Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Northern Ireland recycling rate stalls as EfW use continues to soar Northern Ireland continues to shift away from landfill in 2024/25, with a marked rise in Energy from Waste (EfW) treatment driving down disposal. This comes as Northern Ireland’s overall recycling rate remained broadly static in 2024/25, a trend that has continued since 2019. The combined recycling rate for local authority collected municipal waste stood at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news PowerBank unveils 5MW New York solar storage project PowerBank Corporation has announced a lease agreement for a 5MW AC solar storage project in upstate New York.Known as the NY-Cloverdale Rd project, the hybrid solar and battery energy storage scheme is expected to qualify for incentives under the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) NY-Sun Programme and the Retail Storage Incentive… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news The Third Frontier—LFP Black Mass and the Lithium-Only Challenge The post The Third Frontier—LFP Black Mass and the Lithium-Only Challenge appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Mondi’s leading sustainability practice recognised again with CDP A List rating - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news How do we ‘Energise Britain’ with the new public participation plan? This post is by Rachael Orr, CEO of Climate Outreach. Connection. Neighbourhood. Hope. Climate minister Katie White chaired a roundtable event in Sheffield last week to launch ‘Energising Britain’. This is the government’s new plan on how we can all feel more involved in tackling […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news What went right this week: treating the ‘untreatable’, plus more Scientists treated the ‘untreatable’, economies decoupled from emissions, and a ‘lost’ bird is returning to London, plus more Positive News · 12 Dec 2025 Industry news Heineken: UK DRS plans ‘must not fail on interoperability pledge’ MRW Heineken: UK DRS plans ‘must not fail on interoperability pledge’ Policy debate hears arguments about urgent planning needed to reduce complexity of operating different, interoperable schemes between borders to avoid potential supply disrupt Heineken: UK DRS plans ‘must not fail on interoperability pledge’ Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Defra rules out inquiry call for independent waste crime review MRW Defra rules out inquiry call for independent waste crime review Official response to recent Lords inquiry into illegal waste activities has been criticised as being “complacent” by the cross-party committee that has demanded action on enforcement failings Defra rules out inquiry call for independent waste crime review Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Plastic Packaging Tax: What Is It and Where Is It Heading? The post Plastic Packaging Tax: What Is It and Where Is It Heading? appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news China Briefing 11 December 2025: Winter record looms; Joint climate statement with France; How ‘mid-level bureaucrats’ help shape policy Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Emmaus UK welcomes new government homelessness strategy The government’s National Plan to End Homelessness is a welcome step in the right direction – but more needs to be done to protect supported housing providers in the long-term.... Emmaus UK · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Q&A: Five key climate questions for China’s next ‘five-year plan’ China’s central and local governments, as well as state-owned enterprises, are busy preparing for the... Carbon Brief · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Q3 UK Battery Compliance Data for 2025 The Environment Agency published the Q3 2025 UK Battery data on 1st December 2025. Der Beitrag Q3 UK Battery Compliance Data for 2025 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Q3 UK WEEE Compliance Data for 2025 The Environment Agency published the Q3 2025 UK WEEE data on 1st December 2025. The collection data shows that some streams continue to fall short of the UK targets after quarter 3. Der Beitrag Q3 UK WEEE Compliance Data for 2025 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Grundon begins construction on Bristol waste transfer station Work has begun on a waste transfer station (WTS) in St Philip’s Marsh, marking the next step of Grundon Waste Management’s expansion in Bristol. Located on an industrial estate on the southern edge of central Bristol, the facility will form a new addition to the company’s existing premises, which it has occupied since 2019. Philip … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Are fish discos really a blocker to growth? It’s time to bust some myths This post is by Tessa Wardley, director for communications and advocacy at The Rivers Trust. Last week we had the frustration of a public launch of the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra’s) refreshed Environmental Improvement Plan being overshadowed by the prime […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Day Group upgrades Charlton facility to handle 100k tonnes of glass Day Glass Recycling has completed an upgrade of its glass processing facility in Charlton, London. The site, located within Day Aggregates’ Greenwich Depot on the Thames, is now designed to handle up to 100,000 tonnes of glass annually, processing material collected from material recovery facilities (MRFs) across London. Once cleaned and sorted into cullet, the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Silverlake responds to the 2025 ABP State of the Industry Report Silverlake Automotive Recycling responds to ABP Club’s 2025 State of the Body Repair Industry Report, highlighting record green parts usage, the growing influence of work providers and policyholders, and the role of VRA Certified suppliers in tackling quality concerns and improving parts availability for UK bodyshops. ATF Professional · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Brits demand nitrite-free ham and bacon UK consumers want to be able to choose nitrite-free ham and bacon when eating outside of the home as awareness grows over the health risks posed by the additives Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Copart UK Responds to ABP State of the Industry Report 2025 ABP’s 2025 State of the Industry Report confirms green parts are moving firmly into the mainstream. Copart UK outlines how it is scaling vehicle recycling, depollution and parts reuse to help insurers and repairers meet sustainability and cost pressures. ATF Professional · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Heineken simplifies sustainability goals Heineken has become the latest large food and drink business to revise its sustainability targets in an effort to sharpen its focus on areas of greatest impact. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Climate crisis drives fall in crop revenues Drought conditions experienced across the UK this year are expected to cost arable farmers more than £800m in lost revenues. Analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) found that climate change continues to wreak havoc on UK agriculture with crop production hit by the hottest Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s attention-grabbing figures range from processed meat consumption and the environmental impact of reusable cups, to funding for nature protection and seizures of illicit pork. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Was Glasgow up for the cup? Following last week’s flurry of food-related reports, the news cycle slowed to a more manageable pace this week as holiday season fast approaches. That’s not to suggest there’s nothing (aside from yet another mince pie) for the Digest to get its teeth into however. We begin with the latest set of results Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news TRA calls for UK to follow Australian tyre export policy approach MRW TRA calls for UK to follow Australian tyre export policy approach Trade association writes to ministers to demand faster action on tyre export controls, citing the success of Australia’s ‘shred-only’ policy TRA calls for UK to follow Australian tyre export policy approach MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Green Parts on the Up: What the 2025 State of the Industry Report Means for UK ATFs The 2025 State of the Industry Report shows green parts are firmly on the bodyshop agenda, but still a small share of total volume. ATFs that offer consistent quality, reliable availability and certified, traceable stock are best placed to capture growing demand from UK repairers and insurers. ATF Professional · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news £6.23 million funding package will support new biorefinery in Grangemouth Scottish green chemicals firm Celtic Renewables, has secured £6.23 million in new funding from the Scottish Government to scale its business producing green chemicals made from by-products and waste from the food and drink industry. Celtic Renewables will put the funding towards the planning and construction of a new £120 million industrial-scale biorefinery at Grangemouth. […] Envirotec Magazine · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news The deadly trade-off of electronic waste recycling in Ghana People in Ghana and across the Global South who recycle electronic waste face a difficult paradox: earning livelihoods to ensure survival comes at the cost of severe long-term exposure to toxicity and dramatic environmental pollution. A new study by the University of Michigan explores the hazards in more detail. Every year, the world throws out […] Envirotec Magazine · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Waste specialist supports Kent neonatal unit A leading waste management specialist has helped boost a campaign to support poorly new-born babies in Kent. East Kent Hospitals Charity’s Tiny Toes campaign supports the Special Care Bay Unit (SCBU) at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford. […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Lessons learnt from “forever chemicals” restriction highlight the need for REACH reform. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) pollution is pervasive across Europe. According to the Forever Pollution Project, almost 23,000 European sites are already polluted with PFAS, and a further 21,500 sites are suspected to be contaminated. These ‘forever chemicals’ are in our food, drinking water, air, soil, rivers, oceans – and our bodies. In some areas, pollution […] CHEM Trust · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Study shows promise for acid mine drainage recycling A novel method for converting hazardous acid mine drainage into a valuable resource for drinking water treatment offers hope for communities living near polluted mining areas. Its development was assisted by research at Heriot-Watt University’s Research Centre for Carbon Solutions in Edinburgh. Acid mine drainage (AMD), a toxic byproduct of mining, is notorious for contaminating […] Envirotec Magazine · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Plastics dominate UK litter as rural and outdoor spaces emerge as pollution hotspots A new study by the University of Portsmouth shows that plastic items make up more than seven in ten pieces of litter recorded across the UK, with countryside locations and public recreation areas carrying some of the heaviest burdens. The research draws on ten years of citizen science data collected between 2015 and 2024, using […] Envirotec Magazine · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news The Ultimate Guide For a Sustainable Retail Space Download The Ultimate Guide For a Sustainable Retail Space. Get the roadmap to cut costs, reduce your carbon footprint, and boost your ESG profile with 5 core pillars. Bywaters · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Councils equipped with new urban greening guide Local authorities across the UK are being handed a new evidence-based resource to help curb rising air pollution and create healthier urban environments. The Urban Greening ‘How To’ Toolkit, developed through the UKRI-funded RECLAIM Network Plus, offers councils, councillors and community service teams clear, actionable guidance on how nature-based solutions can be deployed to improve […] Air Quality News · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Preparing for EPR for HDVs: What the Data Means for Recyclers This article summarises a new ACEA-backed study on end-of-life heavy-duty vehicles, covering dismantling, shredding, material recovery, and bodywork treatment. It highlights key trade-offs for recyclers and outlines how the sector can prepare for extended producer responsibility and more efficient HDV take-back and recycling networks. Auto Recycling World · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Lithium batteries start fires – keep them out of your bin The post Lithium batteries start fires – keep them out of your bin appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Dutch insurers urged to unlock the full potential of green parts A Dutch exploration by Schadegarant and Glasgarant argues that used “green” parts should become the default in managed repairs, with new parts only when no suitable alternative exists. The findings show major CO₂ savings and reveal why insurers still hesitate, while highlighting how forward-thinking recyclers can secure long-term demand by meeting quality and integration needs. Auto Recycling World · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news RecycLiCo gains permits for Delta Lab RecycLiCo Battery Materials has confirmed that its construction permit applications for a new research and process‑development laboratory in Delta, British Columbia, have been approved by the local authority.With the laboratory design finalised and permits secured, RecycLiCo has already moved forward with early site preparation. This proactive step is intended to reduce schedule risk and keep… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Superconductors and supercapacitors tested in Trieste The V-ACCESS project has successfully completed testing of superconducting and supercapacitor technologies at the Electric TEst Facility (ETEF) in Trieste, Italy.This European-funded initiative, worth €5 million ($5.85m), is focused on advancing a next-generation Hybrid Energy Storage System (HESS) that integrates superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) with high-power supercapacitors.At… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Call for bike hire operators to take action Two Islington councillors have written to Lime and Forest – operators of bike hire schemes in the borough – asking them to take action on a range of issues that are identified in the letter. This comes just weeks after London Councils called on e-bike companies to respect procurement contracts agreed with boroughs across the […] Air Quality News · 11 Dec 2025