Recycling news: 2025

Industry news EA looks likely to miss PRN accreditation deadline The Recycling Association (TRA) has raised concerns over delays to the accreditation process for packaging reprocessors and exporters. Under the new Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024, all UK reprocessors and exporters must be registered and accredited from 1 January 2026 if they intend to issue PRNs or PERNs. Applications for registration … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Giant pink cat surprises passersby at Waterloo Station - Material Focus Material Focus · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Abandoned oil refineries are becoming unlikely havens for wildlife From southeast England to California, decommissioned oil refineries are being reclaimed by nature Positive News · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Beyond Shred and Melt: Repurposing ELV Steel into High-Value Products Coventry University is investigating whether high-quality steel from end-of-life vehicles can bypass shredding and melting and instead be repurposed directly into high-value products. The project looks at technical performance, commercial viability and policy barriers, and invites UK recyclers to share views via an online survey. ATF Professional · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Asda boosts own-brand packaging recyclability to 97.5% ASDA has increased the proportion of its own-brand packaging that can be recycled to 97.5%, it has revealed in its fifth environmental, social, and governance report. Highlights in the last year include the launch of its Just Essentials beef mince in vacuum-packed packaging, leading to a 60% packaging reduction – whilst removing 43 tonnes of […] Packaging Scotland · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news European battery storage growth strains German grid The European battery storage sector is entering a new phase of rapid growth, with deployment forecast to rise 45% year-on-year to 16GW in 2025.According to Wood Mackenzie, European battery storage volumes reached 11GW in 2024 and are set to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 9% over the next decade, reaching 35GW by… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Biochar’s moment of truth: moving from fragmentation to professionalisation One of the most credible and commercially viable carbon removal solutions, increasing soil aeration and reducing greenhouse gas output from the ground, helping lock CO2 into the earth indefinitely. But the industry needs a giant leap to scale up. The global conversation on climate action is undergoing a pivotal shift: durable carbon removals […] Environment Journal · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Autonomous drifting robot survives under East Antarctic ice shelf to take first-of-its-kind measurements A robotic float has been used to measure the temperature and salinity within a hitherto mysterious realm of the ocean, underneath massive floating ice shelves in East Antarctica. This kind of Argo float – a free-drifting, torpedo-shaped autonomous robot – is normally used in the open ocean, where it is able to surface regularly and […] Envirotec Magazine · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Defra accused of complacency over waste-crime inquiry by Lords The Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has said it is deeply disappointed by the government’s ‘complacent’ response to its waste-crime inquiry. Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news ABG strengthens commitment to improving gender representation in engineering A B Graphic International (ABG) has revealed its commitment to improving gender representation within engineering through a combination of targeted outreach initiatives, early-years engagement programmes, and internal development pathways designed to support women. Speaking at the CIPD Annual Conference, ABG’s head of HR, Karen Robinson, outlined the scale of the challenge, noting that only 16.… Packaging Scotland · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Lords ‘deeply disappointed’ by ‘complacent’ government response to inquiry A House of Lords committee has said it is “deeply disappointed” by the “complacent” response from the government to its waste crime inquiry. The Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee launched an inquiry into waste crime earlier this year, with its findings published on 28 October 2025. It that found that “waste crime is critically … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Four reasons why land-based salmon factory farms should be banned This post is by Amelia Cookson, industrial aquaculture campaigner at Foodrise in the UK. When you hear the words ‘salmon farming’, what comes to mind? Perhaps an open-net sea cage in coastal waters? Or the fish you buy in the supermarket? Or maybe you had […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Aberdeen is getting a new EV ultra rapid charging hub The new facility in the Blackburn neighbourhood will benefit from four 240kW dual socket charge points, powering up to eight electric vehicles at a time. Delivered by EV charge point Believ, the new rapid charging hub’s location has been chosen due to its access to the A96, the main road connecting Aberdeen with Inverness. […] Environment Journal · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news What does ‘net zero’ mean? - Cawleys Cawleys · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Net-zero scenario is ‘cheapest option’ for UK, says energy system operator A scenario that meets the “net-zero by 2050” goal would be the “cheapest” option for... Carbon Brief · 11 Dec 2025 Industry news Our Mission - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Checking bins a ‘matter of life and death’ for rough sleepers, warns HSE MRW Checking bins a ‘matter of life and death’ for rough sleepers, warns HSE Health and Safety Executive urges businesses to secure waste containers to limit the risk of causing fatal incidents to rough sleepers Checking bins a ‘matter of life and death’ for rough sleepers, warns HSE MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news EA urged to ‘respect the law’ over recycler registration timelines MRW EA urged to ‘respect the law’ over recycler registration timelines Trade association criticises regulator for asking reprocessors to wait beyond statutory deadlines to confirm their registration under producer responsibility regulations EA urged to ‘respect the law’ over recycler registration timelines MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news China’s carbon emissions may have started to fall in 2025 The world’s biggest emitter of carbon dioxide is on the cusp of a turning point that could herald the beginning of a global decline in fossil fuel use New Scientist — Environment · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Infinis – ‘Repurposing Land for Clean Power’ REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Infinis – ‘Repurposing Land for Clean Power’ REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Apatura on Ravenscraig AI Energy Campus REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news EPR for vapes and e-cigarettes EPR for vapes and e-cigarettes: The