Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Autumn Decluttering: Clear Space Without Filling Landfill Have you noticed the gentle hints of autumn with chillier morning air, less light late evening and even the birdsong has changed? I’m reminded that autumn is nature’s gentle prompt to shed what we no longer need. If you’re feeling the urge to declutter, this guide will help you clear space without filling the bin.… Zero Waste Week · 22 Aug 2025 Policy & government Child safety: small hazards, big harm OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness among parents and carers about the potential dangers to children from swallowing small objects. GOV.UK · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Nissan and LiCAP to develop dry electrode tech for ASSBs Nissan Motor Co has entered a strategic partnership with LiCAP Technologies to accelerate the development and scale-up of dry cathode electrode technology for its all-solid-state battery (ASSB) platforms.The collaboration builds on a successful joint development programme and supports Nissan’s Ambition 2030 vision for next-generation electric vehicles.Central to the partnership is LiCAP’s propr… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Treaty or not, the plastics reckoning has arrived Big businesses can’t use the latest collapse in plastics treaty negotiations as an excuse to hit pause on their own plans to reduce, reuse and recycle, writes Springwise’s Matilda Cox. Instead, they must strategise and innovate boldly. edie — Circular Economy tag · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Retaining knowledge whilst investing in the future’ Bart Schofield, Managing Director at Hudson Moore Partners, stresses the importance of careful succession planning. OPINION: The UK waste and recycling sector is navigating a period of profound transformation. Regulatory reform, technological innovation, and rising environmental expectations are reshaping how businesses operate. For sector leaders, the challenge is clear: protect decades of acc… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Minnesota PUC approves state’s first standalone BESS The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a site permit for a 150MW battery energy storage system (BESS) by Snowshoe Energy, the battery storage company owned by Spearmint Energy.The LFP BESS will store energy from the grid for four hours and discharge it during hours of peak demand. It will be located in Olmsted… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Nearly half the world lives on the frontline of wildfire activity A new study has found that human exposure to wildland fires increased by 40% between 2002 and 2021, even though the total area burned worldwide actually declined by more than a quarter. The research, which analysed two decades of satellite fire records and population data, found that nearly half of the world’s population now lives […] Air Quality News · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Biffa to create 250 household waste collection jobs Biffa has announced it is creating more than 250 household waste collection jobs in preparation for the rollout of Simpler Recycling rules in England. Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Iron-chromium flow batteries get lifespan boost A research team led by Professor Hyun-Wook Lee at UNIST, in collaboration with KAIST and the University of Texas at Austin, has achieved a major breakthrough in improving the lifespan of iron-chromium redox flow batteries (Fe-Cr RFBs).These large-scale, explosion-proof energy storage systems offer a safer and scalable solution for storing intermittent renewable energy such as… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Scientists are ‘most trusted’ source of climate information in global-south survey Scientists are the most trusted source of information for climate change in some of the... Carbon Brief · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news ELVES – Free Upcoming EV Dismantling Training in Kildare and Monaghan, Ireland This November, ELVES will once again be offering free EV (Electric Vehicle) Dismantling training to Authorised Treatment Facilities (permitted scrapyards) in Ireland. ELVES’ EV training programme for ATFs has been running since 2019 and has seen training delivered to over 200 ATF staff so far. ATF Professional · 22 Aug 2025 Policy & government Eating habits of children aged 16 to 18 months Survey findings on the eating and drinking habits of children aged 16 to 18 months in England. GOV.UK · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Community battery launched at Cooranbong Ausgrid, the Australia-based electricity distributor, has launched its largest ever community battery at Cooranbong in collaboration with Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), with 5MW in capacity.It is the second battery launched under this scheme for its first funding round and is aimed at helping local citizens who sign . . . to continue reading this… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Aug 2025 Policy & government Mr R Vyas v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 3204752/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Dow and Mura Technology Announce Update on Planned Böhlen Advanced Recycling Facility The post Dow and Mura Technology Announce Update on Planned Böhlen Advanced Recycling Facility appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards winners lauded at Aberdeen event The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards took place last night (21 August) in Aberdeen, celebrating nine winners who have made outstanding contributions to Scotland’s thriving renewable energy industry. Organised by trade body Scottish Renewables, the awards highlight the innovation, commitment and