Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Clean Planet Energy to open £35m plastics recycling centre in Sleaford Clean Planet Energy has submitted plans for a £35 million plastics reprocessing facility in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. If approved, the proposed development, Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park, will use pyrolysis technology to convert traditionally hard-to-recyclable plastics into Purified Pyrolysis Oil – an alternative to the “virgin” fossil oils needed in the petrochemical industry. The facility, kno… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news The Cambodian women rising up to protect their communal land Photographer Sophal Neak captures Chan Kimcheng swimming in a threatened lake she was instrumental in saving Positive News · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news Climate heating has reached even deepest parts of the Arctic Ocean The depths of the Arctic Ocean have warmed more than scientists expected. New research has placed the blame on warmer water from Greenland New Scientist — Environment · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news How our real world data is making the case for the Right to Repair Behind every broken product is a story. And after more than a decade of community repair events, we’ve heard thousands. So what lessons have we learned and how are they helping us push for the Right to Repair? The Restart Project · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Ace Green Recycling names Rick Stollsteimer SVP Ace Green Recycling has confirmed the appointment of industry veteran Rick Stollsteimer as senior vice president of operations.Stollsteimer arrives from Gopher Resource, one of the largest battery recyclers in the United States. In his role as vice president of operations, he managed a round-the-clock smelting plant producing over 175,000 tonnes of finished product each year.… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Cropped 19 November 2025: COP30 edition We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news AnteoTech achieves 70% silicon breakthrough AnteoTech has announced a major performance milestone for its Ultranode™ high-silicon anode technology.The company confirmed that its 70% silicon Ultranode X anode has achieved 890 cycles with 80% capacity retention, alongside 1,070 cycles at 70% capacity.Ultranode is designed to deliver over 30% higher energy density compared with conventional graphite anodes. This translates into extended EV… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Biogas: delivering sustainable growth, energy security and a circular economy – ADBA National Conference 2025, London, 10 December Biogas: delivering sustainable growth, energy security and a circular economy ADBA National Conference 2025, London, 10 December The annual National Conference by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) will take place at 1 Great George Street, London on Wednesday 10 December. Lord Whitehead CBE, author of the Greenhouse Gas Removals Review and recently appointed… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Double triumph for Keenan Recycling at IVECO Mission Awards 2025 The post Double triumph for Keenan Recycling at IVECO Mission Awards 2025 appeared first on Keenan Recycling . Keenan Recycling · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news 8 countries commit to Brazil-led farmland restoration accelerator at COP30 RAIZ will support governments and financial partners restore degraded agricultural areas while rebuilding natural ecosystems. Announced this morning at the COP30 UN Climate Summit in Belem, Brazil, leaders from Australia, Canada, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Norway, Peru and the United Kingdom have now pledged to back the Resilient Agriculture Investment for […] Environment Journal · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news ELVS in France’s overseas territories: breaking the vicious cycle of abandonment Vanessa Montagne, General Director of Recycler Mon Véhicule, sheds light on the growing crisis of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) in France’s overseas territories. Faced with isolation, limited infrastructure, and mounting environmental risks, she calls for coordinated action to end widespread vehicle abandonment and build a resilient, circular economic model. Auto Recycling World · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Vertu Motors CEO issues warning on UK EV target-strain ahead of 2026 push In a recent appearance on the Nick Ferrari Show on LBC, Vertu Motors chief Robert Forrester sounded a note of caution for the UK automotive sector, arguing that the government’s target for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales presents “immense pressure” and could trigger supply disruption and market strain. ATF Professional · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Surplus Recycling Powers Circular Mobility The Surplus Recycling Group becomes the European leader in remanufactured parts and a pioneer in the circular economy. Auto Recycling World · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Submesoscale: Subsurface ocean ‘storms’ linked to rapid Antarctic ice melt UC Irvine and NASA researchers have identified stormlike circulation patterns beneath Antarctic ice shelves that are causing aggressive melting. These "submesoscale" features drive warm water intrusion, accelerating the melt of key glaciers like Thwaites and Pine Island. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news RAM vs OPRL Rules Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Labelling for Recycling Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Waste, energy and the planning system – Five Lessons from Portland’ Paul Rogers, Technical Director at planning, design, and environmental consultancy tor&co, on what it took to get the £180 million Portland Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Dorset over the line. OPINION: The Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold planning permission for the £180 million Portland Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Dorset, UK marks a decisive … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news India charts course for battery circularity India is being presented with a major opportunity to reshape its energy future through battery circularity, according to a new report from RMI and the India Foundation.The study, Charting a Circular Battery Future for India, outlines how the country could unlock a ₹75,500 crore/$8.5 million market by scaling domestic reuse, repurposing and recycling of batteries.The… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Just Eat doubles down on natural polymer packaging with Austrian rollout of Morro AUSTRIAN food ordering platform, Lieferando, is introducing delivery boxes with Xampla‘s Morro coating to the country for the first time. Suitable for a wide range of foods and dishes, the packaging features what has been described as the world’s first plastic-free coating for takeaway containers made from plant protein. The multiple award-winning innovation is now […] Packaging Scotland · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news BCMPA urges chancellor not to hit SMEs with tax rises THE BCMPA has urged UK chancellor Rachel Reeves not to hit SMEs with tax rises or red tape in the upcoming autumn budget. The association’s CEO, Emma Verkaik, warned that SMEs are feeling the pinch, with policy changes coming too fast and impacts not being fully assessed. The BCMPA represents over 200 contract manufacturing, packing, […] Packaging Scotland · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news England to ban plastic wet wipes in a bid to clean up rivers and seas The new ban on plastic