Recycling news: 2025

Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Fewer nitrites, more plants in schools please In a week when children in England excitedly/reluctantly/mercifully (delete as appropriate) returned to the classroom, today’s Digest fittingly carries a school food theme. First comes news that the majority of state-run schools are routinely serving up nitrite-cured meats like ham and bacon at mealtimes. A survey by the Coalition Against Nitrites, reported by The Times, found […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Government bans sale of energy drinks to children Shops and restaurants will be banned from selling high-caffeine energy drinks to children under new proposals announced by ministers. The UK Government has confirmed plans first set out in last year’s Labour manifesto to make it illegal to sell high-caffeine energy drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre to anyone aged under 16 […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Nuada’s Next Generation Carbon Capture Technology Goes Live at enfinium’s Energy from Waste Plant Nuada’s Next Generation Carbon Capture Technology Goes Live at enfinium’s Energy from Waste Plant enfinium · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news 1/3 of facilities management are unsure about sustainability budgets Almost half of departments across multiple sectors allocate just 10% or less of their overall budget to sustainability. SFG20’s State of FM Report 2025 includes the opinions of more than 190 professionals working in a number of different built environment roles. According to this, there are large variations between the net zero target dates of […] Environment Journal · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Charity calls for pause on pig and poultry expansion Ministers need to address the outsized environmental impact of the pig and poultry sectors within forthcoming food and farming strategies, according to a charity. The Wildlife Trusts, a federation made up of 46 local Wildlife Trusts, is calling for a moratorium on new production units, and the expansion of existing units, in areas at risk […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news CMA throws weight behind supply chain watchdog The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has been effective in ensuring fair trading relationships between big supermarkets and their suppliers, according to the body that recommended its creation. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Connected Energy’s French odyssey with second-life BESS A 100MWh energy storage system using second-life batteries has been connected to the grid in France by UK-based company Connected Energy.The battery energy storage system (BESS) was deployed in the Région Centre-Val de Loire, further strengthening the company’s ties with France as it aims to tap into the country’s potential for second-life BESS projects. To… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s standout figures feature fresh government funding for agri-tech innovations, an incentive for students to recycle drinks bottles, time inside for a group convicted of food crime, and a stark demonstration of the lack of collaboration in supply chain sustainability goals. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 4 Sept 2025 Policy & government Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 4 September 2025 The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses. Based on responses from the voluntary fortnightly business survey (BICS) to deliver real-time information to help assess issues affecting UK businesses and economy, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience. GOV.UK · 4 Sept 2025 Policy & government Civil justice statistics quarterly: April to June 2025 Volume of civil and judicial review cases dealt with by the courts over time and the overall timeliness of these cases. Biannual data on privacy injunctions. GOV.UK · 4 Sept 2025 Global Plastics Value Chain Demands Immediate Action to Save EU Industry Strategic Recommendations for a Resilient and Circular Plastic Value Chain in Europe Plastics Europe · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Lords Committee begins inquiry into waste crime with evidence session The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has opened an inquiry into waste crime with an evidence session from industry experts. Circular Online (CIWM) · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news New EV pouch cells made from recycled materials British clean-tech company Altilium unveiled a multilayer pouch cell made from recycled cathode materials at Cenex Expo 2025.The NMC811 cells, developed in partnership with luxury vehicle OEM Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), are designed for the electric vehicle (EV) market.The cells were produced using cathode active material (CAM) recovered from end-of-life batteries using its Altilium’s proprietary … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Lancashire districts weigh up three-weekly bin collections Lancashire’s district councils are alleged to be considering the introduction of three-weekly collections of general household waste bins. At present, the dozen Lancashire district councils each run their own kerbside collection systems. Currently, 11 districts – Burnley, Chorley, Fylde, Hyndburn, Lancaster, Pendle, Preston, Rossendale, South Ribble, West Lancashire and Wyre – operate alternate… letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news ALDI TAKES BACK CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET CROWN Aldi has taken back the crown of Which? Cheapest Supermarket for August after narrowly missing out in July. This followed 20 consecutive months of Aldi retaining the coveted crown. The total price of a basket of 75 items in August came to £127.92 at Aldi, meaning the discount retailer has returned to its top spot. