Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Competency certification makes a difference with running AD plants Anaerobic digestion (AD) plants across the UK are raising the bar on compliance and safety through the introduction of Competency Management System (CMS) certification – a standard created by the Energy and Utility Skills (EUS) body and recognised by the Environmental Agency (EA). One group to have embraced the certification is AD operator Eco Verde […] Envirotec Magazine · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Barnsley MiCard proves demand for free bus travel among young people More than half a million journeys have been made via the scheme, significantly increasing public transport use and taking private vehicles off the roads. The initiative was introduce by Barnsley MBC and South Yorkshire Combined Authority earlier this summer. The two councils respectively contributed £5 million and £1million in funding. As of late-November 500,901 trips […] Environment Journal · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news ROSS DPM-750 mixer delivers 750-gallon capacity ROSS has announced the completion of its largest Double Planetary Mixer to date in the United States, the Model DPM-750.This large-capacity mixer is designed to handle up to 750 gallons per batch and is engineered with safety features suitable for a Class I, Division 1, Group D hazardous environment.The heavy-duty build provides the robust agitation… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Leeds based consultancy drives new tech which can clean water worldwide A group of researchers believe they can deliver a solution to better quality management of coastal and inland bodies. The system was developed by Leeds-based innovation consultancy Parallax and aquatic technology business Remote Automation, and brings together data science, environmental science, AI and IoT (Internet of Things). The RA BASE tech was first aimed at […] Environment Journal · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Research flags light pollution as a silent threat to the planet (and one easily solved) New research seems to have revealed for the first time the full extent of how Artificial Light At Night (ALAN) is increasing carbon released by plants and animals across continents – without any increase in the carbon they absorb. The result is reduced carbon storage in ecosystems – which has major implications for climate models […] Envirotec Magazine · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news What’s in Downing Street’s new Environment Improvement Plan? A comprehensive document has been published detailing goals and measures government will take to improve and support nature. Here’s what you need to know. Unveiled yesterday. Monday 1st December, the Environment Improvement Plan (EIP) is billed as a new strategic framework for preventing the decline of nature and assisting recovery. This builds on the Environment […] Environment Journal · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Welsh Ministers warn of ‘no DRS in Wales’ without glass inclusion The Welsh Government has warned that the nation will not proceed with its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) unless the inclusion of glass is formally permitted. In a statement released last week (27 November 2025), Huw Irranca-Davies, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, stated that if the UK Government does … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news OPRL Supports WasteAid in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 For Christmas 2025, OPRL supports WasteAid through the Big Give Christmas Challenge, helping build global recycling solutions and reduce waste. Learn how you can get involved and make twice the impact. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Government announces strengthened Environmental Improvement Plan The UK government published its revised Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) on Monday 1 December, presented as a five-year roadmap to tackle the nature and climate crisis, improve public health, and support sustainable growth. It includes significant funding commitments on landscape recovery, peatlands restoration, as well as the first government plan to address PFAS pollution and […] Envirotec Magazine · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Kraken Robotics secures $12m in sonar and battery orders Kraken Robotics has confirmed new purchase orders worth around $12 million for its synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) and subsea battery technologies.The orders for Kraken SAS, KATFISH™ towed SAS spares and SeaPower™ batteries have been placed by organisations such as Teledyne Marine, Terradepth and two NATO member navies.“As we near the end of the calendar year,… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Badgequo Ltd Discover how Badgequo uses OPRL to communicate clear, consistent recycling messages, saving time and resources. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news ASM Auto Recycling moves up to second place in ABP Green Parts Supplier rankings ASM Auto Recycling has moved up to 2nd place in the ABP Green Parts Supplier rankings for 2025, rising from 5th in 2024. The improved position reflects its focus on reliable reclaimed parts, strong service and support for UK bodyshops, insurers and work providers. ATF Professional · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Funding boost for lithium-sulfur battery scale-up The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has confirmed AU$7.86 million (US$5.11m) in funding to Li-S Energy, backing the development of lithium-sulfur battery technology and supporting the next stage of Australia’s advanced battery manufacturing ambitions.The investment will allow Li-S Energy to progress manufacturing optimisation, feasibility studies and front-end engineering design (FEE… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Government’s air quality Plan puts the economy ahead of health Dr Peter Knapp – air quality scientist, journalist and filmmaker – provides a damning response to the Government’s Environmental Improvement Plan, which was published yesterday. The important and necessary steps for the Government is to reduce the sources of air pollution. I outline eight areas and how the Government Plan has addressed them. 1. Adopting […] Air Quality News · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news IRT Webinar – Building Trust in Reused Auto Parts Through Accreditation Accreditation is rapidly becoming essential to proving the safety, quality and traceability of reused parts. This IRT webinar will show how clear standards and technology-led programmes help auto recyclers build trust, meet insurer expectations and grow their business. Auto Recycling World · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news BMRA releases Landfill Guidance for Shredder Operators BMRA has released new Landfill Guidance for Shredder Operators, helping metal recyclers manage and classify metal shredder residue ahead of 2026 rules. ATF Professional · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Enva acquisition expands Northern Ireland operations Enva has acquired waste management company Irish Waste and its subsidiary MacNabb Waste, taking 100% of the issued shares in the businesses. Irish Waste and MacNabb Waste operate across three sites in Northern Ireland, handling the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams. Roger McDermott, who took over as CEO … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news WasteAid joins The Big Give Christmas Challenge – double your impact this festive season This December, WasteAid is delighted