Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Support Services Officer - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news Information on the owner of the myMondi website - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 6 Aug 2025 Industry news We can repurpose retired coal plants to produce green energy Piles of dirt can cheaply store renewable energy as heat – and that stored energy can reactivate the machinery of retired coal power plants, letting them provide backup power for the electricity grid New Scientist — Environment · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news NJIT use AI to research multivalent-ion batteries Researchers from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) used artificial intelligence (AI) to look at multivalent-ion batteries as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries.These batteries use elements like magnesium, calcium, aluminium and zinc that are more abundant in comparison to lithium.Lithium-ion batteries tend to use ions that carry a single positive charge, but . . .… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Peak Energy ships its sodium-ion ESS for pilot project Energy storage developer Peak Energy has deployed its sodium-ion technology for use in a pilot project with nine utility and independent power producer (IPP) firms.The US company’s system has been installed at the Solar Technology Acceleration Center (SolarTAC) in Aurora, Colorado. It’s reportedly over 3MWh (its GS1.1 product is 3.5MWh).Peak Energy says its sodium-ion pyro-phosphate… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news LGES warns of impact of U.S. policy headwinds South Korean battery firm LG Energy Solution (LGES) is turning its focus on the energy storage system (ESS) markets amid a projected short-term slow down in electric vehicle demand caused by tariff and policy changes in the US, Europe, and the UK.The firm believes demand in the ESS market and advancements in autonomous driving technology… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Arevon starts building Nighthawk storage project in California Arevon, the US-based energy developer and independent power producer, started construction on the Nighthawk Energy Storage Project in Poway, California.The Nighthawk project, which will house a 300MW/1200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), is anticipated to use lithium-ferro-phosphate (LFP) chemistry and will be able to power 385,000 homes during peak demand for four hours. It is… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news ZBI: Delfort joins as member Battery separator paper manufacturer Delfort has joined the Zinc Battery Initiative (ZBI), the International Zinc Association’s programme, as a member.The ZBI, which promotes the use of rechargeable zinc batteries, has expanded its membership to include battery suppliers and auxiliary industries as well as zinc manufacturers.Delfort is . . . to continue reading this article... You’ve… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Pre-holiday food waste costs Brits up to £25 A poll commissioned by Too Good To Go revealed that 48% of UK holidaymakers are wasting up to £25 worth of food before they leave for their trip. The survey, conducted by OnePoll in July 2025, found that nearly half of respondents are throwing away up to 25% of their weekly food shop ahead of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Search for charging solutions for high mileage vehicles in London Cenex, the low emission transport specialists, has teamed up with C40 Cities, Uber and the Greater London Authority to solve a key problem for electric vehicle drivers in big cities: finding convenient, affordable places to charge. The focus of this project is specifically on high-mileage fleets, those vehicles that cover a lot of ground every […] Air Quality News · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Grundon’s boost for wildlife wetland sanctuary The post Grundon’s boost for wildlife wetland sanctuary appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news As UN Plastic Treaty talks resume, UK single-use demand grows Policymakers from across the world are back at the negotiating table in the hope of finalising international regulations to end plastic pollution. But in spite of what we know, disposable carrier bags are on the rise in Britain. According to data from this year’s Plasticblitz2025 — an annual UK initiative led by environmental charity Thames21, […] Environment Journal · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news AI tool improves access to critical water research In a period of unprecedented change and scrutiny for the UK water sector, UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) have announced a significant advancement in accessing its critical water research, with the launch of a groundbreaking bespoke AI search tool. This initiative directly supports the recommendations of the recently published Independent Water Commission (IWC) final report, […] Envirotec Magazine · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news City by city, cycle hire schemes are encouraging bike sales Locations like Leeds, Greater Manchester, and Plymouth saw significant demand for bicycle ownership following the launch of rental services. Looking at data collected from the year to September 2023, Paul’s Cycles has identified a strong correlation between cycle hire schemes and interest in bikes amongst the local public. Rather than discouraging sales of bicycles, cities […] Environment Journal · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Waltham Forest waste operatives reject pay deal Refuse workers in the London Borough of Waltham Forest have rejected a 2.8% pay offer. Over half the workforce employed by FCC Environment – working on behalf of Waltham Forest Council – voted in a ballot on whether to accept the deal. According the GMB Union, whose members voted to reject the initial deal, strike … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news International negotiations in Geneva hope to deliver a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis The European Union is actively participating in renewed negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from August 5 to August 14. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Trafford Council teams up with the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative to improve local aerosol recycling rates A campaign to recycle more aerosols has been supported by Trafford Council. The Council has partnered with the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative, a nationwide programme led by Alupro, to launch a new initiative aimed at increasing the number of aerosols recycled through household collections. The trial is designed to understand how aerosols are being disposed […] Alupro · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Global Plastics Treaty negotiations get underway in Geneva More than 170 countries were gathering in Geneva on 5 August to begin the final fortnight of negotiations on the terms of a Global Plastics Treaty, a United Nations-backed effort to tackle plastic waste. “These negotiations hinge on two key questions: should we cap plastic production, and should we limit harmful chemicals added to plastics?” […] Envirotec Magazine · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Global phosphorus summit to address threats to food and water security A vital nutrient underpinning the world’s food systems — and increasingly vital to “green” technologies — is the focus of an international summit in Ghana this September, as scientists, policymakers and industry leaders meet to address the urgent need for sustainable phosphorus management. Phosphorus, a key component of fertiliser essential for crop and animal production, […] Envirotec Magazine · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Research seems to show how PM2.5 damages airways, and how the effects might be reversed Japanese researchers say they have discovered the mechanism by which exposure to PM2.5 air pollution causes airway dysfunction, and how the resulting damage might be reversed. A large portion of natural and human-made air pollutants fall under the PM2.5 category, which relates to airborne particles below 2.5µm diameter. It includes dust, vehicle exhaust and wildfire […] Envirotec Magazine · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Spain’s textile EPR: A bold step toward sustainability This blog explores Spain’s draft textile EPR decree and what it means for producers of clothing, footwear, and related goods. Learn about key obligations, affected product categories, and how to prepare for compliance under this landmark regulation. Valpak · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news High time for an ambitious treaty Concerns about the chemicals in plastic production, packaging, recycling and pollution rise to the surface as ‘final’ treaty talks begin. By David Burrows. Paper (and glass) are considered the most sustainable packaging materials, according to a new survey of 1,000 European citizens by McKinsey. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Man receives suspended sentence for dumping waste on Cardiff farmland Two men have been fined for illegally dumping waste on farmland in Cardiff, with one receiving a suspended sentence. Circular Online (CIWM) · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Vertical solar panels cover three walls of net zero hotel The voco Zeal Exeter Science Park is a net zero carbon hotel with a number of unique features, not least a wrap-around vertical solar panel façade that is expected to produce more energy than the hotel needs. The voco Zeal has been developed by Zeal Hotels in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts (who own […] Air Quality News · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Tech partnership targets hard-to-recycle plastics Plastic recycler Vanden Recycling has partnered with the University of Oxford in an effort to advance imaging technology to improve the sorting of plastics. The terahertz spectroscopic imaging technology, developed by researchers in the university’s Physics Department, is expected to help boost the quality of recycled plastics and allow recyclers to accept previously “difficult” materials, … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Breakthrough flexible perovskite solar cell remains stable in high-humidity conditions A group in South Korea has developed a seemingly highly durable flexible perovskite solar cell material and fabrication process that remains stable even under high humidity conditions. The apparent breakthrough enables the production of high-efficiency solar cells in ambient air without the need for expensive equipment, offering the potential for significant cost reductions in manufacturing. […] Envirotec Magazine · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Building circularity momentum in North America: A conversation with Michael J. Williams, EVP of Circular Solutions, North America The post Building circularity momentum in North America: A conversation with Michael J. Williams, EVP of Circular Solutions, North America appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Map — Store Locator - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Two carbon capture projects join HyNet Cluster The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced six carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) projects have moved into the negotiations phase. The additional projects join four existing Track-1 projects in the HyNet Cluster, which spans North Wales and North West England, after passing a deliverability assessment and the shortlisting phase of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Cunliffe’s Water Commission highlights need for regulation to tackle chemical and plastic pollution Independent Water Commission’s Review recommends regulation to tackle chemical and plastic pollution from polluting products and sewage sludge Fidra · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news IMPORTANT NOTICE: Disruption to access at Otterspool Recycling Centre on 9th August 2025. There may be disruption to the access at Otterspool Household Waste Recycling Centre on the 9th August 2025 due increased traffic visiting the No Art Festival being held in Otterspool Drive Park. The routes on Riverside Drive and Jericho Lane to access to the Centre will be busy with the additional Festival traffic but will - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Countries gather in Geneva to agree action on plastic pollution 170 countries have gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, to negotiate a global agreement on plastic pollution. Circular Online (CIWM) · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Government approve first EVs eligible for £1,500 discount As of today, anyone choosing to buy a Citroen e-C3, e-C4, e-C5 or e-Berlingo will receive an automatic discount of £1,500 which will be automatically applied, without the customer needing to complete any paperwork. These are the first cars to be approved as part of the government’s £650 million Electric Car Grant which was launched […] Air Quality News · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news The woman who turns doomed bee swarms into thriving hives Molly Earl rescues swarms of bees destined for extermination. Her reward? Buckets of golden honey so good, it’s won awards Positive News · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Quick question: how bad is climate change for the UK economy? As the weather becomes more extreme and unpredictable, the ecological and human costs are only two parts of the story. Unless we take adaptation more seriously, everyone is about to get much worse off. With rising unemployment, stagnant growth, and notoriously problematic productivity levels, Britain has been in far better fiscal shape than it is […] Environment Journal · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news TWO MORE CARBON CAPTURE PROJECTS SET TO JOIN UK’S HYNET CLUSTER - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) Environmental Industries Commission · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news UK head of supply chain - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news AI and the Future of Auto Recycling: A Tool for Transformation, Not Replacement Troy Webber, CEO of YardSmart, believes artificial intelligence is set to transform, rather than replace, the auto recycling industry. He sees AI as a tool to enhance operations, improve decision-making, and support workers. By combining data-driven insights with hands-on expertise, Webber envisions a smarter, more efficient, and sustainable future for recyclers. Auto Recycling World · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news EMR joins £11m CirculaREEconomy project to revolutionise recycling of rare-earth magnets for electric vehicles EMR, a global leader in sustainable materials, is continuing its mission to develop advanced circular supply chains for rare-earth magnets by joining CirculaREEconomy (CREEM) - a pioneering £11 million research and development consortium. ATF Professional · 5 Aug 2025 Industry news Zelestra and EDP ink deal for solar and BESS in Spain Renewable energy company Zelestra has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with the renewable energy manager and distributor EDP for a 170MWdc hybrid solar and 400MWh duration battery energy storage system (BESS) in Trujillo, Extremadura, Spain.The hybrid BESS and solar project is designed to ensure the battery can always be fully charged daily in… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 4 Aug 2025