Recycling news: 2025

Industry news EGGER and partners launch London showroom Panel board manufacturer EGGER has launched an immersive design space in the heart of Clerkenwell, London in partnership with two other family-owned companies. Wood Recyclers Association · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news £200m hydrogen-from-waste facility to be built at Thames Freeport London Thames Hydrogen has confirmed a £200 million private-sector investment to build a hydrogen-from-waste facility on the Tilbury Tax Site at Thames Freeport. Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news Recolight ‘puts its own house in order’ Lighting industry waste compliance body Recolight has released its environmental impact statement and says it is targeting net zero carbon […] Recolight · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news Retrofit bridge scheme see salvaged lights redeployed Acrospire has enhanced pedestrian safety on Newbridge’s Joe Calzaghe Footbridge with a targeted retrofit lighting scheme. Only one-third of the […] Recolight · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news Crown Estate reuses luminaires from one building in another The Crown Estate has refurbished and reused light fixtures from one of its buildings in another property within its portfolio. […] Recolight · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news Iceland launches real-time alerts for discounted food to tackle waste Iceland Foods has launched a UK-wide digital system that alerts shoppers to discounted items nearing their sell-by date, in an effort to cut food waste. edie — Circular Economy tag · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news Calibrant powers 13.5MW battery energy storage in NY Calibrant has energised three front-of-the-meter battery energy storage systems in Westchester County, New York.The portfolio delivers a total of 13.5MW/55.7MWh of dispatchable capacity to the Con Edison grid, utilising US-manufactured battery systems.These systems are now generating Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) credits, which compensate projects for supplying power during peak … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news ALDI UNVEILS GAME CHANGING CLEANING GADGETS Aldi is helping shoppers achieve spotless homes without the hassle, with its latest range of easy-to-use cleaning gadgets – landing in stores from 17th August. Those keen to speed up household chores can get their hands on an array of game changing buys from the Electric Window Vacuum (£19.99) to the popular returning Cyclonic Stick […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news New interactive map reveals the UK’s geothermal energy potential A new interactive map has been launched to help identify areas in the UK in which geothermal energy could be tapped effectively. The UK Geothermal Platform has been developed by the British Geological Survey (BGS) and is presented in a simple to explore map-based format, offering both national and local-scale information about the underground conditions […] Air Quality News · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news UK geothermal potential revealed by new platform and interactive map A new government-funded geothermal initiative, which includes an interactive map, has launched to help decision makers assess the geothermal potential across the UK. Geothermal technologies, which use heat from the ground, have the potential to decarbonise heating and cooling, playing a role in the energy transition to net zero emissions in the UK. The ability […] Envirotec Magazine · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news Woodhorn Group secures eight-year Biffa contract for West Sussex The Woodhorn Group has signed an eight-year deal with Biffa to process green waste in West Sussex. The contract will see Woodhorn handle up to 30,000 tonnes of material from households and household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) each year, with the potential to increase to 40,000 over the duration. It marks an extension of the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news ALDI WINE EXPERT REVEALS THE #1 DETAIL SHOPPERS MISS WHEN CHOOSING A PROSECCO As National Prosecco Day approaches (13th August), many shoppers will be reaching for a bottle of their favourite Italian fizz. But according to Aldi’s resident wine expert and Mistress of Wine, Sam Caporn, there’s a crucial, often overlooked detail on the label that, once understood, can help fizz fanatics choose the perfect Prosecco for their […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news DRAGONS’ DEN APPROVED SAUCE LANDS ON ALDI’S SHELVES IN A SUPERMARKET FIRST Aldi is set to spice up BBQ season with the NEW Dragons’ Den approved Lumberjaxe sauce range. The first UK supermarket to stock the tasty summer essentials, the Lumberjaxe Backyard BBQ Sauce and Lumberjaxe Moonshine Mango Sauce will be on shelves from 17th Augustfor just £3.99 each (250g). The two all-natural, wild-flavour sauces have been […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news MPMA Newsletter, Summer 