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news NBF Announces 2025 Bed Industry Award Retailer Finalists The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced its 12 retailer finalists for the annual 2025 Bed Industry Awards. The awards – now in their 16th year – showcase the very best in bed retail. All entrants had to meet the criteria of sourcing at least 50% of their UK- and Irish-made beds and mattresses from […] National Bed Federation · 4 Sept 2025 Policy & government UAE and UK conclude bilateral visit to strengthen partnership against illicit finance Joint statement on strengthening UK-United Arab Emirates (UAE) partnership against illicit finance following a bilateral visit. GOV.UK · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news After the heatwaves, it’s time to make UK workplaces climate resilient 2025 was the hottest British summer on record, and organisations must do more to protect staff as extreme systems become the norm. Rebecca Stewart outlines how to build more protection into our offices. Europe has entered a new climate reality. Now the fastest-heating continent, this summer’s heatwaves – 46°C in Spain, 43°C in France, and […] Environment Journal · 4 Sept 2025 Global A groundbreaking consensus report, lacklustre results One year on from a landmark report “A shared prospect for farming and food in Europe” (the final consensus report of the Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture), we take stock to see how far we’ve come (or haven’t). It’s been exactly one year since the publication of a groundbreaking agreement on EU food and farming was reached. For the first time, the farming sector, civil society,… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 4 Sept 2025 Council news Freedom of information - North Lanarkshire Council North Lanarkshire Council · 4 Sept 2025 Council news Ferry Replacement Programme: Phase 1 complete and first images released for consultation - Orkney Islands Council Orkney Islands Council · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news AGM 2025 - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Strong start to year, new £50m share buyback commencing - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 4 Sept 2025 Council news Cycle hub - Adur & Worthing Councils Adur Council · 4 Sept 2025 Global Onwrikbaar sterk: ontworpen voor zware recyclingtaken Met het dealerschap van merken als Tana, M&K en Hammel is Smart Equipment stevig verankerd in de sloop- en recyclingwereld. Zo zetten drie innovatieve krachtpatsers de toon op Matexpo: de Hammel VB 950DK, de Tana Hammerhead en de M&K PS 312M mobiele sorteercabine. Voor wie verrassende primeurs wil zien, vormt stand B11b een onmisbare stop. […] Het bericht Onwrikbaar sterk: ontworpen voor zware … RecyclePro · 4 Sept 2025 Policy & government New UK scholarship stream launched for Small Island Developing States The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission has launched a master’s scholarship stream to boost resilience and prosperity among Commonwealth small islands. GOV.UK · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Currys AGM Trading Update 2025-26 - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Redefining the race: the initiative tackling running’s carbon footprint Meet The Green Runners, a grassroots initiative set up by athletes on a mission to enjoy the sport without the footprint Positive News · 4 Sept 2025 Council news Connect, Grow and Thrive - East Devon District Council East Devon Council · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Removing gas-fired power stations from ‘rigged’ electricity market could lower energy bills by over £5bn a year, report finds The government could save households and businesses £5.1 billion a year on their energy bills, as soon as 2028, by overhauling the electricity market to stop gas-fired power stations from ‘unfair profiteering’, a new report published today by Greenpeace UK has found. The new research from policy consultancy, Stonehaven – which was commissioned by Greenpeace […] Greenpeace UK · 4 Sept 2025 Council news Arrange a bulk uplift - South Lanarkshire Council South Lanarkshire Council · 3 Sept 2025 Policy & government Secretary of State visits local business to highlight benefits of new UK-EU relationship The visit follows last week’s speech from the Minister for Cabinet Office where he outlined the Government’s plans to cut red tape and lower costs in the long run by taking aim at the Brexit bureaucracy that is burdening business GOV.UK · 3 Sept 2025 Policy & government Major Consultation to Strengthen UK’s £100 Billion Design Sector Views and insights from across the UK’s design sector are sought by 27 November 2025. GOV.UK · 3 Sept 2025 Policy & government Thousands of sick and disabled people to get life-changing support into work Thousands of sick or disabled people will be helped into good, secure jobs following a major expansion of tailored employment support announced by the Department for Work and Pensions today [Thursday 04 September] GOV.UK · 3 Sept 2025 Policy & government Government Response to the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament Report 'IRAN' The government’s response to the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament's Iran Report. GOV.UK · 3 Sept 2025 Policy & government Peter Kyle’s speech at Universities UK conference 2025 A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle, at Universities UK conference, Exeter on Thursday 4 September 2025. GOV.UK · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news Battery materials market to be $147.93 billion by 2030 Market research firm Markets and Markets has said that the battery materials market is expected to grow from $83.95 billion in 2025 to $147.93 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.7% during the forecast period.The firm considered battery types including both lead-acid and lithium-ion and applications including EV, portable devices and industrial, as well… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Sept 2025 Policy & government Frazer, Lucy - Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport - ACOBA advice Advice to The Rt Hon Lucy Frazer KC, former Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, on business appointments after leaving Crown service GOV.UK · 3 Sept 2025 Policy & government Trusted third-party AI assurance roadmap A plan to create new jobs and career pathways for aspiring AI assurance professionals, equipping organisations with the essential skills to innovate safely. 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