CIWM) · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Sherbet raises £40m to electrify London’s black cabs The electric black taxi operator Sherbet has secured up to £40 million in growth capital which will see their fleet expand from 550 to 3,000 vehicles over the next three years. The new funding will also support the rollout of driver-focused technologies and expansion into new international markets. Former cab driver turned entrepreneur Asher Moses […] Air Quality News · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news CATL unveils the Shenxing Pro LFP battery At IAA Mobility 2025, CATL introduced Shenxing Pro, a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery designed to meet the evolving demands of Europe’s electric mobility sector.Revealed during the CATL Open Day, Shenxing Pro is said to be the world’s first LFP battery to deliver sustained high-voltage output with no fire or smoke following thermal runaway –… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 8 Sept 2025 Global Stahlschrottmarkt: Das Sommerloch wurde durch längere Werks-Stillstände verschärft Der Stahlschrottmarkt bleibt im Sommer 2025 schwach; geprägt von geringer Nachfrage und stabilen bis leicht sinkenden Preisen. Die Weltrohstahlerzeugung ging in den ersten sieben Monaten des Jahres um 1,9 Prozent zurück. Wesentlicher Treiber ist China, welches einen Produktionsrückgang von 3,1 Prozent aufweist. Angaben von Reuters zufolge plant China seine heimische Stahlproduktion 2025 und 202… Recyclingportal.eu · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Rimac debuts new solid-state battery tech Rimac Technology revealed a suite of solid-state battery innovations at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich.The Croatian company showcased next-generation solid-state battery systems and evolved eAxle platforms, designed not just for concept but for high-volume production. These advancements follow a year of strategic partnerships with global OEMs including BMW Group, CEER Motors and Porsche.Among the … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 8 Sept 2025 Policy & government Somerset's National Nature Reserves Nature reserves in Somerset that Natural England identifies as among England's finest sites for wildlife and/or geology. GOV.UK · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news Emma Reynolds appointed Defra Secretary in cabinet reshuffle Emma Reynolds has been appointed as the new Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Circular Online (CIWM) · 8 Sept 2025 Global Textielfabriek brengt drie essentiële recyclingstappen onder één dak samen Brightfiber Textiles opende eerder dit jaar in Amsterdam een eigen circulaire textielfabriek. Het doel: van oude kleding garen en nieuwe kleding maken. Oprichter Ellen Mensink: “We zijn het eerste bedrijf ter wereld dat de stappen sorteren, schoonmaken en het maken van grondstoffen en vezels voor het maken van garens en eindproducten volledig automatisch in eigen […] Het bericht Textielfabriek … RecyclePro · 8 Sept 2025 Industry news FlexBank 1.0: 8.36MWh modular battery debuts at RE+ Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE division unveiled its next-gen modular battery, FlexBank 1.0, at RE+ 2025 in Las Vegas.Designed for utility-scale applications, FlexBank 1.0 delivers up to 8.36MWh and features a modular open-frame architecture for simplified logistics and installation. Built on proven 314Ah LFP cell technology, it offers enhanced safety with heat barriers, multi-level electrical prot… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 8 Sept 2025