Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Engie wins 560MW BESS project in India Engie has taken a significant step in its India expansion by securing its first battery energy storage system (BESS) project.The installation, rated at 280 MW/560 MWh, represents the Group’s second-largest BESS worldwide. Awarded under Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) national tender for 2GW/4GWh, the project is scheduled to be commissioned in 2027.Designed to store… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news More sustainable stick applicator supports sports brand’s carbon commitments AMCOR has produced a skincare stick applicator for sports brand Decathlon, using recycled plastic sourced from Amcor’s proprietary CleanStream technology. With 87% rPP, each applicator is said to offer a 17% lower CO2 impact versus virgin resin. As the stick applicators are mono-material, they are also recycle-ready and can be recycled where the appropriate infrastructure […] Packaging Scotland · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Speke community project awarded funding to tackle food waste A community project in Speke has secured a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote environmental sustainability. The “Mint Meals, Minus Waste” project, led by Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside, will be delivered in partnership with South Liverpool Homes and its food pantry, ‘The Market Place’. The supporting - Continue Reading The p… Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news ep Group expands UK storage with AI platform ep Group has signed a partnership agreement with GridBeyond to deliver an AI-powered optimisation programme for its expanding energy storage portfolio.The collaboration builds on ep Group’s joint venture with Norwegian power systems and battery storage expert Pixii, announced earlier this year, which aims to meet rising demand for optimised distributed energy systems across the UK.At… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news DEEP DIVE: Could the UK learn from France’s surplus food waste laws? Across the UK, edible food is increasingly finding its way into charity networks rather than the bin. Over the past decade, food redistribution has grown rapidly, with major organisations now rescuing tens of thousands of tonnes of surplus each year and delivering hundreds of millions of meals. But momentum is slowing, and the sector warned … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news New report highlights how AI is transforming packaging industry A new report from Packaging Innovations & Empack’s official research partner, Smithers, has revealed that AI is emerging as a major driver of growth, creativity, and efficiency across the packaging sector. The research highlights how AI is transforming packaging design, production, and supply chain processes, enabling brands to launch products faster, reduce costs, and respond […] Packaging Scotland · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Britain hosts first conference on BNG and Nationally Significant Infrastructure A summit on opportunities and challenges associated with bringing nature into major energy, transport, technology and defence projects. Led by Environment Bank, one of the UK’s leading biodiversity net gain (BNG) specialists, the event brought senior civil servants, government representatives, industry experts and environmental teams together. Among other things, the event looked at how nationa… Environment Journal · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Coventry Uni researchers awarded Industry Fellowships Three researchers at Coventry University have been recognised after securing prestigious Industry Fellowships from the Faraday Institution.The academics from the university’s Research Centre for E-mobility and Clean Growth have received the Industry Fellowships for their pioneering contributions to advancing battery technology that will shape the future of electric vehicles and wider energy app… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news EU environment and climate policy update Discover the latest from the European Commission’s Directorate General for the Environment and the Directorate-General for Climate Action. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Podback expands in-store coffee pod recycling with Co-op Co-op has become the first UK convenience retailer to partner with Podback, the nationwide coffee pod recycling service. A six-month trial will introduce dedicated Podback-branded recycling units in 30 Co-op stores across southwest England, alongside the retailer’s three sustainability showcase stores in Leeds, Soham and Northampton. Customers will be able to use the new drop-off … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news ALDI’S FESTIVE SUPER SIX VEG RETURNS FOR JUST 5P Supermarket Aldi has announced it will once again slash prices on its festive veg staples to just 5p as part of its popular Christmas Super Six promotion, available in stores from 19th December. Aldi, which has been named Christmas Retailer of the Year for the sixth year in a row[1], is making it easy for […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Tourism adds 2.5million tonnes of CO2e to Greater Manchester’s footprint Numbers from 2023 show an urgent need to look at transport modality into and out of the city region, although long haul arrivals present a major challenge. Conducted by Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Manchester, a new study offers the only direct analysis of tourism’s carbon impact on the 10 […] Environment Journal · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Cuts to local air pollution budgets spark criticism According to a leading clean air charity, recent funding claims by Downing Street don’t add up. Local council air quality and anti-air pollution budgets have been slashed from £225 million per year to just £1.5 million since 2020. This is despite spokesperson for the Labour Party suggesting Downing Street had shelled out around £575 million […] Air Quality News · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Council comms teams must help households reduce bills According to a new national survey, millions of Britons are misinformed on the most cost effective way to stay warm this winter. Conducted this autumn by energy saving specialists at Utilita, research has found that 25% of UK households use electric heaters instead of gas boilers. This is despite the fact plug-in technology can cost […] Environment Journal · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Co-op backs Britain with £1 billion boost following Autumn Budget - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Central Scanning Brings Richard Hammond’s MGB to Life with Corgi and The Smallest Cog // Central Scanning Blog - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news The old instruments bringing new opportunities to young lives A growing number of UK schemes are giving used instruments, and the children who play them, a second chance Positive News · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Action for our partners - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Eliminating litter - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Award-winning beaches and marinas - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Chewing Gum Task Force - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Fly-tipping - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Introducing the deposit return scheme - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news All Services - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Enforcement - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news News and media - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Litter Heroes - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Eco-Schools: climate education and calculation - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news About Us - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Webinar: Carbon Brief’s third ‘ask us anything’ at COP30 Following the end of COP30, Carbon Brief’s journalist answered a range of questions exclusively asked... Carbon Brief · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Konica Minolta employees step up the pace for Cancer Research UK KONICA Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has announced its continued support for Cancer Research UK through a company-wide initiative encouraging employees to take part in the ‘Walk 30 Miles in November’ challenge. Team members across the country will commit to walking 30 miles – just one mile a day – to raise vital funds for life-saving […] Packaging Scotland · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news DS Smith recyclable packaging solution helps protect critical machine parts DS Smith has partnered with Dynamic Logistic Systems (DLS), a manufacturer of automated systems for internal logistics and infrastructure, to create cardboard buffers for the protection of critical industrial machine parts. The new packaging innovation consists of a side panel comprised of a double wall of corrugated cardboard. The buffers are intended to provide protection […] Packaging Scotland · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Mondi customers celebrate inauguration of new paper machine MONDI recently welcomed international customers and partners to celebrate the inauguration of its new paper machine at the firm’s Štětí mill in the Czech Republic. The machine, which forms part of a €400 million investment in the mill, is designed to meet growing demand for paper-based flexible packaging. It will produce around 210,000 tonnes of […] Packaging Scotland · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Co-op trials in-store coffee pod recycling with Podback Co-op has become the first UK convenience retailer to introduce in-store coffee pod recycling through a new partnership with Podback, the nationwide recycling scheme backed by major coffee brands. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Arrest made in Oxfordshire waste crime investigation A man has been arrested today (Tuesday 25 November) as part of the ongoing investigation into the large-scale tipping of waste at a site in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. The 39-year-old suspect, from the Guildford area, was detained following coordinated action between the Environment Agency’s (EA) Major Investigation Team and the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Brighton SuDS scheme is a landmark intervention to protect groundwater A project led by Brighton & Hove City Council, based on research from the University of Brighton, aims to protect 90% of the city’s drinking water from toxic road pollution. The focus of the initiative is stormwater runoff, which carries a toxic mix of oil, tyre particles, heavy metals, and microplastics, during periods of rainfall. […] Envirotec Magazine · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Scottish salmon secures protected legal status in EU SCOTTISH salmon has secured protected legal status across the European Union (EU) in recognition of its quality. A new official protected geographical indication (PGI) means that the term ‘Scottish salmon’ has a protected geographical indication, which aligns with a new UK PGI already in place following Brexit. Only salmon raised in the coastal region of […] Packaging Scotland · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Cracking Down on Waste Crime: Key Takeaways from the EA’s 2024–25 Chief Regulator’s Report The Environment Agency’s (EA) Chief Regulator’s Report 2024–25 sends a strong signal to the UK waste sector. ATF Professional · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Will Europe’s New ELV Rules Work for ATFs, or Against Them? As the EU’s new End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulation moves through trilogue, EGARA warns that key details could make or break the economics of authorised treatment facilities, and with them, the credibility of Europe’s circular ambitions. Auto Recycling World · 25 Nov 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… Auto Recycling World · 25 Nov 2025