vape and e-cigarette industry has experienced seismic regulatory shifts throughout 2025. From re-categorisation under the WEEE regulations to the single use vape ban, businesses across the supply chain have faced unprecedented compliance challenges Der Beitrag EPR for vapes and e-cigarettes erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Young voices lead the way in tackling litter in Carmarthenshire The post Young voices lead the way in tackling litter in Carmarthenshire appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news EU auditor warns of ‘inconsistent progress’ on municipal waste targets MRW EU auditor warns of ‘inconsistent progress’ on municipal waste targets Recent research outlines some of the major challenges that have restricted progress by some member states to move towards meeting circular economy ambitions EU auditor warns of ‘inconsistent progress’ on municipal waste targets Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Rotating arm pallet wrapper boosts milk bottle stability for dairy farm A Lancashire dairy farm is said to have secured stability for its pallets of milk bottles following the purchase of a semi-automatic rotating arm pallet wrapper. Supplied by Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS), the equipment was bought to wrap pallets of milk and complements the farm’s existing packaging machinery, previously supplied by YPS. The farm has […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Concerns over EU’s plans to ban ‘meaty’ terms on plant-based product labelling EU proposals to ban ‘meaty’ names on the labels of plant-based foods could adversely impact farmers, meat companies, and plant-based food pioneers, ProVeg International has warned. The proposals would see words like ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ banned on the labelling of plant-based foods. Europe currently leads the global plant-based meat market, which was estimated to be […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news TRA renews calls for whole end-of-life tyre export ban The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) has urged the UK Government to introduce a ban on the export of whole and baled end-of-life tyres (ELTs). The association has argued that decisive action is needed to stimulate long-term investment in domestic processing capacity. In a letter to Defra Minister Mary Creagh MP the TRA set out its … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news ADBA welcomes Energy Minister’s Announcement of Green Gas Support Scheme extension plans as a significant vote of confidence for the biomethane industry ADBA welcomes Energy Minister’s Announcement of Green Gas Support Scheme extension plans as a significant vote of confidence for the biomethane industry Lord Whitehead, Minister of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), made the announcement at the ADBA National Conference in London today. The Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) would… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Analysis: What are the causes of recent record-high global temperatures? The past three years have been exceptionally warm globally. In 2023, global temperatures reached a... Carbon Brief · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Sodium-ion challenges lead-acid in 12V market Unigrid has announced its Na⁺ Fleet platform, a sodium-ion alternative designed as a direct drop-in replacement for conventional 12V starter batteries.Built on the company’s NaCrO₂ (NCO) cell technology, the platform enables OEMs to integrate sodium-ion packs seamlessly into existing vehicle systems.The global 12V starter battery market has long depended on lead-acid units. These heavy batteries… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news New appointment to Recolight Board of Directors Recolight is pleased to announce the appointment of a new director, Cameron Wilson, who will represent Signify on the Recolight […] Recolight · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news England’s Councils awarded £626m active travel funding Councils across England have been allocated more than £626 million to expand walking, wheeling and cycling routes as part of the Government’s mission to deliver safer streets, healthier communities and greener transport options. The multi-year investment, first announced in June’s Spending Review, is expected to deliver 500 miles of new and upgraded active travel routes […] Air Quality News · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news QuantumScape hits milestone with Eagle Line launch QuantumScape Corporation has confirmed the completion of a key 2025 target – installation of advanced equipment to enable higher-volume QSE-5 cell production at its San Jose facility.The company’s Eagle Line, a highly automated pilot production line, is designed to underpin future gigawatt-hour scale manufacturing through QuantumScape’s technology licensing partners. This milestone marks a sign… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Kodiaq raises £850k to scale organic electrolytes Kodiaq Technologies, a University of Cambridge spin-out, has secured £850,000 in funding to advance its UK-developed organic electrolytes for long-duration, metal-free energy storage.The round was backed by more than 20 investors from the climate tech and deep tech sectors, signalling growing confidence in organic chemistry as a scalable alternative to conventional battery materials.Kodiaq’s pr… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Blue Machinery to Become Terex Ecotec Distributor from 2026 Blue Machinery is delighted to announce that it will become the official distributor for Terex Ecotec across England, Scotland and Wales from 2026. Wood Recyclers Association · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Appointments Round-Up (10/12/2025) Appointments round-up, including: WISH, Defra, LARAC, Ecoveritas and Recolight. Grundon director takes over as WISH Chair The Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum has elected Toni Robinson, Risk and Sustainability Director at Grundon Waste Management, as its new Chair, effective 8 January 2026. She succeeds Chris Jones, who is stepping down after 18 years … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news Action - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news ‘FastTech’ Christmas lights are setting waste streams on fire 183million cheap plug-in and battery products were bought ahead of the holidays last year, sending the risk of blazes at recycling centres rocketing. According to a new report from Recycle Your Electricals, Britons spent £1.7billion on festive light up tech in 2024. This includes 39million fairy lights. While some of the purchases were made to […] Environment Journal · 10 Dec 2025 Industry news ELBC – call for papers launched Consortium for Battery Innovation executive director Alistair Davidson has issued the call for papers ahead of ELBC, taking place in Vienna on 15-18 September 2026.In a year when CBI will present its third technical roadmap, Dr Davidson said, “We’re looking forward to reviewing submissions demonstrating the latest breakthroughs in lead battery innovation. As we finalise… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Dec 2025