Recycling news: 2025

Industry news ESA supports recommendations to bolster UK circular economy for steel scrap The ESA has today (1st December 2025) expressed its support for the findings of a new report which puts forward recommendations to Government to help develop a thriving, circular and […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Exercise benefits are diminished by air pollution The benefits of regular exercise, long considered to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of premature death, may be undermined by poor air quality, according to new research. The study, undertaken by a team which included University College London researchers, analysed data from over 1.5 million adults across multiple countries. […] Air Quality News · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news CETY wins $10m NY battery energy storage project Clean Energy Technologies (CETY) has announced a $10 million battery energy storage system (BESS) project in New York State, its largest storage award to date.The company confirmed this marks the first of several large-scale deployments expected across the state, both front and behind the meter.The project involves a 5MW/20MWh standalone energy storage installation designed to… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news IPL teams up with Glasgow School of Art on whisky packaging challenge IPL Packaging has launched a project in partnership with the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), engaging third-year product design engineering students in a challenge that involves designing premium whisky packaging for 2035-2040. The brief presents a real-world challenge: to reimagine premium whisky packaging for 10-15 years in the future, navigating the intersection of luxury brand […] Packaging Scotland · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Saudi patent granted for Pure Lithium battery technology Pure Lithium has announced it has been granted a foundational patent titled ‘Vertically Integrated Pure Lithium Metal Production and Lithium Battery Production’ by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The patent spans lithium extraction, anode production and battery manufacturing, marking a significant step in the company’s global expansion.The firm’s Brine to Battery™ trademark is now registered in… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news ALDI’S LATEST BABY GIFTING RANGE STARTS FROM JUST £1.79 Aldi is set to sprinkle extra festive magic this Christmas, as its hugely popular baby collection returns to stores nationwide from 4th December. With prices starting from just £1.79, shoppers will discover a thoughtfully curated range of trusted brands and charming baby products, ideal for celebrating precious first Christmases and beyond. But as with all […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Guest post: Why carbon emissions from fires are significantly higher than thought Scientists have long known that fires release substantial amounts of greenhouse gases and pollutants into... Carbon Brief · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news DIC Group and Xampla introduce PFAS-free Morro Coatings to Asia UK materials innovator Xampla has announced it is working with global chemicals manufacturer DIC Group to introduce its PFAS and plastic-free Morro Coatings to Japan and Asian countries. Morro Coatings are described as the first natural polymers made from plants to enter the Asian packaging market. The move will help Japanese packaging manufacturers replace plastic and […] Packaging Scotland · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news A landscape approach to tackling deforestation gives businesses competitive edge How can we restore nature and add economic value in real terms? Consider this your professional guide to achieving growth on two levels. Humans are still destroying 11 million hectares of forests each year, roughly equivalent to the size of Cuba. While the rate of global deforestation is slowing, it’s vital to ramp up action […] Environment Journal · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Environmental Improvement Plan sets out UK’s air quality ambitions The Government has today launched its Environmental Improvement Plan, setting out goals and commitments to improving the natural environment and outlining measures to improve air quality and the public’s awareness of it. The Plan sets out five overall goals which focus on: Restored nature, Environmental quality, Circular economy, Environmental security and Access to nature. While […] Air Quality News · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Your Ultimate Guide to a Sustainable Winter Winter doesn’t have to be wasteful. From smart heating hacks that save money to the art of sustainable gifting, discover how to navigate the colder months without compromising on comfort. Here is your complete guide to a cosy, eco-friendly season and a sustainable start to 2026. Bywaters · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Building a Sustainable EV Future Through Industrial-Scale Battery Recycling The post Building a Sustainable EV Future Through Industrial-Scale Battery Recycling appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news The show must go on: keeping Britain’s musical heart beating As venues face uncertain futures and arts budgets are slashed, can the punk spirit keep the music flowing? Positive News · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news LKQ SYNETIQ appoints Annick Jourdenais as Managing Director The UK’s leading dismantling and recycling specialist, LKQ SYNETIQ, has appointed a new Managing Director to help lead the business’ mission of increasing access to sustainable, affordable mobility. ATF Professional · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Skeleton opens $240m Leipzig SuperFactory Skeleton Technologies has inaugurated its $240 million (€220m) Leipzig SuperFactory.The site, located in Markranstädt, near Leipzig in Germany, is already supplying Siemens, General Electric and Hitachi Energy for grid applications, alongside major US hyperscalers for AI demand.The factory’s supercapacitors are built on Skeleton’s patented Curved Graphene material, avoiding lithium, cobalt, man… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Wood recyclers ‘disappointed’ about 2026 recycling target The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) and the Wood Panel Industries Federation (WPIF) have voiced “disappointment” following the Government’s decision to leave wood packaging recycling targets unchanged for 2026. Both trade bodies have urged Defra to raise the target to 5% from 2026, warning that without stronger obligations producers would lack the incentive to segregate and … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Has the Autumn budget just boosted the UK’s second-hand EV boom? A new analysis has found that owning a second-hand electric vehicle (EV) could save drivers £1,450 a year on average despite the Chancellor’s new