leadership within Scotland’s supply chain. From a shortlist of 31 finalists, “this year’s […] Envirotec Magazine · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Birmingham bin strikes: What is the latest update? The Birmingham bin strikes have now stretched beyond six months, with no resolution in sight. The dispute began in January 2025 when Unite the Union refuse workers in Birmingham began industrial action over pay and role disputes. The union claimed that the strike is due to the council’s decision to “abolish” the Waste Recycling and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Aug 2025 Research & science Ozone recovery could trigger 40% more global warming than predicted As the ozone layer recovers, it’s also intensifying global warming. Researchers predict that by 2050, ozone will rank just behind carbon dioxide as a driver of heating, offsetting many of the benefits from banning CFCs. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Driving Smarter Yards: Why Integration and Innovation Matter More Than Ever in Automotive Recycling Lisa Samuel, founder of PayBuddy™ and Sabhi™, explores why integration and innovation are critical in today’s automotive recycling industry. As vehicles and customer demands grow more complex, disconnected systems cost time and money. Samuel highlights how smarter, connected yards are boosting efficiency, reducing risk, and gaining a competitive edge through technology. Auto Recycling World · 22 Aug 2025 Policy & government Environment Agency's planning consultation response timeliness The Environment Agency’s timeliness on responses to planning consultations in England: 2024 to 2025. GOV.UK · 22 Aug 2025 Council news Celebrations take place across Camden as students receive GCSE results - Camden Council Camden Council · 22 Aug 2025 Council news Reading Directory | Tai chi and Qigong classes in Reading - servicesguide.reading.gov.uk Reading Council · 22 Aug 2025 Council news Issue details - Finance update - performance quarter 2 - 2025-2026 - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils Eastbourne Council · 22 Aug 2025 Council news Contact us - swansea.gov.uk Swansea Council · 22 Aug 2025 Council news Reading Directory | Young Epilepsy (St Piers School and College) - servicesguide.reading.gov.uk Reading Council · 22 Aug 2025 Council news Elgin Town Hall Transformation (Moray Growth Deal) - Moray Engage Moray Council · 22 Aug 2025 Council news Location Creative Living Centre - Bury Council Bury Council · 22 Aug 2025 Global Nieuwe technologieën voor hoogwaardige recycling van banden Van afgedankte banden tot economische kansen Gelukkig ligt de tijd van stortplaatsen vol versleten banden achter ons. Jaarlijks wordt zo’n 90.000 ton afvalbanden ingezameld voor recycling en terugwinning. Met een materiaalvalorisatie van quasi 100% behoort België zelfs bij de koplopers. Recytyre is de ‘regisseur’ van deze circulaire ketting. Een verhaal van samenwerkingen, kansen en uitdagingen… RecyclePro · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news What went right this week: how Mexico slashed poverty, plus more Mexico’s poverty rate plunged, Denmark vowed to axe its book tax, and Scotland hailed a ‘conservation milestone’, plus more Positive News · 22 Aug 2025 Policy & government Child Benefit action to save £350 million from claimants abroad Child Benefit will be stripped from tens of thousands of people who have moved abroad in a major clampdown expected to save £350 million. GOV.UK · 22 Aug 2025 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week From documenting the forest fire in Spain to fire prevention training in Indonesia, to the UN oceans meeting in New York, here are a few of our favourite images from Greenpeace's work around the world this week. Greenpeace International · 22 Aug 2025 Council news Age Friendly Kingston - Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Kingston upon Thames Council · 22 Aug 2025 Policy & government Factsheet: The UK Space Sector This infographic from the UK Space Agency highlights key facts and figures about the space sector in the UK. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Council news Home | Local Area Committees (LACs) - Sheffield City Council Sheffield Council · 21 Aug 2025 Global Inside the Trash can of Mick Jagger Let's see how much plastic there is inside the trash can of Mick Jagger from the Rolling Stones. Bioplastics News · 21 Aug 2025 Council news Subgroups of the KSAB | Kingston Safeguarding Adults Board (KSAB) - Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Kingston upon Thames Council · 21 Aug 2025 Global A brief look at what happened at INC-5.2 In this episode of the Reloop Brief, Barry Snedden checks in with Joe Papineschi, Chairperson of Eunomia Research & Consulting, for an INC-5.2 debrief. Reloop Platform · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news We could get most metals for clean energy without opening new mines An analysis of active US mines finds they already collect virtually all of the minerals the country needs for batteries, solar panels and wind turbines – but these critical minerals mostly go to waste New Scientist — Environment · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news The colour of your car has a big impact on urban heat Dark-coloured cars can make a measurable difference on nearby air temperature, and in cities of millions the effect can add up and noticeably increase how hot it feels New Scientist — Environment · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news How to tackle environmental issues when the world can’t agree The failure to agree a global treaty on plastic pollution highlights how the UN’s requirement for unanimity holds back environmental policy, but there are better ways to make progress New Scientist — Environment · 21 Aug 2025