2025 The post MPMA Newsletter, Summer 2025 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall models added to EV grant scheme Car manufacturers Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall have joined Citroën in having electric vehicles that qualify for the Electric Car Grant scheme. The three newly announced brands have, between them, 13 models which will quality for a £1,500 discount, on top of the four Citroën models announced last week. The full list of models is at the […] Air Quality News · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news Turned down renewables could have powered all Scottish Homes in H1 2025 A new report reveals that over 5.5TWh of clean electricity was turned off across Great Britain and Ireland in the first half of 2025, costing consumers £152m in curtailment payments. The amount of electricity instructed to be switched off would have been enough to power every domestic household in Scotland for the first six months […] Envirotec Magazine · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news Biogas industry calls for recognition of biomethane as a Net Zero fuel within UK ETS in open letter to Secretary of State Ed Miliband Biogas industry calls for recognition of biomethane as a Net Zero fuel within UK ETS in open letter to Secretary of State Ed Miliband The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) alongside leading businesses from UK industry and the biogas sector, has written to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news Biogas industry calls for recognition of biomethane as a net zero fuel The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has written to the Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary calling for the ‘urgent recognition’ of biomethane as a net zero fuel. Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news RECOUP Supports Enviroo’s Groundbreaking PET Recycling Plant with Key Market Intelligence and Policy Insights The post RECOUP Supports Enviroo’s Groundbreaking PET Recycling Plant with Key Market Intelligence and Policy Insights appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news Biogas industry calls for recognition of biomethane as a Net Zero fuel within UK ETS in open letter to Ed Miliband The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) alongside leading businesses from UK industry and the biogas sector, has written to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband MP, calling for the urgent recognition of biomethane as a Net Zero fuel. The letter warns that failure to act swiftly risks jeopardising […] Envirotec Magazine · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news Why Europe’s Electric Future Depends on EV Battery Recycling The post Why Europe’s Electric Future Depends on EV Battery Recycling appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news The AI Arms Race and the Rise of Automotive Insurance Fraud Marcin Augustynowicz of ControlExpert Poland, a Solvd group company specializing in automotive insurance claims using AI, data, and expert systems, explores the dark side of artificial intelligence in the insurance industry. As advanced tools become more accessible, fraudsters are weaponizing AI to create convincing fake damage, recycle images, and manipulate claims at scale. What once took exp… Auto Recycling World · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news EA confirms proposed charge increases following consultation The EA has published the outcome of its April 2025 consultation, confirming that nearly all of its planned fee hikes will proceed as set out. The “Charges Proposal: Cost of Service” consultation sought stakeholder views across a spectrum of regulated activities, with proposals aimed at ensuring cost recovery following recent increases in operational and administrative … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news Regenerative agriculture isn’t misty-eyed nostalgia, it’s the future Yeo Valley Organic is shifting the status quo through regenerative agriculture. Farmer Tim Mead on restoring nature step by step Positive News · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news Earth: the real cost of Labour miscalculating energy price reform The UK Government has promised consumers more affordable electricity. Ofgem has now launched a consultation on affordability. And if the result isn’t a drastic improvement, it could cost much more than you think. It seems like barely a day goes by without headlines relating to Britain’s beleaguered energy system and the urgent need for change. […] Environment Journal · 11 Aug 2025 Industry news Uber and Octopus’s EV charging partnership and Schuh’s new recycling project: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, UK’s first investor-funded heat pump network launches in South Wales, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 10 Aug 2025 Industry news LKQ SYNETIQ: What their new Joint Venture means for sustainable vehicle repair Last month, LKQ Europe announced the launch of LKQ SYNETIQ, a strategic joint venture with SYNETIQ Ltd., the UK’s leading vehicle