wet wipes aims to protect waterways, curb microplastic pollution and end the scourge of ‘fatbergs’ Positive News · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Trina Storage and Pacific Green Sign 5GWh MoU Trina Storage has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pacific Green Energy Group to deliver up to 5GWh of battery energy storage systems between 2026 and 2028.Representing one of the largest energy storage collaborations to date, the projects will have the capacity to store and dispatch up to five billion watts per hour into… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news PBS summarises everything you need to know about COP30 (so far) As the UN Climate Summit continues into its second week, the only publicly-owned US broadcaster delivers an essential briefing. It’s been another COP marred by controversy, but with the potential to deliver genuinely meaningful change and progress. Notably, this could also be the last chance to pull the emergency brake on a number of […] Environment Journal · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Fixy takes home International Green Apple Award for e-waste prevention work Fixy has been awarded a Green Apple Environment Award for tackling e-waste and inspiring communities to embrace repair and reuse. Resource Futures · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Beauparc begins phased rebrand as Panda across UK Beauparc has announced a rebrand that will see it operate as single identity “Panda” going forward. The group, which has been active in the UK since 2012, serves around 15,000 customers across commercial and public sectors. The phased rebrand will begin today (19 November 2025) and will see its existing UK trading names retired. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Gen-I and Sunotec partner on battery energy storage Gen-I and Sunotec have signed a five-year partnership agreement to manage battery energy storage systems (BESS), marking a significant step in advancing large-scale energy storage across South East Europe.As part of Sunotec’s investment plan, two major battery energy storage facilities are under construction in Bulgaria. The first will deliver 150MW of power with a .… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news 10 Interesting Items You Didn’t Know Could Be Recycled From 60,000 tonnes of cartons used each year in the UK to millions of discarded hotel soap bars worldwide, many everyday items have far greater recycling potential than people realise. Here are ten unexpected materials that can be transformed through modern recycling and circular-economy thinking. Bywaters · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Plastic wet wipes to be banned from 2027 Plastic wet wipes are set to be banned in Spring 2027, the UK Government has announced. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news ALDI BRINGS CHRISTMAS MARKET STAPLE ‘YORKSHIRE PUDDING WRAP’ TO SHELVES FOR JUST £3.49 From the market stalls to the supermarket aisles, Aldi, the Quality Food Christmas Retailer of the Year[1], has announced the launch of its NEW Specially Selected Yorkshire Pudding Wrap (£3.49, 280g). Available in stores from 26th November, the all-in-one alternative to a festive roast dinner offers the perfect Christmas fix. What’s more, the supermarket’s wrap […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Yorkshire pair arrested over £875k PERN fraud Two men have been arrested for conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering, involving approximately £875,000 of Packaging Export Recovery Notes (PERNs). Environment Agency (EA) officers, accompanied by South Yorkshire Police, apprehended the individuals last week as part of an investigation into fraudulent waste exporting claims. After being interviewed, both suspects have been released on … letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news 20,000 bottles and cans recycled in Coca-Cola deposit return trial Over 20,000 cans and plastic bottles were recycled as part of a campus deposit return scheme (DRS) trial between Coca-Cola and New College Lanarkshire. As part of a trial launched in September this year, Students at the Motherwell, Coatbridge and Cumbernauld New College Lanarkshire campuses were charged a 20p deposit when buying a plastic […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Just Eat Takeaway Expands Morro™ Coating Range to Austria The post Just Eat Takeaway Expands Morro™ Coating Range to Austria appeared first on Xampla . Xampla news · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Father and son given suspended prison sentences for running an illegal waste site A father and son have been given suspended prison sentences for illegally importing, processing and burning waste at two sites in Derbyshire. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news M&S launches RE:Spark to ignite renewable electricity adoption across its fashion supply chain INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news EVs power Isle of Wight buildings thanks to Salford project Researchers at one of Greater Manchester’s leading higher education institutes have developed a bi-directional charging system. The project forms part of a Horizon Europe and UKRI-funded initiative focused on tourist areas of the British Isles. Working in partnership with the Future Isle of Wight CIC, among other organisations, a team at the University of Salford […] Environment Journal · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news 30 years of the Environment Act: Has it worked? Tim Williamson, Technical Director at Air Quality Consultants Ltd asks how the Environment Act has benefitted our air quality in the three decades since it came into force. In June 1995, the Environment Act passed into law, opening the current phase of environmental pollution control in the UK. It created the Environment Agency (EA) and […] Air Quality News · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news Agency workers to join Birmingham bin strikes Bimingham’s long-running bin dispute may continue beyond next year’s local elections in May 2026, as agency workers join the industrial action. According to Unite the Union, agency staff employed by Job & Talent on the city’s refuse contract have voted to join the action, allowing them to join official picket lines from 1 December 2025. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news The House of Lords has acted to defend public open spaces against development This post is by Harriet Child, solicitor at the Public Interest Law Centre. In a lively debate in the House of Lords recently on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, members robustly defended the importance of public trusts for recreational use of land, ensuring the public’s […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 19 Nov 2025 Industry news New report finds return of wildcats to South West England is feasible A new report published on 18 November reveals that the South West of England could support a reintroduction of European wildcats after more than a 100-year absence from the area, marking a vital next step in helping to secure the future of the UK’s most critically endangered mammal. The study finds that a sustainable population […] Envirotec Magazine · 18 Nov 2025 Industry news Europe must embrace long duration energy storage to manage costs and meet climate goals: new report Policies to incentivize investment in longer duration energy storage can mitigate billions in grid costs, while helping the continent hit its 2050 climate goals and achieve energy independence, according to a new whitepaper from Hydrostor, a developer and operator working in the LDES field. The paper explores how, through policies aimed at increasing strategic investment […] Envirotec Magazine · 18 Nov 2025