to once again take part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge – the UK’s biggest annual match-funding campaign. This is a powerful opportunity for you to double the impact of your donation and help us scale up our work tackling the global waste crisis. Why this matters Worldwide, around […] WasteAid · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news WRA and WPIF ‘disappointed’ over 2026 wood packaging recycling targets The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) and Wood Panel Industries Federation (WPIF) have expressed disappointment over the government’s decision to keep the wood packaging recycling target unchanged for 2026. Without a higher target, the trade bodies claim there will be no incentive to segregate and recycle wooden packaging, thereby driving it up the waste hierarchy. […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news EPR Compliance Challenges in 2026 Perhaps you thought that the switch from the 2007 packaging regulations to Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging was all done and dusted in 2025 – you enrolled, submitted data and paid your Notice of Liability. Der Beitrag EPR Compliance Challenges in 2026 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news UK CBAM policy update: What the new UK CBAM bill means for importers Our blog breaks down the latest UK CBAM Policy Update, summarising the key changes introduced in the draft bill submitted to Parliament on 26/11. Discover what the updates mean for UK importers, how they compare to the EU CBAM, and what businesses should do now to prepare for 2027 compliance. Valpak · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news A Review of ICM AG’s World Reuse & Recycling Forum, Asia Replicating the success of its long-running European congresses, ICM AG brought its World Reuse & Recycling Forum, Asia to Shanghai, taking over the Pudong Shangri-La with parallel tracks on batteries, electronics and end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). Either side of the two-day conference, delegates toured facilities ranging from SK Tes’s e-waste and battery plant and Huayou cobalt to modern ELV dis… ATF Professional · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Thermoformed cellulose solution proves great fit for presentation boxes PACKAGING supplier Pusterla 1880 has announced it is extending its choice of sustainable alternatives for the internal fitments in its presentation boxes with the introduction of an FSC-certified thermoformed cellulose. The company said its latest CALECO ranges eliminate plastics by using either wet-moulded pulp or dry-moulded paper, with a variety of options that can be […] Packaging Scotland · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Sustainable gifts: 27 meaningful presents that do good From organic clothing to wild jams, here are 27 sustainable gifts to give this Christmas Positive News · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Transportation battery shipments rebound in Q3 BCI statistics reveal a notable rebound in transportation battery shipments during the third quarter of 2025.Overall battery shipments rose by 10% compared with Q2, driven by strong replacement demand across several categories.Passenger car batteries led the recovery, with OE shipments up 2% and replacement shipments surging 23.7% quarter on quarter. Heavy duty commercial batteries also… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Defra postpones interim waste targets to 2030 Defra has announced a revised timetable for England’s waste-reduction delivery plan, confirming that interim residual waste targets will be pushed back from 2028 to 2030. The updated targets sit beneath the long-term statutory commitment, set out in the Environmental Targets (Residual Waste) (England) Regulations 2023, which came into force on 30 January 2023, to halve … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news UK Government targets 50% cut in residual waste by 2042 UK Government targets 50% cut to residual waste by 2042 as part of revised Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Why Clean Air Zones must reflect the cities they serve A Clean Air Zone is not a cookie-cutter model that can be replicated worldwide. Tom Buckland, Technical Director at Logika Group, explains why CAZs must be shaped around local contexts. Nearly all global cities are struggling to manage the issue of air pollution. One strategy which is being increasingly adopted is the use of Clean […] Air Quality News · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Electra and Positive partner on pCAM supply chain Electra Battery Materials has signed a Supply Chain Cooperation Agreement with Positive Materials to to advance pCAM production and strengthen the lithium-ion battery and energy storage industries across North America.Electra is a company advancing North America’s critical minerals processing, while Positive is a Canadian company onshoring precursor cathode active material (pCAM) manufacturing … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Ecoveritas Announces New MD, Strengthened Executive Team to Accelerate Growth. - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news Legal - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 2 Dec 2025 Industry news With our Charity Redistribution Platform, you can… - Olio OLIO · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Coral reefs have fuelled severe global warming in Earth’s past Over the past 250 million years, periods when coral reef growth has peaked have coincided with big rises in sea temperatures New Scientist — Environment · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Greggs launches first Responsible Procurement Report - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Osram, Zumtobel replace plastic LED reels with paper Zumtobel and ams Osram have developed a paper alternative to the plastic reels used to transport LED strips and components. […] Recolight · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Lights part of UK’s first building with full material passporting Tenants have begun moving into the UK’s first building with full material passports, including the luminaires. All the elements of […] Recolight · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Driver powers two luminaires with half the climate impact Fagerhult has unveiled a Twin Dual Driver which powers two luminaires and cuts total environmental impact by 49 per cent […] Recolight · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news CIWEM Policy to Practice: A guide to our sector-supporting projects and how you can help - CIWEM - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Packaging stakeholders give mixed response to chancellor’s autumn budget CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves’ autumn budget contained a number of announcements of relevance to the packaging industry. Of particular note was the increase to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), which was confirmed to rise in line with inflation, a further rise to the national minimum wage, and the announcement of a £1.5 billion skills package aimed […] Packaging Scotland · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Re-Gen completes £20m first phase of Newry recycling facility Waste management company Re-Gen has announced the completion of a £20 million phase one investment in a new municipal solid waste facility in Newry. The purpose-built facility, which is located on Derryboy Road, Carnbane Industrial Estate, was designed by Re-Gen’s in-house R&D and engineering teams and incorporates a suite of new technologies aimed at increasing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2025