dismantler. The partnership combines SYNETIQ’s industry-leading dismantling capabilities with LKQ’s extensive distribution network, delivering new solutions to support sustainable, cost-effective, and compliant vehicle repairs. They outline how the partnership serves… ATF Professional · 10 Aug 2025 Industry news Recell.store Strengthens Leadership Team With Key Appointments Recell.store, the UK’s first online marketplace for used EV batteries and an Altilium company, has today announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Simon Reid as Managing Director and Tom Rumboll, former CEO of leading vehicle recycling company SYNETIQ, as a Board Advisor. The strategic hires underscore recell.store’s commitment to accelerating a circular economy for… ATF Professional · 10 Aug 2025 Industry news Operations Manager (Performance & Improvement) - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 10 Aug 2025 Industry news Save Good Food From Going To Waste - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 9 Aug 2025 Industry news NSW: Waratah Super Battery BESS now live Akaysha Energy, the battery energy storage system (BESS) developer acquired by investment firm BlackRock in 2022, has announced that the first 350MW in capacity and 700MWh duration of the Waratah Super Battery in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, is live.The LFP BESS, which is located at the former Munmorah coal-fired power station near Sydney, is… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 8 Aug 2025 Industry news Recell has two new management team appointments Recell.store, the UK-based online marketplace for used electric vehicle (EV) batteries, has announced the appointments of a new managing director and a board advisor to the firm’s management team.The firm, which is owned by lithium-ion battery recycler Altilium, has appointed Simon Reid as managing director and Tom Rumboll, former CEO of vehicle recycling company SYNETIQ,… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 8 Aug 2025 Industry news Lyten buys Northvolt assets in Sweden and Germany Lyten Energy, the US lithium-sulphur battery maker, has announced it has entered into binding agreements to acquire most of the assets from the bankrupt battery maker Northvolt in Sweden and Germany.This includes the Northvolt Ett and Ett Expansion, Northvolt Labs, Northvolt Drei, and all remaining intellectual property (IP). These assets were valued at approximately $5… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 8 Aug 2025 Industry news Veolia to close Bernburg plastics recycling plants Veolia has announced plans to close its MultiPet and Multiport GmbH plastics recycling recycling facilities in Bernburg, Germany, at the end of 2025. The company confirmed that the decision was made as a consequence of the “continuing difficult market conditions in plastic recycling”. Since becoming part of the Veolia Group in Germany in 2017, the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2025 Industry news City of Westminster begin roll out of Play Streets Westminster has launched the first of three new Play Streets in Northumberland Place in Bayswater, which will now be closed to traffic on certain evenings and weekends to give children more space to play outdoors. Play Streets temporarily restrict vehicle access to create safer, cleaner environments where children can play and families can socialise. These […] Air Quality News · 8 Aug 2025 Industry news CODE ORANGE: PUMPKIN SPICE IS BACK! ALDI LAUNCHES COSY AUTUMNAL HOME FRAGRANCES – INCLUDING HUGE HURRICANE CANDLE The demand for autumn-inspired home fragrances is soaring earlier than ever, with mentions of seasonal scents surging by +180% on TikTok from mid-July last year[1]. To help shoppers embrace cosy season even while the sun is still shining, Aldi has announced a new collection of must-have fall fragrances, including brand-new launches and returning favourites. Available […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 8 Aug 2025 Industry news Plastic money: Turning off the subsidies tap - Phase 3 - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 8 Aug 2025 Industry news UK second-hand EV market records 40% growth in Q2 New research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has found that demand for second-hand electric vehicles (EVs) surged by 40% in the second quarter of 2025. edie — Circular Economy tag · 8 Aug 2025 Industry news Europe could face weeks of 40°C heat in current worst-case scenario A perfect storm of conditions priming the atmosphere for extreme heat could result in devastating droughts and deadly temperatures lasting for weeks across Europe New Scientist — Environment · 8 Aug 2025 Industry news Aquaculture needs a sentience shock Rapid expansion of fish farming has left animal welfare laws struggling to keep up, but scientists are striving to stop trillions of animals suffering. By David Burrows. “We’re at a moment when governments are deciding to invest in this [aquaculture] and venture capital is coming in, but before it gets Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 8 Aug 2025