Recycling news: 2025

Industry news The UK’s first investor-backed heat pump network takes shape The UK’s first investor-funded ground source heat pump network has begun installation in South Wales, marking the start of a new £100 billion asset class in clean energy infrastructure. The network, which is being installed by Kensa and financed through funds managed by Octopus Energy Generation, will provide renewable heating for 114 new homes at […] Air Quality News · 2 Sept 2025 Policy & government Veterinary Medicines Directorate Regulators’ Code How we comply with the Regulators’ Code requirements. GOV.UK · 2 Sept 2025 Policy & government Simplifying the funding landscape for local authorities This plan sets out how we will reform the local funding landscape to deliver a simpler, fairer, more transparent and accountable funding system for local authorities. GOV.UK · 2 Sept 2025 Policy & government We’re hiring! Be part of delivering the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme. 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We are at the start of this journey – designing infrastructure, building partnerships, and preparing to launch a scheme that will reduce […] Exchange for Change (UK DRS Deposit Management Organisation) · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news 12 speakers not to miss at Circular Lighting Live 2025 The line-up of speakers for this month’s Circular Lighting Live 2025 on Thursday 25 September 2025 will feature world class […] Recolight · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news 12 exhibitors not miss at Circular Lighting Live 2025 The line-up of exhibitors for this month’s Circular Lighting Live 2025 on Thursday 25 September 2025 will feature pioneers in […] Recolight · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Loyalty - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news The challenges of luminaire reuse: Dom Tower For the relighting of the Dom Tower in Utrecht, Speirs Major Light Architecture reused 70 per cent of the luminaires […] Recolight · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Kerbside flexible plastic collections are ‘popular’ and ‘easy’ to implement Flexible plastic collections at kerbside are popular with the public and easy to implement, according to the Flexible Plastic Fund’s final FlexCollect report. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Iconic brand acquires battery software from Breathe Danish luxury consumer electronics firm Bang & Olufsen (B&O) has entered a cooperative agreement with British battery technology software producer Breathe to develop a new generation of long-lasting, future-ready products with batteries designed to endure.The collaboration aims to embed battery health into the core of B&O's design philosophy- looking to a future where batteries are as capable a… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news SHOPPERS CAN ‘NAIL’ THE HOME REVAMP WITH ALDI’S NEW RENOVATION RANGE – STARTING FROM LESS THAN £3 Keen DIYers can get ready to hammer out some home improvements without drilling a hole in their wallets with the return of Aldi’s Renovating on a Budget range, landing in stores from 11th September. The collection of DIY essentials will help budding builders transform living spaces without spending a fortune, as research reveals that almost a third of homeowners […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Atlantic Ocean current faces collapse after 2100, scientists warn An ocean current system that helps regulate global climate could collapse after the year 2100, according to a new scientific study. Open Access Government — Environment · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Study identifies which pollutants trigger the most asthma attacks Researchers have identified the specific components of PM2.5 most strongly linked to asthma hospitalisations, finding that nickel, vanadium and sulfate particles are among the most dangerous compounds in the PM2.5 mixture, alongside nitrate, bromine and ammonium. Together, these pollutants were found to drive a significant portion of hospitalisations among asthma patients exposed to long-term a… Air Quality News · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news BASF delivers first mass-produced solid-state battery materials via China JV BASF Battery Materials has delivered its first batch of solid-state battery materials through its China-headquartered joint venture BASF Shanshan Battery Materials.The first batches of mass-produced cathode active materials (CAM) were delivered by the firm in collaboration with Chinese company WeLion New Energy Technology. The milestone comes a year after the companies began a project to… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Sept 2025 Policy & government Net zero: Investigating the role of site-based regulation in developing a circular economy Investigates how circular economy principles have been adopted within ten industry sectors. GOV.UK · 2 Sept 2025 Policy & government Economic Crime Plan 2: outcomes progress report This report sets out progress to monitor delivery of outcomes and data development initiatives linked to the Economic Crime Plan 2 (ECP2) GOV.UK · 2 Sept 2025 Policy & government Mr D Dawson v University of Aberdeen: 4105478/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Sept 2025 Policy & government Ms M Pirie v Orka Artisan Café Ltd and HR Services Scotland Ltd: 8000051/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Rock Tech enters strategic partnership for Guben project German-Canadian firm Rock Tech Lithium has entered a strategic partnership with the independent energy company Enertrag SE for energy supply to its planned lithium hydroxide converter in Guben, Germany.The signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) said that at least 50% of electricity demand for the Guben facility will be met by wind and . . .… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Reverse Vending Machines trialled across Lanarkshire campuses A Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) trial has been launched across New College Lanarkshire campuses to test responses to financial incentives. The trial, which runs throughout September, is being delivered in partnership with environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP). Students across New College Lanarkshire’s Motherwell, Coatbridge and Cumbernauld campu… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news EU WEEE Directive revision 2026: What businesses need to know The European Commission is overhauling the WEEE Directive to tackle gaps in product scope, collection targets, and EPR harmonisation. Our blog breaks down expected changes under the EU Circular Economy Act, including stricter recovery goals, improved reporting, and a shift toward unified regulations. Learn how businesses can prepare and why early action is essential. Valpak · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news BOY OR GIRL? ALDI LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION GENDER REVEAL CUTHBERT CAKES To celebrate most babies being born in September, Aldi’s iconic Cuthbert Cake has had a special makeover. Introducing the limited-edition gender reveal Cuthbert Cake. Designed to offer expectant parents the ultimate way to reveal the gender of their child, Aldi’s latest cake will be launching from 2nd September via an exclusive shopper competition and will […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 2 Sept 2025 Policy & government Ms J Whyte v Suez Recycling and Recovery (UK) Ltd: 2404943/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Sept 2025 Policy & government Get Britain Working White Paper The government's proposals to reform employment, health and skills support to tackle economic inactivity and support people into good work. GOV.UK · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Scottish prisons lead the way with fathers’ programme An innovative scheme helps imprisoned dads and their children bond over play, fitness and shared meals – transforming family time in prison Positive News · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Christmas come early? Waitrose claims autumn has already begun The British retailer has published a list of signs which suggest the seasons are already in transition. According to Waitrose supplier Leckford Farm, the annual arable harvest has taken place two weeks earlier than usual. In total, the producer has counted in 1,600 tonnes of produce from the latest yield, including wheat, oilseed rape, oats […] Environment Journal · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Retailers could lose £146m per year without net zero adaptation Despite ongoing concerns about the UK’s capacity to pay for its zero carbon ambitions, a new analysis lays bare the damage of failing to change our built environment. New research by Mitsubishi Electric, which includes responses from 500 retail facilities managers across the UK, shows 8-in-10 believe becoming more sustainable will improve profits, but a […] Environment Journal · 2 Sept 2025 Council news Family Friendly Venues in St Helens - St Helens Borough Council St. Helens Council · 2 Sept 2025 Council news Teignbridge District Council Audit Committee 2 September 2025 - democracy.teignbridge.gov.uk Teignbridge Council · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Ecocide and resistance in Palestine - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 2 Sept 2025 Research & science Apertus: a fully open, transparent, multilingual language model - ETH Zürich ETH Zurich News · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Notice of Annual General Meeting 2025 - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 2 Sept 2025 Global 35-jarig jubileum: vooruitkijken met elektrische innovaties In 1990 begonnen Luc Van Laecke en zijn vrouw Ingrid met de verkoop van tractoren van oogstmachines. Wat startte als een familiaal avontuur, groeide in 35 jaar uit tot een gevestigde naam in verschillende sectoren: recycling, land- en bosbouw en grond en stenen. Tijdens MATEXPO 2025 vieren we niet alleen ons jubileum, maar blikken we […] Het bericht 35-jarig jubileum: vooruitkijken met elektris… RecyclePro · 2 Sept 2025 Global We found hope in worrisome times In times of such extremes, hope remains as one of the important possibilities for change, a declaration that all is not lost. Greenpeace International · 2 Sept 2025 Council news Outside bodies - Great Places: Sheffield Housing Board - Sheffield City Council Sheffield Council · 2 Sept 2025 Global Should end-of-life options determine the future of packaging technology? (FREE) Should the circular economy dictate the future of packaging technology? Haven't we learned a lesson from the recycling fairy tale? This is a FREE article. Bioplastics News · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Technical & Quality - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 1 Sept 2025 Policy & government £104 million government investment to deliver faster, more reliable travel for millions Investment will help councils improve transport for local people, from cleaner buses to safer cycling routes for communities across England. GOV.UK · 1 Sept 2025 Policy & government North Sea energy: speech by Michael Shanks at the Offshore Europe Conference 2025 Energy Minister Michael Shanks delivered a speech at the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Offshore Europe Conference 2025. GOV.UK · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news Graduates | Early Careers - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 1 Sept 2025