Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Is there any way to protect pensions , or must we suffer ? UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Two Greater Manchester men arrested in major fraud investigation UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news The waste sector’s journey into the Emissions Trading Scheme is heading in the right direction, but bumps in the road could remain By Charlotte Rule, Head of Climate and Energy Policy at the ESA In 2023, the UK Government first announced its intention to include the waste sector in the Emissions Trading […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Rivers advocacy group and technology firm partner to strengthen river resilience In the wake of the Cunliffe Review and rising demand for transparency and collaboration across the UK’s water sector, The Rivers Trust and Additive Catchments have announced a national partnership to strengthen river recovery and environmental resilience. The rivers advocacy group said the aim was to equip communities, regulators, and utilities with the trusted data […] Envirotec Magazine · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news World-first maps inform call for better protection of underground fungal networks Scientists have released the world’s first high-resolution, predictive biodiversity maps of Earth’s underground mycorrhizal fungal communities, which they explain shows that over 90% of Earth’s most diverse underground mycorrhizal fungal ecosystems remain unprotected, threatening carbon drawdown, crop productivity, and ecosystem resilience to climate extremes. The research, published on 23 July… Envirotec Magazine · 30 Jul 2025 Global Elemental Group Launches Catalyst Recycling Plant in India Elemental Econrg India Private Limited – a new company formed by the merger of Elemental EMEA Global Trade Center DMCC and Econrg Systech Private Limited – will process used automotive catalytic converters in “the world’s most rapidly growing new car market”. This branch of Elemental Asia began operations in India on February 3, 2025. The […] Global Recycling · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Climate change could make ‘droughts’ for wind power 15% longer, study says Extreme “wind droughts” that reduce power output from turbines for extended periods could become 15%... Carbon Brief · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Leading organisations call for legally-binding global plastic treaty Ahead of the final global plastic pollution treaty negotiations (INC-5.2), leading researchers and charities are calling on countries to agree legally-binding commitments. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news We Care 4 Air to install new UK Hydrocarbons Network A substantial 10-year contract has been awarded to We Care 4 Air by the Environment Agency for the installation and maintenance of new Gas Chromatograph / FID systems at four air quality stations throughout the UK. We Care 4 Air are the official UK distributor for Chromatotec and the new equipment includes the airmoVOC C2 […] Air Quality News · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Vulcan to receive $119 million Li4BAT grant Vulcan Energy has announced that the German Government has approved $119 million (€104 million) in grants for its lithium for battery cell production funding project, Li4BAT.The grants, funded by the German Federal Government and the states of Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse, will be disbursed pro rata over 36 months following eligible expenditure from 1 October 2025.It… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Three arrests made in recycling fraud investigation Two men and a woman in the North West of England have been arrested in connection with illegal recycling paperwork. A 59-year-old man and 42-year-old man were detained at a property in Bolton, while a 21-year-old woman was arrested at a property in Chorley. After being interviewed, the individuals have been released pending ongoing investigations. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jul 2025 Global Member of the month: Götaverken Miljö AB – Innovative Flue Gas Cleaning and Energy Recovery ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 30 Jul 2025 Global #MeetTheTeam – Joan Marc Simon It’s time to discover and learn more about the people behind Zero Waste Europe’s work and magic! In addition to the ZWE Changemakers series, where you can learn more about our member organisations, we invite you to get a closer look at our staff, what they do, and what inspires them to work for a […] Zero Waste Europe · 30 Jul 2025 Policy & government National standards for sustainable drainage systems Non-statutory standards for the design, maintenance and operation of surface water drainage systems in England. GOV.UK · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Battery recycling collaboration for LFP value chain Critical mineral company ReElement Technologies and supply chain company Electrified Materials have announced a strategic collaboration with battery recycler Blackion for a domestic value chain for end-of-life lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries.The collaboration includes a recycling services agreement between Electrified Materials and Blackion, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) betwee… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Joint Unit for Waste Crime releases end-of-year report 2024 to 2025 The Joint Unit for Waste Crime has released its end-of-year report on its performance for the financial year of 2024 to 2025. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Council urge residents to dispose of batteries safely UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Jul 2025 Policy & government Trio detained in recycling fraud investigation Environment Agency officers worked with North West Regional Organised Crime Unit to apprehend the individuals GOV.UK · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Google invests in Energy Dome CO2 Battery Energy Dome has secured a global commercial partnership with Google to deploy its CO2 Battery technology, enabling carbon-free energy for the grids that power Google’s operations. In parallel, Google has made a strategic investment in the Milan-based long-duration energy storage (LDES) company.This marks Google’s first commercial LDES agreement, supporting its 24/7 carbon-free energy ambitions by… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 30 Jul 2025 Policy & government Work and Health Programme provider memos Work and Health Programme provider memos. GOV.UK · 30 Jul 2025 Global What can urban parks teach us about the shift to Zero Waste cities? More than you might think Across Europe, urban parks are becoming pioneers in the movement towards circular, waste-free living. These green spaces, traditionally seen as places for rest and recreation, are now being transformed into living labs for sustainability thanks to the Zero Waste Urban Parks (ZWUP) project. From parks to prototypes for change Funded by the EU’s Erasmus+ programme, ZWUP is an […] Zero Waste Europe · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Estuary powers Vegas casinos with solar and BESS Estuary Power has commenced operations at its Escape Solar and Storage project in Lincoln County, Nevada, supplying clean energy directly to major Las Vegas casinos.The facility combines 185MW of solar PV with 400MWh of battery energy storage, and is fully developed, constructed and owned by Estuary.Phase one – 70MW of solar capacity – began delivering… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 30 Jul 2025 Policy & government Review of the research and scientific understanding of drought A review of the current scientific knowledge about drought in the UK. GOV.UK · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Sacred Heart RC Primary is marked oustanding by inspectors UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Money for Nothing UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Look Twice Dress Agency , Ponteland celebrating 40 years UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Net - zero scheme to inject £600 , 000 into Denbighshire economy UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Ministry urges universities to address environmental challenges UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news ZWS reviews success of £70m Recycling Improvement Fund The £70 million Scottish Recycling Improvement Fund has made “a positive contribution” so far, according to a yearly review from Zero Waste Scotland (ZWS). The “Recycling Improvement Fund Evaluation 2023” evaluated a sample of 10 funding recipients based on project maturity and data availability. These projects represent £15.6m of the total fund. It found that the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jul 2025 Global Ursula von der Leyen betrays Europe Free article Bioplastics News · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Sustainable Home Centre opens to energy professionals and homeowners in Bradford The facility is run by UK heat pump giant Daikin and independent plumbers’ merchant James Hargreaves. Daikin’s fourth Sustainable Home Centre in the country to date, it offers all visitors chance to view a range of cutting-edge energy solutions and technologies up close. The showroom is complemented by a training facility and stockist aimed at […] Environment Journal · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news UK Space Agency and CNES launch mission to map atmospheric CO2 The trans-European project aims to better identify and understand carbon sources and sinks, building on previous data from Japanese and US-led endeavours. Technology involved in the MicroCarb endeavour can measure concentrations of CO2 to one part permission, with a nominal pixel size of 4.5 x 9Km. Meanwhile, targeted zoom allows for ‘city-scanning’ at 2Km x […] Environment Journal · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Rust-based battery connects to an electricity grid for the first time An iron-air battery in the Netherlands, which can store energy for 100 hours or more to make renewable power sources more consistent, has become the world’s first “rust” battery to connect with an electricity grid New Scientist — Environment · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Campaigners will continue to challenge giant reservoir UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review : great - looking and fun , but iterative Android UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news Fears for Fukushima nuclear plant as 4 , 000 workers take shelter UK press (GDELT archive) · 30 Jul 2025 Policy & government Territorial authorities and the waste disposal levy - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 30 Jul 2025 Industry news JC3DDesign Blog // Will a 3D Printed Part be Strong Enough for Real World Use? - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 30 Jul 2025 Global China knows in advance when and where EU biofuels audits are done https://energy.ec.europa.eu/news/commission-concludes-examination-potential-chinese-biofuel-imports-fraud-2025-07-18_en Bioplastics News · 30 Jul 2025 Global “Hierdoor win ik enorm veel tijd en productiviteit” Voor de beste kwaliteit in het afzeven van materialen als teelaarde, zwarte grond en compost, is een trommelzeef de beste keuze. Zeker als het er één van Pronar is. Dat ondervonden ze bij Zandgroeve Roelants – RSB aan de lijve. De Pronar MPB20.55GH EX trommelzeef, geleverd door Herema, doet perfect wat ervan verwacht wordt. Machinist […] Het bericht “Hierdoor win ik enorm veel tijd en productiv… RecyclePro · 30 Jul 2025