pay-per-mile tax. edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Holcim UK acquires Thames Materials to expand construction waste recycling Building material manufacturer Holcim UK has acquired Thames Materials, a construction waste management company operating across London. The company said that the takeover represents a “key pillar” of its wider growth strategy in the circular economy, with particular focus on boosting capacity for recycling and secondary aggregate production. It will also allow Holcim more presence … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news WRA and WPIF ‘disappointed’ over decision to keep wood packaging recycling targets unchanged for 2026 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. Wood Recyclers Association · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Combilift Unveils their 2025 “Twelve Days of Christmas” Video – with a Twist! Combilift is thrilled to announce the release of their 2025 Christmas video, “Twelve Days of Christmas”, a joyful celebration of their dedicated team and the true spirit of giving. ATF Professional · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Welcoming our New Finance Coordinator, David Circular Communities Scotland is delighted to welcome a new staff member, David McQuatt, who has joined our team as our new Finance Coordinator. In his role, David will oversee the finances of the organisation as well as supporting the smooth running of the office environment and ensuring compliance with legal and governance requirements. David brings [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Welsh DRS to launch with glass as in-scope material Wales has confirmed it will include glass as an in-scope material in its deposit return scheme at launch but no deposit will be charged on any glass containers. Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Eve Energy and Vimab sign 1.48GWh MoU Eve Energy and Vimab BESS have signed a three-year MoU to deliver 1.48GWh of energy storage projects across Northern Europe, supporting the region’s energy transition.Under the MoU – signed at the 2025 GENERA Energy and Environment International Trade Fair in Madrid – Eve Energy will act as a key supplier to Vimab BESS, providing advanced batteries,… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Association welcomes John Scanlon as new Chair of the ESA John Scanlon, Chief Executive Officer of SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, is the new Chair of the Environmental Services Association (ESA), taking over from Michael Topham, who steps down at […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Helios 50MW BESS begins operations in Japan Manoa Energy has confirmed the start of commercial operations for the Helios 50MW BESS in Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan.The Helios battery energy storage system, rated at 50MW/104MWh, was delivered in partnership with Brawn and HD Renewable Energy Japan (HDJP) through Brawn’s wholly owned Japan-based development platform, Manoa Energy.Construction of the Helios 50MW BESS commenced in… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news ALDI DETHRONES ASDA TO CLAIM ‘SUPERMARKET OF THE YEAR’ AT THE 2026 MOTHER&BABY AWARDS It’s a big win for small prices as Aldi has been crowned ‘Supermarket of the Year’ at this year’s coveted Mother&Baby Awards[1] — taking the title from Asda after its nine-year reign and marking the first time Aldi has won in this category! The Mother&Baby Awards celebrate the very best products, stores and brands, as […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Morro™ Coating to enter Asian market in collaboration with DIC Group The post Morro™ Coating to enter Asian market in collaboration with DIC Group appeared first on Xampla . Xampla news · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news SANTA ‘PAWS’ IS COMING TO TOWN! ALDI LAUNCHES NEW DOG MINCE PIES WHICH HAS PUPS LINING UP FOR A TASTE This Christmas, Aldi is making tails wag across the nation as it announces its brand-new Dog Mince Pies (£4.99, 4 pack). In a scene that could only be described as paws-itively adorable, a queue of four-legged friends was spotted queuing outside the supermarket’s Hinckley store. Aldi’s Dog Mince Pies will be available to buy in stores from 11th December. Offering a savoury twist on the classic … Aldi UK Press Centre · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Encirc restructures amid ‘challenging’ conditions in UK glass market Encirc has announced that it is undertaking a restructuring programme as the company faces what it described as “very challenging” market conditions across the UK glass sector. A spokesperson for Encirc explained that the wider industry is grappling with a combination of high operating costs, tightening legislation and pressure from low-cost imports. The spokesperson commented: … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news INCPEN’s UK & Ireland Citizens’ Research 2025 Click here to download the report or scroll down to view. INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Microsoft’s solar PPA and WRAP’s recycling campaign: 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, Microsoft’s solar PPA and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Roman-era ink reveals surprising chemical complexity - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Borough Broth Company secures £7.5M investment to drive growth - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news BMRA releases Landfill Guidance for Shredder Operators - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news What the Planning and Infrastructure Bill tells us about the government’s approach to nature recovery This post is by Beccy Speight, chief executive officer of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. As the UK government has bulldozed on with the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill, we’ve seen some simplistic populist tropes at play. Whether that’s the frequent demonising […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Water companies have borrowed over £10bn in ‘green’ bonds The post Water companies have borrowed over £10bn in ‘green’ bonds appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 30 Nov 2025 Industry news Polytag and Zebra Technologies Announce Collaboration In collaboration with Zebra Technologies, Polytag has successfully deployed advanced machine vision software capable of achieving a 100% detection rate for tagged packaging in industrial recycling environments. Polytag news · 30 Nov 2025 Industry news Food Waste Heroes Programme - Olio | At Work - Olio OLIO · 30 Nov 2025 Industry news E-Waste - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 29 Nov 2025 Industry news Turning Black Friday green: Lynsey Ford offers sustainable alternative to Black Friday waste Reuse Network and Lynsey Ford are calling on the public to boycott Black Friday in a bid to prevent the growing mountain of furniture ending up in landfill. Reuse Network · 28 Nov 2025